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Hegseth addresses cuts to generals and admirals amid Iran war
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Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered his State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico on Wednesday, expected to announce a reduction of up to 20% in general and admiral positions, doubling a 10% cut he ordered in 2025. He also said roughly 20 admirals and generals have resigned or been fired since he took over the department. Officials have not said how the cuts would be implemented, as the U.S. continues its war against Iran.
Left-leaning
- Hegseth to cut more generals, admirals in bid to remake military’s top ranksWashington Post · Sep 29, 4:48 PM
- Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: OfficialsABC News · Sep 30, 4:20 AM
- Hegseth Summons Troops for a ‘State of the Force’ AddressNew York Times · Sep 30, 3:01 PM
Center
- Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military’s general and admiral ranksAssociated Press · Sep 29, 6:02 PM
- Watch live: Hegseth to lay out Pentagon shake-up in State of the Force addressThe Hill · Sep 30, 1:42 PM
- Hegseth confirms additional firings of top-ranking US militaryBBC News · Sep 30, 3:44 PM
Right-leaning
- WATCH LIVE: Hegseth delivers State of the Force addressWashington Examiner · Sep 30, 2:59 PM