CQ Brown
General CQ Brown is the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, making him the highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military. He has a distinguished career in the Air Force and was nominated for his position in 2020. Brown has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion within the armed forces, which has drawn both praise and criticism, particularly from political figures like Pete Hegseth.
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Mullen questioned the basis for sacking several leading officers, including Gen CQ Brown, his successor as chairman of the joint chiefs.
US’s polarization affecting military ability to remain apolitical, says former joint chiefs chair | US military
United Kingdom· 2025-12-11
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs CQ Brown was among those pushed out by Hegseth.
Lt. Gen. Joe McGee: Three-star general pushed out amid tensions with Hegseth
United States· 2025-10-30
Trump sacked the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, Air Force Gen CQ Brown, only the second Black man to hold the position.
When will US generals stand-up to Trump? | Moustafa BayoumiUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-03
General CQ Brown was among the high-ranking officers dismissed by the Trump administration.
„Pregătiți-vă de război”. Pete Hegseth atacă „generalii grași” și admite că armata SUA nu este gata de luptă
Romania· 2025-09-30
Hegseth mentioned firing CQ Brown, the chair of the joint chiefs.
Trump defends troops in US cities after Hegseth decries military DEI efforts | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-30
CQ Brown is the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who has been fired under Hegseth's administration.
Hegseth orders hundreds of senior military officers to Virginia for highly unusual meetingUnited States· 2025-09-25
CQ Brown was fired by Trump for making a remark involving racial dignity.
Tanks, flypasts, missiles: what to expect at Trump’s ‘dictator chic’ military parade | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-13
Trump fired the then-chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General CQ Brown, in an unprecedented shake-up of military leadership.
Trump rips into diversity and inclusion policies in rally-style speech - World
Pakistan· 2025-05-24
CQ Brown is the former Joint Chiefs Chairman who was among the military officials removed by Hegseth.
Ricky Buria: ‘He gets him what he needs’: Hegseth’s new favorite adviser helped set up Signal on one of secretary’s computers at PentagonUnited States· 2025-04-24
Gen. CQ Brown was fired late-night before Caine was announced as the next chairman.
Dan “Raizin” Caine: Trump’s pick to be America’s top general denies ever wearing a MAGA hatUnited States· 2025-04-01
General CQ Brown was relieved by Trump after Hegseth took over the Pentagon.
Hegseth suggests judge who blocked trans troops ban abused her power | Pete HegsethUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-23
CQ Brown is the country's top general who had supported diversity in the armed forces.
Arlington Cemetery strips content on black and female veterans from websiteUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-15
Brown was fired as the chair of the joint chiefs, raising concerns about his dismissal.
Ex-US defence chiefs urge congressional hearings on Trump’s military firings | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-01
Other leaders the Trump administration removed Friday included Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown.
'No time to waste': Navy's ousted top officer speaks to staff after DOD leadership shakeupUnited States· 2025-02-27Other leaders the Trump administration removed Friday included Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown.
'No time to waste': Navy's ousted top officer speaks out after DOD leadership shakeupUnited States· 2025-02-26General CQ Brown was relieved with immediate effect after being fired by President Trump.
Trump fires top US general in unprecedented Pentagon shakeup - WorldPakistan· 2025-02-22
Trump also abruptly removed Air Force General CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Trump Executive Order: US federal judge halts Donald Trump’s order to cut federal support for DEI
India· 2025-02-22
Brown was the second Black general to serve as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff.
Donald Trump fires air force general CQ Brown as chairman of joint chiefs of staffIndia· 2025-02-22Brown is known as a calm but determined leader with a track record for driving institutional change.
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Canada· 2025-02-22
General Charles 'CQ' Brown is stepping down after over 40 years of service to the country.
Trump says Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown leavingUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22Gen. CQ Brown visited the U.S.-Mexico border to assess troops’ progress on fortifying the border wall.
Bakery owners charged after ICE arrests suspected illegal immigrant workersUnited States· 2025-02-21
CQ Brown is the Joint Chiefs Chairman rumored to be on the list for upcoming changes.
US defence secretary Hegseth mulls shake-up in military leadership, targets high-ranking officialsIndia· 2025-02-21
CQ Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and a Black man, is on a list of generals the Trump administration could soon fire.
Trump vs. Black History MonthUnited States· 2025-02-21
Gen. CQ Brown, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is on the list of those who could be fired.
Hegseth could fire some senior generals and admirals soon, sources sayUnited States· 2025-02-20