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Hegseth 'state of the force' speech: US to cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Hegseth 'state of the force' speech: US to cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

Summary

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military has reduced the number of generals and admirals by 20 percent. This change is meant to improve responsibility and focus the military more on fighting wars rather than other policies.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. military cut the number of generals and admirals by 20%.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the reduction on Wednesday.
  • The cut aims to increase accountability among military leaders.
  • Hegseth said the reduction targets officers who did not support a military focus on war-fighting.
  • He suggested the changes move the military away from policies introduced by earlier administrations.
  • The announcement was reported by France 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle.
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