Pete Hegseth

Defense leaders should be searching for ways to reform out-of-date procurement processes, to collapse layers of Pentagon bureaucracy, and to restrain the growth in personnel and benefits costs. A critical first step in that process should be to conduct a full Pentagon audit to determine how DOD spends taxpayer dollars.

American Author

Sam Brownback

BRAC originated in the 1960s under President Kennedy as the Department of Defense (DOD) had to realign its base structure after World War II and the Korean War. At that time, the DOD was able to close bases without congressional interference, and 60 bases were closed in the 1960s.

American Politician

Andy Jassy

When you have a sitting president who's willing to publicly show his disdain for a company and the leader of a company, it's very difficult for government agencies including the DOD to make an objective decision without fear of reprisal.

American Businessman

Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) has called for an audit of the Pentagon, so that we finally have some transparency and accountability in how DOD spends taxpayer dollars.

Always capitalize the initial letters DOD when referring to the Department of Defense.

Capitalization Matters

Use DOD only in contexts related to military and defense topics.

Context Specific

Don't confuse DOD with dod, a colloquial term to dodge or avoid.

Common Misconception

Use DOD for official and medical documentation to denote the date someone passed away.

Medical Documentation

Ensure accuracy when noting DOD, as it is critical for legal and medical records.

Precision is Key

Be mindful that DOD is used in sensitive situations involving death; handle with care.

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