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Pete Hegseth boasts about reshaping military while U.S. is at war with Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on what he called "PT at the Pentagon" on the day the U.S. military announced the completion of its troop pullout from Iraq. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that he had directed the U.S. military to cut 20% of the number of general roles.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Announces More Sweeping Cuts to the Military's Top Ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said that he had directed the U.S. military to cut 20% of the number of general roles.

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