Gen. Charles Q. Brown: From Rising Officer to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. has been sworn in as the highest-ranking military officer in the United States, succeeding Gen. Mark Milley. Brown, known for his steady demeanor and collaborative leadership style, has a distinguished military career as an Air Force fighter pilot. His confirmation vote was delayed by a Republican senator, but he has now assumed the role of President Joe Biden's senior military adviser. Brown's tenure begins amidst challenges of maintaining the military's apolitical stance and rebuilding relationships strained during the Trump administration.