Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under fire for dismissing more than a dozen senior military officers, including Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden. Critics, such as Rep. Don Bacon, argue that while Hegseth has the legal authority to make these decisions, he should provide a public explanation for his actions. The U.S. military is structured under the Department of Defense and includes six branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. It operates through a dual-chain of command involving both administrative and operational leadership. The operational chain flows from the President to the Secretary of Defense and then to Unified Combatant Commands, while the administrative chain includes Secretaries of Military Departments and Service Chiefs. Amid the controversy, Rep. Yassamin Ansari has announced plans to introduce articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of complicity in war crimes related to military actions in Iran. This situation raises significant concerns about military oversight and accountability.