Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in State of the Force speech
QUANTICO, Va. (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the U. S. military on Wednesday in what he called his “State of the Force” address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20% of the nation’s generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led in part by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, Hegseth said. The Defense Department will create an a...
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