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Pentagon to cut 20% of generals and admirals under Hegseth's leadership

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is implementing a significant reduction in the Pentagon's senior leadership, aiming to cut 20% of generals and admirals. This move, described by Hegseth as a necessary reshaping rather than a "purge," is occurring as the US and China work to de-escalate potential military crises. The initiative has already seen a 10% reduction in senior officers, with further cuts planned. AI

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Pentagon to cut 20% of generals and admirals under Hegseth's leadership

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Khushboo Razdan ·

    ‘No beardos, no weirdos’: Hegseth deepens Pentagon purge as China channels reopen

    As Beijing and Washington take tentative steps to keep a military crisis from erupting, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is reshaping the top ranks of the American military while facing questions about his own future at the Pentagon. Hegseth told junior officers and sergeants on…

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