Event Brief
Hegseth Orders Removal of Army Public Affairs Chief
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth orders removal of Army Col. Dave Butler amid military leadership concerns.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Ordered removal of Army Col. Dave Butler
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 9:01 AM ET
WHERE: Pentagon
WHY: Concerns over military leadership changes
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