# Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-29T22:01:56+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/29/hegseth-fires-general-leak-inquiry-pentagon
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/hegseth-reportedly-fires-high-ranking-army-strategist-over-alleged-lea-677893/

Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigation The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the Pentagon’s joint staff, following allegations that he disclosed classified information to the public. The Pentagon announced on Thursday that it had referred an alleged informatio

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