Quick Info
| Profession | Military Officer (General, USAF) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/03/1962 |
| 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 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 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 |