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Hegseth to announce 20% cut to general and admiral positions
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Summary
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is expected to announce plans to cut senior leadership positions for generals and admirals by 20% during a State of the Force address at Quantico, Virginia, Pentagon officials said. Services would have until the start of 2027 to complete the reductions, with some positions downgraded rather than eliminated. The plan doubles a May 2025 directive that required at least 10% cuts.
Left-leaning
- Hegseth to cut more generals, admirals in bid to remake military’s top ranksWashington Post · Sep 29, 4:48 PM
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
- Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military’s general and admiral ranksAssociated Press · Sep 29, 6:02 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