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

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability.

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  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that the United States has slashed the number of its generals and admirals by 20 percent, in a move he said is aimed at "accountability.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:42:10 UTC.

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