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MWR SPECIAL EVENTS

The Special Events Branch develops, coordinates, stages, and manages quality entertainment programs to include: 

FreedomFest

Dye Hard Warrior 5K Color Run

Spouse Appreciation

Right Arm Nights, FreedomFest

Warrior Swamp Mud Run 5K

Louisiana HayRide

MWR Movie Nights

Dog Days of Summer

12 Days of Christmas

The Snowflake Festival

and So Much More! 

We are here to provide programs and activities that assist in improving the quality of life for Soldiers, Family Members, Retirees and DoD Civilian within our community. 

The Special Events Branch is located in the Post Headquarters Building 350, on the 4th Floor. 

Our hours are 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday and we can be reached at

337-531-1959.

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GC 2 Gun Shoot

8 am - 12 pm

Event will be held at Range 23A

Garrison Commander 2 Gun Shoot Event Details:

  • Sign-in: 0800
  • Safety Briefing: 0845
  • Shooting Starts: 0900

This event is open to ages 12+ for both Fort Johnson personnel and the community. The participation fee is $20 per shooter.

Requirements:

  • Participants must bring their own firearms, ammunition, and PPE (hearing protection and eye protection).
  • Commonly used calibers:
    • Handgun: 9mm, .45 ACP, .40 S&W, 10mm
    • Rifle: 5.56x45, .223 Remington, .308 Winchester
  • Required firearms: Semi-automatic handgun and semi-automatic rifle (no .22 LR).
  • A good form-fitting Kydex holster and at least three magazines per firearm are necessary.

Competition Format:
This will be a 2-gun competition that tests practical shooting abilities under pressure. Participants will engage in various stages designed to assess skills such as target acquisition, problem-solving, and transitioning between firearms.

Additional Information:
Participants should be prepared to stand, kneel, and go prone during the match.

Sep 20 Saturday
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Books and Brews

Sep 30 5 pm - 6 pm
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Monthly Bass Tournament

Oct 4

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HBB Market

9 am - 12 pm

Come to the Warrior Center Ballroom and support the local Fort Johnson Home Based Businesses!

Oct 4 Saturday
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GC's Golf Scramble

Dec 5 9 am - 1 pm

GC's Golf Scramble

Dec 5 9 am - 1 pm
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