Pentagon Ordered to Cut Number of Top Generals

Posted: 2025-05-06 18:47:34 UTC

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to reduce the number of four-star generals and admirals by a minimum of 20%.

Reduction in the number of four-star generals and admirals

Defense Secretary's order to the Pentagon

Potential restructuring of military leadership

Potential resistance from within the military leadership

Ensuring effective leadership during the reduction process

Maintaining morale and operational readiness