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politics2 years ago

"Top Pentagon General Breaks Ice with Chinese Counterpart in Historic Call"

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, held a video call with his Chinese counterpart, Gen. Liu Zhenli, marking the highest level of military communication between the two countries since July 2022. The call is a result of the commitment by President Biden and Chinese President Xi to resume this type of communication. The lack of military-to-military communication became a concern during the Chinese spy balloon incident, and the resumption of communication aims to prevent competition from escalating into conflict.

via CBS News|
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international-relations2 years ago

Congressional Outrage: Joint Chiefs Chair Under Fire for Controversial Israel Remarks

Members of Congress and a Medal of Honor recipient criticized Gen. Charles Q. Brown, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, for publicly expressing concerns about Israel's military strategy in Gaza. They argued that the general should keep his opinions private and support Israel without questioning its approach. The comments caused a stir among elected officials, who believed it was inappropriate for Gen. Brown to air such divisions in public. A four-day ceasefire between Hamas and Israel went into effect after heavy pressure from the United States.

via New York Post |
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politics2 years ago

Biden's pick for Joint Chiefs chair faces potential confirmation snag.

President Biden nominated Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown to be the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but his confirmation may face an uphill battle in the Senate due to Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on roughly 200 DOD nominations. Brown, who would be the second-ever black man to serve in the role, has an unmatched, firsthand knowledge of the operational theaters and a strategic vision to ensure the security of the American people. The bipartisan group of seven former US defense secretaries wrote the Senate with concern over Tuberville's holdups, saying it risks turning military officers into political pawns.

via New York Post |
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politics2 years ago

Biden selects Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown as next Joint Chiefs chairman and announces intent to nominate new NSA and Cyber Command leaders.

President Joe Biden has nominated Air Force chief of staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making him the first African American to hold the position. Brown, who was confirmed as chief of the Air Force in a 98-0 vote, would be taking over from Army Gen. Mark Milley. Brown's nomination, however, could join more than 200 other senior military nominations which are currently being held up in the Senate.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Biden nominates history-making fighter pilot as Joint Chiefs chair.

President Joe Biden has nominated Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making him the first African American to lead any of the military branches. Brown, who is currently the Air Force chief, has spent much of his career being one of the Air Force’s top aviators, one of its few Black pilots and often one of the only African Americans in his squadron. If confirmed, he would be part of another first — the first time the Pentagon’s top two posts were held by African Americans, with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin the top civilian leader.

via PBS NewsHour|
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politics2 years ago

Biden selects Gen. Charles Q. Brown as Joint Chiefs Chairman.

President Biden plans to nominate Gen. Charles Q. Brown, the Air Force chief of staff, to become the country's most senior military officer, succeeding Gen. Mark A. Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed by the Senate, Brown would be the second Black man to hold the position after Colin L. Powell. Brown's confirmation would also mean that the top two Pentagon leaders would be Black men for the first time in history.

via The New York Times|
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