A top US general in Europe abruptly removed from command

The circumstances surrounding his removal remain unclear.August 7, 2026, 4:58 PMOne of the Pentagon's top generals overseeing military operations in Europe has been removed from command, the Army confirmed Friday. Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, commander of the Army’s V Corps, was removed from command in recent days, according to a service spokesperson, though the circumstances surrounding his removal remain unclear.Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, commanding general of V Corps presents a coin to U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesus Arce Calderon during V Corps’ Best Squad Competition awards ceremony at Grafenwohr, Germany, June 11, 2026.Cpl. Grant Hockley/US ArmyCostanza's removal comes amid a broader shake-up of the military's senior ranks, with more than two dozen high-ranking officers removed or sidelined