The US Army faces a leadership crisis with no permanent chief of staff. Several senior officers have been dismissed, impacting experienced leadership within the service. This turmoil occurs as the Army confronts significant global threats and modernization challenges. Army air-defense units are actively protecting troops from missile attacks in the Middle East. The ongoing vacancies raise concerns about the Army's readiness and strategic objectives.

The extent to which Trump’s “Secretary of War” has damaged the United States’ military capability is even worse than previously thought.

The Army has been left without a chief of staff for months thanks to Hegseth.