Defense Secretary Orders Fort Bragg Name Reinstated with New Honoree
Source: livemint.com Renaming Fort Liberty to Honor a WWII Hero Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the U.S. Army to reinstate the name “Bragg” to one of its largest military bases in North Carolina, previously renamed Fort Liberty in 2023. However, instead of honoring Confederate General Braxton Bragg, the base will now commemorate Pfc. Roland L. Bragg was a World War II veteran recognized for his valor during the Battle of the Bulge. According to Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot, this change reflects the Army’s commitment to honoring individuals who have displayed exceptional service and sacrifice. The renaming effort comes after the base was originally redesignated as Fort Liberty following recommendations from a congressional naming commission. The commission had determined that Braxton Bragg was widely regarded as one of the least effective generals of the Civil War and was unpopular among both Union and Confederate ranks. The renaming was part of a broader initiative ...