David Buss (United States Navy)

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David H. Buss
Vice Admiral David H. Buss, US Navy.jpg
Born (1956-02-18) February 18, 1956 (age 69)
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1978–2015
Rank Vice Admiral
Commands Naval Air Forces
Task Force 20
Carrier Strike Group 12
USS John C. Stennis
USS Sacramento (AOE-1)
Attack Squadron 34
Battles / wars Gulf War
Iraq War
Awards Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal

David H. Buss [1] (born February 18, 1956) is a native of Lancaster, Pennsylvania and a retired [2] 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." [3] [4] 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. [2]

Educational background

Previous assignments

Buss commanded the A-6 Intruder squadron, Attack Squadron 34 (1995–96); the fast combat support ship USS Sacramento (AOE-1) (2000–01); the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) (2003–06); and Carrier Strike Group 12, the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group (2009–10).

Buss also served in Baghdad, Iraq (2008–09) as Director, Strategy/Plans/Assessments (J-5) for Multi-National Force Iraq (MNF-I) where he oversaw the planning effort for the initial troop draw down from the height of the 2007–08 surge.

Awards and decorations

Buss is authorized to wear the following: [3]

Badges
Navalflightoff.jpeg Naval Flight Officer insignia
U.S. military decorations
1 golden star.svg
Navy Distinguished Service ribbon.svg
Navy Distinguished Service Medal with a gold award star
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
Legion of Merit with 4 gold award stars
Valor device.svg
Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg
Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V
Bronze Star ribbon.svg Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
1 golden star.svg
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg
Meritorious Service Medal with a gold award star
Air Medal ribbon.svg Award star (gold).png Award star (gold).png Combat Distinguishing Device.svg Award star (gold).png Award numeral 4.png Air Medal with Combat V, 3 individual gold stars and Strike/Flight numerals "4"
Valor device.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
1 golden star.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation ribbon.svg
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V and four gold award stars
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement ribbon.svg Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Navy Unit Commendation ribbon.svg
Navy Unit Commendation with a bronze service star
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Battle Effectiveness Award ribbon, 3rd award.svg Navy "E" Ribbon (awarded three times)
Navy Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Navy Expeditionary Medal
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
National Defense Service Medal with a bronze service star
Armed Forces Expedtionary Medal ribbon.svg Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon (1991-2016).svg
Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal ribbon.svg
Iraq Campaign Medal with a bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal ribbon.svg Armed Forces Service Medal
Silver-service-star-3d.svg
Ribbonstar-bronze.svg
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.svg
Sea Service Ribbon with six bronze service stars
Non-U.S. service medals
NATO Medal Yugoslavia ribbon bar.svg NATO Medal
Foreign military decorations
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References

  1. "The Hook – Journal of Carrier Aviation" [ permanent dead link ] Tailhook Association. Vol.40, Number 3. Published Fall 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Naval Air Forces Holds Change of Command". U.S. Naval Air Forces. Archived from the original on 8 March 2019. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 Steele, Jeanette (17 April 2012). "Pentagon names Navy's next 'air boss'". U-T San Diego . Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  4. The U.S. Navy's Newest Aircraft Carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), 2015-05-31.