President Donald Trump has dismissed Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, removing the trailblazing officer who had been at the helm for 16 months.
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The decision, part of a broader push by Trump's defense secretary to remove military leaders advocating for diversity and equity, sends shockwaves through the Pentagon. Brown, the second Black general to hold the position, had focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the expanded Middle East conflict during his tenure.
Trump expressed gratitude for Brown's 40+ years of service, calling him a "fine gentleman and outstanding leader" on social media, wishing him and his family the best for the future.
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