Gen. Brown on the Air Force, Equity, and Inclusion

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Lecture

General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. discusses his distinguished career, the future of the US Air Force, and equity and inclusion within the military.

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Speakers

General Charles Q. Brown, Jr.

Event Date

November 17, 2020

About this Event

This August, General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. was sworn in as the first Black chief of a military service in the 245 year history of the United States armed forces. He credits the historic achievement to the struggles and sacrifices of the many who came before him, including the barrier-breaking Tuskegee Airmen of World War II. With his swearing in, General Brown highlighted intentions for renewed focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the service’s ranks to ensure that all who come after him are afforded the same opportunities to excel. Join the Chicago Council on Global Affairs in welcoming General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. for a discussion on his distinguished career, the future of the US Air Force, and equity and inclusion within the military.

About the Speakers

General Charles Q. Brown, Jr.

Chief of Staff, United States Air Force

General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. is the chief of staff of the Air Force. As chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of 685,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense, National Security Council, and the President. General Brown was commissioned in 1984 as a distinguished graduate of the ROTC program at Texas Tech University.