Pentagon Plans Twenty Percent Cut in Senior Officers
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce the number of general and admiral positions by twenty percent. The upcoming announcement follows previous military leadership changes and aims to refocus the department.
United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut 20% of general and flag officer positions across the military. Two officials said the reduction expands on a minimum 10% target set last year. The policy shift aims to restructure senior military leadership without direct layoffs.
