Who is Christopher LaNeve, set to lead the US Army?
He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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""a battle-tested leader with decades of operational experience and is completely trusted by Secretary Hegseth to carry out the vision of this administration without fault"."
— Sean Parnell , Executive
""a generational leader who would help ensure the army revives the warrior ethos, rebuilds for the modern battlefield and deters our enemies around the world"."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
Key People
Army Vice Chief of Staff set to replace General George as acting Chief of Staff.
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army who was George's deputy.
Lt Gen Jennifer Short was fired by Hegseth prior to LaNeve's appointment.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Army Chief of Staff who was asked to step down.
Sean Parnell is the chief Pentagon spokesperson.
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He will replace Randy George, who was asked to step down from his post by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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