U.S. Army Gen. Mark Milley Sworn In As The New U.S. Chairman Of The Joints Chief of Staff

The Hill: Trump applauds Gen. Milley on becoming Joint Chiefs chairman

Army Gen. Mark Milley on Monday was sworn in as the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, becoming the highest ranking military officer in the United States at a time of turmoil both home and abroad.

Outgoing Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford administered the oath at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., in a ceremony attended by President Trump and a cadre of top administration officials, including Vice President Pence, Defense Secretary Mark Esper and all of the service secretaries and chiefs.

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Update #1: Trump applauds Gen. Milley on becoming Joint Chiefs chairman (Military Times/AP)
Update #2: Watch: Trump attends welcome ceremony for Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley (CNBC)

WNU Editor: Learn something new everyday .... Trump says Gen. Joseph Dunford helped him make 2015 decision to run (Washington Times).

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