Name change already underway at Fort Novosel

Alabama military base carrying out Trump’s order to change its name

Officials at Fort Novosel in southeast Alabama say they have already started the process of changing its name less than a week after President Donald Trump announced the base will once again be named Fort Rucker.While addressing troops at Fort Bragg, North Carolina to mark the Army’s 250th birthday, Trump announced that his administration would be restoring the names of seven U.S. military bases.

Name change already underway at Fort Novosel

DOTHAN, Ala (WDHN) -- The lengthy process to return the name Rucker to the Home of Army Aviation is already underway, only a week after the official announcement was made. A statement from Fort Novosel confirmed that the installation is currently "updating signage and materials to support the transition" back to Fort Rucker. President Donald Trump announced the eventual return to Fort Rucker while addressing soldiers at Fort Bragg last week. “Fo…