
According to CNN and later confirmed by Konstantin Toropin, U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth signed a memo today mandating cuts to senior military leadership roles. The directive includes reductions in 4-star general and admiral positions, a scaling back of general and flag officers within the National Guard, and further cuts tied to the broader restructuring of the Unified Command Plan (UCP).
Key reductions outlined in the memo:
• At least a 20% cut in 4-star positions across the Active Component;
• At least a 20% cut in general officers within the National Guard;
• An additional minimum 10% cut in general and flag officers as part of the UCP realignment.