Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is preparing to unveil a major restructuring of the Pentagon’s senior ranks, including a 20 percent reduction in slots for admirals and generals as part of broader leadership reforms. The cuts aim to reshape the department’s culture and operational focus, targeting high-level positions within military leadership. A Pentagon official confirmed the move, signaling a shift in how senior appointments are managed. The announcement comes as part of an effort to modernize defense strategy and address long-standing concerns about bureaucracy within the military hierarchy.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20 percent cut to slots slated for admirals and generals at the Pentagon as part of his push to overhaul the outlook of the department, a Pentagon official confirmed to The Hill on Tuesday. The Defense secretary will publicize the reductions, which will affect senior leadership...