Military veterans part of mass firings feel in limbo, scared

Veterans long enjoyed federal hiring preferences. Now, they’re especially at risk of being fired.

The federal firings have affected an estimated 6,000 veterans, who make up a disproportionate share of the government workforce.

Military veterans part of mass firings feel in limbo, scared

Three military veterans who just lost their jobs due to the Trump administration's mass firings and sharp spending cuts described feeling in limbo and scared.

Thousands of veterans could lose their jobs in massive Pentagon layoffs

The Pentagon won’t say how many veterans might be cut from its civilian workforce to divert resources to “more mission critical functions.”