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Milley Warns of Threats to Democracy as He Steps Down, Brown Takes Helm of Joint Chiefs

  • Gen. Mark Milley reiterated in retirement speech that military is loyal to Constitution, not "wannabe dictator" in apparent jab at Trump.

  • Milley stepped down as Joint Chiefs chairman, succeeded by Gen. Charles Brown Jr. in ceremony attended by Biden.

  • Milley had tumultuous tenure, clashing with Trump but finding footing under Biden.

  • Brown is second Black chairman of Joint Chiefs after Colin Powell; lauded for experience vs ISIS, China.

  • Milley warned against letting "this great experiment in democracy perish" as he departed top military role.

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