President Donald Trump on Monday nominated Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach — the former head of Air Combat Command who had been slated to retire — to be the Air Force’s next chief of staff .

If confirmed by the Senate , Wilsbach will replace current chief of staff Gen. David Allvin. Allvin, who has served as the Air Force’s top uniformed officer for about two years, unexpectedly announced in August his plans to retire this fall . Chiefs of staff typically serve four years, and Allvin’s early retirement is unusual.

Wilsbach has served in the Air Force for four decades, and until last month commanded ACC, which controls the bulk of the Air Force’s fighter and other combat aircraft. He has since been on terminal leave and preparing for retirement, meaning he will not have to be recalled to acti

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