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This Week in DOD: Refocusing Resources, Service Member Standards, Red Sea Ceasefire

This primary source from US Department of Defense supports 1 claim across 1 ledger entry.

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US Department of Defense
Published
2025-05-09
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primary

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    Hegseth directed an initial minimum 20% reduction in active-component four-star positions and a similar reduction in National Guard general officers. The Pentagon also described a 10% reduction in general and flag positions alongside command realignment.

    Opening section, May 5 directive and reduction targets

    Hegseth orders cuts to senior military officer positions · Reduction directive issued; targets are not verified completed departures