The Pentagon has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the top military planner, amid allegations of leaking classified information. Sylvia reportedly failed three polygraph exams related to sensitive details about the Iran war and Ukraine. His removal is part of a larger restructuring of military leadership under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is reducing senior ranks by 20%. The investigation has been referred to the Justice Department for further action.
Key facts
- Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired for allegedly leaking classified information.
- He failed three polygraph exams related to the Iran war and Ukraine.
- The investigation has been referred to the Justice Department.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reducing senior military ranks by 20%.
- Sylvia is the second general removed from a strategic planning position under Hegseth.
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