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U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, participates in a ceremony dedicating a P-51 Mustang replica to the Tuskegee Airmen at Veterans Park in Sumter, South Carolina, February 9, 2024. See more photos...

U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tours the USS Ramage at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, February 9, 2024. During the tour, the Chairman was escorted by Rear Adm. Joseph Cahill, Commander of Naval Surface Force Atlantic, Cdr. Timothy Yucas, Commanding Officer of the USS Ramage, Cdr. Robert Molinaro, Executive Officer of the USS Ramage, and Command Master Chief David Adkins, Command Master Chief of the USS Ramage. See more photos...

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III participate in a press conference following the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) in Ramstein, Germany, March 19, 2024. See more photos...

Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers remarks at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Honor Gala in Washington, D.C., Mar. 20, 2024. TAPS is the national nonprofit organization providing compassionate care and comprehensive resources for all those grieving the death of a military or veteran loved one. See more photos...

U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, tours the USS Gerald R. Ford at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, February 9, 2024. During the tour, the Chairman was escorted by Vice Adm. Daniel Cheever, Commander of Naval Air Forces, Rear Adm. Douglas Verissimo, Commander of Naval Air Forces Atlantic, Rear Adm. Erik Eslich, Commander of Carrier Strike Group 12, and Capt. Matt “Francis” Mulcahey, Executive Officer of the USS Gerald R. Ford.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Troy E. Black speaks to Crestwood High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members following a ceremony dedicating a P-51 Mustang replica to the Tuskegee Airmen at Veterans Park in Sumter, South Carolina, February 9, 2024. See more photos...

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets U.S. Marines at the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland Jan. 19, 2024. See more photos...

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Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, attends Project Convergence-Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 4, 2024. Project Convergence-Capstone 4 is a joint and multinational experiment identifying and refining innovative concepts and technologies necessary for future war-winning readiness. See more photos...

U.S. Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with U.S. Embassy personnel in Amman, Jordan, December 19, 2023. See more photos...

U.S. Navy Adm. Christopher W. Grady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, kicks off the show for U.S. Soldiers during the 2023 USO Holidays Tour at Mihail Kogälniceanu, Romania, December 14, 2023. The USO regularly teams up with our country's biggest stars to express support and boost morale for service members and their families stationed stateside and overseas. See more photos...

CJCS Trip to Camden, AR and McAlester, OK

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with Senator Markwayne Mullin, Senator John Boozman, Congressman Josh Brecheen, and Congressman Bruce Westerman, tours McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP), OK, March 14, 2024. See more photos...

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Thursday night at the @The_USO Gala in D.C., the Vice Chairman recognized Service Members of the Year from all branches. Awardees were nominated by their commands for remarkable achievement in exemplifying Joint Force values. Congrats to the service members & their families! https://t.co/Nrf4K0erGp

RT @GenCQBrownJr: I appreciated the opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue on leadership with @Columbia_Biz students. True leadersh…

RT @GenCQBrownJr: On behalf of the Joint Force, Department of Defense civilians, and our families, I want to thank Congress for your steadf…

RT @GenCQBrownJr: Working seamlessly across the #JointForce is critical to ensuring we remain the most capable military force in the world.…

RT @DeptofDefense: NEWS: @GenCQBrownJr Calls for Togetherness, Collaboration Between DoD and Industry https://t.co/VlVNdWYxLW

Yesterday, the Vice Chairman visited Amazon HQ2 in Virginia to discuss emerging capabilities in data, communications, AI, machine learning and analytics. The Joint Force continues to accelerate adoption of commercial tech to solve challenges at speed and scale. https://t.co/KNhw9H9S0M

RT @US_EUCOM: Marking 75 years of strength, solidarity & a commitment to global peace! Together, #NATO has tackled global challenges, safeg…

RT @SecDef: The entire Department of Defense mourns the loss of Lou Conter, the last known survivor of the U.S.S. Arizona, who died on Mond…

During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and honor the bravery and resilience of military children across the Joint Force. #MonthoftheMilitaryChild https://t.co/k22Bzepih0

RT @USMC: The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, visits with key leadership and…

RT @GenCQBrownJr: As the son of a Vietnam Veteran, I’m honored that we can all recognize our Vietnam Veterans and their families on Nationa…

RT @GenCQBrownJr: I spoke with @JapanJointStaff Chief of Staff Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida and ROK Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Ki…

RT @GenCQBrownJr: On #MedalofHonorDay, we recognize the unparalleled courage and selflessness of Service members across the Joint Force who…

The Vice Chairman spoke at the National Building Museum in D.C. last night to celebrate the men and women of @TAPSorg during the 2024 Honor Guard Gala. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors has provided care and support to families of America’s fallen heroes for 30 years. https://t.co/kZz0HnmkjV

Today, the Vice Chairman hosted faculty from @UTAustin and defense experts to exchange insights on emerging AI and automation capabilities. DoD partnerships with academic institutions are essential to Joint Force modernization and meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow. https://t.co/eiWmR1yShC

RT @GenCQBrownJr: The Ukraine Defense Contact Group remains essential, not only in addressing Ukraine's needs but also strengthening NATO &…

RT @GenCQBrownJr: I appreciated the opportunity to meet with several of my counterparts while in Ramstein for the Ukraine Defense Contact G…

RT @DeptofDefense: LIVE: @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman @GenCQBrownJr brief the news media following a meet…

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CHAIRMAN'S EXPECTATIONS

The current strategic environment requires that our force continue to advance and adapt to the changing character of war. We must always be prepared to fight and win our Nation's next war. I am confident in our Joint Force. Our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Guardians, and civilian teammates form the most capable fighting force in the world.

In my Message to the Joint Force on 2 October 2023, I articulated my expectations for the Joint Force:

Honing our warfighting skill has primacy in all we do
Modernize and aggressively lead with new concepts and approaches
Trust is the foundation of our profession

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CHAIRMAN'S FOCUS ON GLOBAL INTEGRATION

“The Joint Chiefs of Staff, in view of their global responsibilities and their perspective with respect to the worldwide strategic situation, are in a better position than any single theater commander to assess the risk of general war. Moreover, the Joint Chiefs of Staff are best able to judge our own military resources with which to meet that risk.” Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Omar N. Bradley in 1951 to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Learn more about global integration and how it informs decision making for the Chairman and the Secretary of Defense and supports the National Defense Strategy.

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Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Saudi Arabia Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili

April 15, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Saudi Arabia Chief of General Staff Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili today by phone...

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Phone Call with Jordanian Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Alhnaity

April 15, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Jordanian Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Yousef Alhnaity today by phone...

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Video Teleconference with Chief of the Israeli General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi

April 11, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Chief of the Israeli General Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi today by video teleconference...

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s Video Teleconference with United Kingdom Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin

April 10, 2024 - Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with United Kingdom Chief of the Defence Staff Adm. Sir Tony Radakin today by video teleconference...

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.'s Opening Statement, U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, DoD Budget Hearing

April 9, 2024 - Opening StatementGeneral Charles Q. Brown, Jr., USAF 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Department of Defense Budget Hearing U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services 9 April 2024 Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker,...

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