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AUGUSTA - Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) released the following statement after the Naming Commission issued its official recommendation that Fort Gordon be renamed Fort Eisenhower.

"As the home of U.S. Army Cyber Command and the Cyber Center of Excellence, Fort Gordon is a powerhouse of a base that plays a key role in protecting America's national security interests.

"From the moment this renaming initiative was announced, our team has worked side-by-side with members of the local community to ensure that, if the base had to be renamed, its new name would reflect both the history of this area as well as the significance of Fort Gordon's mission.

"We made it clear to the Naming Commission that, should the base be renamed, our community hoped it would become Fort Eisenhower– in reference to the former president's deep ties to the Augusta area. I am glad the Commission has taken this feedback into account in its recommendation."

BACKGROUND:

Congressman Allen previously signed onto a letter to the Naming Commission, urging the Commission to consider the widespread community support for the name Fort Eisenhower when making its official recommendation on the renaming of Fort Gordon.

Following the Commission's official recommendation, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) will be charged with executing base renamings"no later than Jan. 1, 2024."

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