Pentagon says it will start firing 5,400 probationary civilian employees next week
- The Defense Department plans to cut 5,400 probationary workers starting next week, as announced by U.S. officials.
- The cuts primarily affect federal employees with fewer civil service protections.
- The Pentagon aims to reduce its civilian workforce by 5-8% to focus on the President's priorities, according to Darin Selnick.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned the need to 'cut the fat' and 'grow the muscle' in the Pentagon's workforce.
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Pentagon prepares to fire more than 5,000 employees to lighten civilian workforce in the army
Pentagon Firing 5,400 Probationary Workers Starting Next Week - The Thinking Conservative
U.S. Department of Defense is set to fire thousands of workers as part of Trump’s push to make federal agencies more efficient and cut fiscal wastage. The post Pentagon Firing 5,400 Probationary Workers Starting Next Week appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
Over 5,000 Firings Expected at the Pentagon Beginning Next Week
In a significant workforce reduction, the Pentagon plans to terminate approximately 5,400 probationary employees next week, aiming for greater efficiency and alignment with the President's strategic priorities.
Pentagon firing: Pentagon says it will cut 5,400 probationary workers
Trump’s administration is firing thousands of federal workers who have fewer civil service protections; roughly 2,000 employees were cut from the U.S. Forest Service, and 7,000 people are expected to be let go at the Internal Revenue Service
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