VADM David H.
Buss, USN (Ret.)
VADM David H. Buss, USN (Ret.)
Former Commander, Naval Air Forces, and Naval Air Force
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Vice Admiral David Buss, USN (Ret.) is vice president and deputy to the president of Cubic Global Defense (CGD). He leads the business strategy for Cubic’s live, virtual and constructive (LVC) training for combined air, land and naval forces in addition to his duties as the deputy to Cubic’s president.
Buss joins Cubic with more than 36 years of service in the U.S. Navy, where he recently retired in the rank of vice admiral after serving more than two years as Commander, Naval Air Forces (the Navy’s “Air Boss”). Prior to his “Air Boss” responsibilities, Buss served as the deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, Virginia while simultaneously commanding Task Force 20. He also commanded Carrier Strike Group 12, USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. He also served twice on the Chief of Naval Operations’ staff as well as serving 14 months in Baghdad, Iraq, as director, Strategy/Plans/Assessments.
Buss graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1978 and was designated as a Naval Flight Officer in the venerable A-6 Intruder in 1979. Upon successful completion of various assignments in aircraft carrier-based squadron tours, he commanded Attack Squadron 34, also known as “the Blue Blasters,” from 1995 to 1996. The Blue Blasters were one of the Navy’s last A-6 squadrons. Buss also commanded USS Sacramento during the opening stages of Operation Enduring Freedom following the terrorist attacks on September 11; he then commanded USS John C. Stennis, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, from 2003 to 2006.
Buss is decorated with the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Distinguished Flying Cross with “V” for valor in combat and the Bronze Star Medal, among other prestigious awards.
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