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UPDATED Aug 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Aug 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
US Army secretary expected to step down by year-end
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The US Army secretary, Dan Driscoll, is expected to step down by the end of the year, a report said. The expected departure follows months of tension involving Pete Hegseth, including Hegseth’s April firing of General Randy George, the Army’s chief of staff.
WHO: Dan Driscoll; Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Report says the US Army secretary is expected to step down by the end of the year amid leadership tension.
WHEN: Reported Aug 22, 2026 at 5:44 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The reported step-down is linked to months of tension involving Hegseth, including Hegseth’s April firing of General Randy George as Army chief of staff.
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