Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forces out Army's top officer
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ousted the Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, and two other generals, Gen. David Hodne and Maj. Gen. William Green, without giving a reason. The move comes while the US is waging a war against Iran and is the latest in a series of firings of top generals and admirals by Hegseth since he took office last year.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed the Army's top uniformed officer. Gen. Randy George is retiring immediately. Two other generals, David Hodne and William Green, have also been ousted. The reasons for their departures were not given. Gen. Christopher LaNeve will fill in as acting Army chief of staff. LaNeve was previously Hegseth's top military aide. The leadership shakeup comes as the US wages war against Iran.
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