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Hegseth to cut 20% of general and admiral positions by 2027

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Summary

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to announce a 20% reduction in senior leadership positions for generals and admirals during a State of the Force address at Quantico, Virginia. Services must complete the cuts by the start of 2027, with some positions downgraded rather than eliminated. The move doubles a prior May 2025 directive requiring at least 10% cuts, which Hegseth said aimed to shift resources from headquarters to frontline forces.

Center

Hegseth to cut 20 percent of admirals, generals in major Pentagon overhaulThe Hill · Sep 29, 11:02 AM
Hegseth to Cut Pentagon Posts Reserved for Generals, AdmiralsBloomberg · Sep 29, 1:22 PM

Right-leaning

Hegseth to Cut 20 Percent of Generals, AdmiralsNewsmax · Sep 29, 12:51 PM
Hegseth to announce further reduction in senior leadership positionsWashington Examiner · Sep 29, 2:58 PM