Fort Bragg renamed Fort Roland L. Bragg in North Carolina

The U.S. Army base in North Carolina, formerly known as Fort Liberty, has been renamed back to Fort Bragg, now honoring World War II hero Private First Class Roland L. Bragg. This decision, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, comes less than two years after the base was renamed to remove the association with Confederate General Braxton Bragg. The Bragg family expressed surprise at the announcement, having learned of the name change only when contacted by the media. Pfc. Roland L. Bragg earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his valor during the Battle of the Bulge, and the change is seen as a tribute to his service. The renaming reflects ongoing debates about military base names in the context of U.S. history and the legacy of the Confederacy. This adjustment also complies with laws preventing bases from being named after Confederate figures.