Overview
- The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Gen. Randy A. George was told to retire at once as the U.S. Army’s chief of staff.
- Vice Chief Christopher LaNeve, a longtime Hegseth aide, is serving as interim chief.
- Defense officials say the change is part of Pete Hegseth’s drive to place leaders who will carry out President Trump’s approach to Iran.
- Two more Army generals were removed Thursday, Major General William Green Jr. and General David Hodne.
- The ouster broke the four-year norm for a service chief, as George was confirmed in 2023 for a term that would have run to 2027.