All articles tagged with #military restructuring
The Pentagon, under Secretary Hegseth, is shifting its weapons acquisition process to a 'wartime footing' to accelerate technology procurement and streamline bureaucracy, reflecting a focus on rapid military readiness amid global threats.
The article discusses the possibility of renaming the U.S. Department of Defense to the Department of War, a move supported by some officials including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and former President Trump, who prefers the historical name for its stronger connotation. The change would require congressional approval, and it remains uncertain if it will happen amid ongoing military and government restructuring. Trump has previously referred to the department as the 'Secretary of War' and has expressed a desire to revert to the older name, which was used until 1947.
The Army is shutting down or reorganizing ROTC programs at 84 campuses to reduce costs and optimize officer training capacity, affecting 291 students, with most first- and second-year cadets able to transfer or leave without penalty, while senior cadets remain unaffected until after graduation.