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

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the U.S. military will reduce its number of generals and admirals by 20%. He announced the decision during a "State of the Force" address at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals as he delivered what he is calling his “State of the Force” address. Hegseth was speaking to junior officers and enlisted leaders at the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, the second year...

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