David Buss (United States Navy)

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David H. Buss (born February 18, 1956) is a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and a retired vice admiral of the United States Navy. His last assignment was as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force, Pacific in San Diego, California, a position also known as the Navy's "Air Boss." Prior to taking command as the "Air Boss," Buss served as the Deputy Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia. He also commanded Task Force 20 (formerly United States Second Fleet), where he was responsible for training and certifying all Atlantic Fleet naval forces for overseas deployment. A career Naval Flight Officer, Buss served in multiple jet squadrons and staff assignments, and has commanded at every level of the navy from commander to vice admiral.

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Buss was succeeded as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force Pacific by Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker in January 2015.

Educational background

United States Naval Academy, 1978, Bachelor of Science (Physics)
United States Navy Nuclear Propulsion training, 1997
University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School, 2007 (Exec. Ed)

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David Buss (United States Navy)

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