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Army to Stand Up Western Hemisphere Command at Fort Bragg Within Weeks

The four-star headquarters consolidates Army North, Army South and Forces Command under a streamlining directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is a former junior infantry officer in the Army National Guard who believes the military's leadership has grown bloated, with too many generals.
The Liberty Barracks at Fort Sam Houston
The headquarters of two U.S. Army commands will be moving from San Antonio to North Carolina before the end of the year. (SBG San Antonio)
The headquarters of two U.S. Army commands will be moving from San Antonio to North Carolina before the end of the year. (SBG San Antonio)

Overview

  • Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said the new command will be established in about six to eight weeks, with formal stand-up before year-end.
  • Headquarters functions now at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio will shift to Fort Bragg, though officials say some elements are expected to remain in San Antonio.
  • The Western Hemisphere Command is described as focused on homeland defense and partnerships with allies across the region, according to an April directive.
  • The move is part of a broader effort to shrink Army headquarters and reduce four-star billets, following the recent merger of Army Futures Command with TRADOC into T2COM.
  • San Antonio leaders and members of Congress expressed disappointment and are seeking details on personnel impacts, which have not yet been released.