TL;DR: Nine U.S. Army installations were renamed in 2023 to remove Confederate associations — and in 2025, the Trump administration reversed all nine changes, restoring the traditional base names while assigning new honorees. This is the complete list of what every affected installation is called now, who it honors, and what families need to know.
If you’ve Googled “what is Fort Bragg called now” or found outdated information about “Fort Liberty” or “Fort Moore,” you’re not alone. Military families, PCS planners, and veterans across the country have been navigating two rounds of official name changes in less than three years. This guide cuts through the confusion with a single, definitive, current list.
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The Quick Reference Table: All 9 Army Base Name Changes
Below is the complete list of every Army installation affected by the 2023 renaming and the 2025 reversal. The “Current Name” column reflects the official name as of June 2025. All information is sourced from official Army announcements.
| Current Name (2025) | 2023–2025 Name | State | Current Honoree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bragg | Fort Liberty | North Carolina | SSgt. Roland L. Bragg, WWII paratrooper |
| Fort Benning | Fort Moore | Georgia | Cpl. Fred G. Benning, WWI veteran |
| Fort Hood | Fort Cavazos | Texas | Col. Robert B. Hood, WWI Distinguished Service Cross |
| Fort Gordon | Fort Eisenhower | Georgia | MSG Gary I. Gordon, Medal of Honor (Mogadishu 1993) |
| Fort Lee | Fort Gregg-Adams | Virginia | Pvt. Fitz Lee, Medal of Honor (Spanish-American War) |
| Fort Rucker | Fort Novosel | Alabama | Capt. Edward W. Rucker, WWI Distinguished Service Cross |
| Fort Polk | Fort Johnson | Louisiana | Gen. James H. Polk, WWII Silver Star |
| Fort Pickett | Fort Barfoot | Virginia | 1st Lt. Vernon W. Pickett, WWI Distinguished Service Cross |
| Fort A.P. Hill | Fort Walker | Virginia | Lt. Col. Edward Hill, 1st Sgt. Robert A. Pinn, and Pvt. Bruce Anderson — three Civil War Medal of Honor recipients |
Data last verified: June 2025. Source: U.S. Army official announcements.
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What Happened — The Short Version
In 2020, Congress passed legislation directing the Department of Defense to remove names honoring Confederate military figures from all military installations. An independent Naming Commission completed the review in 2023, officially renaming nine Army posts — most of them to honor decorated American war heroes. Shortly after taking office, the Trump administration reversed the changes, ultimately restoring all nine base names to their traditional forms while assigning new honorees with the same last names to sidestep the congressional prohibition on Confederate namesakes.
The Two-Phase Timeline
Phase 1 — The 2023 Renamings
Between March and October 2023, all nine installations completed official renaming ceremonies. Signage, addresses, and official correspondence were updated across each post at a total cost of approximately $9.3 million. The new names honored figures including Gen. Richard Cavazos (the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general), President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and Lt. Col. Charity Adams — two trailblazing Black Army leaders.
Phase 2 — The 2025 Reversals
In February 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered Fort Liberty back to Fort Bragg and Fort Moore back to Fort Benning. Both were re-dedicated to non-Confederate service members sharing the original surnames. In April 2025, Fort Benning’s reversal was completed. Then, on June 10, 2025, President Trump announced the remaining seven reversals during a speech at Fort Bragg. The Army confirmed same-day it would take “immediate action” to implement all changes.
Installation-by-Installation Breakdown
For families who need more detail on a specific post, here is what each name change means on the ground — current name, location, mission, and a link to the full base guide where available.
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Previously known as: Fort Liberty (2023–2025)
Fort Bragg is the largest Army installation in the United States, home to XVIII Airborne Corps, the 82nd Airborne Division, and U.S. Army Special Operations Command. The base is named for Staff Sergeant Roland L. Bragg, a World War II paratrooper and Battle of the Bulge veteran. Previously, it carried the name Fort Liberty. Before that, it was named for Confederate General Braxton Bragg. The current post name has been in effect since March 2025.
Fort Bragg sits adjacent to Fayetteville, North Carolina. It is one of the Army’s highest-tempo postings — deployment cycles are frequent, and the spouse community is one of the most organized and resilient in the service. See the full Fort Bragg PCS guide →
Fort Benning, Georgia
Previously known as: Fort Moore (2023–2025)
Fort Benning is the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence — home to Infantry and Armor training, Ranger School, Airborne School, and the Maneuver Captain’s Career Course. The base is now named for Corporal Fred G. Benning, a World War I veteran. Previously, it honored General Hal Moore and his wife Julia Moore, for whom it was named Fort Moore. Before that, it carried the name of Confederate General Henry Benning. The Columbus, Georgia metro area surrounds the installation and is one of the most military-integrated communities in the country. See the full Fort Benning PCS guide →
Fort Hood, Texas
Previously known as: Fort Cavazos (2023–2025)
Fort Hood is the largest active-duty armored post in the United States, home to III Armored Corps and the 1st Cavalry Division. It is now named for Colonel Robert B. Hood, a World War I Distinguished Service Cross recipient who reorganized his artillery battery under heavy fire near Thiaucourt, France. Previously, it was Fort Cavazos — named for General Richard Cavazos, the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general. Before that, it bore the name of Confederate General John Bell Hood. The Killeen-Temple area surrounds the installation and offers access to Austin and San Antonio. See the full Fort Hood PCS guide →
Fort Gordon, Georgia
Previously known as: Fort Eisenhower (2023–2025)
Fort Gordon is the Army Cyber Center of Excellence — one of the fastest-growing and most strategically important installations in the service. It now honors Master Sergeant Gary I. Gordon, a Delta Force soldier and Medal of Honor recipient who gave his life defending wounded crew members at a helicopter crash site during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, as depicted in “Black Hawk Down.” Previously, it was named Fort Eisenhower in honor of General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower. Before that, it carried the name of Confederate General John B. Gordon. The Augusta, Georgia area offers a lower cost of living and a growing civilian tech sector. See the full Fort Gordon PCS guide →
Fort Lee, Virginia
Previously known as: Fort Gregg-Adams (2023–2025)
Fort Lee hosts the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) and trains Soldiers in logistics, finance, ordnance, and quartermaster specialties. It now honors Private Fitz Lee, a Black Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient who rescued wounded comrades under direct enemy fire during a coastal assault in Cuba during the Spanish-American War. Previously, it was Fort Gregg-Adams — named for Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg, who helped desegregate the Army, and Lt. Col. Charity Adams, who commanded the first unit of African-American women to serve overseas in WWII. Its location between Richmond and the Hampton Roads metro makes it one of Virginia’s most livable posts. See the full Fort Lee PCS guide →
Fort Rucker, Alabama
Previously known as: Fort Novosel (2023–2025)
Fort Rucker is the Army’s Aviation Center of Excellence — every Army aviator, warrant officer or commissioned, learns to fly here. The installation now honors Captain Edward W. Rucker, a World War I aviator awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for engaging superior enemy forces deep behind enemy lines in France. Previously, it was Fort Novosel, named for Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Novosel, a Medal of Honor recipient and Army aviator. The Dothan, Alabama area offers affordable housing and a genuinely welcoming military community. See the full Fort Rucker PCS guide →
Fort Polk, Louisiana
Previously known as: Fort Johnson (2023–2025)
Fort Polk is the home of the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC), one of the Army’s premier combat training centers, and the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. It now honors General James H. Polk, a Silver Star recipient who commanded the 3rd Cavalry Group during mechanized cavalry operations across Europe in World War II. Previously, it was Fort Johnson, named for World War I hero Sergeant William Henry Johnson. The Leesville, Louisiana area surrounds the installation. Fort Polk is known for its intense training environment and tight-knit community. See the full Fort Polk PCS guide →
Fort Pickett, Virginia
Previously known as: Fort Barfoot (2023–2025)
Fort Pickett is a Virginia National Guard installation used for training and mobilization. It now honors First Lieutenant Vernon W. Pickett, a Distinguished Service Cross recipient in World War II who destroyed two enemy machine gun positions with grenades while under fire, later escaped from a prisoner-of-war transport train, and was killed in action. Previously, it was Fort Barfoot, named for WWII Medal of Honor recipient Tech Sgt. Van T. Barfoot. See the full Fort Pickett PCS guide →
Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia
Previously known as: Fort Walker (2023–2025)
Fort A.P. Hill is a training installation in Caroline County, Virginia. Uniquely, it now honors three Civil War Medal of Honor recipients simultaneously: Lieutenant Colonel Edward Hill, First Sergeant Robert A. Pinn, and Private Bruce Anderson — each recognized for extraordinary heroism in separate Union Army engagements. Previously, it was Fort Walker, named for Dr. Mary Walker, the Army’s first female surgeon and the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor. See the full Fort A.P. Hill PCS guide →
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What This Means for PCSing Families
For families with active PCS orders, the name changes have immediate practical implications. Here’s what to update and verify before your move.
Official Addresses and Mail
Official mailing addresses use the current base name. However, during transition periods, address formats on Army systems and USPS databases may lag behind the official change. When in doubt, confirm your unit’s mailing address with your gaining unit’s S1 office directly.
Navigation Apps and Online Maps
Google Maps, Apple Maps, and most navigation apps update base names gradually and inconsistently. In some cases, both names may appear during the transition. Use the official installation website or Army.mil to confirm the correct gate addresses and entrance locations.
PCS Orders and Legal Documents
PCS orders generated during the 2023–2025 period may still reference the previous name. Both names are legally recognized during transition periods, so do not delay processing orders on account of a name discrepancy. Additionally, if your orders still reference Fort Cavazos, Fort Eisenhower, or another 2023-era name, they remain valid — contact your gaining unit’s S1 if you need clarification on official correspondence.
TRICARE and Installation Services
TRICARE provider directories and MTF enrollment systems update on their own schedule. When transferring enrollment at a PCS, use the installation’s current official name and confirm directly with the gaining MTF. The TRICARE.mil website is the authoritative source for enrollment contacts.
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FAQ
What is Fort Bragg called now?
Fort Bragg. The installation was renamed Fort Liberty in 2023 but reverted to Fort Bragg in March 2025 under a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The base is now named in honor of Staff Sergeant Roland L. Bragg, a World War II paratrooper and Battle of the Bulge veteran.
What is Fort Liberty called now?
Fort Liberty is now Fort Bragg. The name Fort Liberty was used from 2023 to early 2025, when the Trump administration reversed the renaming. The current name honors SSgt. Roland L. Bragg, a WWII hero — not the original Confederate General Braxton Bragg.
What is Fort Hood called now?
Fort Hood. The installation was renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 but reverted to Fort Hood in June 2025. It now honors Colonel Robert B. Hood, a World War I Distinguished Service Cross recipient — not the original Confederate General John Bell Hood.
What is Fort Cavazos called now?
Fort Cavazos is now Fort Hood. The name Fort Cavazos was in use from 2023 to June 2025, when President Trump announced the reversal during a speech at Fort Bragg. The installation is in Killeen, Texas, and is home to III Armored Corps and the 1st Cavalry Division.
What is Fort Moore called now?
Fort Moore is now Fort Benning. The reversal was completed in April 2025. The base is now named for Corporal Fred G. Benning, a World War I veteran. It is home to the Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence in Columbus, Georgia.
What is Fort Eisenhower called now?
Fort Eisenhower is now Fort Gordon. The reversal was announced June 10, 2025. The installation now honors Master Sergeant Gary I. Gordon, a Delta Force Medal of Honor recipient killed during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. It is located near Augusta, Georgia, and serves as the Army Cyber Center of Excellence.
What is Fort Gregg-Adams called now?
Fort Gregg-Adams is now Fort Lee. The reversal was announced June 10, 2025. The base now honors Private Fitz Lee, a Black Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient from the Spanish-American War. It is located near Petersburg, Virginia.
What is Fort Novosel called now?
Fort Novosel is now Fort Rucker. The reversal was announced June 10, 2025. The installation now honors Captain Edward W. Rucker, a World War I Distinguished Service Cross recipient. Fort Rucker in Dothan, Alabama is the Army’s Aviation Center of Excellence, where every Army aviator completes flight training.
What is Fort Johnson called now?
Fort Johnson is now Fort Polk. The reversal was announced June 10, 2025. The installation now honors General James H. Polk, a Silver Star recipient in World War II. It is located near Leesville, Louisiana, and is home to the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).
Why did the Army bases get renamed twice?
The first renaming happened in 2023, when Congress directed the DoD to remove names of Confederate officers from military installations. An independent Naming Commission chose replacement honorees. In 2025, the Trump administration reversed all nine changes, restoring the traditional base names and assigning new honorees who share the same surnames as the original Confederate namesakes.
Are PCS orders with old base names still valid?
Yes. Orders referencing Fort Cavazos, Fort Eisenhower, Fort Gregg-Adams, Fort Liberty, Fort Moore, Fort Johnson, Fort Novosel, Fort Barfoot, or Fort Walker remain valid during the official transition period. Contact your gaining unit’s S1 directly if any administrative discrepancy arises from the name difference.
Which Army bases were NOT renamed?
The vast majority of Army installations were not affected by either the 2023 renamings or the 2025 reversals. Only the nine posts originally named for Confederate officers were involved: Fort Bragg, Fort Benning, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Lee, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort Pickett, and Fort A.P. Hill. All other installations — including Fort Campbell, Fort Riley, Fort Bliss, JBLM, Schofield Barracks, Fort Drum, Fort Wainwright, and Fort Leavenworth — were not part of the renaming process.
Key Takeaways
- Nine Army installations were renamed in 2023 and reversed in 2025. All nine now carry their traditional base names, each re-dedicated to a new honoree with the same surname as the original Confederate namesake.
- The current names are official as of June 2025. Fort Bragg, Fort Benning, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Lee, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort Pickett, and Fort A.P. Hill are the legally correct names for all official correspondence, orders, and addresses.
- PCS orders with 2023-era names remain valid. Do not delay processing orders over a name discrepancy — contact your gaining unit’s S1 for clarification if needed.
- Navigation apps and TRICARE directories may still show old names. Always verify gate addresses and MTF contacts directly with the installation or through Army.mil and TRICARE.mil.
- The base guides at pcspayitforward.com use current names. Find the full PCS guide for every installation at pcspayitforward.com/find-your-base/ →
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