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Secretary Fires Army Chief of Staff General Randy George

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General Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, has been ordered to step down or retire as of April 2026. This move comes amid leadership changes under Hegseth. The transition marks a significant shift in senior military personnel within the United States. Under the updated regulations, soldiers may submit requests at least 12 months but no more than 24 months before their preferred retirement date. Army officials stated the change is intended to help the service better predict personnel health requirements. General George was described as one of the most distinguished and decorated officers of his generation. His nomination had previously been reviewed and concurred by the department.

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Sources · 7 independent

Bluesky Social

“Under Hegseth -Senior Military Personnel Removed or Resigned * Gen. Randy George: Chief of Staff of the Army (ordered to step down/retire April 2026)”

WTOP Washington DC

“And the Army is changing when soldiers can request voluntary retirement. Under the new policy, soldiers can submit voluntary retirement requests at least 12 and no more than 24 months before the preferred retirement date.”

WTOP Washington DC

“Under the new policy, soldiers can submit voluntary retirement requests at least 12 months, and no more than 24 months, before their preferred retirement date.”

C-SPAN Radio

“Mr. Secretary, you recently fired the Army Chief of Staff, General Randy George, who was one of the most distinguished and decorated officers of this generation.”

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