Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has officially restored the name Fort Bragg to the North Carolina military base previously renamed Fort Liberty.

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Hegseth signed the memorandum aboard a C-17 aircraft en route to Germany, directing the U.S. Army to implement the change immediately.

In a video posted on X, Hegseth announced the decision while signing the order.

“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!”

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Unlike the base’s original designation, which honored Confederate General Braxton Bragg, the new name pays tribute to Army Private First Class Roland L. Bragg, a World War II veteran awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge.

Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot issued a statement explaining the decision.

“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.”

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The memorandum, addressed to the Acting Secretary of the Army, outlined the reasoning behind the change:

“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.”

Born in 1923 in Sabattus, Maine, Pfc. Bragg served with the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, and was stationed at Fort Bragg before deploying to Europe.

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During the Battle of the Bulge, he was wounded in combat but still managed to save a fellow soldier by commandeering an enemy ambulance, driving 20 miles through enemy territory, and transporting the injured soldier to an Allied hospital in Belgium.

The order also recognized Fort Bragg’s nearly century-long legacy as a vital training ground for America’s airborne and special operations forces, stating:

“Fort Bragg has a long and proud 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.”

The renaming of Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty began in 2020, amid the George Floyd protests and the broader push to remove names associated with Confederate figures.

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Congress established a commission to review military bases named after Confederate leaders.

Then-President Donald Trump vetoed the legislation attempting to rename Fort Bragg, but Congress overrode the veto.

Under the Biden-Harris administration, the Pentagon officially changed the base’s name to Fort Liberty in June 2023 as part of broader efforts to remove historical Confederate references.

Since taking office, Hegseth has prioritized eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs implemented under the previous administration, refocusing the Department of Defense on warfighting and merit-based standards.

With this move, Fort Bragg’s name—and its historical significance—has been restored.

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