Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%
Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to make further reductions to the military's ranks of generals and admirals in his upcoming address on Wednesday, the Pentagon has announced. According to Pentagon sources, Hegseth intends to double the 10% reduction he had previously mandated last spring, targeting a total 20% decrease across around 800 flag and general officer positions by January 1, 2027.
Notably, President Donald Trump or Hegseth have already removed or encouraged over two dozen military leaders to retire or resign since assuming office, including the Army's top-ranking officer, General Randy George, in April. Additionally, they have dismissed the sole two female four-star officers and a disproportionate number of other senior female leaders.
Hegseth is scheduled to deliver this announcement in a speech to troops at the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia. This will be the second year in a row that he will give what the Pentagon refers to as his "State of the Force" address. Fox News had earlier reported on these new reductions, which may encompass any one-star generals.
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