EXCLUSIVE: Hegseth to double cuts to generals, admirals in major Pentagon shakeup

War Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce plans to reduce by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals during his State of the Force address on Wednesday.

Hegseth approved reduction plans for the Army, Navy, Air Force and the military’s joint pool earlier this month, according to memos seen by Fox News Digital. The services were directed to implement the plans and complete the reductions by Jan. 1, 2027.

Wednesday’s State of the Force address is expected to lay out Hegseth’s priorities for the military in the year ahead, with the reduction in senior leadership positions among the changes...