Three four-star Air Force commands could soon be downgraded to three-star roles, sources told Air & Space Forces magazine.

Two of the positions, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and Air Force Materiel Command, remain vacant, while the third, Air Mobility Command, is led by Gen. John Lamontagne.

The move comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a 20% reduction in the number of four-star generals and flag officers. No final decisions have been reached on which jobs will be downgraded, as the matter is pending review, the magazine reported.

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