Hegseth to double cuts to generals, admirals in major Pentagon shakeup
- Pete Hegseth is expected to announce a 20% cut in military positions reserved for generals and admirals during his State of the Force address.
- The Army, Navy, Air Force, and joint military pool must complete the reductions by January 1, 2027.
- The plan targets designated positions rather than 20% of officers currently holding general or admiral ranks.
- Hegseth said the effort aims to reduce bureaucracy and improve military readiness.
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Hegseth to cut 20 percent of admirals, generals in major Pentagon overhaul
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20 percent cut to slots slated for admirals and generals at the Pentagon as part of his push to overhaul the outlook of the department, a Pentagon official confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. The defense secretary will publicize the reductions, which will affect senior leadership…
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth is preparing another major shakeup at the Pentagon, this time targeting the military’s top-heavy command structure. Hegseth is expected to announce plans Wednesday to cut by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals across the Army, Navy, Air Force and the military’s joint pool. The services have been […]
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US War Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce plans to cut 20 percent of military positions reserved for generals and admirals as part of a major overhaul of senior leadership.According to...
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“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce plans to reduce by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals during his State of the Force address on Wednesday,” Fox News reports. “Hegseth approved reduction plans for the Army, Navy, Air Force and the military’s joint pool earlier this month, according to memos seen by […]
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! War Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce plans to reduce by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals during his State of the Force address on Wednesday. Hegseth approved reduction plans for the Army, Navy, Air Force and the military’s joint pool earlier this month, [...]
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