In 2021, Congress passed a law that mandated the renaming of military bases and installments previously named in honor of Confederate figures and events.
Las week, President Trump announced he would circumvent that law by renaming the bases after veterans who share the same last name as the original honorees.
He listed several installments to be renamed, including Fort Cavazos in Killeen.
It was originally named Fort Hood, after the confederate General John Bell Hood.
In 2023, the fort was redesignated to Fort Cavazos after General Richard Cavazos. General Cavazos was a native Texan and served in the Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a silver star and medal of honor recipient.
Now, the installment will revert to Fort Hood this time after World Wars I & II veteran, Colonel Robert B. Hood. Colonel Robert Hood, a Kansas native, and led troops during both conflicts. He received the Distinguished Service Cross.
A U.S. Army spokesperson said in an email that they are still assessing the amount of time and estimated cost to make the name change.
