Ex-Eighth Army commander named acting U.S. Army chief amid Korean Peninsula security focus

Gen. Christopher LaNeve, former commander of the South Korea-headquartered U.S. Eighth Army, has been appointed as the acting chief of staff for the U.S. Army, Pentagon officials have confirmed. LaNeve's previous roles, including leadership of the Eighth Army and work with the South Korea-U.S. Combined Forces Command, highlight his deep expertise on the Korean Peninsula and its persistent security challenges. His appointment follows the departure of Gen. Randy George from the post. This move is