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Pentagon Purge: Defense Secretary Hegseth Ousts Army Chief Randy George

World News
April 3, 2026 · 1:09 PM

The highest echelons of the United States military are undergoing a significant shakeup. In the latest leadership change, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the departure of Army Chief of Staff Randy George.

George's abrupt retirement marks yet another high-profile exit from the Pentagon. According to reports, this dismissal is part of a broader, ongoing sweep of military leadership that has characterized Hegseth's tenure since he assumed the top civilian defense post last January.

The continued restructuring suggests a clear mandate to reshape the military's top brass, leaving defense observers watching closely to see who might be the next official to depart.