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Mon, February 10, 2025
[ Mon, Feb 10th ] - WGHP
Fort Liberty to be changed back to Fort Bragg

Fort Liberty to be changed back to Fort Bragg


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Published in Automotive and Transportation on Monday, February 10th 2025 at 23:01 GMT by WGHP   Print publication without navigation

  • Fort Liberty will be changed back to Fort Bragg, according to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. He signed a memorandum that reversed the name with a historical twist. The Army base

The article from MyFox8 discusses the potential renaming of Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, following a decision by the Department of Defense to remove Confederate names from military installations. Fort Bragg, originally named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg, was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 as part of this initiative. However, due to significant pushback from veterans, local residents, and some politicians, there is now a movement to revert the name. The contention stems from the historical significance of the original name, the costs associated with renaming, and the community's attachment to the identity of Fort Bragg. The article mentions that while no official decision has been made, discussions and petitions are circulating to reconsider the name change, highlighting the ongoing debate over how to honor military history while addressing issues of racial sensitivity and national unity.

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