USAF Swears In Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff
On November 3, 2025, Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (USAF).
The U.S. Senate confirmed Wilsbach unanimously on Thursday, October 30, with Troy Meink, secretary of the Air Force, administering the oath of office on November 3.
“I want to welcome General Wilsbach as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force,” said Meink, “With his vast experience in the Pacific and as a commander at all levels, he is the right leader for the Air Force.”
Meink added, “I also want to thank his wife Cindy for standing by his side throughout his career, and I look forward to their continued support and advocacy for our Airmen and their families.”
Wilsbach formerly commanded Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. He was nominated by President Donald Trump in September 2025 and succeeds Gen. David Allvin.
As the Air Force’s seniormost officer, the CSAF is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping nearly 665,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces.
As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Wilsbach and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of War, National Security Council and the President.
In September, after his nomination, Wilsbach shared his intents, including:
- Strengthening warrior ethos
- Building a more lethal force
- Advocating for airmen and their families
In a letter to the force, Wilsbach shared his vision of airmen’s enduring purpose: Fly. Fix. Fight.
“Every airman, no matter their specialty, contributes to the generation of airpower to support the joint fight,” Wilsbach said, “From the flightline to the cockpit, from logistics to networks, every part of our Air Force delivers combat power.”
He added, “Together, we afford our nation the ability to deter aggression and when necessary, to fight and win.”