David Buss (United States Navy)

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.

David H. Buss
Born (1956-02-18) February 18, 1956
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1978–2015
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldNaval Air Forces
Task Force 20
Carrier Strike Group 12
USS John C. Stennis
USS Sacramento (AOE-1)
Attack Squadron 34
Battles/warsGulf War
Iraq War
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (5)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal

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
Naval Flight Officer insignia
U.S. military decorations
 Navy Distinguished Service Medal with a gold award star
 Legion of Merit with 4 gold award stars
 Distinguished Flying Cross with Combat V
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
 Meritorious Service Medal with a gold award star
Air Medal with Combat V, 3 individual gold stars and Strike/Flight numerals "4"
 Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat V and four gold award stars
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
 Navy Unit Commendation with a bronze service star
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy "E" Ribbon (awarded three times)
Navy Expeditionary Medal
 National Defense Service Medal with a bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
 Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars
 Iraq Campaign Medal with a bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
 Sea Service Ribbon with six bronze service stars
Non-U.S. service medals
NATO Medal
Foreign military decorations
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

References
  1. "The Hook – Journal of Carrier Aviation" Tailhook Association. Vol.40, Number 3. Published Fall 2012.
  2. "Naval Air Forces Holds Change of Command". U.S. Naval Air Forces. Retrieved 3 February 2017.
  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.
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