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US Military Reduces Generals and Admirals by 20%, Secretary Hegseth Announces
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in the number of generals and admirals in the US military during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico on October 1, 2026. The announcement included plans for a new drone warfare command and a task force led by Elon Musk to explore future military technologies. Lawmakers have raised concerns about the implications of these cuts on military leadership and potential politicization.
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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a 20% reduction in the number of generals and admirals in the US military during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico on October 1, 2026. The announcement included plans for a new drone warfare command and a task force led by Elon Musk to explore future military technologies. Lawmakers have raised concerns about the implications of these cuts on military leadership and potential politicization.
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