Hegseth Set to Double Cuts to Pentagon Generals and Admirals, Report Says
The defense secretary is expected to announce the expanded reduction during a State of Force address in Quantico on Wednesday, according to Fox News.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce a doubling of planned cuts to the number of generals and admirals at the Pentagon, according to a report by Fox News cited by Anadolu Agency.
The announcement is anticipated to come during a State of Force address scheduled to take place in Quantico, Virginia, on Wednesday.
Details on the specific numerical targets involved in the expanded reduction, as well as the rationale behind doubling the scope of the cuts compared to previous plans, were not fully outlined in the available reporting.
Reductions in the number of senior military officers have periodically been proposed as part of broader efforts to reshape the Pentagon's leadership structure, with proponents arguing that a leaner senior officer corps can improve efficiency, while critics have raised concerns about the potential impact on military expertise and continuity.
The State of Force address is expected to provide further detail on the administration's broader plans for the military's leadership structure and personnel policy.
The Pentagon has not been reported to have issued an official statement confirming the specific details of the planned cuts ahead of Wednesday's address.
Sources
- Hegseth to double cuts to US generals, admirals in Pentagon: Fox News — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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