Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine has been nominated by President Donald Trump as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Caine, a distinguished fighter pilot and former CIA official, was praised by Trump for his military expertise. Though his nomination is unconventional, it signals a shift in Pentagon leadership towards prioritising mission effectiveness and military strategy over political concerns. Caine’s confirmation faces potential hurdles, but his apolitical stance could reshape U.S. military leadership.