Hegseth removes Army's top general during Iran war
· Axios
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to leave his post, a Defense official confirmed to Axios.
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Why it matters: George is the Army's most senior general and is being removed during the Iran war. Axios could not immediately confirm the reasons for his ouster, which was first reported by CBS.
The big picture: Then-President Biden nominated George in 2023 for the role, which would typically have been a four-year term. Hegseth asked him to retire immediately, the Defense official said.
- George began his career as an infantry officer and served in Operation Desert Storm.
- Axios interviewed George last week during a visit to the Army's 82nd Airborne in Louisiana, though he would not discuss the war in Iran at any length.
- Elements of the 82nd Airborne are now on their way to the Middle East.
Zoom out: George is the latest in a string of generals and admirals to be removed by Hegseth over the past year.
- Southern Command chief Adm. Alvin Holsey left his post during the operation to target alleged drug boats off of Venezuela, which he was overseeing.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated.