Hegseth Announces 20% Cut to US Military's Generals and Admirals
The Defense Secretary says the reduction targets the top ranks of US military leadership.
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that he is cutting 20% of the military's generals and admirals, a significant reduction to the top ranks of US military leadership.
Hegseth framed the cuts as part of a broader effort to reshape the structure of the armed forces, though full details of which positions or commands would be affected were not immediately available.
The announcement is likely to draw scrutiny from lawmakers and military officials given the scale of the proposed reduction among senior leadership.
Further specifics on the timeline and implementation of the cuts are expected to follow from the Department of Defense.
Sources
- Hegseth announces 20% cut to US military commanders — Al Jazeera — All
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