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PHOTOJOURNALISM: Fort Eisenhower redesignation ceremony

A redesignation ceremony for the change from Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower was held on Friday, Oct. 27. Staff photo by Cat Kingery

Date: October 28, 2023
By Staff Report

A redesignation ceremony for the changing of Fort Gordon to Fort Eisenhower was held on Friday, Oct. 27.

Photos by Cat Kingery and B.J. Wood

Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower greets people prior to the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Retired Navy Adm. Michelle Howard spoke at a media briefing before the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Susan Eisenhower spoke to members of the media prior to the redesignation ceremony while Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton listens on. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Susan Eisenhower, Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton, Sgt. Maj. Michael Starrett and Retired Navy Adm. Michelle Howard all spoke to members of the media prior to the redesignation ceremony for Fort Eisenhower on Friday. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Susan Eisenhower was all smiles prior to the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Sgt. Maj. Michael Starrett spoke to members of the media prior to the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Military members watch on as the redesignation ceremony for Fort Eisenhower takes place. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Military members watch on as the redesignation ceremony for Fort Eisenhower takes place. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
A jeep was driven in during the ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Susan Eisenhower, the former president’s granddaughter, and Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth ride in a jeep on the way to the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Military members salute during the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Those at the redesignation ceremony stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
The Fort Gordon flag was cased during the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
The Fort Gordon flag was cased during the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Army Col. Reginald Evans, Fort Eisenhower garrison commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Aaron Rose unveil the new Fort Eisenhower flag. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton Commanding General spoke at the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth spoke at the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
A bust of former President Dwight Eisenhower was unveiled during the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Army Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Starrett unveiled the bust former President Dwight D. Eisenhower during the ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
Military members walk in formation at the redesignation ceremony. Staff photo by Cat Kingery
The 282 Army Band from Fort Jackson performed at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of B.J. Wood
There was a Cyber Corps static display at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of B.J. Wood
A display at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of B.J. Wood
Susan Eisenhower, the former president’s granddaughter, and Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth ride in a jeep on the way to the redesignation ceremony.Photo courtesy of B.J. Wood
A WWII era jeep was at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of B.J. Wood
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