VoteVets says Hegseth's cuts would damage the military
VoteVetsVeterans advocacy organization
VoteVets said the planned 20% cut, combined with recent removals of commanders, would cause lasting harm to the military during the Iran war.
“Put it all together, and the result is generational damage done to our military.”
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Should Hegseth cut 20% of general and admiral positions?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly confirmed a 20% reduction in general and admiral positions during his September 30 address at Quantico. The services are to complete the cuts by January 1, 2027. Hegseth defended the changes as accountability. Mark Kelly criticized the cuts, while Mike Rounds said reducing top-heavy leadership could have merit but requested the justification.
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VoteVets criticizes the proposed 20% reduction in general and admiral positions and connects it to recent changes in military leadership.
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The Pentagon had confirmed plans to reduce overall general and admiral positions by 20%.
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The group connected the plan to other changes in senior military leadership.
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VoteVets said the planned 20% cut, combined with recent removals of commanders, would cause lasting harm to the military during the Iran war.
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