U.S. Military Reduces General and Admiral Ranks by 20%, Citing Accountability
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in the number of generals and admirals within the U.S. military. This reduction includes a 10% cut in existing personnel and an additional 10% decrease in overall general officer slots. Hegseth, speaking at the Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia during his 'State of the Force' address, characterized this move as 'accountability' and 'long overdue,' rather than a 'purge' as some media outlets have described it. This announcement follows a previous speech where Hegseth criticized the military for being too focused on 'woke' ideas and in need of a significant shake-up. Since the beginning of President Trump's second term, several high-ranking military officials, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have been removed from their positions.
