Trump Orders Reversion of Army Base Names

President Donald Trump has ordered seven U.S. Army bases, including Texas's Fort Cavazos, to revert to their original names, now honoring different military figures with the same surnames as the former Confederate namesakes. This move circumvents a 2021 law banning Confederate honorees by selecting new namesakes, such as Col. Robert B. Hood, a World War I hero, instead of Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood. Critics argue that the decision erases recent efforts to honor diverse leaders, including General Richard E. Cavazos, and express disappointment over what they see as a rollback of inclusivity in military honors. Supporters cite tradition and historical continuity as justification for the changes. The Army asserts that the bases are now named for heroic soldiers from various conflicts, not Confederates. The decision remains highly controversial and has reignited debate over military tradition and representation.