Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions?
Al Jazeera · 30 Sep 2026

Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions?

The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers’ removal. United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut the number of positions in the US military reserved for generals and admirals by 20 percent, raising concerns about political interference in


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