Washington, D.C., April 2, 2026 U.S. Defense Minister Pete Hegseth has requested the resignation of the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, according to multiple corroborated reports. Deputy Chief of Staff Christopher LaNeve will assume the role on an interim basis following the departure. The reasons for the request were not specified in the available reports. The transition comes amid broader leadership discussions within the U.S. military, though no further details about potential successors or long-term plans were confirmed. No public statements from Hegseth, the outgoing Chief of Staff, or LaNeve were immediately available.