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Meanwhile, within the United States, a significant shakeup in military leadership occurred. President Donald Trump dismissed Air Force General Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, citing concerns over the military's focus on diversity initiatives at the expense of combat readiness. Brown, a distinguished fighter pilot and the second Black officer to hold the position, had led US military strategy in key theaters including Ukraine and the Middle East. His departure signals a pivot toward prioritizing warfighting capabilities.