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Pentagon Restores Fort Benning Name to Honor Hero

3/3/2025

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The Pentagon has officially restored Fort Benning's name in Georgia, paying tribute to Corporal Fred G. Benning, a World War I hero. This decision comes after the 2023 renaming of the base to honor Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife, Julie, amidst a broader conversation about military installations named after Confederate figures.

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The Pentagon has officially restored Fort Benning's name in Georgia, paying tribute to Corporal Fred G. Benning, a World War I hero. This decision comes after the 2023 renaming of the base to honor Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and his wife, Julie, amidst a broader conversation about military installations named after Confederate figures.