Fort Liberty
Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg, is one of the largest military installations in the world and home to the XVIII Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Fort Liberty, formerly Fort Bragg, is one of the largest military installations in the world and home to the XVIII Airborne Corps and U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards
NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (FAYETTEVILLE (PWC), NC US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Cumberland County.
Avg high
73.3°F
Avg low
50.6°F
Annual rainfall
47.93 in
Typical snowfall
1.2 in
Natural-hazard exposure
Overall: Relatively ModerateClimate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.
Name and Status Timeline
Curated, sourced redesignation and BRAC/closure events. Last verified 2026-07-31. Official names and statuses can change — confirm with primary DoD or Army sources.
Former names: Fort Liberty · Fort Bragg (Braxton Bragg namesake)
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Liberty
Fort Bragg → Fort Liberty
Reason: Naming Commission / FY2021 NDAA Section 370 implementation
Installation redesignated from Fort Bragg to Fort Liberty under Naming Commission recommendations authorized by the FY2021 NDAA to remove Confederate commemorations from DoD assets.
- Rename
Redesignated Fort Bragg (Roland L. Bragg)
Fort Liberty → Fort Bragg
Reason: Secretary of Defense redesignation (10 U.S.C. §113) honoring Pfc. Roland L. Bragg
Fort Liberty redesignated Fort Bragg in honor of Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II paratrooper and Silver Star recipient. Secretary of Defense memorandum signed Feb. 10, 2025; redesignation ceremony March 7, 2025.
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Quick answers to common relocation and location questions.
Where is Fort Liberty located?
Fort Liberty is located near Fayetteville, North Carolina.
What city is closest to Fort Liberty?
Fayetteville is the nearest listed city for Fort Liberty.
What is it like to live near Fort Liberty?
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What is the natural-hazard risk near Fort Liberty?
The surrounding Cumberland community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Moderate. Climate normals nearby include average high near 73.3°F, average low near 50.6°F, about 47.93 inches of annual rainfall, about 1.2 inches of typical snowfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.
What is the current official name used in this timeline for Fort Liberty?
This timeline lists the current name as Fort Bragg (status: active). Last verified 2026-07-31. Confirm with official Army or DoD sources before citing.
What former names are recorded for Fort Liberty?
Fort Liberty; Fort Bragg (Braxton Bragg namesake)
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- Branch
- Army
- State
- North Carolina
- Nearby City
- Fayetteville
- Installation Type
- Fort
- Region
- Regional installation area
- Airport Access
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- Area Hazard Risk
- Relatively Moderate
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