There are currently 40 active duty officers of 4 star rank (generals & admirals) in U.S. Forces. There appear to be well over 200 living retired 4 star generals.
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There are no generals in the Navy. The navy has admirals. The full compliment of officers varies with promotions and retirements.
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During World War II, there were a total of five four-star generals who commanded the US Army. These generals were George Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Henry "Hap" Arnold, and Omar Bradley. Each of these generals played a crucial role in leading the US Army to victory in various theaters of the war.
The US Army has 99 Major (2 star) Generals on active duty.