Hegseth Praises 20% Cut in US Generals and Admirals
Automated summary•30 September 2026 at 22:56
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a 20% reduction in the number of generals and admirals in the American armed forces.
The reduction targets senior military leadership, rather than representing a 20% cut in overall troop numbers.
Hegseth praised the move as “long overdue,” making clear his support for reducing the number of top-ranking officers.
His remarks framed the measure as a belated change to the military’s leadership structure.
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