Charles Q. Brown Jr.

Military Officer (General, USAF)

American San Antonio, Texas, USA Pisces

Quick Info

ProfessionMilitary Officer (General, USAF)
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/03/1962
Age64 years
BirthplaceSan Antonio, Texas, USA
Zodiac SignPisces

Latest News about Charles Q. Brown Jr.

21/08/2026

The National Aeronautic Association selected Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the 2026 recipient of the Bruce Whitman Trophy. The honor recognized his leadership and professional achievements in aerospace after nearly four decades of military service, including his roles as Air Force chief of staff and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

02/07/2025

Duke University announced that retired Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. would join the university as an Executive-in-Residence for a two-year appointment. He was assigned jointly to the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Pratt School of Engineering, where he would co-teach a course tied to Duke’s American Grand Strategy program.

22/02/2025

General Charles Q. Brown Jr. was dismissed from his role as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by President Donald Trump on 21/02/2025. Multiple reports said the move was part of a broader Pentagon shake-up, and Trump said he would nominate retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as Brown’s successor. Brown was later reported to have retired from the Air Force after more than 41 years of service.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameCharles Quinton Brown Jr.
NicknameCQ
Notable ForFirst African American to lead a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces (USAF Chief of Staff); 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Educational Qualification(s)

UndergraduateAir Force ROTC program, Texas Tech University (Distinguished Graduate, 1984)
Commission Year1984

Personal Life

Native OfSan Antonio, Texas

Career

Key Positions
  • Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force (2020–2023)
  • 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2023–2025)
  • Vice Commander, U.S. Central Command
Historical Milestones
  • First African American Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force (2020)
  • First African American Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2023)
End of TenureDismissed from post on 22/02/2025 by President Donald Trump

Social Media

Xhttps://twitter.com/cqbrown
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-q-brown-jr/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Served as an Executive-in-Residence at Duke University (Sanford School of Public Policy and Pratt School of Engineering) after military tenure
2. Teaches leadership and national-security strategic decision-making at Duke
3. Succeeded as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs by a retired three-star general

Also born on 2 March

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