Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.
The White House spending plans call for a 3.8% pay boost next year, a smaller raise than troops saw in January.
Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.
Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.
