'Clowns out, cowboys in,' says Hegseth as a fifth of generals and admirals are fired
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the firing of 20% of top military leadership, while stressing a "warrior ethos", and plans for a new base and autonomous warfare command.
In a fiery speech to top brass at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia, he shared a variety of new initiatives, as well as adding to a round of personnel cuts in 2025.
There are over 800 active-duty generals and admirals across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force, according to the latest department tally.
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