Retirement
Miller retired from the Army on July 31, 2006. The Washington Post reports that Miller had wanted to retire, in February, forgoing trying for promotion to Lieutenant General, because his reputation had been damaged by alleged links between his policies at the Guantanamo Bay detainment camp, and at Abu Ghraib, and the abuse of prisoners.
The Washington Post reports that Congress delayed his retirement because Senators weren't confident he told the truth when he testified before them. The Washington Post reports that he was allowed to retire only when he promised, in writing, to appear before congress, and testify truthfully.
At his retirement service, Miller was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, and praised as an "innovator".
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