The Trump administration has significantly reduced the US Space Force's civilian workforce by nearly 14%, affecting around 780 personnel. This move, part of broader budget reductions through early retirement programs, could compromise the Space Force's capability to safeguard US interests in space. General Chance Saltzman emphasized concerns over the loss of expertise, stating that this could hinder the continued development and timely execution of critical defense operations. The Pentagon's overall civilian workforce is also set to incur similar cuts, raising further alarms about national security preparedness in space.
The Trump administration has slashed the US Space Force's workforce by almost 14 percent, a dramatic cut that could affect national security in space.
Saltzman expressed concern that these workforce reductions could leave the U.S. vulnerable to adversaries in space, directly impacting Pentagon's mission.
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