Army chief pushed out as Hegseth tightens control of command
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire immediately, removing the Army's top officer years before the expected end of his term. The decision is seen as part of Hegseth's effort to tighten control of the command and execute President Donald Trump's direction without friction.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire. George's retirement takes effect immediately. He has served as Army chief of staff since September 2023, a position that typically carries a four-year term. The decision is tied to Hegseth's desire for tighter control at the top of the Army. Gen. Christopher LaNeve, the Army's vice chief, is expected to step in as acting chief. The change comes while U.S. forces remain engaged in the war with Iran.
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