Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
Summary
General Christopher Donahue, who was the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, is unexpectedly stepping down from his role as commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa after 18 months. His deputy, Major General Christopher Norrie, will take over his duties temporarily.Key Facts
- General Donahue led the 82nd Airborne Division during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
- He was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, ending nearly 20 years of U.S. military presence.
- Donahue currently commands U.S. Army Europe and Africa and NATO’s Allied Land Command.
- He will step down on July 2, 2026, after a sudden decision announced by the Army.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been encouraging a reduction in the number of top military generals.
- The Army is considering downgrading the U.S. Army Europe and Africa command from a four-star to a three-star command.
- The U.S. is conducting a review of its forces in Europe amid criticism of European allies.
- Donahue is a West Point graduate and former Delta Force commander with a strong military reputation.
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