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Why Truman changed the ‘War Department’ to the ‘Department of Defense’

Just a few months after the conclusion of World War II, President Truman announced his goal to implement a new governing structure for the military.

By Claire Barrett

17 hours ago

DOD needs more feedback from troops in future PCS moves, GAO finds

More comprehensive feedback from troops and families can help DOD assess movers' performance, Government Accountability Office auditors said.

By Karen Jowers

6 days ago

Lawsuit alleges Nevada veterans nursing home endangered patients

A group of former employees is suing the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, alleging officials retaliated against staff and endangered residents.

3 weeks ago

DOD to offer new medal for personnel deployed to Southern Border

The Mexican Border Defense Medal recognizes service members deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border since Jan. 20, according to a DOD memo.

4 weeks ago

Hundreds of Marines, sailors fortify US-Mexico border wall in Arizona

Five hundred Marines and sailors are reinforcing a border wall in Arizona with barbed and concertina wire.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

4 weeks ago

Contaminated air, water affect Navy training area in California

Raw sewage flowing from the Tijuana River into California trigger water advisories that disrupt Navy training, quietly undermining readiness.

By Bridget Reis

5 weeks ago