Even though Milley is retired, he had an ongoing security detail through the Army as a result of Iranian threats in the wake of the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qusem Soleimani.

The Pentagon said that it's revoking the security detail for former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley and ordering a review to determine if the retired general's rank should be re-evaluated.

Hegseth cutting Milley’s security detail, eyes stripping him of star by: Ellen Mitchell, The Hill. Posted: Jan 29, 2025 / 08:29 AM MST. Updated: Jan 29, 2025 / 08:29 AM MST.

Even though Milley is retired, he had an ongoing security detail through the Army as a result of Iranian threats in the wake of the 2020 U.S. drone strike that killed Iranian General Qusem Soleimani.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an investigation into retired general Mark Milley — who often clashed with President Trump — and determine whether he should be reduced in rank.