Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
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'Trump's vision'
SUMMARY

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to retire immediately. Hegseth aims to bring in someone aligned with his and President Trump’s vision for the Army. A senior official mentioned, "We are grateful for his service, but it was time for a leadership change in the Army."

George was previously vice chief of staff and served in multiple conflicts since the Gulf War. The vice chief of staff, Gen. Christopher LaNeve, may be considered as his replacement.

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