President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to be the next Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, replacing Gen. James Mingus, who has served in the position since January 2024. The nomination, posted in congressional records on October 20, 2025, comes as part of a series of changes in senior military leadership under Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Mingus, who has held the post for less than two years, has not publicly indicated plans to step down and will continue his duties focusing on warfighting and soldier welfare. LaNeve, currently Defense Secretary Hegseth’s senior military aide, would be promoted to general if confirmed by the Senate. His prior roles include commanding the Eighth Army in South Korea and leading the 82nd Airborne Division. The timing of LaNeve’s confirmation hearing remains unknown.