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Air Force Chief Gen. David Allvin will retire Nov. 1, two years into his term.

His exit comes amid broader Trump-era military shake-ups.

Allvin will serve until the Senate confirms his successor.

WASHINGTON - The Air Force’s highest-ranking officer is preparing to retire ahead of schedule, marking the latest shift in military leadership during President Donald Trump’s second term.

Gen. David Allvin will continue serving as the service’s chief of staff until a replacement is confirmed by the Senate, the Air Force announced Monday. He expects to retire around Nov. 1, two years into his four-year term, it said in a statement.

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Allvin joins other top military officials who have stepped down or been fired by Trump's Republican administration during a broader

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