RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Fort Bragg is back, but with a Yankee twist. The North Carolina Army installation originally named for Confederate Gen. Braxton Bragg was rechristened Fort Liberty in 2023 amid a push to strip symbols of the Confederacy from public spaces. But on Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed an order changing it back, in honor of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero from Maine. Roland Bragg received a Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his actions during the Battle of the Bulge. His daughter wasn’t aware of the honor until reporters contacted her Tuesday morning.… Continue Reading
