Pete Hegseth ousts Army Chief and other senior generals

newsApr 3, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and forced the retirement of two other senior Army generals. One of the officers removed was Maj. Gen. William Green, and Christopher LaNeve is set to assume senior Army leadership. On the same day Hegseth signed a memo letting service members request permission to carry personal firearms on military bases. The moves reshape Army leadership, raise concerns about politicization of the military, and change base security policy.

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Pete Hegseth removed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George from his post.

Maj. Gen. William Green was also forced into retirement.

Hegseth signed a memo allowing troops to request carrying firearms on bases.

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Pete Hegseth ousts Army Chief and other senior generals

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