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Former Air Force Pilot Charged for Training Chinese Pilots

2/26/2026

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The Department of Justice charged Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, a former Air Force pilot who served 24 years, with violating the Arms Export Control Act for training Chinese military pilots without a State Department license.
The DOJ said Brown has been involved in this activity since August 2023.
Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg emphasized the seriousness of the charges.

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The Department of Justice charged Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., 65, a former Air Force pilot who served 24 years, with violating the Arms Export Control Act for training Chinese military pilots without a State Department license.
The DOJ said Brown has been involved in this activity since August 2023.
Assistant Attorney General John Eisenberg emphasized the seriousness of the charges.