US government fires top Army strategist, says magazine

Sylvia held the position of commander of strategy, planning and policy for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Information about his dismissal was released by the publication based on unidentified sources from the Department of Defense.

The military's departure is the latest in a series of resignations of high-ranking officials since Trump returned to the presidency in January 2025.

United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that the number of generals and admirals in the Armed Forces has been reduced by 20%. According to him, the cuts are part of an initiative to increase accountability within the institution.

Hegseth also suggested that the changes targeted officers who did not support his efforts to prioritize war preparedness and move away from the military policies considered progressive, which he classified as "woke."

To date, no official justification has been presented for Sylvia's departure, nor has a replacement been announced, according to The Atlantic. The AFP news agency reported that it reached out to the Pentagon for comment on the dismissal.

The dismissal comes as Trump considers a new military offensive against Iran after the midterm legislative elections, scheduled for November 3.

Last week, the president stated that the United States could carry out another military operation against the country. "Maybe we'll do another little 'Epic Fury'," he declared, referring to the offensive led by the United States and Israel against Iran in February, which triggered the war.

Since the beginning of September, there have been no significant attacks by the United States or Iran against targets on land. During this period, the conflict focused on attacks against commercial ships.

Before assuming the position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Brett Sylvia commanded the division responsible for the United States Army's air strikes and also led a military unit in Iraq.