Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will reduce the number of general and admiral positions in the U.S. military by 20 percent by January 1, 2027. This cut will affect leadership roles across the Army, Navy, and Air Force and follows a similar 10 percent reduction ordered last year.Key Facts
- The 20 percent reduction doubles the 10 percent cut announced by Hegseth in 2025.
- About 800 general and flag officer positions exist across the military branches.
- The cuts may impact officers of one-star rank or higher and equivalent Navy ranks.
- President Donald Trump and Hegseth have fired or pushed into retirement over two dozen senior military leaders since January 2025.
- The goal of the reduction is to remove redundant roles and simplify military leadership.
- Some lawmakers, like Senator Jack Reed, worry the cuts could weaken military readiness and demand consultations with Congress.
- The number of general officer positions is legally set, but positions can remain unfilled if nominations are not sent to Congress.
- This announcement will be made during Hegseth’s "State of the Force" speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
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