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Aerial view of the Pentagon (Getty Images)

Internal email highlights how CDAO is responding to DOGE-inspired workforce reduction campaign

Correspondence obtained by DefenseScoop provides new information about personnel changes inside the AI hub.

3 days ago By Brandi Vincent

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Wright)

DOD lists more positions exempt from civilian hiring freeze

A new memo provides additional directives to Pentagon leadership, commanders of the combatant commands, and Defense agency and DOD field activity directors.

4 days ago By Jon Harper

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

Officials shed light on ‘active process’ to shrink DOD’s workforce by more than 50,000 personnel

Officials provided new numbers and an inside look at unfolding plans to dramatically reduce the Defense Department's civilian staff.

Mar 18, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Feb. 25, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Cox)

Hegseth issues new guidance on DOD civilian hiring freeze

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a new memo with additional guidance on the ongoing DOD civilian hiring freeze.

Mar 17, 2025 By Jon Harper

DOD reviewing contracting policies, procedures and personnel to comply with Trump’s DOGE directive

The move follows an executive order issued last week by President Donald Trump, which aims to transform federal spending on contracts, grants and loans.

Mar 6, 2025 By Jon Harper

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, appear during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on February 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

Hegseth directs DOD civilian workforce to report productivity via forthcoming email

DOD civilians will have 48 hours to respond to an email that is slated to go out March 3.

Feb 28, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon looking to cut about 5,400 probationary workers — starting next week

The Pentagon is set to begin its termination of thousands of select probationary employees in the coming days as part of the Trump administration’s unfolding campaign to…

Feb 21, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

The Pentagon is seen from the air on February 8, 2025, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

DOD to review all consulting contracts as it looks to cut those that aren’t ‘essential’ to Trump’s priorities

The instructions for all Pentagon components are laid out in a new memo issued this week.

Feb 20, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

General Michael E. Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, welcomes Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Kelley Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 11, 2025. (Photo by Jason Johnston, U.S. Africa Command, DVIDS)

Hegseth discusses DOGE plans, deterring China and more during first official trip abroad

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared new details from Germany about the Trump administration’s vision for DOGE-related disruption and modernization pursuits.

Feb 11, 2025 By Brandi Vincent

US President-elect Donald Trump looks on as SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks at a MAGA victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC, on January 19, 2025, one day ahead of his inauguration ceremony. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

Trump directs Elon Musk and DOGE to review Pentagon spending

"We're going to go through everything,” Trump told reporters Friday during a press conference at the White House.

Feb 7, 2025 By Jon Harper