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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Orders 20% Cut in General and Admiral Posts
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News18•01-10-2026, 02:16
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Orders 20% Cut in General and Admiral Posts
- •U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a major restructuring of the U.S. military’s senior leadership.
- •Hegseth directed the armed services to reduce the number of positions for generals and admirals by 20%.
- •The announcement was made during Hegseth’s State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2026.
- •This move expands on a previously announced 10% reduction initiative.
- •The cuts cover general and flag-officer billets across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and joint military organizations.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in the number of positions designated for generals and admirals across the military services.
Pete Hegseth announced the leadership restructuring during his State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30, 2026.
The restructuring initiative covers general and flag-officer billets across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and joint military organizations.
