John Daniel Caine is a retired American lieutenant general. He served as the associate director for military affairs at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 2021 to 2024. In February 2025, he was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, following the dismissal of Charles Q. Brown Jr. This nomination marks a significant potential shift in military leadership.
On August 10, 1968, John Daniel Caine was born.
Caine was commissioned in 1990.
In 1990, Caine graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in economics.
In January 1993, Caine married Sarah Lynn Martin.
During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Caine developed a plan to counter Scud missiles possessed by Iraqi forces.
From 2009 to 2016, Caine was a part-time member of the Air National Guard.
From 2009 to 2016, Caine was a part-time member of the Air National Guard.
In December 2018, Trump said he had encountered Caine in Iraq where they praised each other.
From 2018 to 2019, Caine served as a deputy commanding general for Operation Inherent Resolve.
From 2018 to 2019, Caine served as a deputy commanding general for Operation Inherent Resolve.
From 2019 to 2021, Caine served as the director of special-access programs in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
Speaking at the 2019 Conservative Political Action Conference, Trump said he had encountered Caine—addressed as "Razin Caine"—in Iraq in December 2018.
In November 2021, Caine served as the associate director for military affairs.
Caine served as the associate director for military affairs from November 2021 until December 2024.
In January 2025, Caine joined Shield Capital, a venture capital firm.
As of February 2025, Caine has 150 combat hours and two tours in Iraq.
In February 2025, Caine was named as president Donald Trump's nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, following the dismissal of Charles Q. Brown Jr.
In February 2025, Trump dismissed Brown as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, naming Caine as his nominee to replace him.
On 21 February 2025, president Donald Trump dismissed Charles Q. Brown Jr., naming Caine as his nominee to replace him.
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