U.S. Army base Fort Hood, named for a Confederate major general who led troops into battle against the United States during the Civil War, will be renamed for a Latino postwar four-star Army general.
, who is noted for his leadership during the Korean War, when he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross for leading the Puerto Rican regiment “The Borinqueers.” He also served in Vietnam.US Army / U.S. Army
The renaming, which could take months to complete, falls under the 2021 Defense Authorization Act that directed the removal of all imagery and titles that"honor or commemorate the Confederate States of America." Naming the base for a Latino Texas native fulfills the Congressional Naming Commission's goal of inspiring service members from diverse communities by giving military facilities"proud new names that are rooted in their local communities and that honor American heroes whose valor, courage, and patriotism exemplify the very best of the United States military," according to the memo's reference to the words of Naming Commission Chair and Admiral Michelle M. Howard.
Rep. Joaquín Castro, D-Texas, supported renaming more military assets for Latinos, and was happy to see the commission recommend Cavazos in May.
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