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Hegseth confirms 20% cut in senior military officer positions
20%
The reported new reduction would bring the total decrease to 20 percent.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US had fired 10% of its generals and admirals and reduced general-officer slots by another 10%, for a 20% reduction. The Pentagon did not clarify whether the cuts were complete; they are due by Jan. 1, 2027.
4 sourcesAl Jazeera, PBS News, The Guardian, FRANCE 24Updated
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AllegedA Pentagon official told Al Jazeera that Pete Hegseth will cut positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20 percent.
3 of 3 sources“Pete Hegseth has confirmed plans to cut 20% of generals and admirals”
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The planned reduction applies to roughly 800 flag and general officer positions.
2 of 2 sources“the roughly 800 flag and general officer positions”