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Defense Chief Orders Pilots to Speed EEO Cases

8/19/2026

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  • U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced three pilots to cut EEO timelines, centralize operations, and speed senior cases.
  • Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata said under 1% of EEO decisions find discrimination and urged reform.
  • One pilot will halve the 180-day investigation window for complaints.
  • A second pilot will centralize EEO counselors while a third will let promotions continue unless investigation substantiates harassment.