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Hegseth Targets 7 More Officers as His Frustrated Army Secretary Quits
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed approximately 10 percent of the military's top officers, according to Pentagon officials. Seven additional officers have been targeted for removal. One Army secretary has resigned amid the removals.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/us/hegseth-purge-army-officers.html