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LULAC Denounces Fort Cavazos Renaming Back to Ft. Hood as a Disrespect to All Latinos in the Military

Nation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Decries Maneuver to Locate Soldier with Similar Surname as the Original Confederate Namesake

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Washington, DC — The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) expresses profound disappointment and strong opposition to the U.S. Army’s decision to redesignate Fort Cavazos as Fort Hood. This abrupt reversal erases the rightful recognition of General Richard E. Cavazos, a decorated war hero and the first Latino four-star general in U.S. history. It replaces the name with that of a lesser-known figure, Col. Robert B. Hood, from World War I.

General Cavazos, a native Texan and son of Mexican American farm workers earned two Silver Stars, the Distinguished Service Cross twice, two Legions of Merit, and five Bronze Stars (with valor) and a Purple Heart. In January 2025, he was awarded the U.S. Medal of Honor posthumously. His service spanned four decades, during which he rose to command III Armored Corps, the unit headquartered at the base that once proudly bore his name. The decision to name Fort Cavazos in his honor acknowledged Latino service members’ patriotic sacrifice and valor.

“This is more than a name change. This reversal erases our place in history and is an insult to every Latino who has worn the uniform with honor,” said Roman Palomares, LULAC National President and Chairman of the Board. “General Richard Cavazos wasn’t just a hero for Latinos. He was a hero for America. Reversing the decision to name a base after him sends a dangerous message that our contributions can be discarded when politically inconvenient. We will not stand by quietly while that happens.”

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LULAC urges the Department of Defense and Army leadership to reverse this decision and reinstate the honor bestowed upon General Cavazos. At a time when America desperately needs unity, stripping a Latino hero of his rightful recognition only deepens division and fuels the perception that our patriotism is still being questioned.

“We had hoped that the era of divisive politics invading military tradition was over. General Cavazos earned his place in our nation’s military history through blood, sacrifice, and leadership,” said Lawrence “Larry” Romo, LULAC National Vice President for Veterans Affairs and a retired Air Force officer. “One day, I believe we will return to honoring service above politics and celebrate the military as the unifying force it must remain,” he added.

From the community at the heart of this decision, Analuisa Tapia, LULAC District Director in Killeen, Texas, voiced the reaction felt deeply by residents: “This redesignation is a thinly veiled attempt to mask the prejudice that still infects our systems. It is not about honoring Col. Hood. This name change is about dishonoring General Cavazos and the millions of Latinos who have served this nation. Our community sees this for what it is, and we are heartbroken and outraged.”

“In every generation, Americans have answered the call to defend this country,” concluded Palomares. “General Richard Cavazos represents the best of us: courage, character, and country above self. Let us not allow politics to undo our progress in honoring all who serve.”

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LULAC denuncia el cambio de nombre de Fort Cavazos a Fort Hood como una falta de respeto a los latinos en el ejército

La organización de derechos civiles latinos más grande y antigua de la nación rechaza la movida de buscar un soldado con apellido similar al del general confederado original.

Washington, DC — La Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos (LULAC) expresa una profunda decepción y firme oposición ante la decisión del Ejército de Estados Unidos de cambiar el nombre de Fort Cavazos a Fort Hood. Este cambio borra el merecido reconocimiento del General Richard E. Cavazos, un héroe de guerra condecorado y el primer general de cuatro estrellas latino en la historia de Estados Unidos. En su lugar, la base ahora llevará el nombre de una figura mucho menos reconocida, el Coronel Robert B. Hood, de la Primera Guerra Mundial.

El General Cavazos, originario de Texas e hijo de trabajadores agrícolas mexicanos, recibió dos Estrellas de Plata, dos Cruces por Servicio Distinguido, dos Legiones de Mérito, cinco Estrellas de Bronce (con valor) y un Corazón Púrpura. En enero de 2025, recibió la medalla después de su muerte. Su servicio abarcó cuatro décadas y llegó a comandar el III Cuerpo Blindado, la unidad con sede en la base que antes llevaba su nombre con orgullo. El hecho de que la base llevara su nombre fue un reconocimiento al sacrificio y valor patriótico de los miembros latinos del ejército.

“Esto es más que un cambio de nombre. Este retroceso borra nuestro lugar en la historia y es un insulto para cada latino que ha vestido el uniforme con honor”, dijo Roman Palomares, Presidente Nacional de LULAC y Presidente de la Junta Directiva. “El General Richard Cavazos no solo fue un héroe para los latinos. Fue un héroe para Estados Unidos. Revertir la decisión de nombrar una base en su honor envía un mensaje peligroso: que nuestras contribuciones pueden ser descartadas cuando conviene políticamente. No nos quedaremos callados mientras esto suceda”.

LULAC insta al Departamento de Defensa y al liderazgo del Ejército a revertir esta decisión y a restablecer el honor otorgado al General Cavazos. En un momento en que Estados Unidos necesita unidad, quitarle el reconocimiento a un héroe latino solo profundiza la división y alimenta la percepción de que nuestra lealtad sigue siendo cuestionada.

“Habíamos esperado que la era de la política divisiva dentro de las tradiciones militares había terminado. El General Cavazos ganó su lugar en la historia militar de nuestra nación con sangre, sacrificio y liderazgo”, dijo Lawrence “Larry” Romo, Vicepresidente Nacional de LULAC para Asuntos de Veteranos y oficial retirado de la Fuerza Aérea. “Un día, espero que volvamos a honrar el servicio por encima de la política y celebremos a los militares como la fuerza unificadora que deben seguir siendo”, añadió.

Como parte de la comunidad afectada por esta decisión, Analuisa Tapia, Directora de Distrito de LULAC en Killeen, Texas, expresó la reacción que se siente profundamente entre los residentes: “Este cambio de nombre es un intento poco velado de ocultar el prejuicio que todavía infecta nuestros sistemas. No se trata de honrar al Coronel Hood. Este cambio es para deshonrar al General Cavazos y a los millones de latinos que han servido a esta nación. Nuestra comunidad ve lo que está pasando y estamos destrozados y furiosos”.

“En cada generación, los estadounidenses han respondido al llamado para defender este país”, concluyó Palomares. “El General Richard Cavazos representa lo mejor de nosotros: coraje, carácter y país por encima de uno mismo. No permitamos que la política deshaga nuestro progreso en honrar a todos los que sirven”.

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