Policy experts told Military.com that the departure raises alarm amid other leadership changes within the Department of the Air Force and the Pentagon at large.

The Air Force's top uniformed officer is set to retire early in the most recent shake-up of military leadership during President Donald Trump’s second term. Gen. David Allvin will continue serving as the service’s chief of staff until a replacement is confirmed by the Senate,

Gen. David Allvin has announced he is retiring early as the U.S. Air Force chief of staff, making him the latest high-ranking military member to leave the armed services amid the second Trump administration.