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US cuts generals and admirals by 20% as Pentagon pursues accountability

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States has cut the number of generals and admirals by 20%, a personnel change he described as being aimed at accountability.

Hegseth announced the reduction on Wednesday, according to a report by SCMP Economy, but provided no additional figures or timeline beyond the 20% cut in the available text.

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SCMP EconomyTrump defence chief says US slashed number of generals and admirals by 20%

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