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Hegseth directs DOD leaders to soon issue bonuses up to $25K to high-performing civilian employees

December 19, 2025

Jon Harper

DefenseScoop

https://defensescoop.com/2025/12/19/hegseth-memo-dod-civilian-employees-monetary-awards/

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