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How Hegseth's 'purge' triggered a US Army leadership crisis as Iran war nears six months

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How Hegseth's 'purge' triggered a US Army leadership crisis as Iran war nears six months
How Hegseth's 'purge' triggered a US Army leadership crisis as Iran war nears six months
The US Army faces a leadership void with no permanent chief of staff. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed several senior officers, impacting leadership continuity. This occurs while American bases in West Asia endure drone and missile attacks. The Army's senior civilian official is also expected to depart soo
Hegseth’s purge of top generals leaves the US Army rudderless
The Army has not had a chief of staff since Hegseth fired General Randy George without explanation in April.
The New Republic
The New Republic🏁 first to report18 hrs ago
Hegseth’s Army Purges Have Undermined Military Leadership on Iran
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to fire numerous top generals has put America’s military between a rock and a hard place in its war against Iran. The Army has been without a chief of staff since Hegseth fired General Randy George in April; he has forced out at least three senior officers that were believed to
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