
Spotfire!
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Spotfire! is FUSEE's blog that offers analysis and opinion on current events and issues from our crew of essay writers.
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These aren’t just administrative losses. They are operational amputations. The DOGE cuts have gutted the experienced core of IMTs—particularly in critical roles like operations, logistics, planning, air attack, and finance. Some teams are now scrambling to replace long-standing members with temporary fill-ins, often from state and local agencies already overcommitted.