Fort Liberty Reverts to Fort Bragg: What’s Changing?

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Leo Cruz
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Fort Liberty is no more. Say hello (again) to Fort Bragg. In a move that has sparked debates and raised eyebrows, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has officially reversed the renaming of the North Carolina military base.

Why the Name Change (Again)?

Originally named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg, the base was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 as part of a Pentagon effort to scrub Confederate ties from U.S. military installations. However, this latest decision swaps out Bragg the Confederate for Bragg the WWII hero – Roland L. Bragg. So, technically, it’s a name change with a twist.

How Much Will This Cost?

Undoing the renaming isn’t just about updating military maps and letterheads. The estimated cost of switching back to Fort Bragg is projected to be $5-7 million, thanks to all the signage, documentation, and branding that had already been changed to Fort Liberty.

Who Made This Call?

Hegseth, reportedly en route to Germany at the time, signed the memorandum that officially reverted the name. The decision is expected to be met with mixed reactions—some applauding the return of Fort Bragg’s legacy, others questioning the frequent and costly back-and-forth renaming.

Public Reaction

The military community and veterans have split opinions. Some believe that Fort Bragg was always Fort Bragg, regardless of who it was named after. Others argue that the constant renaming is unnecessary and wasteful—especially considering the millions spent on each transition.

For now, all official records, signs, and branding will shift back to Fort Bragg. Whether this marks the final chapter in the renaming saga remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure: this isn’t the last time a military base renaming makes headlines.

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