"Renaming the Pentagon: A $52 Million Price Tag for a Name Change" In a move that has sparked debate among lawmakers, the US Department of Defense has requested congressional approval to officially rename itself the "Department of War," a change that has been in the works since the previous administration. The estimated cost of this rename, a whopping $52 million, has raised eyebrows among some lawmakers who are questioning the expense of the change. Despite the hefty price tag, the Pentagon claims that the rename will have a negligible impact on the upcoming 2027 defense budget. As the Department of Defense continues to navigate the complexities of the rename, concerns have been raised about the practical implications of this name change and whether it is truly worth the cost.
The Pentagon has asked Congress to codify its “Department of War” renaming, saying it will cost nearly $52 million to complete and will not have a “significant impact” on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 defense budget request. The Defense Department said the “actual costs are being collected during implementation and will be available after” the current...
