Claim: Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is the nation's highest-ranking military officer. But posts on social media falsely claimed Milley "never served in combat." Milley has an "extensive background of combat experience," according to the U.S. Army, including deployment to Iraq and three tours in Afghanistan.
Fact-check: Gen. Milley Has Long Combat History, Contrary to Social Media Posts - FactCheck.org
Verdict: gen. mark a. milley, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, is the nation's highest-ranking military officer. but posts on social media falsely claimed milley "never served in combat." milley has an "extensive background of combat experience," according to the u.s. army, including deployment to iraq and three tours in afghanistan.
Organisation: FactCheck.org
Author: Brea Jones
Date published: 2023-02-10T22:42:45