Gen. Randy George, the U.S. Army's chief of staff who was recently removed from his post by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, issued a farewell message to troops praising their service and urging continued focus on mission readiness.
In remarks shared in an email following his ouster, George emphasized the importance of maintaining operational discipline and cutting through institutional obstacles to support soldiers in the field.
"I know you'll all continue to stay laser-focused on the mission, continue innovating, and relentlessly cut through the bureaucracy to get our warfighters what they need to win on the modern battlefield," George wrote.
His departure comes amid broader leadership changes at the Pentagon under Hegseth, though officials have not publicly detailed the specific reasons behind the decision to remove George.
The move has drawn attention within military and defense circles, given George's long tenure and prominent role overseeing Army modernization efforts.
In his message, George highlighted the professionalism and capability of U.S. troops, calling them "truly the best in the world" and stressing the need for strong leadership within the ranks.
"They deserve tough training and courageous leaders of character," he wrote.
"I have no doubt you will all continue to lead with courage, character, and grit."
George, who served in the Army for 38 years, reflected on his career with what he described as "immeasurable pride," pointing to the people he served alongside as the defining aspect of his time in uniform.
"I always chose to 'stay another tour' because of the selfless people I was blessed to serve alongside," he said.
His tenure included a focus on preparing the Army for future conflicts, particularly in areas such as modernization, readiness, and adapting to evolving threats on the global stage.
The Pentagon has not yet announced a permanent successor, and it remains unclear how the leadership transition will affect ongoing Army initiatives.
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