Here are the military and civilian leaders who've been fired, forced out or resigned since Hegseth became defense secretary

Key Points:

• Since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary under the second Trump administration, at least 20 high-ranking generals, admirals, and civilian defense leaders have been fired, forced out, or resigned, including top officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
• Hegseth, who previously criticized military leaders for focusing on diversity initiatives, has overseen the removal of many female and Black officers from promotion lists, resulting in no active four-star women generals or admirals currently serving.
• Key military leaders fired or pushed out include Air Force General Charles Q. Brown, Navy Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Army General Randy George, and others involved in modernization and transformation efforts, with some departures linked to suspected media leaks or clashes with Hegseth.
• Several top civilian defense officials, including Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, have also left amid tensions with Hegseth, who has sought to reshape military leadership and reduce emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
• Hegseth's tenure has been marked by controversial personnel changes, including the removal of military legal leaders and aides involved in leak investigations, reflecting a broader effort to shift military culture and priorities under the Trump administration.