Pete Hegseth to cut U.S. general and admiral positions by 20% FAST-MOVING

Pete Hegseth Pentagon restructuring military leadership cuts general and admiral positions State of the Force address

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce a plan to reduce the number of general and admiral positions by 20% during his 'State of the Force' address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. This new target doubles the 10% reduction target previously ordered in 2025.

The reduction will affect systematized billets across the Army, Navy, Air Force, and joint commands. Officials clarified that the plan focuses on reducing the number of designated positions rather than the immediate dismissal of all current officers. Some future roles may be downgraded to lower ranks, such as colonel or Navy captain, while others will be eliminated entirely. The restructuring is intended to be completed by January 1, 2027.

This move follows a series of leadership changes and departures within the Pentagon. Hegseth has previously ordered a 20% reduction in active-duty four-star positions and National Guard general officer roles. The restructuring effort is part of a broader initiative to streamline the military's senior leadership and reduce administrative bureaucracy.

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Donald Trump · Marine Corps Base Quantico · Pentagon · Pete Hegseth · Randy George · U.S. Air Force · U.S. Army · U.S. Department of Defense · U.S. Navy · United States Department of Defense

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[● 17 SOURCES] The new reduction target doubles the 10% reduction ordered in 2025. www.europesays.com · www.kaaltv.com · abc30.com · abc13.com · abc7.com · +12 more
[● 34 SOURCES] Pete Hegseth will announce a plan to reduce the number of systematized general and admiral positions by 20%. ohridsky.com · www.singtaousa.com · www.europesays.com · www.kaaltv.com · abc30.com · +29 more
[● 8 SOURCES] The plan includes a reduction of at least 20% of general positions in the National Guard. ohridsky.com · www.europesays.com · www.kaaltv.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · list25.com · +3 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Hegseth previously ordered a 20% reduction in active-duty four-star general officer positions. www.europesays.com · www.kaaltv.com · nemosnewsnetwork.com · list25.com · ohridsky.com · +7 more
[● 10 SOURCES] The 20% reduction applies to systematized positions rather than the immediate dismissal of current officers. ohridsky.com · www.singtaousa.com · www.tanea.gr · nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.baocalitoday.com · +5 more
[● 17 SOURCES] The cuts are to be completed by January 1, 2027. ohridsky.com · www.europesays.com · www.kaaltv.com · www.tanea.gr · nemosnewsnetwork.com · +12 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The reduction affects the Army, Navy, Air Force, and joint commands. ohridsky.com · www.tanea.gr · nemosnewsnetwork.com · www.baocalitoday.com · www.tn23.tv · +4 more
[● 29 SOURCES] Hegseth will deliver the announcement during a 'State of the Force' address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. www.singtaousa.com · www.europesays.com · www.kaaltv.com · abc30.com · abc13.com · +24 more