who is the highest ranking air force officer
Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force The current Chief of Staff of the Air Force is General David L. Goldfein.
Five-star rank Typically, five-star officers hold the rank of general of the army, admiral of the fleet, field marshal, marshal or general of the air force, and several other similarly named ranks. Five-star ranks are extremely seniorâ€”usually the highest ranks. As an active rank, the position exists only in a minority of countries and is usually held by only a very few officers during wartime. In times of peace, it is usually held only as an honorary rank.