Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: Officials
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut 20% of general and admiral positions in the U.S. military, doubling last year’s 10% reduction. This move is part of his effort to shrink the senior ranks amid ongoing operations, though it is unclear if it will affect military activities during the Iran conflict.Key Facts
- Hegseth will announce the 20% cut during a "State of the Force" speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
- The reduction doubles the 10% cut he ordered in 2025 for generals and admirals.
- The military has about 841 active-duty flag officers (generals and admirals) currently.
- Previous cuts involved consolidating commands, so fewer top officers oversee more responsibilities.
- Hegseth has fired or sidelined several senior military leaders without explaining the reasons publicly.
- Commanders nominated junior and mid-ranking troops to attend this year’s speech, focusing on high performers meeting fitness standards.
- It is not clear if these cuts will disrupt military operations during the ongoing Iran conflict.
- Some commands may be downgraded instead of eliminated, and parts of the military might be shut down.
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