Hegseth blocks promotions of 4 Army officers with ties to sacked generals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked promotions of four Army officers picked for promotion to one-star rank, some of whom have ties to top Army generals the Pentagon chief ousted earlier this year, The Hill has learned.  Some of the officers pulled from the list have links to former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy Ge

Pete Hegseth reportedly plans to summon hundreds of US Army generals to Quantico in 2026 for a meeting similar to his controversial 2025 address.

The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones.

Army chief of staff General Randy George insisted on conducting a probe into whether the Pentagon violated protocol after the military performed a flyby around MAGA musician Kid Rock’s Tennessee estate—and a No Kings protest. Days later, he was fired. George was reportedly advised by the Army’s No. 2 officer, General

The Army has not had a chief of staff, its top officer, since Hegseth fired Gen Randy George in April. Officials said there is no sign that Pete Hegseth is close to naming his replacement

The Army has not had a chief of staff since Hegseth fired General Randy George without explanation in April.