11 hours ago

General Brett Sylvia has reportedly been dismissed from the strategic command of the U.S. Army, without a reason or replacement being announced.

Riana Gegiu

29 October 2026, 11:16

International

Foto: profimediaimages.ro

Always see our news on Google

Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was reportedly dismissed this week from the positions responsible for strategy, plans, and policy within the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, according to The Atlantic magazine, which cites anonymous Defense Department officials. The information has not been officially confirmed to date.

No reason was given for the general’s departure, and no replacement was announced. The possible dismissal is part of a series of major changes in the leadership of the U.S. military, carried out after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.

Last month, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the administration had reduced the number of generals and admirals by 20%. He presented the measure as a success and stated that the dismissals were intended to hold accountable officers who did not support the military’s shift toward preparing for war, at the expense of policies he called “woke.”

Brett Sylvia previously commanded the 101st Airborne Division and a U.S. unit in Iraq. The change also comes amid speculation about possible new U.S. attacks against Iran following the midterm elections, scheduled for November 3.

Context: there had previously been several personnel adjustments and military evaluations at the Pentagon, against the backdrop of tensions in Europe and Iran

Before reports emerged about the departure of a lieutenant general, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was involved in a series of measures through which he allegedly blocked or removed promotions for more than 80 generals and admirals, in a context that generated controversy at the Pentagon and discontent in Congress.

At the same time, alongside changes at the top of the leadership, the Pentagon examined the withdrawal of tens of thousands of U.S. troops from Europe, including scenarios involving a reduction of up to 40,000 personnel. General Alexus Grynkewich was expected to present an assessment to the defense secretary by a nearby date, and the analysis was launched after pressure for European allies to assume greater responsibility for defense.

In the area of planning for the conflict in Iran, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, discussed de-escalation options with advisers after the war had continued for nearly six months, and he warned that a military escalation could have negative consequences.