Pentagon Nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to Lead US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue, who unexpectedly left after 18 months. Admiral, currently commanding III Corps at Fort Hood, Texas, would also lead NATO’s Allied Land Command. The role has been downgraded from four-star to three-star. Donahue’s departure is part of broader leadership purges under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders.
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Pentagon Picks Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral to Lead Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Army Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral to replace Gen. Christopher Donahue as the top Army officer for Europe and Africa. Donahue, known as the 'last soldier out of Afghanistan' in 2021, announced his early retirement last month. Admiral currently commands the III Armored Corps and Fort Hood in Texas. If confirmed by the Senate, he will also lead NATO's Allied Land Command. The nomination comes amid heightened tensions with NATO allies, including disputes over Greenland and potential reductions in U.S. troop presence in Europe. Admiral, who commissioned in 1994, has deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe, and holds decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. The position has been downgraded from a four-star to a three-star post as part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to reduce senior officer numbers.
Pentagon Picks Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral to Lead Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Army Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral to replace Gen. Christopher Donahue as the top Army officer for Europe and Africa. Donahue, known as the 'last soldier out of Afghanistan' in 2021, announced his early retirement last month. Admiral currently commands the III Armored Corps and Fort Hood in Texas. If confirmed by the Senate, he will also lead NATO's Allied Land Command. The nomination comes amid heightened tensions with NATO members over U.S. threats regarding Greenland and Pentagon decisions to cancel troop deployments in Europe. Admiral, who commissioned in 1994, has deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Europe, and holds decorations including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. The position was downgraded from a four-star to a three-star post as part of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's push to reduce senior officers. The command has been active in bolstering NATO's eastern flank and integrating drones into tactics.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also lead NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. The role has been downgraded from a four-star to a three-star position. Admiral previously commanded the 1st Cavalry Division and served in force management roles. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also lead NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and will remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the former Chief of Naval Operations. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. The role has been downgraded from a four-star to a three-star position, so Admiral will remain a three-star general. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. C.Q. Brown and former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and will remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. Donahue's departure occurred amid broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and the Chief of Naval Operations. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. He would remain a three-star general, despite the role previously being a four-star position. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to lead US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. The role has been downgraded from a four-star to a three-star position, so Admiral would remain a three-star general. Donahue's departure occurred amid broader Pentagon leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders including the Army Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and the Chief of Naval Operations. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to lead US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. The role has been downgraded from a four-star to a three-star position. Admiral previously commanded the 1st Cavalry Division and served in Poland. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also lead NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown, and former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral on July 24, 2026, to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command earlier in July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also lead NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. The nomination comes amid broad senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. The role will remain a three-star position despite previously being a four-star post. Admiral previously commanded the 1st Cavalry Division and served in force management roles. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. The role has been downgraded from a four-star to a three-star position, so Admiral would remain a three-star general. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and the Chief of Naval Operations. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to serve as the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also lead NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. The nomination comes amid broad senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including former Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown, and former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's departure.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. He would remain a three-star general, despite the role previously being a four-star position. Admiral previously commanded the 1st Cavalry Division and served in Poland. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. The role has been downgraded from a four-star to a three-star position, so Admiral would remain a three-star general. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and the Chief of Naval Operations. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he will also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and will remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. Admiral previously commanded the 1st Cavalry Division and served in Poland. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the Army Chief of Staff, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and the Chief of Naval Operations.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to serve as the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue, who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also lead NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. Donahue's departure is part of broader senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chief of Naval Operations. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to lead US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, currently commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF). If confirmed, he would also serve as commander of NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries. Admiral would remain a three-star general, despite the role previously being a four-star position. He would replace Gen. Christopher Donahue, who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Donahue's departure came amid broad senior leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the former Chief of Naval Operations. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
The Pentagon has nominated Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), replacing Gen. Christopher Donahue who unexpectedly relinquished command in early July after only 18 months. Admiral currently commands III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas. If confirmed, he would also lead NATO's Allied Land Command, coordinating with 104 countries, and would remain a three-star general despite the role previously being a four-star position. Donahue's departure occurred amid broader Pentagon leadership changes under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has removed over a dozen senior military leaders since taking office, including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. C.Q. Brown, and former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie has been serving as acting commander since Donahue's exit.