Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce a plan to reduce the number of generals and admirals in the U.S. military by 20%. This is part of his effort to reorganize military leadership and reduce what he calls unnecessary layers in the chain of command.Key Facts
- Hegseth’s announcement will take place at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
- The plan follows a previous order in May 2025 to cut 10% of all flag and general officers and 20% of National Guard general officers.
- As of July, there were 851 active-duty generals and admirals, close to the legal limit of 857.
- Hegseth says cuts are needed to encourage innovation and improve military effectiveness by removing redundant leadership positions.
- Since Hegseth became Defense Secretary, at least 20 senior military leaders have been fired or resigned, including high-ranking officers and civilian defense officials.
- Critics worry that reducing top leaders too much could harm military oversight and management, especially with complex operations and international coalitions.
- Some politicians, including Senator Mark Kelly, say Hegseth is removing experienced leaders, which could weaken the military.
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