WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has tapped the Air Force’s No Two officer General David Allvin, to be the next chief of air staff.
General Allvin, who is currently serving as the Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS), would replace General CQ Brown, who is president’s choice to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS).
The nomination has been sent to the Senate for approval, but has not been publicly announced, according to US media.
General Allvin, a mobility pilot, has held a number of posts at the Pentagon and NATO.
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Before becoming vice chief, the top officer was the director for strategy, plans, and policy at the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Hurdles for President’s choices
However, both Allvin and Brown’s nominations could be stalled due to Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s hold on all nominations in the Defense Department, as a protest against the abortion policy of Pentagon.
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