Press Service of the French Chief of Staff's Cabinet Office

Bravery, Commitment and Discipline

16:33 September 8, 2025

Impressive military career, French Chief of Defence General Thierry Burkhard retires after 40 years of service. At the farewell ceremony held in his honour, President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron, in person, gave thanks to the general, who has always been guided by a sense of duty, loyalty and striving for excellence during his service in the French Armed Forces.