Overview
- Maynard James Keenan posted a long Instagram note with West Point Prep photos to support Gen. Randy George, calling him a former cross-country teammate.
- The Pentagon confirmed George’s early retirement without giving a reason, and multiple outlets report Hegseth asked the four-star general to leave.
- The leadership change comes as U.S. forces conduct air operations and move Army units, including elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, toward possible action in Iran.
- In a parting email reported by CBS News, George praised soldiers and said they deserve courageous leaders of character who cut through bureaucracy to equip them to win.
- Coverage also notes this removal fits a broader pattern, with Hegseth credited by outlets with more than a dozen senior-officer ousters over the past year.