Gen. Chris Donahue Set to Retire, Latest High-Level Departure from Military

Gen. Chris Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, has submitted his retirement papers, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. This move signifies the latest departure of a high-ranking officer from the military during the second Trump administration.

Sources indicated to CBS News that Donahue had previously clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Donahue's distinguished career includes graduating from West Point, commanding the elite Delta Force, and leading the 82nd Airborne Division. He played a key role in securing the evacuation of the Afghan capital, Kabul, in 2021.

Donahue gained particular recognition for being the last American soldier to depart Afghanistan, boarding the final U.S. aircraft leaving Kabul. The Atlantic was the first to report on Donahue's impending retirement. CBS News has reached out to the military for comment on the matter. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.