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Hegseth confirms 20% cut to US generals and admirals

Original: Hegseth confirms 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%, a sweeping cut to the senior leadership of the armed forces. The announcement is drawing attention as a major restructuring of the Pentagon's command, with debate expected over its impact on military effectiveness and morale.

Why now: The Pentagon's top leadership is being significantly downsized, a rare and consequential restructuring of the US military.

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