WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has removed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown in a major shake-up of the military leadership.
Trump shared a post on social media in this regard, stating: “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his over 40 years of service to our country, including as our current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff”. He said five other top officers are also being replaced.
Meanwhile, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the presidents intended to nominate Lieutenant General Dan “Razin” Caine, USAF, for the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The highest-ranking military officer also serves as the principal military advisor to the president, secretary of defense, and National Security Council.
“General Caine embodies the warfighter ethos and is exactly the leader we need to meet the moment. I look forward to working with him.
“The outgoing Chairman, Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, Jr., USAF, has served with distinction in a career spanning four decades of honorable service. I have come to know him as a thoughtful adviser and salute him for his distinguished service to our country,” the defense secretary said.
He has also requested nominations for the positions of Chief of Naval Operations and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff.
“The incumbents in these important roles, Admiral Lisa Franchetti and General James Slife, respectively, have had distinguished careers. We thank them for their service and dedication to our country,” he said.
“Under President Trump, we are putting in place new leadership that will focus our military on its core mission of deterring, fighting and winning wars.”
