
Pentagon to restore Fort Liberty's name to Fort Bragg
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The Pentagon is changing the name of the military base Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg, reversing a decision made by a congressionally mandated commission to rename bases that honor Confederate generals.
The Army base will be renamed Fort Bragg, but it will honor a different Bragg than its original namesake, Gen. Braxton Bragg, who fought for the Confederacy. Instead, it will honor Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, who was awarded a Silver Star for actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, according to a memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
"This decision reflects the installation's proud history of honoring selfless service and sacrifice in defense of the nation," Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot said in a statement.

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