Anthony Tata Archives

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata tour the Roosevelt Pavilion at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Md., Aug. 6, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan)

Pentagon leadership directs DOD civilian employee supervisors to expedite removal of underperformers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata issued new directives this week.

Oct 2, 2025 By Jon Harper

DOD civilians could soon see more opportunities for cash awards, other performance incentives

In a memo to Pentagon leadership, Undersecretary of Defense Anthony Tata issued instructions for retaining and rewarding “top talent.”

Oct 1, 2025 By Jon Harper

(Screenshot of Anthony Tata testifying at his confirmation hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee, May 6, 2025.)

Senate confirms Tata, Trump’s controversial pick to lead Pentagon’s personnel and readiness directorate

In his new job, Anthony Tata will serve as principal staff assistant and advisor to the secretary of defense for force readiness, health affairs, National Guard and…

Jul 15, 2025 By Jon Harper