The U.S. Army's Fort Gordon officially became Fort Eisenhower on Friday during a renaming ceremony in Augusta, Georgia.
Fort Gordon is the last of nine military posts to receive new names as part of the Department of Defense's initiative to redesignate Army bases named after Confederate soldiers. Many of the new names honor Civil War veterans, Medal of Honor recipients and leaders who have made significant contributions to the United States Army.
"Rising from second lieutenant to commander-in-chief, Eisenhower's extensive, innovative, and effective military experience and leadership shaped our modern world," said Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton, U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon Commanding General, in a statement to ABC News. Eisenhower, in addition to his military service and presidency, had a deep admiration for Augusta. According to a release from the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence, Eisenhower found solace in the community of Augusta throughout his presidential years.
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