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Wait, they can't even internally remember that they're the DoW (Department of War) and not DoD?
by kurthr 7mo ago
Wait, they can't even internally remember that they're the DoW (Department of War) and not DoD?
- jfengel 7mo agoI suspect that was deliberate. DoW is the preferred nomenclature but DoD is still technically correct. The article is phrased in a way to imply that the author would rather the publication maintain independence. It is probably the last time she will be permitted to say "department of defense".
- derektank 7mo agoThe Department of War is an “alternate title”. Department of Defense continues to be correct
- dctoedt 7mo ago> The Department of War is an “alternate title”. Like "alternative facts"?
- Arubis 7mo agoThey're not. That's executive fiat. The actual name of the department changes if Congress says it does.