Fox News reports Pentagon will cut 20% of general and admiral positions, with some roles downgraded.
The Department of Defense is planning to eliminate approximately 20% of general and admiral billets, reassigning affected officers to lower‑rank positions rather than removing them from service.
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- 29 Sep 2026 · 13:41 UTC
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