Hegseth to Cut US General and Admiral Posts by 20%

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will cut generals and admirals by 20 percent, a Pentagon official said, doubling last year's 10 percent reduction across roughly 800 flag officer positions. Hegseth is expected to announce the plan Wednesday at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, with completion by January 1, 2027. Senator Jack Reed warned the cuts should alarm every American.