As of Thursday May 11, 2023, “Fort Benning,” home of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) became “Fort Moore.” The name change was part of a broader initiative by the U.S. military to remove the names of Confederate officers from military bases at the recommendation of a congressional commission.
Fort Benning – New Name, Same Shame
Previously:
The Intercept has verified that Brig. Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou, the head of Niger’s Special Operations Forces and a key figure in the unfolding coup in Niger, received training from the U.S. military. Since 2008, military officers trained by the United States have been involved in 11 coups in West Africa.
Niger Coup Leader Brig. Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou Was Trained By The US Military
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Army in Niger backs coup as U.S. forces in the country assess situation
Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning) is home to the former School of the Americas.
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