Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth renames Army base Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg
The military base had been renamed Fort Liberty as part of an effort to rechristen bases named for Confederate officers.
Hegseth Renames Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg
The army base was earlier named after Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general. The Pentagon said the name will now honor Roland L. Bragg, a soldier who was decorated for his service during World War II.
Hegseth renames North Carolina military base Fort Roland L. Bragg
The base’s original namesake, Gen. Braxton Bragg, was a Confederate general from Warrenton, North Carolina, who was known for ...