GENERAL OF THE DAY

GENERAL MARK ALEXANDER MILLEY

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_A._Milley

(PIC) Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army, poses for a command portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., August 12, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by Monica King/Released)

Mark Alexander Milley (born June 20, 1958) is a four-star general in the United States Army and the 39th and current Chief of Staff of the Army.[1] He previously served as the 21st commanding general of United States Army Forces Command from August 15, 2014 to August 9, 2015. As the Army Chief of Staff, Milley is the highest ranking officer in the United States Army.


Born
June 18, 1958 (age 60)
Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S.

Allegiance
United States

Service/branch
United States Army

Years of service
1980–present

Rank
General

Commands held
Chief of Staff of the United States Army
United States Army Forces Command
III Corps
International Security Assistance Force Joint Command
10th Mountain Division
2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light)

Battles/wars

United States invasion of Panama
Operation Uphold Democracy
Operation Joint Endeavor
Iraq War
Operation Iraqi Freedom

Operation Enduring Freedom
War in Afghanistan


Awards
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Defense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Meritorious Service Medal (6