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Two Marines Sue the Pentagon Over the DMDC Data Breach: How Privacy Act Damages Work
Two Marines have filed a Privacy Act lawsuit against the Pentagon over the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) data breach, which exposed the personal information of more than thre...
Pentagon Insiders Send an “Urgent SOS”: What DoD Employees Should Know About Whistleblower Protections
Whistleblower protections for DoD employees are suddenly front-page news. Six Pentagon insiders, each with more than six years inside the building, reportedly contacted the Daily M...
DoD's New EEO Pilots: What Defense Employees Should Know Before They File
The Department of Defense EEO complaint process is changing, and Defense civilian employees should understand what is moving before they file. On August 17, 2026, Federal News Netw...
Department of Defense vs. Department of War: What the Law Actually Says
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 Departmen...
Department of War Rebrand: Legal Reality Check
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...
Department of War Rebrand: What It Means for Federal Employees
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 f...
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