Hegseth Ousts Top U.S. Army General In Wartime Shake-Up

term. George assumed this role in 2023 after being nominated by then-President Joe Biden, and he was expected to remain in the position until 2027. His departure signifies another change

initiated by Hegseth, who has altered the senior leadership of the Joint Chiefs of Staff since taking on the role of Defense Secretary. Hegseth has dismissed or sidelined more than a dozen admirals

and generals. Previously, Hegseth removed Gen. CQ Brown from his position as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Adm. Lisa Franchetti from her role as Chief of Naval Operations.