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Fort Bragg name change becomes official in June

Fort Bragg in North Carolina is one of 10 bases that are named after Confederate military leaders.
Fort Bragg in North Carolina is one of 10 bases that are named after Confederate military leaders.

Fort Bragg officials said Tuesday that the Army post will officially change its name to Fort Liberty in a ceremony on June 2.

The Naming Commission for Fort Bragg considered numerous names, including those of more than 50 Medal of Honor recipients.

The name redesignation will be a phased approach culminating with the ceremony on June 2.

The Army post recently removed the name "Fort Bragg" from its access signs outside the installation.

Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. She has been involved in the media industry in eastern North Carolina for more than three years. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to ENC to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of toddler and baby cuddling, reading, designing costumes for children’s theater and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.