Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will outline his priorities for the U.S. military on Wednesday during the annual State of the Force address. This speech is part of Hegseth's initiative to implement significant changes at the Pentagon. He is expected to announce plans to reduce the number of general and admiral positions by 20 percent, which would double a previous reduction.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth to Address Military Priorities in State of the Force Speech
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will deliver the State of the Force address on September 30, 2026, where he will discuss his military priorities. He is anticipated to propose a 20 percent reduction in general and admiral positions as part of a broader Pentagon restructuring effort.
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