John Wilcox, installation Garrison Commander, and Command Sgt. TJ Holland, XVIII Airborne Corps Command Sergeant Major, Col. Christopher Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps Commanding General, Command Sgt. “It is these amazing people who are the reason why this post holds such a special place in our hearts.” “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. Brian Koyn, stepped forward to deliver the invocation. As the anthem concluded, the XVIII Airborne Corps Chaplain, Col. The sounds of the anthem filled the air while the attendees stood at attention or placed their right hands on their hearts. Then without missing a beat, the 82nd Airborne Division Band began playing the National Anthem. The resounding booms of the howitzers echoed across the field. Then, after welcoming remarks, the 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, fired an official 15-round salute. 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. – 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. Alexcia Rupert) VIEW ORIGINALįORT LIBERTY, N.C. Fort Liberty is rich in history, conveying the values of those who served and will continue to serve to fight our nation’s wars in defense of freedom. Christopher Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps Commanding General, gives a speech during the re-designation of Fort Liberty on Jat Fort Liberty, NC. Alexcia Rupert) VIEW ORIGINAL 10 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The name “Liberty” conveys the aspiration of all who serve and has special significance to Fort Bragg units and the community. Army soldiers assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade attend the re-designation of Fort Liberty on Jat Fort Liberty, NC. Jameson Harris) VIEW ORIGINAL 9 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Casing and uncasing the colors represent the transformation in the installation's memorialization of all of the units here and the community.
Army Fort Liberty military leaders march forward to uncase the colors for Fort Liberty on June 2, 2023. Jameson Harris) VIEW ORIGINAL 8 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fort Liberty represents all who serve and has special signficance to Fort Bragg units and community. Austin Robertson) VIEW ORIGINAL 7 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption –Ĩ2nd Airborne Division Band & Chorus service members play the national anthem during the Fort Liberty Re-Designation Ceremony at Fort Liberty, N.C., June 2, 2023. The name Liberty honors the heroism, sacrifices, and values of the Soldiers, Service Members, Civilians, and families who live and serve with the installation. XVIII Airborne Corps re-designates the installation name to Fort Liberty on the Main Post Parade Field, Fort Liberty, N.C., June 2, 2023. Jameson Harris) VIEW ORIGINAL 6 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – “Liberty” was selected as the new designation for the base to represent every Soldier who has died fighting for American freedom. Christopher Donahue, commanding general of the XVIII Airborne Corps, wraps up the Fort Bragg garrison colors at Fort Liberty, N.C., June 2, 2023. Jameson Harris) VIEW ORIGINAL 5 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption –
During the ceremony, the colors were exchanged from Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty to memorialize the transformation in what the installation represents. Soldiers assigned to the 20th Engineer Brigade stand as the Color Guard during the Fort Liberty Re-Designation Ceremony at Fort Liberty, N.C., June 2, 2023. Austin Robertson) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption –
Chris Donahue, XVIII Airborne Corps Commanding General, speaks to civilian news about the re-designates of the installation name to Fort Liberty on the Main Post Parade Field, Fort Liberty, N.C., June 2, 2023. Osvaldo Fuentes) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fort Liberty's top priority is honoring the people who served, and unites all of what former Fort Bragg stands for. Army Soldiers, 82nd Airborne Division artillery, fire ceremonial cannons at the re-designation ceremony, June 2, 2023, at Fort Liberty, N.C. Osvaldo Fuentes) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 10 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army Soldiers, 82nd Airborne Division artillery, salute during the national anthem at the re-designation ceremony, June 2, 2023, at Fort Liberty, N.C.
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