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Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Major Military Leadership Overhaul

5/5/2025

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is shaking up military leadership with a bold mandate: a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals, alongside a 10% cut in general and flag officers. This decisive move seeks to streamline command and tackle the issue of politicization among senior officers, reflecting Hegseth's commitment to transformative change.

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is shaking up military leadership with a bold mandate: a 20% reduction in four-star generals and admirals, alongside a 10% cut in general and flag officers. This decisive move seeks to streamline command and tackle the issue of politicization among senior officers, reflecting Hegseth's commitment to transformative change.