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Top Army general who was last US soldier to leave Afghanistan is suddenly leaving his post
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Army confirmed the general's departure late Tuesday.
A top Army general is leaving his post unexpectedly. The general, who was the last US soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, has been in his current role for 18 months. He is the commander of US Army forces in Europe and Africa.
The Army confirmed the general's departure late Tuesday. The general in question is Gen. Christopher Donahue, who holds a significant position within the US Army.
Further details about Gen. Donahue's sudden departure are available from the source, KSAT 12. For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: local Published: June 24, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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