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Top Army general who was last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
By Konstantin Toropin | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.
Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S....
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Why this matters in Frisco News
The sudden departure of Gen. Christopher Donahue from his post as commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa may have implications for the North Texas community, given the region's significant military presence. As the Dallas-Fort Worth area is home to several major military installations and a large veteran population, changes in military leadership can have a ripple effect locally. Donahue's experience in special operations and his role in the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan may have also brought him to the region for training or strategic planning purposes, potentially impacting local military operations. The fact that he is one of nearly two dozen top military leaders to leave their posts early under the current defense secretary raises questions about the potential impact on military readiness and strategy in the region. As the local community follows this development, it will be worth watching how the change in leadership affects the military's presence and operations in North Texas.
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Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? The Army’s commander of its forces in Europe and Africa — who was famously the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021 — is unexpectedly stepping down from his post after just 18 months in the job, the Army confirmed late Tuesday.
Gen. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of U.S....
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