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Air Force legend interred at Arlington National Cemetery
June 22, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen and an Air Force legend, was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington June 17. ... MORE

A funeral procession carries the casket of Air Force Brig. Gen. Charles E. McGee to his gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., June 17, 2022. McGee, a Tuskegee Airman, died Jan. 16, 2022 at the age of 102. He served 30 years during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Army senior leaders: don't be a bystander
April 5, 2019 — As members of the United States Army, each of us has an obligation to promote a climate of trust-our profession's bedrock-throughout our organization. The way we do this is by living the Army Values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. From the newest Soldiers in basic training, to our most senior leaders, the Army Values bind us together as a profession. ... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Milley, Army Chief of Staff, and Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the Army

Army gains in readiness are just the beginning, chief of staff says
January 17, 2019 — Full manning at operational units, fewer non-deployable Soldiers, and a boost in training across the Army are all on the horizon to ensure the force is ready to fight, the Army's top officer said Jan. 16... MORE

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Mark A. Milley speaks to Soldiers at Qayyarah Airfield West, Iraq, on Dec. 22, 2017. While there has been recent progress in readiness, Milley said that it still remains the Army's top priority.

President Trump picks Gen. Milley for Joint Chiefs chairman
December 10, 2018 — President Donald Trump selected Gen. Mark A. Milley, chief of Staff of the Army, as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a morning tweet preceding the annual Army-Navy game, Trump tweeted his nomination of Milley... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Milley (right), the Army's chief of staff, right, was nominated to succeed Marine Corps General Joe Dunford (left) as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. President Donald Trump tweeted the nomination Dec. 8, 2018.

U.S. Army Installation Management Command welcomes new commanding general
September 6, 2018 — Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Becker took command of U.S. Army Installation Management Command in ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 5... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Milley (right). U.S. Army Chief of Staff, swears in Lt. Gen. Bradly A. Becker (left) as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Army Chief: No Reduction of Standards to Meet Recruiting Goals
November 21, 2017 — Despite news to the contrary, the Army will not be recruiting bipolar personnel, the Army's chief of staff said here yesterday, even if those individuals apply for a waiver... MORE

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley administers the oath of enlistment to 35 young men and women who will join the ranks of the Army, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard during the 242nd Army Birthday Twilight Tattoo at Conmy Hall, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., June 14, 2017.