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Department of Defense vs. Department of War: What the Law Actually Says department of defense executive orders federal employment government history legal analysis Oct 22, 2025

If you’ve seen talk of “restoring the Department of War,” you’re not imagining it—but the legal reality is simpler than the headlines. Under Title 5 of the U.S. Code, the Department of Defense (DoD) i...

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Department of War Rebrand: Legal Reality Check department of defense federal employment government rebrand mindfulness at work procurement law Sep 09, 2025

Federal employees have watched the dramatic announcement: the Department of Defense has been rebranded as the Department of War. The estimated cost? Roughly a billion dollars. That figure isn’t inflat...

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Department of War Rebrand: What It Means for Federal Employees department of defense federal employment federal workforce rights mindfulness at work mspb appeals Sep 08, 2025

The Department of Defense is no more—it’s now officially the Department of War. While the shift may sound dramatic, the reality for federal employees is far less exciting. No new funding, no staff inc...

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