Pentagon trimming ranks of generals, admirals

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/pentagon-trimming-ranks-of-generals-admirals/2011/12/20/gIQAhAU7MP_story.html

With Iraq war over and troops in Afghanistan heading home, officials say 27 jobs in top brass have been cut since March, the first time the Defense Dept. has imposed such a reduction since aftermath of the Cold War.