US defense chief unveils drone command, cuts 20% of generals in ‘State of the Force’ speech. QUANTICO, Virginia: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced some major changes to the US military on Wednesday in what he called his “State of the Force” address, including establishing a new drone command and cutting 20 percent of the nation’s generals and admirals. The Pentagon also will launch an effort to study the future of warfare that will be led.