(WASHINGTON – February 13, 2024) General Mark A. Milley (retired) will join Georgetown University as a Distinguished Fellow in Residence with the Security Studies Program in the School of Foreign Service. His appointment with Georgetown begins this semester.
“We are excited to welcome General Milley to the School of Foreign Service,” said Joel Hellman, Dean of the School of Foreign Service. “His lifetime commitment to service in the interest of our nation’s security will surely inspire our students and enrich our community.”
General Milley served as the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the nation’s highest-ranking military officer, and the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council. He retired September 29, 2023.
“I am excited about the opportunity to make a contribution at Georgetown and help shape our National Security leaders of the future,” said General Mark A. Milley. “Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service is world class and joining such an accomplished group of faculty and staff is truly humbling.”
Prior to becoming Chairman on October 1, 2019, General Milley served as the 39th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. A native of Massachusetts, General Milley graduated from Princeton University in 1980, where he received his commission from Army ROTC. He also holds a master’s degree from Columbia University.
During his active duty service, General Milley held multiple command, staff, and operational positions in Washington, D.C., Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Bosnia, and other deployments.
General Milley will join the security studies community – he will mentor and engage with students, work closely with program faculty, and offer his insights in events with members of the broader Georgetown community.
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