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“As if morale wasn't already non-existent, it sure is now," one federal worker said.

Defense spending will grow steadily, while cuts will “continue to fall disproportionately on civil agencies until elections change the balance of power."

When the shutdown ended, DoD civilians were told they would get paid the following week. Many have yet to receive back pay they are owed.

“We're in a troubling time. We are in a situation where we barely have enough acquirers to do all of the work that we have now,” Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy said.

“Our case work is up — quadruple — what it was 30 days ago. Undoubtedly, the economic times are difficult for everyone in our country,” Vivian Dietrich said.

"This is absolutely stunning. This is a national security issue, and we need to start talking about it in that light," Brandon Chappo said.

If passed, the Service Members Tax Relief Act would eliminate federal income tax on all active-duty and reserve pay, as well as military bonuses.

“I think the work of the force design will be done in 2025, and then hopefully publish it again to stakeholders in early 2026,” Gen. Chance Saltzman said.

“I think the work of the force design will be done in 2025, and then hopefully publish it again to stakeholders in early 2026,” Gen. Chance Saltzman said.

"The department wasn't well-prepared to respond to them because it didn't neatly fit into existing organizational structures or policies," Joe Kirschbaum said.

"It sounds like it'll be done by the end of the week and then to be on the floor the beginning of the second week of December,” Rep. Rob Wittman said.

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“Change is not something that happens by dictate. There has to be an aggressive, intentional, and holistic approach to change management," Stan Soloway said.

The administration said that checks are scheduled to go out on Sunday, but DoD civilians are being told to expect payment sometime between Monday and mid-week.

"NDIA’s last-ditch efforts to oppose bipartisan legislation appears to be a desperate attempt to cling to a status quo," Sen. Elizabeth Warren said.

“We're emphasizing speed, but we're not mandating speed,” Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey said.

The service is offering a number of bonuses to attract high-tech talent and keep more Marines in uniform as it shifts to an “invest and retain” model.

“I have seen CAPE take on an advocacy role that I think is inappropriate for an independent analytic organization,” Michael Payne told lawmakers.

“Members and staff of this committee have struggled to receive information from the policy office," Sen. Roger Wicker told DoD.

The Justice Department’s notice names 11 new immigration judges and 25 temporary judges. Most have military ties, and at least 18 are still serving.