"The reason for the request was not immediately known, but CBS quoted a source as saying Hegseth wanted someone who would implement his and Trump's vision for the Army."
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Hegseth secures departure of US Army chief of staff
General Randy George was asked to take immediate retirement, according to CBS News, in order to appoint someone who can better implement the Trump administration's vision. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell later posted a statement on X that said George 'will be retiring from his position... effective immediately.'