Amid public outcry over a series of homicides and allegations of sexual misconduct at Fort Hood, the U.S. Army on Tuesday announced the removal of the post’s top commander, Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt. Army officials said Efflandt was supposed to take command of a division at Fort Bliss near El Paso in the near future, but will no longer move into that role. Efflandt is now instructed to stay at Fort Hood near Killeen to serve as the deputy commanding general for support. Efflandt was repeatedly scrutinized for lack of transparency involving the investigation into the disappearance and death of 20-year-old Spc. Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood.

<p>Amid public outcry over a series of homicides and allegations of sexual misconduct at Fort Hood, the U.S. Army on Tuesday announced the removal of the post&rsquo;s top commander, Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt. Army officials said Efflandt was supposed to take command of a division at Fort Bliss near El Paso in the near future, but will no longer move into that role. Efflandt is now instructed to stay at Fort Hood near Killeen to serve as the deputy commanding general for support. Efflandt was repeatedly scrutinized for lack of transparency involving the investigation into the disappearance and death of 20-year-old Spc. Vanessa Guillen at Fort Hood.</p>

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Austin - Amid turmoil at Fort Hood, post commander replaced, denied new role at Fort Bliss