Another man who served in this position under President Clinton, John Shalikashvili, wrote a 2007 op-ed in the New York Times against the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
The person who served longest at this position was Earle Wheeler, and another who served in this position, John William Vessey, argued against the use of Marines in Lebanon. One man who held this position, John Shelton, popularized the use of the term "Dover Test," regarding the American public's ability to accept the return of (+) flag-draped caskets to Dover Air Force Base. Another man who served in this position under President Clinton, John Shalikashvili, wrote a 2007 op-ed in the New York Times against the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. The first person to hold this position was (*) Omar Bradley. For 10 points, Colin Powell served in what position during the first Gulf War, which is the highest ranked officer in the United States Armed Forces.
The person who served longest at this position was Earle Wheeler, and another who served in this position, John William Vessey, argued against the use of Marines in Lebanon.
{Chairman} of the {Joint Chiefs} of {Staff} [or {CJCS}]