The Latest: Hegseth asks the Army’s top uniformed officer to step down during Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down effective immediately. The move comes as the US wages a war against Iran, with no clear timeline for the conflict's end.
The US Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, is stepping down. George has been in the post since August 2023. His departure is the latest in a series of firings of top generals and admirals by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Pentagon has not given a reason for George's departure. The US is currently engaged in a war with Iran, with thousands of troops being deployed to the Middle East. Gen. Christopher LaNeve will take over as acting Army chief of staff.
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