# Pentagon chief Hegseth orders 20% cut to US military generals and admirals

https://mins.news/en/item/81231

- TRT World, 2026-10-01 02:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/960810b5ac2a

> Hegseth has ordered a 20% reduction in the US military’s top ranks, covering generals and admirals.

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