Fort Hood renamed Fort Cavazos to honor first Hispanic four-star general, move from Confederate history

The base is now named after Gen. Richard Cavazos, the Army's first Hispanic four-star general, instead of Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood.
The renaming is part of the military's effort to remove Confederate names and symbols from its bases.
Gen. Cavazos was a decorated veteran who served in Korea and Vietnam and was known for his leadership and mentorship.
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus and advocates had urged the military to rename the base after Cavazos, a Texas native.
The renaming comes as the military works to address issues like racism and extremism within its ranks, including recent tragedies at Fort Hood like the murder of Spc. Vanessa Guillen.