Fort Liberty to Be Re-Named After a Different Bragg

February 11, 2025
Congress | On Base

President Trump said during his re-election campaign he would change the name of Fort Liberty, North Carolina back to Fort Bragg. The installation was one of several that got new names because the original names celebrated Confederate leaders.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made good on Trump’s promise Wednesday, ordering that Fort Liberty be reverted to Fort Bragg – but not to honor the Confederate Bragg, Newsmax reported.

“The new name honors the heroic service of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II veteran awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his extraordinary bravery during the Battle of the Bulge,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot said. “This decision reflects the installation’s proud history of honoring selfless service and sacrifice in defense of the nation.”

Army photo from Fort Liberty’s 2023 redesignation ceremony by Sgt. Omar Joseph

February 11, 2025
Congress | On Base

Recent News

Drone Protection Cost Projection Lands in Billions

Drone Protection Cost Projection Lands in Billions

Jul 20, 2026

The Congressional Budget Office projects that $7.4 billion in funding will be needed to protect installations and servicemembers from drone attacks in the coming years, Stars and Stripes reported. Systems would detect and destroy unmanned aircraft through radar,...

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Jul 20, 2026

Alaska Hosts Defense Forum Alongside ADC  The 2026 Alaska Defense Forum is being held August 24-26 in Fairbanks, bringing in 400 attendees to discuss Alaska’s valuable role in national defense. This year’s theme is “Readiness in Action,” featuring defense and industry...

Pentagon Awards $80M Drone Defense Contract

Pentagon Awards $80M Drone Defense Contract

Jul 17, 2026

As part of a larger $500 million contract, AeroVironment has been awarded a task order to develop and implement AI defense systems to protect Air Force installations from unmanned aircraft. Defense Scoop reported that the task is the first in the main contract,...

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Jul 17, 2026

Arkansas Educators, Guard Leaders Meet to Share Opportunities  Leaders from the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education visited Camp Robinson, Arkansas. According to a National Guard report, educators were taken on a tour of the...

Snap of the Week

Snap of the Week

Jul 17, 2026

Marine Corps Combat Instructors with School of Infantry – West conduct a hike during the Warfighting Field Exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California July 9.  Marine Corps photo by Haley Fourmet Gustavsen

PAST STORIES