The Pentagon announced on Thursday that U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested the resignation of Gen. Randy George, the army’s top uniformed officer. George, who has been serving as the 41st chief of staff of the army since August 2023, is stepping down immediately. The reasons behind his departure were not disclosed.
This move is part of a series of recent firings of high-ranking military officials by Hegseth, with over a dozen generals and admirals being let go since he assumed office. The timing of George’s departure coincides with ongoing U.S.-Israeli military actions against Iran, and there is uncertainty about when the conflict will conclude, as President Donald Trump has not provided a clear timeline.
Gen. George, a West Point Military Academy graduate and experienced infantry officer who has served in conflicts such as the first Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan, previously worked as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s top military aide. Notably, he survived a previous round of dismissals under the Trump administration in February 2025.
The reshuffling in military leadership has also affected Gen. George’s deputy, Gen. James Mingus, who was replaced by Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve after serving as the vice-chief of staff of the army for a brief period. The succession of changes at the top levels of the military reflects a broader trend of turnover in leadership positions.