The U.S. military is set to reduce its ranks of senior officers by a fifth, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who announced the sweeping personnel cuts during his "State of the Force" address. The move marks a significant restructuring effort aimed at reshaping leadership within the armed forces. Hegseth framed the decision as part of broader reforms to modernize and streamline military operations. Details on how the reductions will be implemented and their potential impact on military readiness remain unclear.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals as he delivered what he is calling his "State of the Force" address.
