<p>US Army Chief of Staff Randy George has been directed to step down and retire immediately by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, even as the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/united-states">United States</a> remains engaged in its ongoing conflict with Iran.</p><p><br>According to <em>Reuters</em>, the Pentagon on Friday confirmed that George, who still had over a year left in his tenure, "will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately." <br></p><p>In an official statement, the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/pentagon">Pentagon</a> acknowledged his service, saying it was grateful for his decades in uniform and added, "We wish him well in his retirement," added the report. </p><p><br>Two US defence officials, speaking anonymously, told <em>Reuters</em> that Hegseth has also dismissed David Hodne, who headed the Army’s Transformation and Training Command, and William Green, chief of the Army’s Chaplain Corps.</p><p><br>No explanation was given for George’s abrupt departure. His exit comes as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and continues operations against Iran. </p><p><br>Reportedly, there had been no public indications of tensions between Hegseth and George.</p><p><br>Earlier in the week, Hegseth had also reversed an Army probe into helicopter pilots who flew near musician Kid Rock’s residence. However, <em>CBS News</em>, which first reported George’s removal, said the decision was unrelated to that incident.</p>.Trump says Iran should make a deal 'before it is too late' after attack on tallest bridge.<p><em>Reuters</em> report added that according to one official Hegseth’s former aide and current Army vice chief of staff, Christopher LaNeve, will assume the role on an interim basis. </p><p><br>Separately, <em>The Atlantic</em> reported ongoing discussions within the administration about potential exits of key figures, including FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.</p><p><br><strong>George was involved in Iraq and Afghanistan war</strong></p><p>George served in both the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan. He was appointed as Army Chief of Staff in 2023, a role that typically carries a four-year term. Before taking charge, he served as the Army’s vice chief and earlier as the senior military adviser to then Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. </p>
<p>US Army Chief of Staff Randy George has been directed to step down and retire immediately by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, even as the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/united-states">United States</a> remains engaged in its ongoing conflict with Iran.</p><p><br>According to <em>Reuters</em>, the Pentagon on Friday confirmed that George, who still had over a year left in his tenure, "will be retiring from his position as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army effective immediately." <br></p><p>In an official statement, the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/pentagon">Pentagon</a> acknowledged his service, saying it was grateful for his decades in uniform and added, "We wish him well in his retirement," added the report. </p><p><br>Two US defence officials, speaking anonymously, told <em>Reuters</em> that Hegseth has also dismissed David Hodne, who headed the Army’s Transformation and Training Command, and William Green, chief of the Army’s Chaplain Corps.</p><p><br>No explanation was given for George’s abrupt departure. His exit comes as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and continues operations against Iran. </p><p><br>Reportedly, there had been no public indications of tensions between Hegseth and George.</p><p><br>Earlier in the week, Hegseth had also reversed an Army probe into helicopter pilots who flew near musician Kid Rock’s residence. However, <em>CBS News</em>, which first reported George’s removal, said the decision was unrelated to that incident.</p>.Trump says Iran should make a deal 'before it is too late' after attack on tallest bridge.<p><em>Reuters</em> report added that according to one official Hegseth’s former aide and current Army vice chief of staff, Christopher LaNeve, will assume the role on an interim basis. </p><p><br>Separately, <em>The Atlantic</em> reported ongoing discussions within the administration about potential exits of key figures, including FBI Director Kash Patel, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, and Labour Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.</p><p><br><strong>George was involved in Iraq and Afghanistan war</strong></p><p>George served in both the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan. He was appointed as Army Chief of Staff in 2023, a role that typically carries a four-year term. Before taking charge, he served as the Army’s vice chief and earlier as the senior military adviser to then Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. </p>
