By — Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/watch-live-hegseth-speaks-at-joint-base-lindsey-graham-renaming-ceremony Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH LIVE: Hegseth speaks at Joint Base Lindsey Graham renaming ceremony World Aug 10, 2026 10:50 AM EDT The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to speak at the renaming ceremony Monday. Watch live in the video player above. Graham served in the Air Force, the Air Force Reserves and the Air National Guard for more than 30 years as a lawyer before retiring at the rank of colonel, according to his Senate website. He was honored in memorial services by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance after he died suddenly on July 11. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
The U.S. Air Force is renaming Joint Base Charleston in honor of the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to speak at the renaming ceremony Monday. Watch live in the video player above. Graham served in the Air Force, the Air Force Reserves and the Air National Guard for more than 30 years as a lawyer before retiring at the rank of colonel, according to his Senate website. He was honored in memorial services by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance after he died suddenly on July 11. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now