Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and immediately retire, according to CBS News, marking a significant leadership change within the U.S. Army. The move comes as Hegseth seeks leadership aligned with President Trump’s defense priorities. George, who was confirmed in 2023 for a four-year term expected to run through 2027, will exit early after decades of military service.
- CBS News reported that Hegseth requested George’s immediate retirement as part of a broader leadership shift.
- A senior Defense Department official said the change reflects a desire for new leadership aligned with administration priorities.
- Gen. Randy George, a West Point graduate, served in the Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan and was confirmed as Army chief in 2023.
- The Army chief of staff role typically carries a four-year term, indicating George’s tenure was cut short.
- Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve is expected to be considered as a potential replacement.
- Hegseth has removed more than a dozen senior military leaders, including top officials across multiple branches.
- Sources told CBS the decision was not related to a recent helicopter incident involving Army personnel.
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Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. This article may be updated as more details become available.
