Defense Secretary Hegseth to Address Joint Base Charleston Renaming for Sen. Graham
The U.S. Air Force will rename Joint Base Charleston after the late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slated to speak at the ceremony.
Joint Base Charleston is set to receive a new name honoring the recently deceased South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, who served over three decades as a lawyer in the Air Force, Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to deliver remarks during the dedication. Graham’s death on July 11 prompted memorial services that included President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Why it matters
Renaming a major military installation highlights the legacy of a long-serving senator and underscores the military’s ties to political leaders.
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