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Cynthia O. Smith
Coverage of Cynthia O. Smith in the Nexus archive.
Chris Donahueperson1US Army forces in Europe and Africaorganization1Afghanistanplace1Christopher Donahueperson1Christopher Norrieperson1Pete Hegsethperson1Randy Georgeperson1C.Q. Brownperson1Lisa Franchettiperson1U.S. Army Europe and Africaorganization1NATO’s Allied Land Commandorganization1Pentagonorganization1
- General who was last US soldier out of Afghanistan to step down
General Chris Donahue, the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan and commander of US Army forces in Europe and Africa, will step down on July 2, 2026, after an 18-month tenure without a stated reason.
- 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.