He had to pay the piper.

General Mark Milley's net worth is expected to be in the millions. The former Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has a number of lucrative post-military endeavors, including: Senior adviser at JPMorgan Chase, Faculty member at Princeton and Georgetown, and Paid speaking engagements.

Milley's compensation is expected to increase significantly due to his representation by a high-powered speakers' agency. Some military officers have criticized Milley for what they call "cashing in".