Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official
Summary
Gen. Chris Donahue, who leads U.S. Army forces in Europe and Africa, has filed for retirement. His departure is one of several high-ranking military exits during President Donald Trump’s second term. Donahue had disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.Key Facts
- Gen. Chris Donahue commands U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
- He is submitting retirement papers, planning to leave the military.
- Donahue had conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- He graduated from West Point and led the Delta Force.
- Donahue commanded the 82nd Airborne Division.
- He played a key role in securing the evacuation from Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021.
- Donahue was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan by boarding the final U.S. plane.
- The news was first reported by The Atlantic and is still developing.
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