Fort Bragg Is Back, But Not As You Know It: The Incredible Story Behind The Name Change!

By Greg Moriarty | Wednesday, 12 February 2025 12:00 PM
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In a recent development, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while aboard a C-17 aircraft en route to Germany, signed a memorandum reinstating the original name of the renowned military base in North Carolina, "Fort Bragg," replacing its interim name, "Fort Liberty."

Hegseth, in a brief video clip posted on social media, was seen signing the memo and declaring, “There it is. Pursuant to the authority of the Secretary of Defense, Title 10, United States Code § 113, I direct the Army to change the name of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina. That’s right — Bragg is back!'”

However, the reinstated name, "Fort Bragg," now pays homage to Army Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, a decorated World War II veteran, rather than its original namesake, Confederate General Braxton Bragg.

According to Breitbart, Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot issued a statement saying, "Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum aboard a C-17 en route from Joint Base Andrews to Stuttgart on February 10, 2025, directing the renaming of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, to Fort Roland L. Bragg.

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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. This decision reflects the installation’s proud history of honoring selfless service and sacrifice in defense of the nation."

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The memorandum, addressed to the acting secretary of the Army, reads: "Pursuant to the authority of the Secretary of Defense, Title 10, United States Code, Section 113, I direct the Army to change the name of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in honor of Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, who served with great distinction during World War II with the United States Army, and in recognition of the installation’s storied history of service to the United States of America."

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Born in Sabattus, Maine, in 1923, Pfc. Bragg enlisted in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps. He was stationed at Fort Bragg during World War II and fought with distinction in the European theater of operations. Pfc. Bragg was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity, and the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during the Battle of the Bulge. In the midst of fierce fighting and under harsh conditions, Pfc. Bragg saved a fellow soldier's life by commandeering an enemy ambulance and driving it 20 miles to transport a wounded comrade to an allied hospital in Belgium.

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For nearly a century, under the names Camp Bragg and later Fort Bragg, tens of thousands of soldiers have trained and deployed in defense of our nation. Fort Bragg has a long and proven history of equipping, training, and preparing our soldiers to fight and prevail in any operational environment. This directive honors the personal courage and selfless service of all those who have trained to fight and win our nation’s wars, including Pfc. Bragg, and is in keeping with the installation’s esteemed and storied history.

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The Secretary of the Army is directed to take all necessary and appropriate actions to implement this decision in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Army is to inform the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of its plans, including timelines and resource requirements, for the implementation of this decision.

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The renaming of Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty was initiated amid the George Floyd protests in 2020 when Congress established a commission to rename bases named after Confederate figures. Then-President Donald Trump vetoed the legislation, but Congress overrode his veto. The official name change from Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty was made by the Biden Pentagon in June 2023.

Hegseth has prioritized the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives launched under the previous administration, aiming to restore the focus back on warfighting and merit.

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