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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.

Mar 21, 2025 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.

Mar 20, 2025 By Jon Harper

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