Army Leadership Shake-Up | US News

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned amid escalating tensions with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, leaving the Pentagon without a Senate-confirmed leader or chief of staff. Acting Chief General Christopher LaNeve steps in as the Army grapples with major leadership upheaval—including the early retirement of General Christopher Donahue, who oversaw U.S. forces in Europe and Ukraine support. Donahue’s exit triggered a downgrade of the U.S. Army Europe and Africa command from four-star to three-star, part of a broader Pentagon effort to trim high-ranking military positions. The White House praised Driscoll for advancing readiness, lethality, and Ukraine-Russia diplomacy, claiming the Army is stronger than ever under his tenure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4744b282d3fe409a