Hegseth to announce a 20% cut to generals and admirals

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut the number of U.S. generals and admirals by 20%.
The announcement will be made during an address at Marine Corps Base Quantico.
Previous cuts ordered in May 2025 targeted at least 10% of flag and general officers.
Hegseth argues these reductions are necessary to eliminate bureaucratic layers and enhance operational effectiveness.
As of July, there were 851 active-duty generals and admirals, with the federal law capping the number at 857.
The speech follows Hegseth's past criticism of 'woke' standards and 'toxic leaders' in the military.
At least 20 senior military leaders have been fired or resigned since Hegseth took office.
There is ongoing debate about the necessity and impact of having a large number of top-ranking officers.

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