US Air Force Gen. Charles Brown has been appointed the first black officer, Business Insider reported.

Brown was nominated by the president on March 2.

"CQ Brown is one of the finest warriors our Air Force has ever produced," noted Gen. Dave Goldfein, the current Air Force chief of staff. "He's led worldwide — in the Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. When it comes to global, operational savvy there's nobody stronger."

The US President Donald Trump has reflected on the appointment as well. 

"My decision to appoint @usairforce General Charles Brown as the USA’s first-ever African American military service chief has now been approved by the Senate. A historic day for America! Excited to work even more closely with Gen. Brown, who is a Patriot and Great Leader!" Trump tweeted.