US Defense Secretary removes top Army officers without public explanation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed several high-ranking military officers, a move stirring controversy both within and outside the Pentagon. Among the recent removals is Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, who had been nominated in 2023 for a four-year term. Taking over in an acting capacity is Lt. Christopher LaNeve, a former aide to Hegseth. Additional firings include Maj. William Green, previously the Army’s Chief of Chaplains, and David Hodne, leader of the Army's Transformation