Biden picks Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Cronkite School of the University of Arizona. A decorated Air Force general may soon be the

next

highest-ranking military officer in the U.S. The president's decision to replace Gen. Mark Milley as

chairman

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is strategic and symbolic. At the White House, President Biden announced that General Q Brown Junior will lead the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General Brown became known for his signature approach, speed up change or lose, speed up change or lose. You're right. If confirmed, Brown would become the top military adviser. I put on my helmet. Mask. You do not know who I am.

In 1984, Chris commissioned an F-16 fighter plane flown by Brown. One person appeared at this air force recruiting event. I am an American aviator. While General Brown is a proud but enthusiastic American airman, he has also been an operational leader in the

joint

force. He rose through the ranks to become commander in chief of the US Air Force Weapons Schools. He served as commander of Pacific Air Forces and commander of Air Force Resources in the Middle East. Three years ago, he was confirmed as chief of

staff

of the Air Force. He has credited other Blackmen who paved the way before him, including the late Colin Powell, the first black

chairman

of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

If confirmed, the top positions in the Pentagon would be held by African American leaders. A first. It is no coincidence that President Biden made the announcement on the third anniversary of the announcement of George Floyd's death. Making so many Blackmans reflect on their own experiences. At that point, General Brown intervened with a personal video. I think I felt the pressure before, they expected less of me as an African American. Thinking about wearing the same flight suit with the same wings as my peers and being questioned by another military member, are you a pilot? A rare moment of candor in a strict military culture that has not been immune to political division.

For more information on CQ Brown's overall nomination, ask someone who knows him well. Vincent tolerates his latest assignment as commander of US forces in North Korea. He joins us. It's great to have you in the news. You've worked with general

brown

for years. What is he like as a person and commander? It's good to be with you. Congratulations to General Brown on his nomination and to the President's Secretary of Defense for making a great choice. He is a great person, professional, admired by his colleagues and followed very well by his subordinates. He has experience in different regions of the world, combat action and senior leadership in many places.

He has been in the

joint

force for a long time. He is qualified for this. A great man. How does having commanded in the Pacific and the Middle East distinguish you from other senior commanders? Not everyone has that kind of experience. If he is lucky, he may have the opportunity to command a region of the world. He had the privilege of commanding multiple regions of the world. He went toe-to-toe against North Korea while a lower-ranking commander led at higher levels in the Middle East against the Islamic State that opposed Iran and carried out operations in the Middle East and Afghanistan.

Throughout the Indo Pacific region he gained air force related experience across those regions. I imagine in those roles he would have played an important role communicating with our allied armies. He seems particularly important when it comes to countering the Chinese military. That's correct. The United States is a committed global leader and countries look to the United States for examples of professionalism and skill in the military art. His engagements with other air forces and other senior defense leaders, not just the air forces, will be important as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. When it comes to internal problems in the US military, there are many, including reports of sexual assault.

In the air force in particular, reports of sexual assault increased significantly when he was air force chief. Is he doing enough to address the persistent problem? It is a persistent problem that requires constant attention and work to drive it forward. Teammates don't do that to each other. I know he takes this very seriously and will continue to do so. No person can change it. They can create the tone from above. I'm sure he has and will continue to do so. How would you contrast General Brown with General Milley, who during the end of President Trump's term became a lightning rod for partisan politics?

They are both members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who work on a day-to-day basis. Contrary to what Hollywood shows, generals are not cut from the same cloth. Each general and admiral are different individuals who bring their personality and experiences. General Milley is known to be more expressive than General Brown. Both provide excellent military advice to the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, the National Security Council, and the President. Being the highest-ranking military officer to do so. I'm sure it will be consistent when they bring their personalities in different ways. Do you think that if he becomes chairman of the joint chief of

staff

, he will continue to vocally represent the black experience the way we saw him do in that video after George Floyd's death?

Does it address systemic racism in the military? He can do it from a very important position. Setting the tone from the top as they talk about what's important and how they report to the service secretaries and the secretary of defense while communicating with Congress. It is a very important role to be representative and clearly distinguished as a representative of African Americans. He is more than that. He will apply these characteristics as he helps change culture and impact society in a favorable and positive way, fulfilling his point of view and many of our views on what is ideal for the US.

We have inclusion, cooperation, support and let us not overlook or ignore the talent of our population and our ranks. General Vincent Brooks, thank you for joining us. I want to clarify for our viewers on General Brooks that the commander of US forces in Korea, not North Korea, as I mistakenly mentioned. Thank you. Take care of yourself.