The Naming Commission, which was created by Congress to investigate the possible change in the names of Department of Defense asset named after Confederate officers has accomplished its goal.
In early 2021, the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2021 authorized the Commission. It allowed them to inspect any DoD asset (e.g., army bases, buildings, streets that commemorate the Confederacy), according to the Commission. Initial press release.
The Oct. 1 deadline is fast approaching and the Commission has published its final report on their recommendations, with the help of the public.
They published the report in three parts. The first part focused on the new names for nine army bases, the second part looked at Confederate-affiliated names in regard to the U.S Military Academy and U.S Naval Academy assets, the third and final part addressed any remaining DoD assets that should be renamed, According toPress release
According to the Commission, Fort Moore will be the new name for the well-known Georgian army base, Fort Benning, which was formerly called Fort Benning.
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, another well-known military base, will see a new name. According to the Commission the new name Fort Liberty will be given to the army base, in recognition of the American liberty value.
Several other Confederate-affiliated assets under the DoD were recommended to be modified, renamed, or removed in the report. The Commission recommended that other departments, including the Air Force, consider renaming assets within their respective departments to commemorate the confederacy.