Defense Secretary Hegseth Honors Lindsey Graham at Base Renaming Ceremony

The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late Senato·Latest event August 11, 2026

Aug 11

Defense Secretary Hegseth Honors Lindsey Graham at Base Renaming Ceremony

Hegseth joined military leaders at the South Carolina facility for the official dedication of Joint Base Lindsey Graham on Monday. The transition honors the late senator for his decades of service in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Senate. Supporters described the new name as a fitting tribute to Graham's dedication to the state and the nation's military.

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Aug 10

Air Force renames Joint Base Charleston for late Senator Lindsey Graham

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a ceremony officially redesignating the South Carolina facility as Joint Base Lindsey Graham. The change honors the late senator for securing hundreds of millions in federal funding for the base's mission. Supporters noted Graham's role in bringing Boeing's Dreamliner production to the region as part of his legacy. Tributes to the senator highlighted his reputation as an unapologetic champion for the military. The Air Force move formalizes the transition, which will carry his name forward for future generations of service members.

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