I agree with Gates on this one. Ronal Reagan in the Mid-80s had a DoD annual budget of around 400 Billion $s. The US Army had 16 or so divisions, The US Navy had 16 CV Battle Groups and so on. I say RETIRE 3/4 or ALL General and Flag “Officers” and rid the Enlisted Ranks of the E-8/E-9 Pay Grades and you will save a BUNDLE!
We could always lose less E-9s. All they do is figure out new places you need to wear your PT belt or cover.
AMEN!!! E-9 has got to be the most useless rank in the military.