I say it’s not on merit.
An air force cast off running the JCS? Another diversity hire for Team Brandon.
No doubt the media will paint that narrative.
My first impression of C.Q. Brown had nothing to do with the color of his skin.
My first impression was a forward thinking level headed leader who challenges Airmen and Guardians to assume risk when it is smart to do so.
He is a proven F-16 fighter pilot so he knows and understands what that means.
He also understands that our top 3 pacing challenge priorities are
1st and foremost China
2nd is China
And a close 3rd. China
He published “Accelerate Change or Lose”