Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired two four-star military leaders on Friday evening, making good on a promise to review general officers and replace any who were not aligned with his and President Donald Trump’s efforts to prioritize lethality and war-fighting in the military.
Hegseth fired Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and and Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Slife.
He stated that they “have had distinguished careers,” and said, “We thank them for their service and dedication to our country.”
He added he was also requesting nominations for the Judge Advocates General for the Army, Navy and Air Force.
“Under President Trump, we are putting in place new leadership that will focus our military on its core mission of deterring,
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