The Defense Department will hereafter be referred to as the War Department.
In a move aimed at emphasizing a stronger, more aggressive military stance, President Trump has announced his intention to rename the Pentagon to "War Department." This decision, which must still be approved by Congress, is part of a broader effort to reinforce a warrior ethos amid global challenges.
The planned renaming could potentially cost hundreds of millions of dollars, as signs and letterheads worldwide would need to be changed. The Department of Defense was previously known as the "War Department" until 1949, when it was renamed to reflect war prevention in the nuclear age.
Trump's decision to appoint Pete Hegseth to recommend this permanent renaming is a clear rejection of the politically correct "Department of Defense" name. Hegseth, who believes that this renaming will reflect the "warrior ethos" of the armed forces, has been instructed by the President to recommend measures necessary to make this renaming permanent.
The executive order empowers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his department to use titles like "War Secretary" and "War Department" in official communications. This change in title reflects Trump's preference for the term "War Department," which he has previously stated is more active and assertive compared to the current name.
With Republicans holding a slim majority in Congress, resistance to this renaming is unlikely. However, the final decision rests with Congress, and it remains to be seen how this proposal will be received.
Meanwhile, another significant change in the naming of a U.S. vessel has been announced. The U.S. Navy ship USNS Harvey Milk has been renamed to USNS Oscar V. Peterson. This renaming is a part of the regular practice of the U.S. Navy to rename ships to honour notable figures.
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