3 ARMY : FORT BRAGG

• Historical Name Change: Fort Bragg, located in North Carolina, was named after Confederate General Braxton Bragg. In 2023, it was officially renamed Fort Liberty as part of the Department of Defense's initiative to remove Confederate names from U.S. military installations. • Home of the Airborne: Fort Bragg is famously known as the "Home of the Airborne," serving as the headquarters for the 82nd Airborne Division, a legendary unit specializing in parachute assault operations. • Birthplace of Special Forces: The U.S. Army Special Forces, commonly known as the "Green Berets," were activated at Fort Bragg in 1952 and have been based there ever since. • Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC): Fort Bragg is the headquarters for JSOC, one of the most secretive and elite components of the U.S. military, overseeing highly sensitive missions worldwide. • Massive Population: Fort Bragg is one of the largest military installations in the world, supporting a population of around 52,000 active duty troops and nearly 200,000 people including family members, civilians, and retirees. • Rapid Deployment Capability: Units at Fort Bragg are trained for rapid deployment and can mobilize and deploy to hotspots around the globe within 18 hours of notification, making it a key component of America's global response force. • Home of the XVIII Airborne Corps: The corps, often called "America's Contingency Corps," leads major combat operations and oversees several divisions, including the famous 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions. • Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada, 1983): Soldiers from Fort Bragg, especially the 82nd Airborne Division, played a pivotal role in the swift U.S. intervention in Grenada, capturing key objectives in just a few days. • All American Week: Every year, Fort Bragg hosts "All American Week," celebrating the history, traditions, and camaraderie of the 82nd Airborne Division with athletic events, demonstrations, and a massive parachute jump. • Training and Innovation: Fort Bragg is renowned for its advanced training facilities, including the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, which trains Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations soldiers.