In a memo released Monday, Hegseth argued that senior leaders should be "unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs a flag officer memorandum at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 5, 2025. DoD Photo Pentagon leadership is seeking a 20 percent reduction of four-star ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered a 20% reduction in the number of military generals and flag officers, arguing that the policy will bolster “strategic readiness and operational ...