US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered senior Pentagon leadership to cut the number of four-star generals and admirals by at least 20% across the military, according to a memo signed by Hegseth obtained by CNN. As of 2023, there were 37 four-star generals and admirals across the entire military. Retired Major General James "Spider" Marks weighs in.  #CNN #News

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered senior Pentagon leadership to cut the number of four-star generals and admirals by at least 20% across the military, according to a memo signed by Hegseth obtained by CNN. As of 2023, there were 37 four-star generals and admirals across the entire military. Retired Major General James "Spider" Marks weighs in. #CNN #News

Retired general reacts to Hegseth’s order to cut the senior general staff

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Retired general reacts to Hegseth’s order to cut the senior general staff

Retired general reacts to Hegseth’s order to cut the senior general staff