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Pentagon's Digital Team Faces Mass Resignation Amid Turmoil

4/15/2025

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A wave of resignation is sweeping through the Pentagon's Defense Digital Services unit as employees react to Elon Musk's controversial changes in the Department of Government Efficiency. Since its inception in 2015, DDS has been a beacon of innovation for military tech solutions. With its impending closure, vital advancements for the Department of Defense hang in the balance, leaving staff disheartened and ready to leave.

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A wave of resignation is sweeping through the Pentagon's Defense Digital Services unit as employees react to Elon Musk's controversial changes in the Department of Government Efficiency. Since its inception in 2015, DDS has been a beacon of innovation for military tech solutions. With its impending closure, vital advancements for the Department of Defense hang in the balance, leaving staff disheartened and ready to leave.