“Hegseth Slashes Top Brass: 20% Cut to Generals and Admirals” — what this page in the network covers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a significant reduction in the military's senior ranks, with plans to cut 20% of positions reserved for generals and admirals. This move doubles a reduction he ordered last year and is part of a broader effort to streamline the Pentagon's leadership structure. Hegseth is expected to make the announcement during a "State of the Force" address on Wednesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
In his speech, he will outline his agenda for the force over the coming year, emphasizing efficiency and modernization. The cuts are likely to spark debate about the impact on military readiness and the balance between experience and cost-saving measures. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to reshape the U.S. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.