# Hegseth says US cut number of generals, admirals by 20%

https://mins.news/en/item/81375

- France 24, 2026-09-30 20:16 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260930-hegseth-says-us-cut-number-of-generals-admirals-by-20

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the United States had reduced its number of generals and admirals by 20 percent. He described the move as intended to promote “accountability.”

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