# U.S. Army leadership crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-army-leadership-crisis > Updated: 2026-08-26T05:16:36.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2. The U.S. Army is experiencing a leadership crisis characterized by high-level dismissals and internal friction involving Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The instability began in April with the removal of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, a position that remains filled only by an acting officer, Gen. Christopher LaNeve. Adding to the vacuum, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of 2026 due to reported tensions with Hegseth. These disagreements reportedly involve military modernization programs and personnel decisions, such as the blocking of officer promotions. Driscoll, a close associate of Vice President JD Vance, has reportedly already begun relocating his family from the official residence. This period of leadership turnover coincides with significant global commitments, including intelligence support for Ukraine and defending troops against missile attacks in the Middle East. Officials note the turmoil occurs as the Army attempts to adapt to modern battlefield threats, such as lethal drones. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: US Army faces leadership crisis following Defense Secretary firings A series of firings by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has left the US Army without a chief of staff and facing a leadership vacuum amid rising global threats in the Middle East and Europe. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-army-faces-leadership-crisis-following-defense-secretary-firings ### 2026-08-22: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll expected to resign amid tensions with Pete Hegseth U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to resign by the end of the year following reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, potentially leaving the Army without Senate-confirmed leadership. 21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-army-secretary-dan-driscoll-expected-to-step-down --- Cite as: U.S. Army leadership crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-army-leadership-crisis