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Angela Beusse, Vice President, Agent & Business Services

Nine Military Bases to be renamed in 2023
Please update your records accordingly as nine military bases are set to be re-named in 2023. The new names are part of a larger effort by the Pentagon to scrub references to Confederate military leaders and commemoration of rebel victories. This article from Time magazine by W. J. Hennigan provides insight into the name changes and new honorees.
Old Name, State

Fort Pickett, VA
Fort Rucker, AL
Fort Lee, VA
Fort Hood, TX
Fort Benning, GA
Fort Bragg, NC
Fort Polk, LA
Fort A.P. Hill, VA
Fort Gordon, GA
New Name

Fort Barfoot
Fort Novsel
Fort Gregg-Adams
Fort Cavazos
Fort Moore
Fort Liberty
Fort Johnson
Fort Walker
Fort Eisenhower
Effective Date

March 24, 2023
April 10, 2023
April 27, 2023
May 9, 2023
May 11, 2023
June 2, 2023
June 13, 2023
August 25, 2023
October 27, 2023
If you should have any questions, please contact Agent & Business Services at agencyservices@nationalforwarding.com.
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