Hegseth is planning massive overhaul of US military commands and shrink presence in Europe: report [View all]

Source: The Independent

Tuesday 16 December 2025 09:30 EST


Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is planning a massive overhaul of the U.S. military’s command structure, which would downgrade headquarters in Europe, Asia and Africa, according to a new report.

Defense officials are expected to provide details of the plan to Hegseth in the coming days, following a request he made this spring to improve how soldiers are controlled and commanded, people briefed on the matter told The Washington Post.

If implemented, the proposal would mark one of the most significant reorganizations of the Pentagon’s senior leadership in decades, fulfilling Hegseth’s pledge to challenge the status quo.

The move would align with other policies pursued by President Donald Trump’s administration that aim to redirect resources toward the Western Hemisphere, where the U.S. military is currently conducting a lethal campaign against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and ramping up pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/pete-hegseth-military-command-overhaul-europe-b2885452.html