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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fort Hood Is Back, Thanks To Secretary Hegseth
In a surprise announcement, the U.S. Army revealed that Fort Cavazos will once again be called Fort Hood — this time honoring a different Hood entirely. The news broke on June 16 via a series of social media posts from the official U.S. Army Fort Hood X account. The announcement detailed that official orders for the name change have been received and are now being implemented, with an official renaming ceremony scheduled for a later date. 'The installation is currently updating the online presence, including Facebook and the website, and will update physical signage and materials at a later date,' the post continued. Col. Robert B. Hood was recognized for his valor near Thiaucourt, France, where he coordinated artillery fire while under heavy machine-gun fire and shelling. When his crew was lost, Hood reorganized the unit under fire and restored combat readiness within minutes. The Army directed further questions to its Public Affairs Media Press Desk and shared a link to its official announcement, which includes redesignation plans for six other installations. 'The U.S. Army will take all necessary actions to change the names of seven Army installations in honor of heroic Soldiers who served in conflicts ranging from the Civil War to the Battle of Mogadishu,' the Army press release stated. In addition to Fort Hood, installations that will be renamed include Fort Pickett (formerly Fort Barfoot), Fort Gordon (formerly Fort Eisenhower), and Fort Rucker (formerly Fort Novosel), among others. The name 'Fort Hood' was originally associated with Confederate General John Bell Hood. In 2021, a Democrat-led Congress mandated the removal of Confederate names from U.S. military bases. Fort Hood was subsequently renamed Fort Cavazos in 2023 after Gen. Richard Cavazos, the Army's first Hispanic four-star general. However, political tides shifted following the appointment of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Earlier this year, Hegseth used a similar legal workaround to restore Fort Bragg's name, re-dedicating it to WWII hero Pvt. Roland L. Bragg. The Dallas Express previously reported that similar methods could be used to restore the Fort Hood name without violating federal law. A search of military honors databases revealed several non-Confederate Hoods with distinguished service records, including Col. Robert B. Hood. The move appears to satisfy supporters of traditional military base names while complying with legal mandates to avoid Confederate associations. The Army presser emphasized that the redesignations are being made in line with Section 1749(a) of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
CBC
4 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
Kingston's Indian Road could get new name
Social Sharing Indian Road in Kingston, Ont., could soon get a new name. Kingston's city council voted 7-3 Tuesday evening to rename the 800-metre residential street northwest of the downtown core, as well as two parkettes that share its name. According to Coun. Gregory Ridge's motion to change the name, "Indian" is an outdated term that contravenes a city bylaw forbidding names that are "discriminatory, offensive, or derogatory." The term is still used in federal legislation to identify some Indigenous peoples under the Indian Act. But Daniel Shipp, a resident of the street, told council that doesn't justify its continued use as a street name. "In my opinion, the street name is not only offensive and derogatory … it's very much out of step with our municipal street naming policy," Shipp said. Coun. Jeff McLaren, whose district includes the road, said the people who developed the area decades ago chose the name to recognize the contributions of Indigenous people in Canada, and pointed to the nearby Mohawk Place and Algonquin Terrace as other examples. McLaren argued that the city should take a step back and consult residents, Indigenous organizations and First Nations to determine if the name change should go ahead. Earlier in the meeting, he read a petition with 40 signatures from residents of Indian Road who are against the name change. McLaren called the decision to change the name without further consultation "paternalistic," but his motion to reconsider the name change failed 7-3. He did get two changes passed: one to verify and acknowledge the original intent of the street name, and a second to expand consultation. City staff will now consult Indigenous groups and others affected by the name change, and will also assess the burden on residents who may have to change their addresses. The matter is expected to return to council in the first half of 2026.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Private Fitz Lee: Dinwiddie native, Medal of Honor recipient and new namesake for Fort Lee
Fort Lee is officially back. The general order from the Department of Defense redesignating Fort Gregg-Adams has been signed, sealed and delivered. The next step is changing signs and other references both on and off post. Amid all the discussions on the name change, one question likely on the minds of citizens is, just for whom is the post being named? While he may not be as well-known as the original namesake, Fitz Lee does have ties to this community that Robert E. Lee did not. For example, Fitz Lee was born in Dinwiddie County in central Virginia, while Robert E. Lee was born in Westmoreland County, part of Virginia's Northern Neck and more than 100 miles from Dinwiddie. Fitz Lee never achieved an Army rank higher than private, while Robert E. Lee was a colonel in the United State Army before resigning his commission and becoming general and the commanding officer of Confederate forces in the Civil War. Fitz Lee was also born one year after Robert E. Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House, ending the Civil War. Fitz Lee was a member of the famous 'Buffalo Soldiers' regiments consisting of all-Black soldiers in the U.S. Army who served west of the Mississippi River following the Civil War. He is one of 30 Buffalo Soldiers to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. To be clear, Fitz Lee has no familial connections to Robert E. Lee, so in restoring the name Lee to the Prince George County post, the change does not violate Section 1749 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020, which renamed Fort Lee and two others in Virginia to represent diversity in the Army. More: What students, officials say about VSU appearance as only HBCU in prestigious NASA event While the two men are not related, there was in fact a 'Fitz Lee' within the Confederate general's family. Fitzhugh 'Fitz' Lee served as a general in the Confederate army under his uncle, Robert E. Lee, and later was Virginia governor from 1886-90. He had been indicted for treason for his Confederate role but was later pardoned and was one of four former Confederate generals to be brought back to U.S. military service during the Spanish-American War – even though he saw no action. Ironically, Fitzhugh Lee was a major general in the same war in which Private Fitz Lee served and received the Medal of Honor. Fitzhugh Lee retired from military service in 1901 and died four years later at the age of 69. More: Former Sycamore Grove developer reacts to Petersburg pulling contract: 'City simply walked away' A National Park Service online biography states that Fitz Lee was born in June 1866 in Dinwiddie County. In 1889 in Philadelphia, he enlisted in the Tenth Cavalry M Troop. As the U.S. mobilized for war with Spain in 1898, Lee was among 50 Buffalo soldiers chosen to go behind enemy lines in Cuba and reinforce freedom fighters supporting Cuban independence from Spain. Following an unsuccessful attempt to rescue wounded soldiers at Tayabacoa, Cuba, Lee and four comrades volunteered to try again. This time, they surprised the Spanish soldiers holding the wounded Americans and were able to get them aboard the USS Florida safely. The mission took its toll on Lee's health, though. He returned to the U.S. and was bedridden in the hospital at Fort Bliss, Texas, with severe abdominal pain, swollen limbs and fading eyesight. He received the Medal of Honor while in the hospital and was honorably discharged from the Army several days later. Lee went to Leavenworth, Kansas, to live with other former Buffalo Soldiers, but his health continued to deteriorate. He died Sept. 14, 1899, at a friend's home and was buried with full military honors in Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery. 'Fitz Lee's legacy is one of bravery, humility, and unshakable dedication to his fellow soldiers,' Major Gen. Donahue said in a June 16 statement from the post. 'By bearing his name, this installation deepens its connection to our local heritage and our Army's enduring values.' Fort Lee's former name that was issued in April 2023 honored the late Lt. Gen. Arthur Gregg and the late Lt. Col. Charity Adams. Gregg was a logistics expert who served at Fort Lee on several occasions and was the highest-ranking officer of color when he retired. Adams led a group of Black women soldiers who delivered mail to the battlegrounds of the European Theater in World War II. More: More changes ahead for Fort Gregg-Adams. What's the future for U.S. Army Women's Museum? The renaming order, signed by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, is simple and straightforward in its wording. The name change became effective June 11 and states that Fort Gregg-Adams is 'redesignated as Fort Lee in honor of Private Fitz Lee.' It was issued on the same day as orders renaming Fort Barfoot in Nottoway County as Fort Pickett and Fort Walker in Caroline County as Fort Anderson-Pinn-Hill, shortened to 'A.P. Hill.' Fort Pickett is named for First Lt. Vernon Pickett, who received the Distinguished Service Cross for World War II service. Originally named for Confederal Gen. George Pickett, the now-headquarters of the Virginia National Guard was changed to Fort Barfoot in 2023 in memory of Col. Van Barfoot, a World War II hero of Native American heritage who received the Medal of Honor. Fort A.P. Hill is named for Private Bruce Anderson, First Sgt. Robert A. Pinn and Lt. Col. Edward Hill. All three received the Medal of Honor for their bravery in Virginia and North Carolina campaigns. It was originally named for Confederate Gen. Ambrose Powell Hill Jr. but was changed to Fort Walker in memory of Dr. Mary Walker, a Civil War surgeon and the only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor. While the general order has been issued, an Army spokesperson told The Progress-Index that the 'implementation order' – setting the schedule and logistics for the new name and its signage – has not been issued. Asked when that will take place, the spokesperson replied, 'Soon.' A Fort Lee spokesperson told The Progress-Index that the post was already working on sign changes and other materials, and plans to launch an educational campaign highlighting the life of its new namesake. More: More changes ahead for Fort Gregg-Adams. What's the future for U.S. Army Women's Museum? Bill Atkinson (he/him/his) is an award-winning journalist who covers breaking news, government and politics. Reach him at batkinson@ or on X (formerly known as Twitter) at @BAtkinson_PI. This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Fort Lee's new namesake is a Medal of Honor winner from Dinwiddie County
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Summa Defence Oyj's new name has been registered in the Trade register, the trading symbols have been changed, new shares have been registered in the Trade Register and the acquired treasury shares have been cancelled
Summa Defence PlcCompany Announcement 10 June 2025 at 08.00 a.m.(CEST) SUMMA DEFENCE OYJ'S NEW NAME HAS BEEN REGISTERED IN THE TRADE REGISTER, THE TRADING SYMBOLS HAVE BEEN CHANGED, NEW SHARES HAVE BEEN REGISTERED IN THE TRADE REGISTER AND THE ACQUIRED TREASURY SHARES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, NEW ZEALAND, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN, HONG KONG, SINGAPORE OR SOUTH AFRICA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTION OR RELEASE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL. The Annual General Meeting of Summa Defence Oyj (the 'Company') on April 24, 2025, decided to change the Company's name from Meriaura Group Oyj to Summa Defence Oyj. The name change is related to the arrangement approved at the aforementioned Annual General Meeting, whereby the Company acquires the entire share capital of Summa Defence Oy through a share exchange, sells the shares of its subsidiary Meriaura Oy to Meriaura Invest Oy, and acquires treasury shares from Meriaura Invest Oy through a directed acquisition. The Board of Directors of the Company decided on June 9, 2025, under the authorization given by the Annual General Meeting on April 24, 2025, to execute the arrangement, which included the issuance of a total of 4,030,374,032 new shares related to the acquisition of Summa Defence Oy's share capital and the directed acquisition of a total of 330,675,334 of the Company's own shares. Additionally, the Company's Board of Directors decided at the same time to cancel the aforementioned acquired treasury shares, totalling 330,675,334 shares. The new shares were registered in the Trade Register on June 10, 2025. The cancellation of the acquired treasury shares and the name change from Meriaura Group Oyj to Summa Defence Oyj were registered at the same time as the new shares were registered in the Trade Register. At the same time, the Company's trading symbols will change from MERIS (Nasdaq First North Sweden) and MERIH (Nasdaq First North Finland) to SUMMAS and SUMMA. The Company's share capital will not change as a result of the share issue or cancellation of the shares. The registered share capital is EUR 470,210.00. After the registration of the share issue and cancellation, the Company will have a total of 4,567,193,463 shares and votes. The new shares will be subject to public trading together with the old shares on the Nasdaq First North Sweden and Nasdaq First North Finland marketplaces, estimated to begin on June 11, 2025. SUMMA DEFENCE PLC More information: Jussi Holopainen, CEOPhone: +358 44 517 4543Email: Media contact: Tommi Manninen, Chief Communications OfficerPhone: +358 400 437 515Email: Summa Defence in brief Summa Defence Plc is a Finnish defense and security technology group supporting industry growth and strengthening industrial production capacity amid geopolitical change. Summa Defence focuses on dual-use technologies related to security of supply, situational awareness, mobility, and defense, which benefit the civilian, security, and defense sectors while strengthening comprehensive security, security of supply, and crisis management capabilities. The shares of Summa Defence Plc are listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Sweden (SUMMAS) and Finland (SUMMA). in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mexico sues Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexico has sued Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to Gulf of America for Google Maps users in the United States. Announcing the legal challenge, Claudia Sheinbaum, the Mexican president, said: 'The lawsuit has already been filed,' without saying where and when it was submitted. The move comes after Donald Trump instructed the US Board on Geographic Names to change the gulf's name within hours of taking office, after arguing that the ocean basin was 'ours' and the US did 'most of the work there'. Google said it would follow the US government in renaming the gulf, which is ringed by the US, Mexico and Cuba. Ms Sheinbaum had warned Google, which is part of tech giant Alphabet, that she was considering legal action unless the company reversed its decision. 'For us, it is still the Gulf of Mexico, and for the entire world it is still the Gulf of Mexico,' Ms Sheinbaum said in January. On Thursday, US lawmakers voted in favour of the name change, turning into federal law the executive order signed by the US president. Mexico argues that Mr Trump's executive order on the subject only applies to the part of the continental shelf belonging to the United States. 'All we want is for the decree issued by the US government to be complied with,' Ms Sheinbaum said. 'The US government only calls the portion of the US continental shelf the Gulf of America, not the entire gulf, because it wouldn't have the authority to name the entire gulf,' she added. At the time of the change, a Google spokesman said: 'We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources. 'When official names vary between countries, Maps users see their official local name. Everyone in the rest of the world sees both names. That applies here too.' Google shows two names for disputed places. It calls the sea between Japan and Korea the Sea of Japan, Tokyo's preferred name, but adds East Sea, Korea's preference, in brackets. It does the same with the Falkland Islands, adding Islas Malvinas in brackets. Britain will not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America despite Donald Trump's order for it to be renamed, The Telegraph understands. Britain will continue to call the body of water by its current name unless the new title ordered by Mr Trump gains widespread usage in English. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
