Pres. Trump and VP Pence took part in a ceremonial swearing-in of Gen. Charles Q. Brown as incoming U.S. Air Force chief of staff. Brown will be the first African American to lead a branch of the U.S. military when he's officially sworn in later this week.
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., is sworn is as Chief of Staff of the Air Force as his wife Sharene Guilford Brown, holds a bible, in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Washington.
Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., is sworn is as Chief of Staff of the Air Force as his wife Sharene Guilford Brown, holds a bible, in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in Washington. hosted the swearing-in of the first Black Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, in an Oval Office ceremony Tuesday.
Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office to Brown, who was confirmed by the Senate in June in a 98-0 vote. Trump called the moment “special” and praised Brown, saying, “You’ve had an incredible career and this is a capper.” He added it was an “amazing achievement" and an “incredible occasion."
Brown told Trump, “It is a distinct honor for me to have this opportunity.” He assumes the post later this week.
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