Pres. Trump heads to Fort Bragg, NC
Marking a quarter millennium of the United States
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -President Donald Trump is kicking off the celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday with a trip to North Carolina.
President Trump officially celebrates the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Saturday with a military parade in the nation’s capital. Tuesday he kicks off that celebration with a visit to Fort Bragg.
Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is home to approximately 57,000 military personnel, including the 82nd Airborne Division. The White House says during their visit the President and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will, “honor the courageous warriors ready to defend liberty at a moment’s notice and recognize their enduring commitment to America’s security and values.”
Live military demonstrations, musical performances and remarks from senior military leaders will all take place during the event which gets underway late Tuesday afternoon.
Fort Bragg was originally named after a Confederate General Braxton Bragg. But Congress ordered a name change to Fort Liberty two years ago. Five months ago Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth changed the name back to Fort Bragg – this time to honor World War II paratrooper Roland Bragg.
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