United States flags are lowered to half staff for varying reasons, typically in mourning or on a day of remembrance.

The following is the May 15, 2025, Government Accountability Office report, Military Generals and Admirals: Information on ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plans to slash the number of senior military leaders across the services ...

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Congress stipulates the maximum number of high-ranking general officers in the services: 219 in the Army, 171 in the Air Force, 21 in the Space Force, 64 in the Marine Corps and 150 flag officers ...