Thomas A. Bussiere

Thomas A. Bussiere (born 1963) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who serves as the deputy commanding general of United States Strategic Command.[1] He was commissioned in 1985 through ROTC at Norwich University. Bussiere previously served as Commander, Alaskan Command, United States Northern Command.[2][3]

Thomas Bussiere
Official portrait, 2021
Born1963 (age 5859)
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1985–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldAlaskan Command
Eighth Air Force
509th Bomb Wing
509th Operations Group
13th Bomb Squadron
325th Bomb Squadron
Battles/warsGulf War
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal

Awards and decorations

US Air Force Command Pilot Badge
Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
United States Strategic Command Badge
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one service star
Kosovo Campaign Medal with one service star
Iraq Campaign Medal with one service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with "N" Device and three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Overseas Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver and three bronze oak leaf clusters
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

Effective dates of promotions[1]

RankDate
Second LieutenantOctober 19, 1985
First LieutenantOctober 19, 1987
CaptainOctober 19, 1989
MajorAugust 1, 1997
Lieutenant ColonelJanuary 1, 2002
ColonelDecember 1, 2006
Brigadier GeneralAugust 3, 2012
Major GeneralJune 5, 2015
Lieutenant GeneralAugust 24, 2018

References

  1. "Lieutenant General Thomas A. Bussiere (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. May 14, 2021. Archived from the original on May 14, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. https://airman.dodlive.mil/2019/12/03/northern-vision/
  3. https://www.airforcemag.com/airman-nominated-as-stratcom-deputy-commander/


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