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Hegseth 'state of the force' speech: US to cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

01 Oct 2026, 09:42 UTC · 1 source
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🚨 HEGSETH ANNOUNCES 20% CUT TO U.S. TOP BRASS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent. He said the move is aimed at “accountability.” Hegseth suggested the cuts targeted officers who did not align with his focus on war-fighting over “woke” policies. He described the reductions as an “accomplishment.” Source: France 24 #Hegseth #US #generals #admirals

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