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Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military’s general and admiral ranks

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce the number of generals and admirals serving in the U.S. military.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning to announce further cuts to the number of generals and admirals serving in the military in an address set for Wednesday, the Pentagon confirmed. According to Pentagon officials, Hegseth will direct all the military services to double the 10% reduction that he ordered last spring to...

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