Hegseth Ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George

April 3, 2026

TL;DR

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire immediately.
Hegseth seeks a replacement who aligns with his and President Trump's vision for the Army.
Gen. David Hodne and Maj. Gen. William Green were also removed from their roles.
Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the current vice chief of staff, will serve as acting Army chief of staff.
George's tenure was expected to last until 2027, as he was nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2023.
Hegseth has previously removed over a dozen senior military officers.

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