Caine, who retired in December as a three-star lieutenant general, was thrust into the center of a political firestorm when Trump abruptly announced Friday that he would replace Gen. Charles Q.

President Donald Trump on Friday said he would appoint retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Dan “Razin” Caine as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing Air Force Gen. Charles Q.

A Look at Dan 'Razin' Caine, Trump's Pick to Be the Top US Military Officer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s choice to be the top U.S. military officer, retired Air Force Lt.

President Donald Trump on Friday night nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "General Caine is an accomplished pilot, national ...