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Hegseth Ousts Army Chief Randy George, Appoints LaNeve Acting

The wartime ouster signals a push to install leaders who will carry out President Trump’s vision for the Army.

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy George attends a Medal of Honor Ceremony in the East Room of the White House on March 2, 2026.
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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George speaks during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Gen. Randy George, the chief of staff of the Army, will retire immediately.

Overview

  • The Pentagon confirmed Thursday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire immediately, with Vice Chief Gen. Christopher LaNeve stepping in as acting chief.
  • Officials gave no reason for the move, and CBS News—first to report it—quoted a source saying Hegseth wants a leader who will execute his and President Trump’s approach to the service.
  • The change comes during U.S. operations against Iran and a fresh troop buildup in the Middle East, breaking from the four-year term that would have kept George in the post through 2027.
  • The removal extends a broader shakeup in which Hegseth has ousted more than a dozen senior officers since last year, including Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. C.Q. Brown and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti.
  • Multiple outlets reported that Gen. David Hodne and Maj. Gen. William Green Jr. were also removed the same day, though the Pentagon has not publicly confirmed their status.