[Svip]

It's also still the Department of Defense; only Congress can change its name, and they haven't.

[ssl-3]

The article's title says "Department of War".

(I didn't write the title.)

[dudefeliciano]

it's a subtle kowtow to the administration, to call the DoD the DoW

[blazespin]

I'd say it's more a kowtow to his voters and democracy. Whatever you think of him, he was democratically elected. Do remember to show up this November, though, and remind all your friends..