Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the chief of the Navy, and Basic James Slife, the Vice Chief of the Air Pressure, on Friday evening.
Hegseth made the announcement shortly after President Trump fired the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Employees, Charles “CQ” Brown, on Friday and introduced his substitute.
Trump nominated Air Pressure Lieutenant Basic Dan “Razin” Caine to be the subsequent Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Employees.
President Trump additionally directed Protection Secretary Pete Hegseth “to solicit nominations for 5 extra high-level positions, which might be introduced quickly.”
Hegseth launched a press release on Basic Charles Brown Friday evening and introduced a purge was underway on the Pentagon.
“The outgoing Chairman, Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown, Jr., USAF, has served with distinction in a profession spanning 4 a long time of honorable service. I’ve come to know him as a considerate adviser and salute him for his distinguished service to our nation,” Hegseth stated in a statement.
“I’m additionally requesting nominations for the positions of Chief of Naval Operations and Air Pressure Vice Chief of Employees. The incumbents in these essential roles, Admiral Lisa Franchetti and Basic James Slife, respectively, have had distinguished careers. We thank them for his or her service and dedication to our nation,” Hegseth stated.
“We’re additionally requesting nominations for the Choose Advocates Basic for the Military, Navy and Air Pressure,” he added.
“Beneath President Trump, we’re putting in new management that can focus our army on its core mission of deterring, combating and successful wars,” Hegseth stated.
A significant (and lengthy rumored) purge is underway on the Pentagon tonight. After President Trump ousts the Joint Chiefs Chairman, Secretary Hegseth fires the chief of the Navy, the vice chief of the Air Pressure and says he’s “requesting nominations” for the Choose Advocates Basic for…
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) February 22, 2025
