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Ousted Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George says U.S. soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character" in outgoing email - CBS News
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After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked him to step down and take immediate retirement, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George sent an outgoing email saying U.S. soldiers deserve "courageous leaders of character," a statement that drew attention amid his abrupt removal. George's message underscored debate over leadership standards as he left the role. The contemporaneous firing of Navy Secretary John Phelan contributes to a broader perception of a leadership crisis and has amplified public and internal scrutiny of senior personnel decisions.
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