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US Defense Secretary To Reduce General And Admiral Ranks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% cut in the number of positions for generals and admirals, affecting one- to four-star officers. The move is part of Hegseth’s efforts to reshape the department, following a 20% reduction in four-star officers last year. Hegseth plans to achieve the cut by changing the rank of some future jobs and canceling billets for others, rather than firing personnel outright. The announcement is expected to be made during a speech at Quantico, Virginia, and was first reported by Reuters.