David Buss (United States Navy)
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.
David H. Buss | |
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| Born | February 18, 1956 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1978–2015 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
| Commands held | 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 |
Buss was succeeded as Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commander, Naval Air Force Pacific by Vice Admiral Mike Shoemaker in January 2015.