Another shake up at Pentagon as top general is ousted

NPR | By Tom Bowman

Published October 29, 2026 at 6:10 PM EDT

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ousted another top general from the Pentagon, further adding to a sense of discord amongst senior military leadership.

Tom Bowman

Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.

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