U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a sweeping reduction in the number of top military leaders, mandating at least a 20% cut in four-star generals and admirals across the armed forces.
The directive also calls for a 10% reduction in general and flag officers overall, and a 20% cut in National Guard general officers. Hegseth argues the move will streamline leadership, eliminate bureaucratic redundancy, and improve military effectiveness. This restructuring follows a broader effort to overhaul Pentagon leadership after President Trump's return to office.
The changes are expected to significantly alter the military's command structure and reduce what Hegseth describes as a 'bloated bureaucracy.'
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New Trump crackdown: Cut number of 4-star generals by 20%, Hegseth issues order
The memo also calls for an additional 10 percent reduction in the number of general and flag officers, and a 20 percent cut in the number of general officers in the National Guard
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