General Chris “C. D.” Donahue, who led Army forces in Europe and Africa and was the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, is departing his post after 18 months. This abrupt exit is part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ongoing purge of senior military ranks, targeting leaders who do not align with his vision, including those involved in the 2021 Kabul withdrawal.
Donahue, a distinguished Delta Force leader and career Ranger, was considered a rising star and a top candidate for Army chief of staff or chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, having served extensively in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. His departure signifies the continued exit of combat-tested leaders as Hegseth reshapes the military under a “less generals, more GIs” banner. The U.S. Army Europe and Africa command may also be downgraded from a four-star to a three-star role. This occurs as President Trump and Hegseth reviewing the military's European footprint, pressing NATO allies for increased defense contributions amid friction over the war in Iran.
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