Fort Hood officially renamed in honor of first Hispanic 4-star general.
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The Pentagon has officially renamed Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos, in honor of the first Hispanic four-star general, Richard E. Cavazos, who served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. The renaming is part of an effort to rename nine bases in the country that honor Confederate generals. The Defense Department expects to meet the deadline of renaming all nine bases by the beginning of 2024.
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