General Christopher Donahue, the commander of US Army forces in Europe and Africa and the officer known as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, will step down from his post on July 2 after just 18 months in the role, the Army confirmed on Tuesday.

C. D. Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan, is the latest in a long line of military departures.

The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa is unexpectedly stepping down after just 18 months in the job. The Army confirmed late Tuesday that Gen.

The four-star general becomes the latest high-ranking Pentagon official to head for the exits under Hegseth's tenure.