In 2025, the Department of Defense has initiated a dramatic downsizing of its civilian personnel, aimed at streamlining operations in line with federal efficiency goals. This effort has already triggered hiring freezes, early retirement programs, and the relaunch of the Deferred Resignation Program. While a court injunction has paused some mass layoffs, this is widely expected to be a... https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/dod-layoffs-2025