The last Army four-star general known to have been outright fired was Gen. Kevin Byrnes, then the commander of the Army Training and Doctrine Command, in 2005.

The last Army four-star general fired for misconduct was Gen. Kevin Byrnes, who in 2005, as the head of the service's Training and Doctrine Command, was dismissed over an extramarital affair.

The last Army four-star general fired for misconduct was Gen. Kevin Byrnes, who in 2005 as commander of the service’s Training and Doctrine Command, was dismissed over an extramarital affair.

Army Secretary Christine Wormuth has fired a four-star general — one of just 12 in the entire service — following an investigation into accusations that he attempted to use his position to ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered military planners to cut the number of four-star general and admiral positions in the military by 20%. By Matt White Published May 5, 2025 6:32 PM EDT ...

The Army has removed one of the nation's 12 four-star generals, Army Gen. Charles Hamilton, from command following an investigation that determined he interfered in a subordinate's promotion.

The Army has the largest number of general officers, with 219, including eight four-star generals. The number of general officer positions in the military is set by law.

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The last Army four-star general fired for misconduct was Gen. Kevin Byrnes, who in 2005, as the head of the service’s Training and Doctrine Command, was dismissed over an extramarital affair.