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Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals

Defense Secretary Hegseth orders 800 senior officers to meet amid directives to cut generals by 20% and restructure Pentagon leadership, raising concerns over military command stability.

  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered hundreds of military leaders to meet at a Marine Corps base in Virginia next week, according to the Washington Post.
  • The order affects about 800 generals and admirals globally, including top commanders in conflict zones and their advisers.
  • The purpose of the meeting remains unclear, raising concerns among military officials and sparking speculation among military insiders.
  • Hegseth's order is unprecedented as such a large assembly of military leaders has not occurred before.
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
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