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U.S. Army Chief Choice Hinges on Driscoll’s Exit Plans

8/27/2026

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U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is weighing resignation by Labor Day, with a possible exit by year’s end.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George in April without publicly citing a reason.
Acting Army chief of staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve, a new four-star, is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s likely permanent choice.
White House wants Driscoll to remain until at least the November midterm elections.

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Story summary

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is weighing resignation by Labor Day, with a possible exit by year’s end.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George in April without publicly citing a reason.
Acting Army chief of staff Gen. Christopher LaNeve, a new four-star, is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s likely permanent choice.
White House wants Driscoll to remain until at least the November midterm elections.