2026-04-03 06:45
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2026-04-03 06:45
US Secretary of Defense (War) Pete Hegseth has called on Chief of Staff of the Army General Randy George to step down and retire immediately, CBS News reported on Thursday, citing sources. The information was later confirmed by the Pentagon.
One of this TV's sources said that Hegseth wants someone in this position who will implement the vision of the army shared by him and US President Donald Trump.
Media reports regarding the general's departure were confirmed by Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.
“General Randy A. George is retiring as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, effective immediately. The War Office is grateful to General George for his decades of service to our nation. We wish him all the best in his retirement,” he said in a statement posted on X.
The Chief of Staff of the US Army is usually appointed for four years. George was nominated by former President Joe Biden, and his nomination was approved by the Senate in 2023. He should therefore serve in this position until 2027.
George's place may be taken by his current deputy, Gen. Christopher LaNeve. He was previously an advisor to Hegseth.
CBS noted that Hegseth has already fired many high-ranking military officers, such as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Brown and Navy Commander Admiral Lisa Franchetti.
It was previously reported that Pam Bondi, US Attorney General, had also lost her position.
From Washington Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP)
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