Dan Caine

Dan Caine
Official portrait, 2025
Birth nameJohn Daniel Caine
Born (1968-08-10) August 10, 1968
Elmira, New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service
  • 1990–2024
  • 2025–present
RankGeneral
Commands
Battles / wars
  • Operation Southern Watch
  • Iraq War
  • Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards
  • Defense Superior Service Medal
  • Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Bronze Star (2)
Alma mater
  • Virginia Military Institute (BS)
  • American Military University (MS)

John Daniel Caine (born August 10, 1968) is an American Air Force general and venture capitalist. He has been the 22nd chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff since 2025.[1] He was the associate director for military affairs at the Central Intelligence Agency from 2021 to 2024.[2]

References

  1. Bertrand, Natasha; Britzky, Haley; Liebermann, Oren; Bo Lillis, Katie (February 23, 2025). "How retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine became Trump's pick for Joint Chiefs chairman". CNN. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  2. Ali, Idrees; Stewart, Phil (February 21, 2025). "'He's a real general': How Trump chose Dan Caine to be top US military officer". Reuters. Retrieved February 22, 2025.

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