The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Arr-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive"Headquarters" for the historic 2/9th reunion was Bldg 5678, Aultman Hall, located on top of the hill of Geronimo Road. Aultman Hall was the later "twin" of Allin Hall, Bldg. 5676. These two buildings were the new Officer BOQs going back to 1965. They are now a commercially-run hotel on Ft Sill property. My, how things have changed!Arriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
Lt Wayne Crochet and wife Carol chat with Lt Mike Kurtgis as they entered the front door. Both served as Forward Observers for The Mighty Ninth.
Jan 03, 2014
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Arr-1.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We ArriveArriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.Jan 03, 2014
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Arr-4.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We ArriveArriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.Jan 03, 2014
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cowboy.jpgStill a CowboyDanny Fort, even some 46 years later, proves he's still a cowboy living in Headrick, Oklahoma and serves as the Town Mayor.Jan 03, 2014
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BS-7.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksReady for inspection?Jan 01, 2014
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BS-5.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksNo mattresses - what you had was a "splinter bed".Jan 01, 2014
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BS-6.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksInside the barracks. Nothing's changed much since then.Jan 01, 2014
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BS-4.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksRetired SGM Wallace Moore tells us the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.Jan 01, 2014
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BS-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier Barracks"How many ya got? We got a bunch of folks out here."
We prepare to tour hear the lecture of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Jan 01, 2014
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BS-3.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksRetired SGM Wallace Moore tells the story of the Buffalo Soldiers stationed at Ft Sill.Jan 01, 2014
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BS-1.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier Barracks"Excuse me, ma'am, but do you have any bunks for rent?" Entrance to the 1860s barracks.Jan 01, 2014
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RC-8.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement CeremonyWell...that was fun. Now we head over to the historic barracks of the 1860's to hear all about the Buffalo Soldiers.Jan 01, 2014
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