The Department of Defense is in the process of changing the name of nine Army installations that were named after Confederate leaders. Below is a list of the affected installations along with the effective date of the name change.
We are updating the property database in IAGS to reflect the new name. Please use this information to update your parent-pupil survey forms and source check forms for the upcoming school year if necessary.
Former Name | State | New Name |
Effective Date |
Fort Pickett | Virginia | Fort Barfoot |
March 24, 2023 |
Fort Rucker | Alabama | Fort Novosel |
April 10, 2023 |
Fort Lee | Virginia | Fort Gregg-Adams |
April 27, 2023 |
Fort Hood | Texas | Fort Cavazos |
May 9, 2023 |
Fort Benning | Georgia | Fort Moore |
May 11, 2023 |
Fort Bragg | North Carolina | Fort Liberty |
June 2, 2023 |
Fort Polk | Louisiana | Fort Johnson |
June 13, 2023 |
Fort A.P. Hill | Virginia | Fort Walker |
August 25, 2023 |
Fort Gordon | Georgia | Fort Eisenhower |
October 27, 2023 |