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Pentagon Shake-Up: Hegseth Ousts Army Chief
Filed: Apr 03, 2026 at 5:02 AM ET
Summary: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth forces Army Chief General Randy George into retirement amid ongoing conflict.
WHO: Pete Hegseth
WHAT: ousts Army Chief of Staff General Randy George
WHEN: Apr 03, 2026 at 12:51 AM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: No reason was given for the appointment.
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