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General Christopher Donahue to Retire Amid Changes in US Military Command

KVIA•Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:00 PM•CNN Newsource

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General Christopher Donahue, the commander of US Army Europe and Africa, is set to retire on July 2, following a decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth not to nominate him for a new four-star position. This transition comes as the Army plans to downgrade the command's rank from four-star to three-star. Tensions have reportedly existed between Donahue's command and Hegseth's office, particularly regarding perceptions of Donahue's leadership during the Afghanistan withdrawal. Although Donahue has submitted retirement paperwork, there is still potential for him to be nominated for other four-star roles. His deputy, Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, will temporarily take over his duties until a new commander is appointed.

Key Details: • Retirement effective July 2, 2023. • Donahue's deputy, Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, will serve as acting commander. • Ceremony for relinquishing command in Turkey on July 9, 2023. • Potential for Donahue to be nominated for other four-star positions.

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