Back to all news
Politics

Hegseth to cut more generals, admirals in bid to remake military’s top ranks

Washington Post Politics·September 29, 2026·1 min read

Defense Secretary Hegseth is expected to announce a reduction of up to 20 percent in the number of top generals and admirals, officials said. The move is part of his effort to remake the military's senior ranks, trimming flag officers as he reshapes leadership and priorities across the armed forces.

Read at Washington Post Politics
Daily crypto arcade

Read the news, then play it.

Chainshorts turns crypto headlines into a daily game. Catch up in 60 words, then jump into daily lucky draws for a shot at the pot.

Open ChainshortsGet it on the Solana dApp Store