What happened
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% reduction in senior leadership positions for generals and admirals. The announcement will be made during his State of the Force address at the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia. The services are expected to complete the reductions by the start of 2027, with some positions being downgraded rather than eliminated.
This move comes about a year and a half after Hegseth directed a minimum of 10% cuts to general and flag officers. The reduction is part of his effort to prioritize
