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Senate confirms ‘Razin’ Caine to lead Joint Chiefs
Politico.com ^ | 4/11/2025 | Connor O'Brien

Posted on 04/11/2025 7:58:46 AM PDT by Beave Meister

The Senate confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine to lead the Joint Chiefs early Friday morning — elevating a little-known three-star general just seven weeks after President Donald Trump fired Gen. C.Q. Brown from the post.

Caine overcame doubts about his qualifications and ability to remain apolitical, and was confirmed in a bipartisan 60-25 vote to serve as the top military adviser to the president.

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TOPICS: Chit/Chat
KEYWORDS: caine; confirmation; ltgendancaine; military; razincaine; senate
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To: Macho MAGA Man

I know where the strawberries are—so we can skip that step.

Lol.


21 posted on 04/11/2025 8:34:26 AM PDT by cgbg (It was not us. It was them--all along.)
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To: Harpotoo

I think Trump has a position for you!


22 posted on 04/11/2025 8:35:12 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: bray
Exactly, anyone that got promoted to O-7 level or above after Obama was elected is very, VERY suspect.

You had to be a left wing, woke, DEI, BLM loving butt kisser to get promoted to 0-7 after Obama took office— magnified on steroids by Biden!

23 posted on 04/11/2025 8:36:27 AM PDT by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated. )
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To: larrytown

True, but only in modern times —‘old blood and guts’ being a good example of the old days.


24 posted on 04/11/2025 8:42:04 AM PDT by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated. )
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To: Mark17

Officers never fully leave the military, we can be recalled at any time to face legal action or at the pleasure of the President.


25 posted on 04/11/2025 8:46:13 AM PDT by Midwesterner53
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To: Midwesterner53

Yep, Alexander Haig was a good example..


26 posted on 04/11/2025 8:47:09 AM PDT by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated. )
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To: Beave Meister

I have to wonder if people are enthralled with the nicknames of these guys than they are their performance. Nicknames are usually handed out in the military academies or primary schools such as jump school or pilot training. Often, they have no basis in “job” performance.

I don’t know anything about this man and I am sure he is competent and will “buy into” the vision of the forces.

I just think nicknames are often misleading.


27 posted on 04/11/2025 8:49:05 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Vermont Lt

Yes, nicknames more likely are assigned because of looks, background, or something bad, or something embarrassing, that the person has done.


28 posted on 04/11/2025 8:51:21 AM PDT by volare737 (Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated. )
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To: silverleaf
"Find a fighter pilot who didn’t get branded with a name by his peers"

"Stonewall Jackson Earns His Name"

The drama features several big stars, including Kirk Cameron as Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson. According to biographers and historians (via the History Channel), he earned his nickname during the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. At the time, he was serving as a brigadier general. During the battle, he commanded his troops to rush forward as the Union Army attacked. They filled a gap in the Confederate line. Another Confederate general observed his bold move.

He reportedly remarked, “Look, men, there is Jackson standing like a stone wall!”

The “Stonewall Jackson” nickname stuck. He earned a reputation as a genius in military tactics. Military tacticians worldwide, including professors at the Virginia Military Institute, continue to teach many of the tactics and maneuvers that he used in numerous campaigns."

29 posted on 04/11/2025 8:54:03 AM PDT by outofsalt (If history teaches us anything, it's that history rarely teaches anything.)
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To: 9YearLurker

“ Okay, who here has come up with an attention-grabbing nickname for yourself to grab your big boss’s attention at work?”

I’m called a pitbull on crack.


30 posted on 04/11/2025 8:57:03 AM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Proud Member of the Anti-Fancy party since March 2025)
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To: bray

THAT IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME.

HE & ELON MIGHT MAKE A GREAT PAIR.


31 posted on 04/11/2025 9:19:23 AM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: EQAndyBuzz

The big boss approves.


32 posted on 04/11/2025 9:22:20 AM PDT by 9YearLurker
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To: Midwesterner53
Officers never fully leave the military, we can be recalled at any time to face legal action or at the pleasure of the President.

Yes, I knew that. My son is a USAF commissioned pilot officer. I was wondering about the fact that he was a 3 star, but I guess that was taken care of too. When I first saw “Raising Caine,” I thought it was about the fried chicken place. 🥹🤪

33 posted on 04/11/2025 9:36:37 AM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF ISR pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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To: Macho MAGA Man; larrytown

“Generals with cute nicknames have disappointed greatly before.”

Oh, I get it! You mean like Stormin’ Norman!


34 posted on 04/11/2025 9:36:54 AM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Learn three chords and you, too, can be a Rock Star!)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Except “Chesty Puller”


35 posted on 04/11/2025 9:50:43 AM PDT by Zathras
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To: 9YearLurker

T-Bone do it for ya? (H/T Seinfeld)


36 posted on 04/11/2025 9:52:46 AM PDT by StAntKnee (Add your own danged sarc tag)
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To: bantam

https://www.af.mil/about-us/biographies/display/article/2942633/john-d-caine/

Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine

Prior to becoming Chairman on April 11, 2025, Gen. Caine was the Associate Director for Military Affairs at Central Intelligence Agency.

Gen. Caine has served in a wide range of operational, staff and joint assignments, primarily as an F-16 fighter pilot, weapons officer, member of the White House staff and special operations officer.

As a Command Pilot, he has logged more than 2,800 hours in the F-16, including more than 150 combat hours.

Also look at his education and 27 previous assignments at the AF link provided. General Caine knows how to develop tactics and fight and win wars, what our military’s primary focus should be.

This lowly Maj, USAF Retired is thrilled we have a real Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.


37 posted on 04/11/2025 10:03:15 AM PDT by Truth not Theories (I'm so thankful that God is in control. He's the one we can trust. )
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To: larrytown

“Mad Dog” comes immediately to mind…


38 posted on 04/11/2025 10:08:43 AM PDT by NFHale (The Second Amendment - By Any Means Necessary.)
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To: Midwesterner53

“Officers never fully leave the military, we can be recalled at any time to face legal action or at the pleasure of the President.”

Douglas MacArthur was a Major General when appointed Chief of Staff in 1930, receiving a temporary promotion to General. When he retired in 1935 to head the Philipine Army, he reverted back to Major General.

MacArthur was recalled to active service in 1941 as a Lieutenant General, then received promotions to General and General of the Army during the war.

There were other generals and admirals recalled during WW2 but I do not think any saw combat.


39 posted on 04/11/2025 10:11:03 AM PDT by chrisinoc
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To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

Probably more like “Mad Dog” Madden.


40 posted on 04/11/2025 10:20:10 AM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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