Army commander for Africa and Europe resigns in latest high-profile Pentagon exit
Gen. Chris Donahue, the last U.S. service member to leave Afghanistan in the 2021 U.S. withdrawal, is retiring from his role as the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, according to multiple reports.
TL;DR
- Gen. Chris Donahue, the last U.S. service member to leave Afghanistan, is retiring.
- He is stepping down as the commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
- His resignation reportedly stems from clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Donahue's exit follows other high-profile Pentagon officials leaving under Hegseth's tenure.
- His resignation is expected to take effect in July.
- He was appointed to lead Army Europe and Africa in late 2024 by President Joe Biden.