'And then we decided to go woke': Trump signs order rebranding Dept. of Defense as Dept. of War

Military & Defense Strategy - The primary focus is on restoring a "warrior ethos" and prioritizing decisive victories over prolonged conflicts [7] - The aim is to shift from defensive strategies to offensive ones, emphasizing maximum lethality and a departure from political correctness [8] - The U S military aims to deliver peace through overwhelming strength, with the capability to reach any adversary at any time and place [18] - The U S military is considered the strongest in the world, possessing the greatest equipment and manufacturing capabilities [5] Policy & Geopolitical Implications - The name change from Department of Defense to Department of War is intended to signal strength and a focus on winning [20][25] - The administration believes its strength has been instrumental in settling seven wars and aims to resolve the conflict in Ukraine [26][27] - The administration claims to have rebuilt the military and attributes its success in resolving conflicts to trade and strength [20][26] Economic & Investment - The U S anticipates over $17 trillion in investments coming into the country, leading to significant developments [33] - The rebranding is not expected to be costly, with changes implemented gradually, such as updating stationary as needed [29][30] Historical Context - The original War Department was established in 1789 under George Washington, and the U S won every major war until the name changed to Department of Defense in 1947 [6] - The change back to Department of War is intended to restore the winning mentality associated with the historical War Department [7] Casualties in the Russia-Ukraine War - Approximately 7,813 young soldiers, both Russian and Ukrainian, have died recently in the conflict [15]