The Army will consolidate its Futures Command and Training and Doctrine Command in October under one four-star general, ...

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered military planners to cut the number of four-star generals and admirals in the military by 20%.

The Army has the largest number of general officers, with 219, including eight four-star generals. The number of general officer positions in the military is set by law.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers, according to a memo. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing the active duty military to shed 20% of its four-star general officers.