But while it is true America’s forces are brass-heavy — with 37 four-star generals and admirals and about 816 officers with one-star and above — experts worry any move to slash those numbers ...

A Clifton Park resident who has served in the Army since 1994 and is a veteran of the Iraq War, was recently promoted to the one-star rank of brigadier general in the New York Army National Guard.

There are only two Marine four-star generals, and the tiny Space Force also only has two. ... They are largely one- and two- star officers. Originally Published: May 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM EDT.

Based on the percentages outlined by Hegseth and his senior staff, 20% of the 44 authorized top active duty general and admiral jobs would be eliminated, along with 10% of the more than 800 one ...