# Pentagon confirms U.S. military will cut 20% of generals and admirals

https://mins.news/en/item/80997

- CBC News, 2026-09-30 21:02 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/hegseth-military-cuts-admirals-generals-9.7364379?cmp=rss

> U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the military will eliminate 20 per cent of its generals and admirals. He made the announcement alongside other measures in what he called a “state of the force” address.

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