The Latest: Trump Heads to Fort Bragg to Celebrate 250th Anniversary for US Army
- President Donald Trump visited Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to begin the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebrations.
- This visit followed Congress's 2023 order to rename Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reversal five months ago, restoring the name Fort Bragg.
- During the visit, Trump watched a readiness demonstration by all Fort Bragg units, interacted with thousands of soldiers, and enjoyed patriotic musical selections that paid tribute to both former and current members of the armed forces.
- On October 4, 2024, Trump questioned whether the post's designation should be switched again from Fort Liberty to Fort Bragg, amidst ongoing debate surrounding the name and its association with WWII paratrooper Roland Bragg.
- The event underscored Fort Bragg's strategic importance and the Army's historic legacy, with further national celebrations planned, including a grand parade in Washington on June 14.
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