The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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Steve_Cox_6.JPGHonoring Jerry OrrAlong the walls of the 1/19th FA Battalion HQ, there is a drawing of Jerry Orr and his military awards.

Photo courtesy of Steve Cox
May 29, 2018
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Steve_Cox_4.JPGFiring RangeChatting with the trainees at the range; sharing experiences of the "old soldiers"

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May 29, 2018
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Steve_Cox_5.JPGThe Orr RoomSteve points to the sign honoring Jerry Orr, a former member and favorite son of the 1/19th FA Training Battalion.

Photo courtesy of Steve Cox
May 29, 2018
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image1.pngMike's Sports GrillBack Row: Moon Mullins, Charles Skidmore, Carlton Epps, David Scott, Jeff LaBreck; First Row: Mike Kurtgis, the late Jerry Orr, John Cashin, and Ray Beebe.

Photo courtesy of John Cashin
May 28, 2018
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J_Cashin_5.jpgLunch TimeFormerly known as "Mess Halls", they are now called "Dining Facilities"

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May 28, 2018
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J_Cashin_6.jpgQuiet TimeCarlton Epps sits in quiet silence while sunshine fills the room.


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May 28, 2018
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J_Cashin_4.jpgOn the Firing Range with TraineesJim Connolly explains how big the bullets were back in his day....


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May 28, 2018
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J_Cashin_3.jpgOur Host & Organizer Jerry Orr with John Waldman and Geary BurrowsPhoto courtesy of John CashinMay 28, 2018
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J_Cashin_1.jpgJohn Cashin - Carlton EppsJohn & Carlton at the Firing Range with the BCT trainees

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May 28, 2018
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C_Epps-6.JPGGuest Speaker for Closing BanquetCol Tom Wascom, Chief of Staff at Ft Sill, gave the speech at our closing banquet at Mike's Sports Grill. Col Wascom was promoted to one-star and would be travelling shortly to Ft Riley, KS to become the Asst Division Commander of The Big Red One.May 28, 2018
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C_Epps-7.JPGMike's Sports GrillA plaque is awarded to LtCol Elliot Harris, Commander of the 1/19th FA, for their great hospitality to the 2/9th FA during our Grand Finale reunion.

Photo courtesy of Carlton Epps
May 28, 2018
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C_Epps-8.JPGMike's Sports GrillCol Tom Wascom, Ft Sill Chief of Staff (promoted to one-star and moving to Ft Riley as Asst Div Commander), the late Jerry Orr, Dennis Dauphin and LtCol Harris.

Photo courtesy of Carlton Epps
May 28, 2018
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