Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

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Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was the second general under Hegseth to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Posted: 2026-10-29 20:51:20

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