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August 26, 2026
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George Ousted Amid Investigation Pressure
- Gen. Randy George was forced to retire less than two months into the U.S. war in Iran.
- He was reportedly told to halt an investigation into military helicopters flying over Kid Rock's property.
- Gen. Christopher LaNeve is now acting Army chief of staff, nominated by Hegseth amid concerns over leadership.
- The Pentagon has not provided an explanation for George's sudden ousting.
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- Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probeAug 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM · Washington Post
- Top military general was ousted days after being told to drop investigation into Kid Rock flyby: reportAug 26, 2026 at 4:14 PM · Independent