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Pentagon asks Congress to codify ‘Department of War’ with $52 million price tag

Pentagon asks Congress to codify ‘Department of War’ with $52 million price tag

Summary

The Pentagon has asked Congress to officially approve the renaming of a part of the military as the “Department of War.” They estimate it will cost about $52 million but say this will not affect President Trump’s defense budget request for 2027.

Key Facts

  • The Pentagon wants Congress to make the “Department of War” name official by law.
  • The estimated cost to complete the renaming is nearly $52 million.
  • The Defense Department stated these costs will be finalized during the process and shared later.
  • The renaming will not significantly change the defense budget that President Trump proposed for 2027.
  • This change involves a formal and legal update within the U.S. military structure.
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