"George began his career as an infantry officer and served in Operation Desert Storm. During a recent interview with Axios at the Army's 82nd Airborne in Louisiana, he refrained from discussing the war in Iran."
"Elements of the 82nd Airborne are currently being deployed to the Middle East. George's removal follows a trend of generals and admirals being dismissed by Hegseth over the past year."
George, nominated by President Biden in 2023 for a typically four-year term, was asked to retire immediately by Hegseth. He began his career as an infantry officer and served in Operation Desert Storm. During a recent interview with Axios at the Army's 82nd Airborne in Louisiana, he refrained from discussing the war in Iran. Elements of the 82nd Airborne are currently being deployed to the Middle East. George's removal follows a trend of generals and admirals being dismissed by Hegseth over the past year.
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