Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say
The removal is the latest in a series of senior military ousters under Pete Hegseth, with no public reason or replacement named.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Pentagon's chief military planner, Gen. Brett Sylvia, earlier this week with no replacement named for the position overseeing strategy and policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Sylvia is the latest in at least 26 generals and admirals forced out under Hegseth's tenure. Officials told The Atlantic the removals often involve past work on policies Hegseth views as "woke," such as diversity efforts.
- Hegseth ordered a 20% cut to the roughly 800 flag and general officer positions by Jan. 1, 2027. Sylvia, formerly commander of the 101st Airborne Division, is the second officer removed from the J5 role this year.
- Sen. Mark Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, criticized the dismissals as a "purge" that will take years to recover from, arguing Hegseth holds deep-seated grievances regarding military leadership.
- The shakeup occurs as President Donald Trump weighs renewed military action against Iran after next week's elections, though U.S. Central Command has prepared various operational options without final approval.
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Pete Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gene. Brett Sylvia this week, The Hill reports, citing two US officials familiar with the matter
Hegseth Fires Pentagon’s Top War Planner as Trump Weighs New Iran Strikes – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Isaac
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from the Joint Staff's top strategy post as President Trump considers renewed military action against Iran.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from his position as director of strategy, plans and policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The position, known in military circles as J5, is among the key positions for developing and coordinating U.S. military plans. The reason for the decision was not made public. The Atlantic reported the removal, citing defense officials and a statement from the Joint Chiefs of S…
The head of Pentagon Pete Hegsett has removed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from his position as Chief of Strategic Planning of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, while preparing for a possible resumption of the military campaign against Iran...
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