Charles Q. Brown Jr.

Charles Q. Brown Jr.
Charles Q. Brown Jr.
	Official portrait, 2023
Nickname(s)	CQ
Born	1962 (age 61–62); San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1984–present
Rank	General
Commands	Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Chief of Staff of the Air Force; Pacific Air Forces; United States Air Forces Central Command; 31st Fighter Wing; 8th Fighter Wing; USAF Weapons School; 78th Fighter Squadron;
Battles / wars	Operation Southern Watch; Operation Northern Watch; Operation Enduring Freedom; Operation Odyssey Dawn; Operation Unified Protector; Operation Inherent Resolve;
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3); Air Force Distinguished Service Medal; Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (4);
Alma mater	Texas Tech University (BS); Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (MS);
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	Charles Q. Brown Jr.'s voice Brown's opening statement at his confirmation hearing to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Recorded July 11, 2023

Charles Quinton Brown Jr. (born 1962) is a United States Air Force general who has served as the 21st chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff since October 1, 2023. Prior to his appointment, Brown served as the 22nd chief of staff of the Air Force from 2020 to 2023. Brown entered the Air Force in 1984 and served as a fighter pilot, where he has logged over 3,000 flight hours, including 130 hours in combat. He has commanded the Pacific Air Forces, U.S. Air Forces Central Command, 31st Fighter Wing, 8th Fighter Wing, U.S. Air Force Weapons School, and 78th Fighter Squadron. He has also served as deputy commander of the U.S. Central Command.