Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is addressing service members at Quantico, Virginia, in his annual "State of the Force" speech, where he is defending a significant reduction in leadership positions within the military. The proposed 20% cut to slots for admirals and generals is framed as a necessary step in modernizing the Defense Department’s structure, with Hegseth emphasizing that the move represents the "bare minimum" required for broader reforms. The speech signals a push to reshape military leadership amid ongoing discussions about efficiency and readiness. Details on how these changes will be implemented—and their potential impact on operations—are expected to be central to his remarks.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is delivering his "State of the Force" address to a select group of service members at Quantico, Va. He defended a 20 percent cut to slots slated for admirals and generals as part of his push to overhaul the outlook of the Defense Department, calling it the "bare minimum" and said...
