https://freerepublic.com/tag/casualtyundercount/ en-us Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:18:13 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4389452/posts The Pentagon's "Department of War" rebrand ignited debate over cost, psychology, strategy and America's military identity.When workers at the Pentagon quietly removed “Department of Defense” plaques and replaced them with new bronze signs reading “Department of War,” the reaction was immediate. Photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth installing a 60-pound “Department of War” plaque spread across social media within hours. Supporters praised the symbolism. Critics argued it sent the wrong signal to allies and adversaries.But behind the headlines, the change raises a deeper question: How much power does a name really have? And when it comes to America’s most important... Military.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4389452/posts#comment Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:18:13 GMT https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4389451/posts "No. 1 has been tried for the past 5 months with no effect. No. 1 has been tried since 2018 with no effect. No. 3 can't be done because Israel is against it, so everyone will blame Vance and call him an antisemite." X.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4389451/posts#comment Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:03:04 GMT