Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered his "State of the Force" address to a select group of service members on Wednesday at Quantico, Virginia. In his address, he outlined several new initiatives aimed at overhauling the Defense Department. Hegseth defended a 20 percent reduction in positions designated for admirals and generals as part of these changes.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth Addresses Troops, Discusses Officer Cuts and Initiatives
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed service members at Quantico, Virginia, on September 30, 2026, presenting new initiatives for the Defense Department. He justified a 20 percent cut to positions for admirals and generals as part of his reform efforts.
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