Hegseth orders Pentagon to cut number of senior generals by 20%

Hegseth Announces 20% Cut to Military Leadership Roles

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday directed the active-duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers as the Trump administration moves forward with deep cuts. Hegseth also told the National Guard to eliminate 20% of its top positions and directed the military to cut an additional 10% of...

The United States Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, announced on Monday that the country’s Armed Forces would soon suffer a drastic reduction in the number of general officers in each of its branches. In a memorandum, Hegseth detailed that this measure represented a “historic” step in fulfilling the commitment made by U.S. President Donald Trump to be able to achieve “peace by force.” Similarly, the Defense Secretary noted that “We are going t…

US Military Will Cut 20 Percent of Generals and Admirals, Says Secretary of Defense

WASHINGTON—Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on May 5 ordered a 20 percent reduction in the number of four-star generals and flag officers in the U.S. military, as well as reductions to the number of officers elsewhere. Since President Donald Trump assumed office, his administration has proclaimed intentions of reforming the Department of Defense and its personnel policies. Already, Hegseth has ordered changes to training and recruitment, as wel…

Hegseth Wields the Axe: Four-Star Generals, Senior Officers Slashed in Sweeping Order

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday directed the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers as the Trump administration moves forward with deep cuts that it says will promote efficiency but that critics worry could result in a more politicized force. Hegseth also told the National Guard to shed 20% of its top positions and directed the military to cut an additional 10% of its general and flag officers across the forc…

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth to slash senior-most ranks of military

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered a 20% reduction in the number of four-star officers, deepening cuts at the Pentagon that have shaken the Department of Defense at the start of President Donald Trump’s second term in office.

Pentagon Chief Orders 20% Reduction Of Four-Star Military Officers

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered at least a 20 percent reduction in the number of active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the US military, a memo from the defense secretary said.