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Hegseth says 10% of generals and admirals fired, 10% of posts reduced
Hegseth describes 10% as officers fired and another 10% as positions reduced. Neither figure shows whether the changes will improve military leadership.
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Defense Policy
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Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon overhaul: What to know about officer cuts and autonomous warfare
Hegseth’s plans combine senior-officer removals with position cuts. Congress must authorize the proposed autonomous warfare command, while the scope of several other changes remains unclear.