Several Memorial Day Services were held throughout East Tennessee on Monday. The American flag was placed in front of each tomb stone at the Knoxville National Cemetery.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday directed the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers ... changes to enforce a uniform fitness standard ...

Defence Secretary orders 20% cut in four-star generals National Guard to reduce top positions ... tried to terminate transgender service members and begun sweeping changes to enforce a uniform fitness ...

The Army has the largest number of general officers, with 219, including eight four-star generals.The number ... begun sweeping changes to enforce a uniform fitness standard for combat positions.