Fort Liberty, the nation’s largest Army installation, officially reverted to its former name, Fort Bragg, on Friday. The renaming ceremony marked the end of Fort Liberty’s brief existence, restoring ...
The short-lived existence of Fort Liberty came to an end Friday. Fort Bragg is officially known as Fort Bragg again.
The renaming ceremony comes nearly two years after the Department of Defense officially changed Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty.
Fort Liberty may become Fort Bragg again. The idea is getting mixed reviews. The North Carolina Army installation originally named for Confederate Gen.
Harrington was awared the Silver Star for leading the Marines of Delta Company, 1/5 Marines in the assault. A week later, Harrington would earn the Navy Cross in a different assault at Hue.
Family members said they didn't want to make the ceremony a political matter, but rather a tribute to the Purple Heart and Silver Star recipient. The event was well-attended with men and women in ...
back to Fort Bragg — this time after a World War II soldier and Silver Star recipient, instead of the failed Confederate general. Fort Benning — originally named after a Confederate general ...