Gen CQ Brown, Jr. , USAF, Retired in

Gen CQ Brown, Jr. , USAF, Retired

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Executive-in-Residence at Duke University
📍 Tampa, Florida, United States

Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. is a retired 40-year Air Force veteran who served as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nations highest-ranking military officer. A distinguished engineering graduate from Texas Tech University, he now holds an executive-in-residence appointment at Duke University, advising on leadership and national security.

He is a command pilot with over 3, 000 flying hours and values his roles as a husband and father above all. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys NFL football, exploring good food, and smoking brisket. His personal motto is, "Every Day is a Good Day, Just Some Days are Better. "

Unique fact: He was the first African American to lead any branch of the U. S. military, serving as the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Executive-in-Residence
Job Level
Junior
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Accelerating Change
Authored the strategic doctrine "Accelerate Change or Lose, " a core philosophy he championed as Air Force Chief of Staff to modernize the force against future threats.
Strategic Leadership
His career has centered on strategic planning and global operations, culminating in his role as principal military advisor to the President and National Security Council.
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7-2025
Executive-in-Residence
Duke University
7-2025
Keynote Speaker
Leading Authorities, Inc.
9-2025
Advisor & Consultant
Resilience
7-2025
Senior Advisor to
McKinsey & Company
7-2025
Member Board of Directors
Bessemer Trust
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Texas Tech University
Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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