US Secretary of War Hegseth to cut top military brass by 20 percent

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is expected to announce a significant reduction in the number of high-ranking military officers during his annual "State of the Force" address. The speech, scheduled to take place today at a military base in Quantico, Virginia, will reportedly detail a 20 percent cut to the ranks of generals, admirals, and air marshals.

According to internal documents cited by Fox News, these administrative restructuring measures are set to take effect on January 1, 2027. While reports suggest these changes will bring substantial upheaval to the U.S. Armed Forces, the Pentagon has declined to comment on the matter when queried by the Agence France-Presse.

This move follows a series of military leadership shifts that have characterized the administration since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. These anticipated cuts represent the latest phase in ongoing reforms within the American defense establishment as the government continues to reshape its high-level command hierarchy.