Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say
The move leaves the Joint Staff without an immediate replacement as officials say Hegseth lost confidence in Sylvia.
- 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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