Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Fort Liberty, previously named in honor of Confederate General Braxton Bragg, is being renamed back to Fort Bragg. The new namesake, Roland L. Bragg, served in World War II and received the Silver Star and Purple Heart. This decision aligns with a broader military initiative to remove names glorifying Confederate leaders from military bases. The commission responsible for naming changes aimed to avoid reusing namesakes with the same last name as Confederate figures, which makes this renaming unique and controversial. President Trump had opposed such changes during his administration.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of Fort Bragg back to its previous name, now honoring enlisted soldier Roland L. Bragg, promoting historical recognition.
The Pentagon's decision to rename Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg aims to honor a World War II soldier while addressing the removal of Confederate honors.
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