FORT JOHNSON, La. — The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson community celebrated Medal of Honor recipients March 17-25.
“Out of the 40 million Americans who served in the military since it was established in 1862, only 3,547 have received the Medal of Honor,” said Mark Leslie, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security director.
One of the ways Fort Johnson celebrated these heroes was to unveil street signs designated as Medal of Honor Streets. Medal of Honor decals were added to street signs at Bellrichard Avenue — honoring Pvt. 1st Class Leslie Allen Bellrichard, Schowalter Street — honoring 1st Lt. Edward Rightor Schowalter and Fournet Court — honoring 1st Lt. Douglas B. Fournet March 18....
This video was created in honor of Veterans Day. It features photos from recent Veterans Day events, both on Fort Johnson and outside of post. This video was created using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Premiere Pro. Audio used with an authorized license. (U.S. Army video by Porsha Auzenne)
