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Hegseth plans to double job cuts for generals and admirals in the US military

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Pete Hegseth intends to announce a doubling of job cuts for generals and admirals in the U.S. military during a speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, according to U.S.
Department of War documents and officials cited by Fox News.
The new plan, to be implemented next year, assumes reducing the number of positions reserved for flag officers in order to slim down the command staff and emphasize the role of soldiers closer to the battlefield.

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During a similar speech in 2025, Hegseth announced a 10% cut. positions in the military, a ban on soldiers wearing facial hair, the introduction of stricter physical fitness standards and an end to initiatives promoting diversity.

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According to U.S. Department of War (Defense) documents and officials cited by Fox News, Hegseth intends to announce the changes in a speech to military personnel at the Marine Corps base in Quantico near Washington on the "state of the military."

Media: Hegseth will announce job cuts for generals and admirals

The plans approved by him are to be implemented next year. They involve reducing the number of positions in the army reserved for generals and flag officers. This is intended to slim down the command staff in the army and emphasize the role of soldiers who are closer to the battlefield.

The new job reduction target means doubling the announcement of a 10% cut. positions that Hegseth announced during a similar speech in 2025. The head of the Pentagon then announced a number of reforms, including a ban on soldiers wearing facial hair, the introduction of stricter physical fitness standards and an end to initiatives promoting diversity.

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The plan to cut jobs for generals and admirals will be officially announced during Hegseth's speech at Quantico.
Very likely · Within days
The implementation of the job reduction plan will start next year.
Likely · Within months

Open Questions

How exactly will job cuts be divided among the different branches of the armed forces?
What specific positions will be eliminated among generals and admirals?
How does the army plan to ensure continuity of command after reducing the command staff?