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The overhaul could reshape the US military as Hegseth faces scrutiny over senior officers’ removal.
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American government official and television personality (born 1980)
Peter Brian Hegseth is an American government official, veteran, and former television personality who has been serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since 2025.
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The reduction would remove about 170 active-duty generals and admirals from chains of command, leaving around 680 in charge of key military organizations.
Pete Hegseth's State of the Force address doubles last year's cuts, targeting a 20% reduction in general and flag officer billets across all services.
The new target doubles the overall 10% reduction in general and flag officer positions that Hegseth ordered last year.