Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reinstated the name Fort Bragg but honored a different Bragg—WWII hero Roland Bragg instead of Confederate General Braxton Bragg.
The move fulfilled Trump’s campaign promise while circumventing Congress’ 2023 decision to rename military bases that honored Confederates.
Some right-wing supporters celebrated, believing the original name was restored, while others felt deceived, calling it a cowardly compromise.
Yes, I’m aware. The fact they gave it to a private who had an award given out 100,000 times during WW2 points directly to that.
A private with a silver star is what you name a DFAC or post gym after, not an entire post.