According to Hegseth, there are currently 44 four-star and flag officers across the military, making for a ratio of one general to 1,400 troops, compared to the ratio during World War II of one ...

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided there was "redundant executive oversight" in the Coast Guard's structure, according to the service.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Monday directed sweeping cuts to the ranks of general and flag officers across the U.S. military ... 20% reduction of 4-star positions within the Active ...

In addition to ordering the firing of a minimum of 20% of four-star ... general and flag officers of all ranks in the military, meaning that the memo would result in around 90 cut jobs. It is not ...