and last year, Kegsbreath reversed that and put it back to "Ft. Bragg".
Fort Bragg redesignates to Fort Liberty in historic ceremony
By Jacqueline Hill June 2, 2023
FORT LIBERTY, N.C. – Hundreds of veterans, dignitaries, and military Family members joined at the Main Post Flagpole to witness Fort Bragg’s historic redesignation to Fort Liberty at 9 a.m. June 2.
The attendees watched intently as the ceremony started off with a six-man color guard from the 27th Engineer Battalion standing before the Main Post Flagpole. Then, after welcoming remarks, the 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, fired an official 15-round salute. The resounding booms of the howitzers echoed across the field.
Then without missing a beat, the 82nd Airborne Division Band began playing the National Anthem. The sounds of the anthem filled the air while the attendees stood at attention or placed their right hands on their hearts. As the anthem concluded, the XVIII Airborne Corps Chaplain, Col. Brian Koyn, stepped forward to deliver the invocation.
“We are grateful for the warriors, Families, leaders and friends gathered here who together are the Vanguard of Liberty, along with those who have served here throughout the years,” said Koyn. “It is these amazing people who are the reason why this post holds such a special place in our hearts.”
Then, for the final time, Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps Commanding General, Command Sgt. Maj. TJ Holland, XVIII Airborne Corps Command Sergeant Major, Col. John Wilcox, installation Garrison Commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Seymour, installation Command Sergeant Major, stepped forward to conduct the official casing of the Fort Bragg Garrison Colors.
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