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Exclusive-Pentagon to reduce 4-star positions by 20%, official says

By Thomson Reuters May 5, 2025 | 3:34 PM

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 20% reduction in the number of 4-star generals, a U.S. official told Reuters on Monday.

The official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said there would be a 10% additional reduction among general and flag officers.

(Reporting by Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart; Editing by Chris Reese)