Defense Department Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday signed a memorandum reversing the political left's decision to rename Fort Bragg as Fort Liberty.
In a statement, Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot explained Hegseth's decision on the storied North Carolina base.
He wrote: "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. 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."
The change to Fort Liberty occurred under the Biden administration, part of an effort to change names of military installations named for Confederate leaders. This, because of the Confederacy's endorsement of slavery.