A Defense Department agency this week began firing “certain probationary employees” who were hired in the past two years as part of the Pentagon’s broader efforts to reduce its civilian workforce.

The Defense Logistics Agency, a combat support agency that manages global supply lines that sustain relief efforts and humanitarian aid, said in a message Monday to staffers that it will begin the process of laying off civilian employees who were hired, transferred, or promoted within the last two years.

“Beginning today, certain probationary employees have been separated from the Agency,” the agency’s leaders wrote in the message, which was reviewed by Defense One. “We recognize and appreciate the contributions of those impacted and have provided them with resources to assist in their transition from federal service.

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