US Army Chief Randy George steps down after Hegseth asks him to 'retire immediately'
US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George is stepping down after being asked to retire immediately by Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. George's removal is part of a larger purge of high-ranking officers by Hegseth, who has been embroiled in several scandals since taking office.
US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George is retiring from his post. The Pentagon confirmed his retirement, which was reportedly requested by Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth. George had been serving as the Army's 41st chief of staff since 2023. He had a decades-long career, serving in several conflicts including Iraq and Afghanistan. Hegseth has dismissed over a dozen high-ranking officers since taking office. The current Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Christopher LaNeve, will be acting Army chief of staff.
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