Christopher Norrie
Coverage of Christopher Norrie in the Nexus archive.
- Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquishes command of US Army Europe and Africa
Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa after an 18-month tenure, with Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie named as acting commander. The Army has not disclosed the reason for the leadership change, which occurs amid broader Pentagon leadership shifts under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Donahue, who oversaw the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, praised the team during his departure.
- Gen. Christopher Donahue to unexpectedly relinquish command of Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue will unexpectedly relinquish command of Army Europe and Africa on July 2, 2026, after 18 months in the role. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie will assume his duties. The Army did not provide a reason for the leadership change, which occurs amid broader Pentagon leadership shifts under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
Gen. Christopher Donahue, last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, is unexpectedly leaving his post as commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa after 18 months. His departure aligns with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's efforts to reduce top military leadership. Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie will temporarily assume his duties.