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Restoring the United States Department of War

Date: 2025-09-05

Source: whitehouse.gov

Type: whitehouse

Action areas: defense, military, ceremonial

The order directs the Department of Defense to adopt the secondary name "Department of War," with the Secretary of Defense also bearing the additional title of "Secretary of War." This applies to subordinate officials within the Department as well, who may use corresponding secondary titles. The order also instructs the Secretary of War to recommend actions necessary to permanently change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.