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The memo describes how DISA’s Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Enterprise Directorate, known as J6, was hobbled by DOGE cuts to such an extent that it was unable to obtain necessary software. This unit is responsible for maintaining secure channels that keep the Pentagon connected to military assets around the world, including nuclear capabilities.

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[–] Atelopus-zeteki@fedia.io 9 points 19 hours ago

Hmm, ... makes me wonder who benefited from these specific actions.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 18 hours ago

We'll be seeing articles like this for years, if not decades, to come. The damage done by DOGE is difficult to quantify, but we will 100% face the consequences for all of it at some point.