WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a 20% reduction in the number of 4-star generals ... reduction among general and flag officers.

Hegseth signed a memo directing senior Pentagon leadership to execute cuts resulting in 20% fewer four-star generals and flag officers who are actively serving or are in the National Guard.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s ordering of at least a 20% reduction of four-star generals and admirals has raised concerns that those cuts could be weaponized to cut officers deemed ...