Fort Bragg Renamed for WWII Hero Pfc. Bragg

The North Carolina military base previously known as Fort Liberty is reverting to the name Fort Bragg, but with a key change. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming the base after Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero, rather than its original Confederate namesake, General Braxton Bragg. This decision follows a national movement to remove Confederate names from military bases, initiated after George Floyd's death and subsequent protests. The renaming honors Pfc. Bragg's bravery in World War II, where he earned a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. The base, home to the 82nd Airborne Division, remains one of the largest military installations globally. The change fulfills a promise made by former President Donald Trump to restore the base's name during his campaign.