Mulberry Elementary School students sing and wave American flags during Fletcher Technical Community College’s 2025 Veterans Day ceremony. Students from the school will perform again at this year’s ceremony on Nov. 11, which is open to the public.
(Schriever, LA) – Fletcher Technical Community College will honor the service and sacrifice of military veterans with a Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Workforce Lab of the Workforce and Nursing Building at its main campus, 1407 Highway 311 in Schriever. The ceremony is open to the public.
Retired Maj. Gen. Huntington “Hunt” B. Downer Jr. will serve as guest speaker. A former assistant adjutant general of the Louisiana National Guard, Downer also served as speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives and secretary of the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Throughout his career, he advocated for military members, veterans and their families, including expanded access to higher education for Louisiana National Guard members. His military service included assignments during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, as well as leadership in Louisiana’s response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. He was inducted into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame in June 2026, recognizing his decades of military service and public leadership.
The ceremony will feature the Marine Forces Reserve Brass Quintet, under the direction of Sgt. Carr, performing the national anthem. The quintet is part of the New Orleans-based Marine Forces Reserve Band, whose active-duty Marine musicians perform at military and community events.
The program will include the raising of colors by the United Veterans League, a performance by Mulberry Elementary School students and recognition of veterans. A Missing Man Table presentation and the playing of taps will offer moments of reflection and remembrance.
The ceremony will bring together the Fletcher community and the public to express gratitude to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Food will be served at the ceremony.
About Fletcher Technical Community College
Fletcher Technical Community College, a member of Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges is a vital educational resource serving the Bayou Region. The college offers associate degrees, technical diplomas, short-term workforce training, and free adult education programs such as high school equivalency preparation, digital literacy courses, and English language instruction. Fletcher is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education that strengthens Louisiana’s workforce and supports the economic growth of South Louisiana. Visit www.fletcher.edu for more information.