Fort Hood Name Restored Under Trump, Hegseth

The U.S. Army base in Central Texas has reverted to its former name, Fort Hood, two years after it was renamed Fort Cavazos to honor Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general. This change was ordered under President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as part of a broader rollback of previous renamings that removed Confederate-linked names. The restored Fort Hood now honors Col. Robert Benjamin Hood, a World War I hero and Distinguished Service Cross recipient, with a ceremony attended by his family. The decision has sparked controversy, with critics—including the Cavazos family and many veterans—arguing it undermines diversity efforts, while supporters say it preserves historical continuity. The reversion has also caused economic and logistical challenges for the local military community. The dispute highlights ongoing national debates over military history and commemoration.