Air Force General Thomas A. Bussiere

Commander, Air Force Global Strike Command and Commander, Air Forces Strategic-Air, U.S. Strategic Command

Posted: July 3, 2025

Resigned: September 2025

  • In a statement to the house armed services committee he stated that the he is actively working to increase the retention and onboarding of diverse recruits:
    • “To maintain this level of success, we are actively engaged in initiatives to recruit and retain a diverse and talented group of future Striker leaders.”
  • Worked to implement the Women Peace and Security guidelines for inclusion of more women in the services.
    • The command is building a base of eminently qualified personnel across all mission sets. “We’re hopeful this course will help us improve our critical thinking and enable a more diverse decision-making for our day-to-day engagements,” he said.
  • Attended a “Go-Inspire” Event (organization is dedicated to increasing diversity in recruiting, specifically in JROTC.)
    • According to the Air Education and Training Command, “In addition to Bussiere attending the air show, he also participated in a GO Inspire event May 28, when he visited the Booker T. Washington High School Air Force Junior ROTC. “The event was attended by 45 JROTC cadets of African American and Latino American descent. Lt. Gen. Bussiere focused his discussion points on diversity and inclusion as he spoke about his Air Force career and experiences,”

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