What they're saying: "My title is 'Less Generals More GIs," Hegseth said in a video posted to X about the overhaul. "We're going to shift resources from bloated headquarters elements to our war ...

“My title is ‘Less Generals More GIs,’” Hegseth, 44, said of his plan in a video posted on X. Hegseth argued that the cuts are in line with President Trump’s goals for the militar ...

HEGSETH: ‘LESS GENERALS, MORE GIs’: When it comes to the number of generals and admirals in the U.S. military, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has determined there are too many stars in the ...

“We’re back with more [Defense Department] reforms, this one is general and flag officer reductions. That’s the official title,” Hegseth said in a video posted on X. “My title is less ge ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs a flag officer memorandum at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 5, 2025. DoD Photo Pentagon leadership is seeking a 20 percent reduction of four-star ...

Another minimum of 10% of general and flag officers were to be cut as well. He called the move “less generals, more GIs” policy. To argue for the necessity of the move, Hegseth pointed out how ...

Critics and others are asking why. Hegseth described the initiative as the “Less Generals, More GIs” policy, emphasizing a need for a leaner military structure. “It used to be a ratio of one ...

In phase two, the secretary is ordering an additional 10% reduction in general and flag officers across the military. The secretary called the reductions part of his "less generals, more GIs policy." ...