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As the leadership shuffle occurs within the Pentagon, the department also faces pressing operational challenges. In a simultaneous effort to cut costs, the Pentagon is poised to lay off more than 5,400 civilian workers, marking the beginning of significant workforce reductions that could encompass tens of thousands of employees. These layoffs are part of a broader strategy to streamline the military by cutting 5 to 8 percent of its civilian workforce, raising concerns about military readiness and operational support.