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As of July, there were 851 active-duty generals and admirals across the U.S. military, compared to 848 a year earlier, with federal law capping the number at 857.
reported by 2 outlets · Reported fact · first recorded Sep 30, 12:30 AM
Outlets disagree on this: CBS News reports 851 active-duty generals and admirals as of July with 848 a year earlier; ABC News reports there are currently 841 active-duty flag officers.
How each outlet reported it
CBS NewsCenter · Sep 30, 12:01 AM
As of July, there were 851 active-duty generals and admirals across the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force
Cites: Defense Department · Details: July; 851; active-duty generals and admirals
CBS NewsCenter · Sep 30, 12:01 AM
A year earlier, there were 848 general and flag officers
Cites: Defense Department · Details: 848; one year prior to July
CBS NewsCenter · Sep 30, 12:01 AM
Federal law caps the number of generals and admirals at 857
Details: 857; federal law
ABC NewsLean left · Sep 30, 12:01 AM
There are currently 841 active-duty flag officers.
Details: 841