Military Spouse Hollyanne Milley Reflects on Husband's Career, Advocacy for Military Families as His Retirement Nears
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Hollyanne Milley is a nurse who has worked in many places where her husband, Gen. Mark Milley, has been stationed over his military career. She plans to volunteer for the Red Cross after he retires.
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On June 1, 2020, Gen. Milley marched with Trump across Lafayette Square, which he later regretted. Mrs. Milley said this was a difficult time but she supported his decision to remain chairman.
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As a military spouse, Mrs. Milley has advocated for families of deceased service members and lobbied on issues affecting military families.
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She has close ties to wounded veterans like Capt. Luis Avila, who she visited at Walter Reed hospital and who sang at Gen. Milley's swearing-in ceremony.
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The Milleys say they regret not spending more time with family and friends in Washington due to their busy careers, but look forward to more time together when he retires.