Army chief of staff fired by Hegseth, sources say
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Key Points:
- U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was abruptly fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marking an unusual removal of a general during wartime, with George retiring immediately despite having over a year left in his term.
- Alongside George, General David Hodne and Major General William Green were also dismissed as part of Hegseth's ongoing reshaping of senior Pentagon leadership.
- No official reason was provided for George's firing, which occurs amid increased U.S. military activity in the Middle East, including deployment of Army forces for air defense and potential ground operations.
- Hegseth's tenure has been marked by controversial decisions such as reversing an investigation into Army pilots near singer Kid Rock's home and organizing a large military parade, with no prior public indication of conflict with George.
- General Christopher LaNeve, Hegseth's former military aide and Army vice chief of staff, will serve as acting Chief of Staff, with senior Army leaders learning of George's removal simultaneously with the public.
