General Chris Donahue -- the last American soldier to depart Afghanistan and the current commander of US Army forces in Europe and Africa -- will leave his position early next month, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.Donahue "will relinquish command on July 2, 2026," Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said in a statement that did not provide a reason for the general's departure after an unusually short 18-month stint in the job.

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.