The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - 2-9th Encore Reunion
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Orr_Conf_Room.jpgA Visit to the Orr Conference Room108 viewsAlso hanging in the Orr Conference Room is a photo of Jerry on active duty "back when".
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J_Turner_4.JPGBCT Graduation108 viewsPhoto courtesy of Joe Turner
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FP-15.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration108 viewsJoe Henderson, Jim Connolly looking thru the binos, John Bowden
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MK-10.JPGOpen Forum108 viewsRedleg Geary Burrows enters the auditorium for our great and very special Q&A Session with Week 2 BCT trainees.

Photo courtesy of Mike Kurtgis
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Grad_1.jpgGraduation106 viewsThe graduates enter. This was the start of a very impressive BCT graduation ceremony whereby each member was announced and presented a certificate. Several had already earned rank before going on to AIT.

Photo courtesy of Bob Wilson
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Dining_Hall_with_trainees.jpgDining Hall106 viewsWe were encouraged (and the Trainees allowed) to meet and talk to us while having lunch.
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J_Turner_5.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration106 viewsPhoto courtesy of Joe Turner
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MK-11.JPGArrival106 viewsMike Kurtgis, John Cashin, and Carlton Epps all served together in Nam. Like a 50-year old reunion!
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Joe_H-4.JPGFirst Event - Ted's Cafe, Lawton106 viewsBill Henson, Past President of the 35th Assn, Jim Connolly, and Joe Henderson. Jim and Joe worked in the TOC (Tactical Operations Center) of the 2/35th Inf Battalion.
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Joe_H-2.JPGFirst Event - Ted's Cafe, Lawton106 viewsJoe (in neon yellow shirt) and Sandy Turner next to Ernie Correia, who is wearing his "official" 2/9th shirt.
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Joe_H-7.JPGFirst Event - Ted's Cafe, Lawton106 viewsMike & Mercy Kurtgis; Sharon & Edwin Moor standing behind.
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Joe_H-17.JPGArrival106 viewsJoe Henderson, Bill Henson, Past President of the 35th Regt Assn, and Jim Connolly.
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