Senate Confirms General Charl as Chairman of Joint Chiefs, Overcoming Tuberville Blockade

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III congratulates General Charles Q. Brown Jr. on his confirmation as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Austin also expresses gratitude to General Milley and his family for their service. He urges Senator Tuberville to release the hold on military nominees, emphasizing the importance of having qualified leaders for national security and military readiness. Austin vows to continue engaging with Congress until all well-qualified officers are confirmed.