President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to become the Army’s vice chief of staff, according to congressional records.
Gen. James Mingus currently holds the position and has not publicly indicated plans to step down. He has served less than two years in a role that generally lasts at least three.
The AP reported that the nomination, which was posted on Monday, follows a series of recent changes in senior military leadership under Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, including several reassignments, retirements, and promotions.
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