The United States Department of Defense (the Pentagon) can initiate reviews of alleged misconduct by former service members and may recall them to active duty to face court-martial proceedings or to impose administrative measures.
November 24, 2025
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procedural
General procedural authorities available to the U.S. Department of Defense regarding alleged misconduct by individuals with prior military service.
The United States Department of Defense traces its institutional lineage to an earlier agency historically known as the Department of War.
November 11, 2025
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historical
Historical naming and organizational lineage of the U.S. national defense administration.
Dick Cheney served as United States Secretary of Defense.
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temporal
Biographical role in the U.S. Cabinet overseeing the Department of Defense.