Gen. Milley Has Long Combat History, Contrary to Social Media Posts
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Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer. But posts on social media falsely claimed Milley “never served in combat.” Milley has an “extensive background of combat experience,” according to the U.S. Army, including deployment to Iraq and three tours in Afghanistan.
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As the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff since October 2019, Gen. Mark A. Milley is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer.
Milley, who is also the principal military advisor to President Joe Biden, has served in the military for more than 42 years and has a long combat history.
Yet, falsely claimed
