Hegseth asks Army's top uniformed officer to step down as U.S. wages war against Iran
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Defense Secretary Hegseth asked the Army's top general to step down amid U.S. military operations against Iran.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Gen. Randy George, the Army's top uniformed officer, to step down amid escalating U.S. military operations against Iran. The removal represents Hegseth's latest high-level personnel change since taking office, part of a broader reshuffling that has included more than a dozen firings of senior generals and admirals. George's departure signals a significant shift in Army leadership at a critical moment as the U.S. faces direct military engagement in the Middle East. Hegseth has made personnel changes central to his tenure, removing commanders he views as misaligned with the Trump administration's military priorities. The timing underscores tensions between civilian leadership and the career military establishment over strategic direction and operational command.
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