A top US general in Europe abruptly removed from command
Summary
Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, the commander of the U.S. Army’s V Corps in Europe, was recently removed from his position. The Army has not explained why, and sources say it is not related to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wider changes in military leadership.Key Facts
- Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza led the Army’s V Corps since April 2024.
- V Corps is responsible for U.S. Army forces and operations across Europe, with a base in Poland.
- The corps plays a key role in supporting Ukraine and managing NATO’s frontlines after Russia's invasion.
- Costanza’s removal happened recently but the Army has not clarified the reasons.
- The change is not connected to Defense Secretary Hegseth’s broader reshuffle of senior officers.
- Brig. Gen. John B. Mountford is now the acting commanding general of V Corps.
- The Pentagon canceled a planned deployment of the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team to Poland this year.
- President Donald Trump later said 5,000 U.S. troops would be stationed in Poland despite that cancellation.
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