The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the dismissal of more than 1,400 employees as part of a continuing effort to restructure its workforce. This decision follows a previous wave of layoffs, raising concerns among veterans and advocates about the impact on services and support for those who have served in the military. Many of the employees let go were probationary staff, contributing to fears about job security among federal workers, particularly veterans who make up a significant portion of the VA workforce. Criticism has intensified, with leaders and organizations calling on the administration to halt what they describe as indiscriminate job cuts that could harm services crucial to veterans. Recent layoffs have affected facilities across the country, including notable locations such as the Minneapolis and Tampa Bay VA Medical Centers.