Fifth US Army Corps Commander Removed
The U.S. Army relieved Lieutenant General Charles Costanza, commander of the Fifth Corps responsible for ground operations in Europe, from his position about two months before the end of his tenure. The reasons for the dismissal were not officially announced, but a source confirmed that it was not due to political motives or the Defense Secretary’s campaign to reshape military leadership. Brigadier General John P. Mountford has been serving as acting commander of the corps, pending the official appointment of Major General Thomas Fetti in October after Senate confirmation. This change comes amid a trend toward reducing and minimizing the presence of U.S. forces in Europe, including the cancellation of a Polish armored brigade deployment.
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