US Defense Secretary Hegseth signs memo to shrink Pentagon’s civilian workforce

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a memorandum aimed at shrinking the Department of Defense’s civilian workforce.

This was disclosed in a memo released on Friday.

According to the memo, the reduction in civilian positions will increase resources to areas “where we need them most,” and help “supercharge our American warfighters”.

It added that the move reactivated the deferred resignation program and offered voluntary early retirement for all eligible…