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General LaNeve Appointed Acting Chief of Staff Amid Leadership Shake-Up

4/3/2026

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General Christopher LaNeve has been appointed acting Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested General Randy George retire.
LaNeve previously served as Vice Chief of Staff and has extensive operational experience.
The appointment comes amid a broader shake-up in which Hegseth has replaced numerous senior leaders.
LaNeve has 36 years of service, including leadership in South Korea and combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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General Christopher LaNeve has been appointed acting Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested General Randy George retire.
LaNeve previously served as Vice Chief of Staff and has extensive operational experience.
The appointment comes amid a broader shake-up in which Hegseth has replaced numerous senior leaders.
LaNeve has 36 years of service, including leadership in South Korea and combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.