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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum aboard an E-4B Nightwatch aircraft while flying over the Pacific Ocean, March 28, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

DOD’s deferred resignation program to be offered April 7-14

Voluntary early retirement authority will also be offered.

2 days ago By Jon Harper

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum aboard an E-4B Nightwatch aircraft while flying over the Pacific Ocean, March 28, 2025. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

DOD reopens deferred resignation program amid push to reduce civilian workforce

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a new memo about “Initiating the Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative."

5 days ago By Jon Harper