US Defense Secretary Dismisses Army Chief of Staff Randy George
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George effective immediately, the Pentagon confirmed.
The dismissal is part of broader changes at the top levels of the Pentagon. Hegseth also dismissed Gen. David Hodne, commander of Army Futures Command and Training, and the Army Chief of Chaplains. No official reason has been announced for the moves.
The personnel changes come amid a US military buildup in the Middle East, where thousands of Army forces have been deployed. This deployment has increased the likelihood of ground operations against Iran.
George, who previously served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was confirmed as the 41st Army Chief of Staff in 2023. He will be temporarily replaced by Gen. Christopher LaNou.
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