The Pentagon is set to undertake significant layoffs, beginning with the termination of 5,400 probationary civilian employees next week. As discussions emerge about potential impacts on state economies and military readiness, the Department of Defense anticipates a broader reduction of up to 8% of its civilian workforce. These cuts come in the wake of announced funding reductions and amid reports of a hiring freeze. Remarkably, the wave of layoffs appears to coincide with scrutiny over employee information accessibility related to the cryptocurrency DOGE. Officials are concerned that the impending firings could disrupt military operations, raising questions about the legality and implications of such a dramatic workforce reduction.