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Hegseth Orders Historic 20% Slash of Top Military Brass

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated a sweeping 20% cut in active-duty four-star generals and admirals, aiming to reduce ‘redundant’ leadership and bolster strategic readiness across the Pentagon.

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