Posted on Jun 22, 2015
Should US military bases named after Confederates be renamed?
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What do these US military bases have in common?
Fort Bragg
Fort Rucker
Fort Hood
Fort Lee
Fort Benning
Fort Gordon
Fort A.P. Hill
Fort Polk
Fort Pickett
Camp Beauregard (Operated by the Louisiana National Guard)
They are all named for Confederate generals. There’s been talk for years about whether this is appropriate, and now in wake of Charleston and the South Carolina Confederate flag, it’s coming up again.
Do you think these posts should be renamed to honor people who fought in the U.S. Army exclusively? Vote, and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Take the Poll:
http://www.stripes.com/military-life/military-history/poll-should-us-military-bases-named-after-confederates-be-renamed-1.353890#
Fort Bragg
Fort Rucker
Fort Hood
Fort Lee
Fort Benning
Fort Gordon
Fort A.P. Hill
Fort Polk
Fort Pickett
Camp Beauregard (Operated by the Louisiana National Guard)
They are all named for Confederate generals. There’s been talk for years about whether this is appropriate, and now in wake of Charleston and the South Carolina Confederate flag, it’s coming up again.
Do you think these posts should be renamed to honor people who fought in the U.S. Army exclusively? Vote, and share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Take the Poll:
http://www.stripes.com/military-life/military-history/poll-should-us-military-bases-named-after-confederates-be-renamed-1.353890#
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Responses: 282
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If I'm not mistaken several of them also fought in the US Army. The question is still valid, but something to consider.
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SrA James Cannon
Fought in the US Army both before and after the Civil War. Major General Joe Wheeler, for instance is a good example.
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To be honest, I have always wondered about why we named so many military installations in the South after Southern Generals from the Confederate Army of the Civil War - As a Northerner, I was taken a back at being stationed at bases named after Heros of the insurrection. It would be like being stationed in Germany and being stationed on the Herman Goering Air Base or in Japan being stationed to the Yamamoto Naval Station. Granted we needed to reconcile with our Southern Brothers after a very dark period of country's civil conflict, but, I am just not sure whether the importance of maintaining this deference to the former Confederate States of America in order to heal the wounds of the Civil War, merits continuation of this practice. I am sure we have had many more very worthy military Heros from the South since reconstruction that we could recognize instead (and please not some damn politician). I am all for maintaining tradition and honoring our past but, perhaps it is time to start honoring the Heros of our shared past and perspectives and not those that fought to divide us.
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SGT Carissa Lara, RCS
I think that these men are still a huge part of American history and trying to hide it, cover it up, or pretend it didn't happen will doom us to repeat it. Not to mention, these men were all born American and some were very talented Generals. We don't have to agree with what they were fighting for to acknowledge their military talents.
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SrA James Cannon
Colonel you've got some good points, and some not so good points, but overall, I tend to agree with you.
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NO. These were Americans who did what they thought was right. They were not traitors. Wanting to divorce themselves from a union they did not want to be a part of is not treason. Every state should have this right.
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SGT Rick Ash
I think it's about ready to happen again. Texas is discussing secession. I know that Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia are discussing it in private. I'm "All In", I don't want to be part of a nation that will allow its' President to go on an "apology tour" for one thing. Obama is pissing on the Constitution and stepping on States Rights. The State Militias in TN & KY are speaking with the militias in the above named states. I think Nashville would be a more moderate Capitol than say Birmingham but I would accept either one gladly.
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Sergeant Major...in light of recent discussions about an historical battle flag, I feel like you have just asked one of the most intelligent military-related question that I've seen for quite a while on RallyPoint. Thank you. BTW, not only no, but Hell no!!!
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To use a term everyone will understand 'OMG' will everyone stop with the persecution of this countries history. Military bases were named after outstanding leaders. The Generals of the South were still Americans fighting for American values at that time. The country was divided in values & what direction the government was going to proceed in. Everyone needs to stop. If the battle flag of Virginia during the Civil war is better displayed in a museum then so be it but to blame that same battle flag for morons with no value for human life that decide to wave that flag, wear it on a t-shirt, license plate & worship it like a God, that is their mindless fault. We should be proud of our past & learn from it not relive mistakes & make rash judgements because it happens to be in the news today. Tomorrow they won't even be talking about it because some other topic that is more news worthy will take the headlines.
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These post names provide a glimmer of hope to those who hope "The South Will Rise Again". BTW, if you do rise again, I may switch teams ;)
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I do not think they should be renamed. This takes away from the history of these bases and of America.
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What do you guys think of a Tojo Square or Yamamoto Navy Base? They were brave and honorable too.
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Not only no, but H.F.N. Too much politically correctness. Too much making mountains out of molehills. Things have gotten way out of hand.
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