# Hegseth confirms 20% cut to US generals and admirals

https://mins.news/en/video/81417

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-01 05:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc-C4xHj1wI

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals. In his “State of the Force” address, he also made several announcements about a new drone command.

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