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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)
· June 24, 2026
· 3 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....
Key takeaway Army Europe and Africa and commander of NATO’s Allied Land Command, will relinquish his command on July 2, according to an Army statement provided to The Associated Press.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The sudden departure of Gen. Christopher Donahue from his post as commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa may have implications for the military presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a prominent military figure with ties to the region, Donahue's leadership and experience could have influenced the military's role in local operations and community engagement. His departure, along with nearly two dozen other top military leaders, may signal a shift in the military's priorities and structure under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership. The Dallas-Fort Worth area, with its significant military presence, may feel the effects of this shift, potentially impacting local military bases, personnel, and operations. Residents of Trophy Club , with its proximity to major military installations, may want to watch for how these changes unfold and affect the local community.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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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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