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September 29, 2026
Hegseth Announces 20% Reduction in General and Admiral Positions
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth will reduce general and admiral positions by 20% across all military branches.
- This decision doubles last year's 10% reduction, aiming to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Positions will be downgraded rather than eliminated, allowing lower-ranking officers to fill some roles.
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- EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth to double cuts to generals, admirals in major Pentagon shakeupSep 29, 2026 at 1:30 PM · Fox News
- Hegseth to cut 20 percent of admirals, generals in major Pentagon overhaulSep 29, 2026 at 3:02 PM · The Hill
- The defense secretary will announce the move on Wednesday during a speech to a handpicked group of lower-ranked officers and enlisted troopsSep 29, 2026 at 4:37 PM · WSJ
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce plans to cut by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals during a speech to servicemembers on WednesdaySep 29, 2026 at 5:02 PM · WSJ