Quick Info
| Profession | Military Officer (General, USAF) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1962 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, Texas, USA |
Latest News about Charles Q. Brown Jr.
22/02/2025
General Charles Q. Brown Jr. was dismissed from his position as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by President Donald Trump on February 22, 2025, during a major shake-up of the top ranks of the U.S. armed forces. This removal occurred despite strong support from key members of Congress and military officials, and he was succeeded by a retired three-star general.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Charles Quinton Brown Jr. |
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| Nickname | CQ |
| Notable For | First 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)
| Undergraduate | Air Force ROTC program, Texas Tech University (Distinguished Graduate, 1984) |
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| Commission Year | 1984 |
Personal Life
| Native Of | San Antonio, Texas |
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Career
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| End of Tenure | Dismissed from post on 22/02/2025 by President Donald Trump |
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 |