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Pentagon to cut 20% of US generals and admirals
Original: Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the American military will reduce its ranks of generals and admirals by 20%. The move is part of a broader push to streamline the Pentagon's leadership structure and cut what Hegseth has characterized as excess top brass, though critics question whether reducing senior command positions will improve military effectiveness.
Why now: The announcement marks an unusually large reduction in senior military leadership, drawing attention to its impact on the US armed forces.
Pete HegsethUS Department of DefenseUS military
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- Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals · Bozeman Daily Chronicle
- Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals · AP News
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