DoD Announces New-Hire Probationary Period

A new law took effect Nov. 26, 2015, as part of the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act. The law changes the probationary period from one year to two years for many new civilian employees hired by the Defense Department on or after Nov. 26, 2015. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Alexx Pons)