Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M
Renaming U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers, including Fort Hood, would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything.
Stay updated with breaking news from Hal Moore. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Renaming U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers, including Fort Hood, would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand everything.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Naming Commission tasked with recommending new names for nine Confederate namesake military bases has released cost estimates associated with the initiative.
An independent commission says renaming nine U.S. Army posts that commemorate Confederate officers would cost $21 million.
The Naming Commission released its final report on recommending the new Army base names to Congress on Monday. It included a 17-page list of assets that are tied to the Confederacy, from the decals on 300 recycling bins at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to the sign for a softball field at Fort Hood in Texas.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) -- Renaming nine U.S. Army posts that honor Confederate officers would cost a total of $21 million if the installations rebrand