Defense Secretary to Announce 20% Cut to Senior Officer Ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce plans to reduce the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20% during a speech to servicemembers today. This cut would double the 10% reduction ordered by the Pentagon chief last year, with the armed services directed to complete these reductions by January 1, 2027. Hegseth is anticipated to outline his priorities for the Pentagon in the coming year during an address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia.