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Halfway through base name changes, business as usual across the Army

The Army crossed the halfway mark in the final phase of shedding its Confederate base names when Georgia’s Fort Benning was rechristened Fort Moore.

By Davis Winkie

5 months ago

Army post in Virginia to host evacuated Afghan visa seekers

The Biden administration informed Congress that the Afghans will be housed at Fort Lee.

2 years ago

SECDEF and Army secretary open to renaming posts named for Confederate generals

“The secretary of the Army is open to a bi-partisan discussion on the topic,” said an Army spokesman.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

Army soldier receives heroism medal for saving two lives after car accident

Capt. Jacob Riffe was given the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at Fort Bragg, N.C.

By Joshua Axelrod

5 years ago

Soldier who died waiting for US military to clear him for duty was a naturalized citizen, officials say

The Army specialist was stuck at Fort Lee while he waited for immigration security vetting — even after he became a U.S. citizen.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

There are 10 posts named after Confederates. Should the Army re-name them?

As local governments and college campuses take down more and more monuments to Confederate heroes, eyes are turning to the military — particularly the Army, which has 10 installations named after Confederate officers.

By Meghann Myers

6 years ago

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