Hegseth to Announce 20% Cut to Senior Officer Ranks

Defense secretary to unveil the plan during Wednesday speech to hand-picked lower-ranked officers and troops Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will announce plans to cut by 20% the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals during a speech to servicemembers on Wednesday, according to Pentagon officials.The cuts will double the 10% reduction to the top positions that the Pentagon chief ordered last year, the officials said. The armed services have been directed to complete the reductions by Jan. 1, 2027, the officials said. Fox News earlier reported the plans. Hegseth is expected to lay out his priorities for the Pentagon...