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News in English (USA) / 12.02.2025 / 04:00

Fort Liberty Reverts to Fort Bragg, Honoring WWII Hero Roland L. Bragg

In a significant move, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has officially renamed Fort Liberty in North Carolina back to Fort Bragg. This renaming honors World War II soldier Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a man known for his heroic actions during the war, including stealing a Nazi ambulance to rescue a fellow soldier. The decision has generated mixed reactions from the local military community, with some expressing pride in the legacy of the namesake while others are concerned about the implications of renaming military bases. The Pentagon has clarified that the base will now be known as Fort Roland L. Bragg, signifying a departure from its previous Confederate associations. The Hegseth administration suggests this may not be the last such renaming, as discussions about other military installations continue.
Department of Defense, ABC11 Raleigh-Durham, Lewiston Sun Journal, USA TODAY, The Washington Post, Raleigh News & Observer, Fox News, The New York Times, Military Times, WRAL News