February 2023 Command Message: Moving Forward to Liberty

FORT BRAGG, N.C. – As many of you are aware, in the coming months, Fort Bragg will officially change its name to Fort Liberty in accordance with the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act and as approved by the Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III. This is a monumental change. I want to ensure all of you the name change does not alter what the installation stands for, nor does it erase our rich history. Our history is full of deserving candidates such as 1st Lt. Vernon Baker, Master Sgt. Roy Benavidez, and Lt. Gen. James Gavin. So, I am sure many of you are wondering, why Liberty?