February 23, 2025 - On Sunday, the Defense Department released a Statement concerning an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Email by Elon Musk asking, “what did you do last week?” that was sent to all federal workers with a threat to dismiss any employees who do not respond.

DoD personnel may have received an email from OPM requesting information. The Department of Defense is responsible for reviewing the performance of its personnel and it will conduct any review in accordance with its own procedures. When and if required, the Department will coordinate responses to the email you have received from OPM. For now, please pause any response to the OPM email titled "What did you do last week."

Darin S. Selnick
Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

Source: DOD

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