PoliticalUnited States·Unpinned26 Aug 2026 · 1d ago
US Army Chief of Staff Position Remains Vacant After General Randy George's Departure
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Chief of Staff General Randy George in April without providing an explanation. The position has remained vacant since that time, leaving the service without its top officer. Current and former officials indicated that there were no signs of a near-term appointment for the role.
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The vacancy has left the US Army essentially rudderless as the service attempts to address threats from cheap, deadly drones and missiles targeting US bases in the Middle East.
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