"Hegseth declared, 'We're not interested in your woke garbage or your political correctness,' emphasizing a shift back to traditional values and name recognition."
"Fort Lee, named for Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, has now shifted to Private Fitz Lee, a Black soldier, with a focus on historical recognition."
The Army is reversing its diversity initiatives by renaming seven installations, including Fort Lee, which will now honor Pvt. Fitz Lee instead of Gen. Robert E. Lee. This decision marks a significant departure from recent naming efforts made under the Biden administration, which aimed to replace Confederate names with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized a return to traditional values, openly rejecting what he termed 'woke' politics. This renaming also reflects a broader attempt to dismantle ongoing diversity measures within the military.
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