Overview
- The Senate approved Wilsbach by unanimous consent as part of a package of military promotions.
- He will become the Air Force’s 24th chief of staff upon swearing-in, succeeding Gen. David Allvin following Allvin’s mid-term retirement.
- Air Force Secretary Troy Meink publicly endorsed the selection, pointing to Wilsbach’s Pacific experience and command at every level.
- Wilsbach is a career fighter pilot who led Air Combat Command, previously commanded Pacific Air Forces, served as deputy U.S. Forces Korea, and flew 71 combat missions over Iraq and during Operation Enduring Freedom.
- He had been set to retire before Allvin’s decision to step down, and the exact timing of his swearing-in has not been announced.