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Pentagon Slashes Workforce with Little Analysis

The Pentagon drastically cut its workforce by 78,000 civilian employees in 2025, achieved through a combination of layoffs, resignations, and a hiring freeze that significantly reduced new hires. This swift and extensive reduction, ultimately affecting 14% of its civilian workforce, was implemented with surprisingly little analysis or planning.

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