Pentagon chief Hegseth announces 20% cut to number of generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the reduction in senior military ranks is intended to improve accountability and refocus the armed forces on war-fighting.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the Pentagon has cut the number of generals and admirals in the US military by 20 percent, describing the move as an effort to improve "accountability" within the armed forces.
Speaking in what was described as a "state of the force" address, Hegseth said the reductions targeted senior officers he characterized as having failed to align with his push to refocus the military on war-fighting readiness rather than what he termed the "woke" policies pursued under previous administrations.
Hegseth described the cuts as an "accomplishment," framing the reduction in flag officer ranks as a central part of his broader effort to reshape leadership within the Department of Defense.
Context
The announcement is the latest in a series of moves by Hegseth to overhaul military leadership and personnel policy since taking charge of the Pentagon. Officials under his tenure have repeatedly emphasized combat readiness and a rollback of diversity and other personnel policies associated with prior administrations.
France 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle discussed the announcement and its implications as part of the network's coverage of the speech.
The Pentagon has not released a full list of affected positions or detailed how the reductions will be implemented across the service branches. Further details on the scope and timeline of the cuts are expected to follow in official Defense Department communications.
Sources
- Hegseth 'state of the force' speech: US to cut number of generals, admirals by 20% — France 24 — English
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