Hegseth Refers To U.S. Military Bases By Previous ‘Non-Woke’ Names
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth referred to Fort Bragg and Fort Benning by their former names while announcing the elimination of “diversity, inclusion, and equity” (DEI) programs in the military, aligning with President Donald Trump’s executive orders. The bases were renamed in 2021 to remove Confederate ties, becoming Fort Liberty and Fort Moore. Hegseth emphasized a…