Hegseth Requests Army Chief George's Retirement

Washington, D.C. - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the immediate retirement of Gen. Randy George, the U.S. Army's top uniformed officer and chief of staff, amid ongoing military operations against Iran, according to Pentagon officials.

The request, confirmed by a Pentagon spokesperson on Thursday, marks the latest in a series of leadership changes at the Defense Department. George, who assumed the role in August 2023, has not yet formally resigned, but sources indicate the move is imminent. A senior Army official stated, "We are grateful for his service, but it is time for a change in Army leadership." The decision appears tied to efforts to align military command with the current administration's priorities, though specific reasons for targeting George remain undisclosed.

George, a 1988 West Point graduate and career infantry officer, brings decades of experience to the position. He served in the 1991 Gulf War, as well as in Iraq and Afghanistan, and held key roles under previous administrations, including as senior military assistant to then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin from 2021 to 2022. Nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate, George's...