https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What do you think of the Sec of Defence and the Sec of The Army wanting to change the names of 10 Army posts in Louisiana, Georgia and Virginia just because they are named for Confederate soldiers? Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:48:04 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>What do you think of the Sec of Defence and the Sec of The Army wanting to change the names of 10 Army posts in Louisiana, Georgia and Virginia just because they are named for Confederate soldiers? SGT Doug Blanchard Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:48:04 -0400 2020-06-11T19:48:04-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5995948&urlhash=5995948 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you considered this is not the first time this has been discussed. This discussion comes up every time we go through this situation. Has it happened yet? No. Will it ever happen, probably not. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:53:20 -0400 2020-06-11T19:53:20-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5996235&urlhash=5996235 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If we do rename, or create new bases, I&#39;d like to see one named after MSG Roy Benavidez. 1LT Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:00:23 -0400 2020-06-11T21:00:23-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5996522&urlhash=5996522 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as the training facilities and equipment are still present, it&#39;s tough to care what it says on the sign out front. CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Thu, 11 Jun 2020 22:40:50 -0400 2020-06-11T22:40:50-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5996945&urlhash=5996945 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I&#39;m not a big fan of trying to erase our history LTC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 12 Jun 2020 03:43:57 -0400 2020-06-12T03:43:57-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5997556&urlhash=5997556 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>It would cost an enormous amount of money to change names and it would have to be appropriated through Congress. Really, it’s a fine gesture, but it’s not Entirely their call. CW4 Glen Nardin Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:51:55 -0400 2020-06-12T07:51:55-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5998121&urlhash=5998121 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>When I was a young Lieutenant I used to wonder why we had army posts named after confederate soldiers, but then I was from California (not a Yankee and not a Southerner) and had no idea that the Civil War was not really over yet. ;) MAJ Matthew Arnold Fri, 12 Jun 2020 10:51:22 -0400 2020-06-12T10:51:22-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5998218&urlhash=5998218 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just another knee jerk reaction. Those people are just trying to erase our history good or bad. They are changing the America I served and fought for. SrA Brady Thompson Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:26:32 -0400 2020-06-12T11:26:32-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5998643&urlhash=5998643 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>A great idea and the right time to do it. Those posts were named for traitors to this nation. SSG Dennis R. Fri, 12 Jun 2020 13:46:50 -0400 2020-06-12T13:46:50-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5998731&urlhash=5998731 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If we are going to pay millions of DOD dollars to make these changes, I think we should look at it a bit different. Instead of these people fighting to keep slavery or protect states rights, lets look at them as leaders. Robert E. Lee took the Army of Northern Virginia into northern territory looking for a major win, made Picket&#39;s Charge over 1.5miles under heavy artillery barrage (and against Longstreet&#39;s recommendation), and lost not only the battle but the war. From a leadership standpoint, we put statues up and named a fort after Lee because? MAJ Byron Oyler Fri, 12 Jun 2020 14:25:44 -0400 2020-06-12T14:25:44-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5998907&urlhash=5998907 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If this goes through, we should name them after the animal life local to the installation OR an animal that represents the missions of prominent units at the base.<br />Fort Wainwright = Fort Kodiak<br />Fort Rucker = Fort Mustang<br />Fort Huachuca = Fort Rattler<br />Fort Drum = Fort Yeti<br />etc... CW3 Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:17:06 -0400 2020-06-12T15:17:06-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=5999056&urlhash=5999056 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Unfortunately, no matter what side one takes on this topic it will be considered political or racist. I believe that Service Members should avoid such discussion in open forum, as their responses can be seen and shared. As a retiree I keep that same mentality as it served me well my entire adult life. CSM Darieus ZaGara Fri, 12 Jun 2020 16:05:30 -0400 2020-06-12T16:05:30-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=6002036&urlhash=6002036 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think they are taking a knee for all those on the left, and following the mob mentality CSM Thomas Ray Sat, 13 Jun 2020 14:14:26 -0400 2020-06-13T14:14:26-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/what-do-you-think-of-the-sec-of-defense-and-the-sec-of-the-army-wanting-to-change-the-names-of-10-army-posts-named-for-confederate-soldiers?n=6025639&urlhash=6025639 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Loose sight of your past. You will never learn from your mistakes. I really don&#39;t see the problem. Most of those low life&#39;s don&#39;t even know who they are and their place in our history. I know they don&#39;t teach this history day cares a..k.a. Public schools. SrA Brady Thompson Sat, 20 Jun 2020 10:17:44 -0400 2020-06-20T10:17:44-04:00 2020-06-11T19:48:04-04:00