Civilian Navy personnel involved in the design, construction and maintenance of the service's fleet have largely been spared from the sweeping federal layoffs being carried out by the Trump administration, two Navy officials told lawmakers today. About 1,200 Naval Sea System Command employees have opted to accept the “differed resignation” buyout package offered by the new administration, according to NAVSEA Commander Vice Adm. James Downey, who said most of these workers were already eligible for retirement. NAVSEA employs about 90,000...
