Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArmy Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George was reportedly ousted by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, prompting a farewell email to Pentagon officials. In his final message, Gen. George expressed "immeasurable pride" in his 38 years of service and stated that soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character." His removal, along with other top Army officials like Gen. David Hodne and Maj. Gen. William Green Jr., comes amidst a war with Iran, cutting short his expected four-year term. Sources suggest Hegseth's actions stem from "paranoia" about potentially being replaced by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and a desire to remove officials close to Driscoll. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell denied any conflict, stating Hegseth maintains excellent working relationships with all service branch secretaries, including Driscoll. In fullTop general ousted by Pete Hegseth says troops deserve ‘courageous leaders of character’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in