Defense Secretary Hegseth Fires Army Chief Randy George in Leadership Shake-Up

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Gen. Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff, on April 2, 2026, marking a dramatic escalation in tensions between the Pentagon’s civilian leadership and the Army’s top brass. The firing, confirmed during a 4 p.m. phone call from Hegseth to George, also saw the removal of Gen. David M. Hodne, […] The post Defense Secretary Hegseth Fires Army Chief Randy George in Leadership Shake-Up appeared first on the deep dive.