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President Joe Biden to Honor Transition of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Get ready for an exciting ceremony in Virginia as President Joe Biden takes the stage to commemorate a significant transition for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Joining the public in bidding farewell to Gen. Mark A. Milley, the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Biden will also warmly welcome Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the 21st chairman at Fort Myer.
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Before his nomination by President Biden, Brown had already made history as the first black man to lead any branch of the U.S. military. Now, he is set to become the second black man to hold the esteemed position of chairman, receiving bipartisan support.
However, not everyone was on board with Brown’s nomination. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) caused a delay by holding up nearly 300 senior military promotions, including Brown’s, in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policies. Tuberville specifically criticized Brown’s support for the military’s diversity efforts.
Despite the obstacles, Brown’s confirmation as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was secured on September 20 with an impressive 83-11 vote in the Senate. This marks a new chapter as Milley’s term comes to an end on October 1.
Don’t miss President Biden’s impactful remarks at Fort Myer on Friday at 10 a.m. It’s a momentous occasion you won’t want to miss!
What historical significance does Charles Q. Brown Jr.’s appointment as the 21st chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hold?
President Joe Biden will be honoring the transition of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in a grand ceremony in Virginia. This event will witness the farewell of Gen. Mark A. Milley, the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the welcoming of Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the 21st chairman at Fort Myer.
Before being nominated by President Biden, Brown had already made history as the first black man to lead any branch of the U.S. military. Now, he is set to become the second black man to hold the esteemed position of chairman, receiving bipartisan support.
However, Brown’s nomination faced opposition from some quarters. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) caused a delay by holding up nearly 300 senior military promotions, including Brown’s, in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policies. Tuberville specifically criticized Brown’s support for the military’s diversity efforts.
Despite these obstacles, Brown’s confirmation as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was ultimately secured on September 20 with an impressive 83-11 vote in the Senate. This marks a new chapter as Milley’s term comes to an end on October 1.
President Biden’s remarks at Fort Myer on Friday at 10 a.m. promise to be impactful and significant. This momentous occasion should not be missed by anyone interested in the leadership and future of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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