FORT POLK, La. — A ceremony inducting three community leaders as the inaugural class of Friends of the Forge was held at the Warrior Center Ballroom, Sept. 3.
Logan Morris, Keith Lewing and Jody Campbell are the recipients of Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk’s recognition during a new tradition that honors individuals whose contributions have a lasting impact on the installation, Soldiers, families and retirees.
“The forge is where strength is built,” said Brig. Gen. Jason A. Curl, commanding general of JRTC and Fort Polk. “Here at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, we forge ready, disciplined, lethal and resilient warfighters. But no forge can burn without fuel.”
“Our community, the people...
This animation was created in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day for publication on Fort Polk social media platforms. Observed annually on December 7, the day honors and remembers the lives lost and the sacrifices made during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
This animation was produced using Adobe Illustrator, After Effects, and Premiere Pro. All stock assets were used with authorized licenses. (U.S. Army animation by Porsha Auzenne)