CQ Brown decries hold on nominations in hearing to head Joint ChiefsGen. CQ Brown, now Air Force chief of staff, appeared to draw broad support from senators considering his nomination to be the next Joint Chiefs chairman.By Stephen Losey and Bryant Harris3 months ago
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint ChiefsTwo sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.By Stephen Losey5 months ago
US Air Force wants to retire all A-10s by 2029“The A-10 is a great airplane … in an uncontested environment,” Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said.By Stephen Losey7 months ago
Air Force chief wants to take ‘wrecking ball’ to service’s bureaucracy"I started a fire," Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said of his Accelerate Change or Lose effort, and Frank Kendall "poured gas on it."By Stephen Losey7 months ago
US Air Force eyes fleet of 1,000 drone wingmen as planning acceleratesThe Air Force is trying to map out how it might operate, organize and support a fleet of autonomous drones flying alongside crewed fighters.By Stephen Losey7 months ago
US Air Force seeks the aircraft equivalent of a Swiss Army knifeIf a C-130 can act as bomber, a bomber can serve as a cargo plane, the argument goes.By Stephen Losey11 months ago