Donahue, the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa and the commander of NATO’s Allied Land Command, will give up his duties next week.

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.

Gen. Chris Donahue has spent the past 18 months leading U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the command responsible for Army operations across both continents.