[INDENT][B]Name:[/b] Gen. Joseph "Joe" T. Edwards
[b]Position:[/b] Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
[B]Age:[/b] 63
[B]Sex:[/b] Male
[B]Physical Description:[/b][INDENT] Joe is 6'0" and stout. His stern expression and large build make him an imposing figure. He is most often seen in uniform. When he hit his mid-twenties, he conceded the battle against his hairline and has been bald ever since.[/INDENT]

[B]Brief Bio:[/b][INDENT]Joe grew up dirt poor in southern Mississippi. With his father in jail, and his mother far from affectionate, he learned to work for everything he wanted in life. While most of the people in his small town lived in contentment, Joe always strove for something greater. He excelled in most areas of his life; he was valedictorian, lettered in multiple sports, and even had a leading part in his high school's production of MacBeth. Between his success in school and his involvement at St. James's Catholic Church, Joe checked all the boxes needed to get admittance into West Point.

He would go on to graduate and would rise quickly through the ranks while receiving glowing remarks from both his superiors and subordinates. He would serve in numerous conflicts from Afghanistan to Iraq. During his years of service, his faith was a prominent guide in his decision making. While not shying away from conflict, he would always strive for the least violent option available. 

He was nominated for the position of Army Chief of Staff, a position for which he served briefly before being subsequently nominated for the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. After finishing out his first term, he was recommended for a second by newly elected President Andrew J. Shepard. The senate would quickly confirm the nomination.

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[B]Issues/Agenda:[/B][INDENT]Joe believes in a calculated approach to conflict. With respect to Teddy Roosevelt, Joe has always viewed the "big stick" as the final option. His decisions often put him at odds with a conservative administration, but he has never paid much mind to the grumblings of politicians.

In the same vein, Joe's faith has instilled in him the idea that all life is precious and worthy of preservation. Human rights violations and gross suffering have been a prominent issues in several theaters of war, and at anytime he's ever advised intercession in foreign affairs. If America can help alleviate the suffering of innocents, it should.

Joe has always been a proponent of smarter spending rather than more spending.

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