Group_Photo.jpgBCT Graduation109 viewsWe were invited to attend a BCT graduation on Thursday morning. It was not only an impressive ceremony, but the enthusiasm, military bearing, and physically fit young men and women in uniform was a sight to see. Notice how our artillery-red shirts stand out.
FP-8.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration109 viewsThe Artillery Rocket fired to its ridge line target at amazing speed.
Photo courtesy of Doug Turner
Orr_Conference_Rm.jpgA Visit to the Orr Conference Room109 viewsOrganizer Jerry Orr has been honored with a Battalion Conference Room named in his honor.
Here you see a "Now & Then" comparison as Jerry poses next to a very old photo (jus' kiddin')
RW-10~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM109 viewsIt may look like two large wooden boxes, but inside are two Patriot missiles each. Not much for looks, but as long as they work....
PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
J_Cashin.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration109 viewsOld friends from Nam reunite. Lt John Cashin and Lt Carlton Epps tour the line of artillery weapons at the Thursday Firepower Demonstration.
Photo courtesy of John Cashin.
Allin_Hall.jpgArrival108 viewsRedleg Doug Turner makes a point with Bill Henson, the Immediate Past President of the 35th Infantry Regiment Assn. We were honored to have him join us for our Encore Reunion.
WmWard-1.JPGFarewell Dinner - Friday Evening @ Hilton Garden Inn108 viewsOur Encore reunion ended with a superb meal at the Hilton Inn in Lawton. Saturday was depart for home day.
John Waldman and Danny Fort in their red arty shirts at right.
RW-1b.JPGGraduation107 viewsHappy Campers all! These young troops have completed their BCT at Ft Sill and are entering the auditorium for their graduation ceremony.
PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
FP-3.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration106 viewsPhoto courtesy of Doug Turner
RW-3~0.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration106 viewsVisitors and Guests were allowed to "walk the line" of artillery equipment on display prior to the demonstration. The bleachers are in the background.
Photo courtesy of Bob Wilson
FP-6.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration105 viewsSpectators, Visitors, Redlegs of the 2/9th FA and the OCS Alumni anxiously await the start of the Firepower Demo under beautiful blue skies.
Dining_Hall_Lunch.jpgDining Hall105 viewsOur redlegs enjoy a lunch meal inside the new military-style Dining Hall. KP (kitchen police) was eliminated many years ago. The new style offers many choices of food and drink.
