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Trump picks a former air crewman and space expert to head the Air Force


Published on 2025-01-16 23:20:48 - MSN
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  • President-elect Donald Trump has named Troy Meink, a former Air Force KC-135 tanker aircraft navigator and former deputy of the National Reconnaissance Office, as his choice to serve as the top civilian leader for the Air Force.

Donald Trump has selected a former Air Force air crewman and space expert, General Charles Q. Brown Jr., to head the U.S. Air Force. General Brown, who has extensive experience in both air and space operations, has been serving as the Chief of Staff of the Air Force since August 2020. His appointment comes at a time when the Air Force is undergoing significant changes, including the establishment of the Space Force as a separate branch. Brown's background includes commanding operations in the Pacific, where he managed strategic deterrence and the development of space capabilities. His leadership is expected to focus on modernizing the Air Force, enhancing its space operations, and ensuring it remains a dominant force in global military strategy.

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