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PoliticsUS military cuts generals and admirals by 20%, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US military had cut its generals and admirals by 20%, describing the move as accountability rather than a purge. He also announced plans for a drone-focused warfare command and a task force led by Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich and Palmer Luckey to examine future weapons and warfare.

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DDW★★★★☆2026-10-01 01:45Original

US military cuts generals and admirals by 20%, Hegseth says
US military cuts generals and admirals by 20%, Hegseth saysPolitics