In a display of bipartisanship on June 9, 2020, the US Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. to be 22nd Air Force chief of staff with a vote of 98-0. The unanimous vote cleared the way for the decorated pilot and experienced commander to become the first African-American in history to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. Confirmed as Air Force Chief of Staff
Key Takeaways:
- Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. was unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate on June 9, 2020, to serve as the 22nd Air Force chief of staff.
- His confirmation is historic, making him the first African-American to lead a branch of the U.S. military as its highest-ranking officer.
- As chief of staff, Brown is tasked with leading the Air Force into the future, modernizing it, and ensuring its readiness to support the National Defense Strategy.
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