The Pentagon announced it will lay off 5,400 civilian probationary workers as the first step in expected larger layoffs, with potential reductions of 5 to 8 percent of its workforce. This move aligns with budget cuts ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and efforts to increase efficiency. Although 17 military missions will be exempt, up to 55,000 civilian positions could be affected. A hiring freeze is also being instituted while further personnel assessments are conducted, but some Pentagon supervisors have criticized the cuts as potentially harmful and rushed.
The Pentagon will begin laying off 5,400 probationary civilian workers next week, potentially signaling larger reductions at the Defense Department as part of efficiency efforts.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has mandated a budget reduction of 8 percent over the next five years, but has exempted 17 specific military missions from these cuts.
Officials are projecting a workforce reduction of 5 to 8 percent, which is expected to affect around 55,000 civilian employees as part of a federal downsizing push.
Critics within the Pentagon argue that the cuts are hasty and could adversely impact mission readiness and the department's long-term effectiveness.
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