Why 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime picked: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut the number of senior positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20%, a Pentagon official said.

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This report details a significant strategic shift in Pentagon leadership structure as the Secretary of Defense plans a 20% reduction in senior general and admiral positions.

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Why 🐵 NatSecAllTheTime picked: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut the number of senior positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20%, a Pentagon official said.

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Hegseth targets military's top brass for deeper cuts: Officials

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Breaking news: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce deeper cuts to the military’s top ranks, reducing the total number of positions for general and flag officers by as much as 20 percent, officials told The Post.