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The Pentagon is seen in this aerial view in Washington, Jan. 26, 2020.

With hold on confirmations, Pentagon says fate of hundreds of officers in limbo

5:21pm August 28, 2023

by Tom Bowman

Hundreds of nominees for military positions have been stalled as Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., protests Pentagon abortion policy. The Pentagon says the total number could swell to 650.

Army Gen. Mark Milley (second from left), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and others listen as President Trump speaks during a meeting with senior military leaders in October.

Trump's Attacks Put Military In 'Presidential Campaign Minefield'

1:31pm September 10, 2020

by Tom Bowman

President Trump came into office with high praise for current and former generals, but now he's attacking them in ways that are unprecedented, according to military analysts.

President Trump walking from the White House to St. John's Church on June 1. Gen. Mark Milley (far right), chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was among those walking behind the president. Milley says his presence was "a mistake" that he has learned fr

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When Political Partisanship And The Military Collide

8:40am June 17, 2020

by Tom Bowman

Gen. Mark Milley's recent apology for walking with President Trump to his church photo-op has prompted discussion about how the military maintains nonpartisanship under a Trump administration.

President Trump has appointed Gen. Mark Milley to succeed Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford.

Politics & Government

Trump Appoints Gen. Mark Milley Chairman Of The Joint Chiefs Of Staff

10:48am December 08, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

Milley, currently the Army Chief of Staff, will succeed Gen. Joseph Dunford.