Trump chooses Gen. Milley for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

In a tweet (of course), Donald Trumphas announced he has selected Gen. Mark A. Milley, chief of Staff of the Army, as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff: "I am pleased to announce my nomination of four-star General Mark Milley, chief of Staff of the United States Army -- as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing General Joe Dunford, who will be retiring," the president tweeted. "I am thankful to both of these incredible men for their service to our Country!"
Gen. Mark A. Milley, 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. (Photo credit: Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro)