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AverageOldGuy

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Reply to onenote (Reply #4)

Wed Oct 1, 2025, 11:05 AM

Oct 1

Probably so -- thanks pretty normal at the 3- and 4-star level, especially the 4-star because, if you are not selected for a 4-star position for which you are being considered, well, what else is there -- another 4-star command would be a lateral.

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GEN Thomas Bussiere, USAF, announces retirement [View all] AverageOldGuy Oct 1 OP

Only loyalists will remain kerouac2 Oct 1 #1

He doesn't own the equipment. He is in command of the equipment and people that use and maintain it. n/t Jacson6 Oct 1 #2

I know that. AverageOldGuy Oct 1 #6

Thanks for clearing that up! FredGarvin Oct 1 #11

Sounds serious Torchlight Oct 1 #13

Maybe this his nomination was pulled Historic NY Oct 1 #3

Thanks for that AverageOldGuy Oct 1 #7

You'd probably lose that bet. His departure is due to his not getting the AF Chief of Staff position. onenote Oct 1 #4

Thanks AverageOldGuy Oct 1 #8

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He was Commissioned in 1985....40 years. Thank him for his service and let him enjoy retirement. surfered Oct 1 #12

Locking for source. Lasher Oct 1 #14