In a 60–25 Senate vote, retired Lt. Gen. Dan Caine was confirmed as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeding Gen. C.Q. Brown Jr. His confirmation marks a pivotal moment for U.S. military leadership amid shifting political dynamics.
A Seasoned Leader. Caine brings over 30 years of experience as a combat pilot, special operations leader, and national security strategist, with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is known for strengthening coordination between defense, intelligence, and homeland security agencies. Commitment to Constitution In confirmation hearings, Caine pledged loyalty to the Constitution over politics, promising to reject any unlawful or unethical orders—a stance welcomed across party lines. Outlook Caine takes command at a time of global uncertainty. His leadership is expected to reinforce military stability, ethical governance, and strategic continuity