Why Pete Hegseth could again call US Army generals to Quantico amid Kid Rock helicopter row

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

Randy George reportedly wanted the US Army to complete its review of the low-flying helicopter incident.

Gen. Chris LaNeve allegedly pressured Gen. Randy George to scrap the Army's probe into the March flyover. Now, LaNeve's own promotion is in jeopardy.

Kid Rock, whose legal name is Robert Ritchie, is a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump and avowed critic of many Democratic politicians and causes.

Ben Parker and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) give their takes on Trump’s latest claims that the U.S. has “really dominated” Iran, the Pentagon’s purge of senior military leaders, and reports that a top Army official was pushed out after opening an investigation into the bizarre Kid Rock helicopter flyby. Plus, they dis

Hegseth Fired Army Chief Of Staff After He Was Told To Drop Probe Into Kid Rock Flyby  Forbes

Daniel Heuer/Reuters/Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army’s top officer soon after he was advised to stop an investigation into a military flyby outside MAGA singer Kid Rock’s home, it has been revealed. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George was forced out of the

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 US army has not had a chief of staff, the service’s top officer, since April and that’s just one of the many senior positions vacant at a time when the military is busier than ever.

The US army has not had a chief of staff, the service’s top officer, since April and that’s just one of the many senior positions vacant at a time when the military is busier than ever.

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

‘I told a CBS reporter that I work for Stars and Stripes – not the Pentagon’

The publisher of the military newspaper announced his retirement earlier this week but also received a separation notice, the editor-in-chief says

The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte for alleged insubordination.

"According to the notice, I am being fired for stating in a CBS interview that hypothetical censorship of news for service members would constitute a personal red line," Erik Slavin said.

Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin has suggested his firing was retaliation for speaking out about editorial independence.

“People should be outraged,” Will Creely, FIRE's legal director, told Newsweek.

The news comes about a month after the editor stressed the importance of the newspaper’s independence in an interview, and a few days after the publisher announced his plans to retire.

Stars and Stripes Fox News Digital confirmed faces a leadership shakeup as Pentagon considers terminating publisher Max Lederer before retirement.

As the Pentagon takes steps to control the newspaper, in spite of its tradition of independence and civilian leadership, senators are demanding answers.

Max Lederer Jr., the publisher of Stars and Stripes, has stepped down amidst disputes over editorial independence. The Pentagon's push for more oversight has sparked tension regarding the military newspaper's objective reporting. Their recent pieces on poor conditions and declining morale reportedly led to criticism fr