Secretary of War Pete Hegseth dismisses Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth summarily fired U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George on April 2, with the Pentagon confirming the retirement on April 3, 2026. The dismissal of a senior general during active combat operations is nearly unprecedented and signals a major leadership purge directed by the White House. Hegseth cited the need for 'wartime speed' and a complete alignment with the aggressive mission objectives of Operation Epic Fury as primary reasons for the move.