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Leadership Changes at the Pentagon: The Dismissal of a Groundbreaking General

This chapter explores the dismissal of Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, focusing on the controversies surrounding his advocacy for diversity. It also introduces Lieutenant General Dan Cain as his successor and examines the broader implications of this transition within the Department of Defense.

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