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After a four-decade career, General Michael Kurilla, nicknamed 'The Gorilla,' retired from his position as head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). His tenure included overseeing Donald Trump's controversial strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. His departure follows recent Pentagon shakeups under Secretary Hegseth, who fired several officials. Kurilla's leadership was praised for its decisiveness and effectiveness, marked by a significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Admiral Charles Cooper now leads CENTCOM.

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