Mark Milley

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Mark Milley born?June 20, 1958
2. What is the education?Princeton University (ROTC graduate) and Columbia University (Master's degree)
3. What is the military commission year?1980
4. What is Mark Milley known for?Mark Milley is a four‑star general who led the U.S. Army and later became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, advising the President on national defense.
5. Where did Mark Milley study before joining the Army?He earned a degree from Princeton University and later a master’s degree from Columbia University.

Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC): A college-based program that prepares students for commissioned officer roles in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Joint Chiefs of Staff: The highest-ranking uniformed officers of the U.S. military branches, who collectively advise the President on military strategy and operations.