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Mark A. Milley
NameMark A. Milley
CaptionGeneral Mark A. Milley
Birth date20 June 1958
Birth placeWinchester, Massachusetts, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Serviceyears1980–2023
RankGeneral
CommandsChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, United States Army Forces Command, III Corps, 10th Mountain Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division
BattlesOperation Just Cause, Operation Uphold Democracy, Iraq War, War in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (5), Army Distinguished Service Medal (2), Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (5), Bronze Star Medal (2)
SpouseHollyanne Milley
EducationPrinceton University (BA), Columbia University (MA), United States Naval War College (MA), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (certificate)

Mark A. Milley is a retired United States Army general who served as the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2019 to 2023. Appointed by President Donald Trump and retained by President Joe Biden, he was the principal military advisor to the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council. His tenure spanned a period of significant geopolitical challenges, including the final stages of the War in Afghanistan, rising tensions with China and Russia, and domestic civil-military relations debates.

Early life and education

Mark Alexander Milley was born in Winchester, Massachusetts, and attended local public schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from Princeton University in 1980, where he participated in the Army ROTC program and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army. He later pursued graduate studies, receiving a Master of Arts in International Relations from Columbia University and a second Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College. He also completed a certificate program in National Security Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Military career

Milley's extensive military career included command positions at every echelon. His early service included roles with the 5th Special Forces Group and the 7th Infantry Division. He commanded the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and later served as commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division itself. He subsequently commanded III Corps at Fort Hood and served as the commanding general of United States Army Forces Command. He deployed to multiple combat zones, including Panama for Operation Just Cause, Haiti for Operation Uphold Democracy, and several tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Confirmed by the United States Senate in 2019, Milley succeeded General Joseph Dunford as Chairman. His term was marked by overseeing the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and the subsequent evacuation from Hamid Karzai International Airport. He frequently emphasized the strategic challenge posed by the People's Liberation Army and the enduring threat from Russia, particularly following its invasion of Ukraine. His tenure also involved navigating complex relations with the Trump administration and later the Biden administration, including public testimony before the Congress on matters of civil-military relations.

Post-military activities

Upon his retirement in September 2023, Milley transitioned to private life and academia. He joined the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Princeton University as a senior fellow, focusing on international security and leadership. He has also been active in public discourse, delivering lectures on geopolitics and national security strategy, and has been mentioned as a potential author for memoirs reflecting on his service during a turbulent period in American history.

Awards and decorations

Milley's personal military decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters, the Army Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters, and two Bronze Star Medals. He is also authorized to wear the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger tab.

Personal life

Milley is married to Hollyanne Milley, a critical care nurse, and they have two children. He is known for his direct speaking style and is an avid reader of military history, with a particular focus on the American Civil War and World War II. His hobbies include long-distance running and fitness.

Category:1958 births Category:Living people Category:United States Army generals Category:Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Category:Princeton University alumni Category:People from Winchester, Massachusetts