Hegseth confirms that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in the number of U.S. generals and admirals as part of a force‑wide restructuring during an ongoing war with Iran.

Published
30 Sep 2026 · 20:00 UTC
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Source: bostonherald.com

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