In 2025, the Department of Defense is launching a major workforce restructuring initiative. Aimed at downsizing government operations and reallocating funds to high-priority missions, this effort includes tools like Reductions in Force (RIFs), voluntary retirements, and performance-based separations. The transition is causing growing concern among thousands of civilian federal workers. https://www.federalpensionadvisors.com/post/dod-rif-2025