If approved by the Senate, Brown would become the second black officer in US history to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, after Colin Powell 20 years ago.
The announcement of Mr. Biden on May 24 read: “President Joe Biden announced his intention to appoint Gen. Charles Q. Brown as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on May 24.”
President Joe Biden chose Air Force Commander Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo: Reuters
The move comes after Biden named Lloyd Austin as the first African-American secretary of defense.
According to Reuters news agency, a senior Biden administration official said Biden accepted Austin’s proposal to choose Brown for office believing he understood the strategic challenges facing the United States around the world.
“Mr. Brown helped build and lead the air campaign against ISIS. He has a deep understanding of the challenges posed by China. He also has a deep understanding of the point of view,” the official said. and capabilities of NATO allies”.
This appointment decision was long anticipated, especially in the context of rising US-China tensions, as General Brown is a former fighter pilot and has extensive experience in the Pacific. While General Brown is highly regarded, it is unclear how fast or slow the nomination approval process will go.
Senator Tommy Tuberville has blocked many nominations by US Department of Defense officials since February. The senator argued that the Pentagon is diverting resources to pay the travel expenses of soldiers who want to have abortions.
The White House on May 24 asked Tuberville to stop blocking Pentagon nominations, saying he was a threat to national security.
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