Milley sworn in as CJCS

Army Gen. Mark Milley became the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Sept. 30, taking over for retiring Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford. Milley, who had served as the chief of staff of the Army since 2015, was sworn in as the nation’s top uniformed officer during a rain-soaked ceremony at JB Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. During his speech, Milley pledged to continue the military’s modernization, along with showing “unwavering support” and care for troops and families. (Source: AF Magazine 10/01/19)