What happened
War Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered his second State of the Force address on Wednesday. The address was given at 3:00 p.m. from the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia.
During the speech, Hegseth announced a reduction in senior leadership positions within the military. Specifically, he plans to cut 20% of the leadership positions currently held by admirals and generals.
This move is part of an effort to align the U.S. military with President Donald Trump's defense policy goals. It follows a previous reduction of 10% in general and flag officers announced by Hegseth in 2025.
