Slashin' Command: Pentagon Chief Commands 20% Cut in Top Military Ranks
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Reduction of High-Ranking Military Leadership Suggested by Pete Hegseth - Reduction in Senior Officer Ranks Directed by Pete Hegseth
Say goodbye to a chunk of those shiny stars! The Pentagon's chief, aka Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has issued a memo demanding a chicken-wing-worthy 20% reduction in the number of top brass in the U.S. military. The objective? Eliminating unnecessary troop structures, boosting the U.S.'s might, and enhancing efficiency and innovation. However, the gory details on how to execute this chop-fest remain hush-hush.
As of March 2025, we had 38 four-star generals rockin' the highest rank in the U.S. Army, with a total of 817 generals and admirals on active duty across all branches. But keep your eyes peeled, 'cause this number's about to change!
Hegseth On Trump's Picks: "He Wants His Pals, Duh!"
This restructuring extravaganza is Trump's latest move in the flippin' amazing world of military makeovers. Already this year, ol' Donnie T. has given the boot to more than a handful of high-ranking officers. Fox & Friends Conservative Warrior Pete Hegseth shared his insight on Trump, claiming the prez picks folks for their positions cause, well, they're his buddies. There's the question of politics creeping into the apolitical military, and the Democratic party's a tad concerned about it.
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So Long, Four-Stars!
Hegseth's memo is calling for a minimum 20% reduction in the number of four-star generals and admirals. Pending full implementation, the 38 active-duty four-star generals and admirals (across all branches) will drop to approximately 30 once the slicer takes effect. The memo includes an additional 10% reduction for the total number of generals and admirals, and a 20% cut for National Guard generals. However, the specific outcome after these cuts has yet to be determined as of the latest data.
| Category | Pre-Reduction Count (March 2025) | Post-20% Reduction (Projected) ||-------------------------------------------|:---------------------------------:|:------------------------------:|| Four-Star Generals/Admirals (Active Duty) | 38 | 30 || Total Generals/Admirals (Active Duty) | 817 | Reduction not yet fully implemented |
The 817 total generals and admirals will change as the order for a 10% cut is implemented, but further details on the new total are not yet available.
- The National Guard, under the orders of the Pentagon Chief, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is expected to see a 20% reduction in the number of top officers, including four-star generals.
- The United States, led by President Donald Trump, has already begun a series of military makeovers, with Trump ordering a significant reduction in the number of high-ranking officers.
- The 38 active-duty four-star generals and admirals in the U.S. military are anticipated to decrease to approximately 30 as a result of the reduction ordered by Hegseth.
- The specifics of how the reduction will be executed remain confidential at this time.
- In the midst of this military restructuring, concerns over politics creeping into the apolitical military have been raised by the Democratic party.
