Presenter explains why Montford Point was renamed Camp Johnson
A presenter recounted Sergeant Major "Hashmark" Johnson's long military career — including service in both the Army and the Navy, rapid promotion at boot camp, and later work as a drill instructor — and said the base formerly known as Montford Point was later renamed Camp Johnson in his honor.
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A presenter recounted the military service of Sergeant Major "Hashmark" Johnson and linked that service to the later renaming of the base formerly known as Montford Point. The presenter said Johnson served in both the Army and the Navy, arrived at boot camp at age 37, and advanced more quickly than his peers because of his prior experience.
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