The Pentagon announced Thursday that General Randy George, the U.S. Army's chief of staff, is stepping down immediately following a reported request from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his removal.
George, who held the position as the Army's 41st chief of staff, had served in the role until his sudden retirement. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the departure in a statement, saying the Department of Defense is "grateful for General George's decades of service to our nation."
The move marks a significant leadership change at the Pentagon as the new defense secretary settles into his role. Hegseth, confirmed as defense secretary earlier this year, has signaled his intention to reshape military leadership according to his priorities.
George's departure comes as part of broader staffing adjustments underway in the Defense Department under the Trump administration. The immediate nature of the retirement suggests friction between the incoming defense secretary and existing military brass over strategic direction or personnel matters.
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