Grad_1.jpgGraduation105 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
FP-11.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration105 viewsKA-BOOM! Loud, fer shure.
BCT_Graduation.jpgBCT Graduation105 viewsWe were the Guests of Honor to attend a BCT Graduating Class with full dress Drill & Ceremonies. What a class event!
Photo courtesy of Dennis Dauphin
WmWard-2.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration105 viewsWebmaster Dennis Dauphin takes a peek at the script for the Firepower Demonstration.
Photo courtesy of William Ward.
Open_Forum_-_2.jpgOpen Forum104 viewsSeated on chairs in front of the Trainees, Jerry Orr makes some opening remarks.
FP-13.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration104 viewsAll the burned out truck bodies and tanks are no longer downrange targets. The target was to hit a particular ridge line.
Guess the EPA made Ft Sill clean up their artillery ranges.
J_Turner_3.JPGFiring Range104 viewsPhoto courtesy of Joe Turner
Warriors.jpgMove to 1-19th FA training area104 viewsThree old warriors exit vehicles enroute to the 1/19th FA training area. L to R: Carlton Epps, Jerry Orr, and Dennis Dauphin
J_Turner_12.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration104 viewsA close up view of the Artillery Rocket itself.
Photo courtesy of Joe Turner.
Firing_Range_1.jpgThe M-4 Rifle103 viewsLatest individual weapon that a Trainee must qualify on. It has a scope with special lens.
WmWard-9.jpg1/19th FA Training Area103 viewsAll of our redleg red-shirts drove convoy-style to the Training. We got a first-hand look at modern-day Trainee barracks and living conditions as well as some rifle training and mingling with the Trainee themselves. All commented on how sharp these young men and women are in today's Army. We are justly proud of them.
Photo courtesy of William Ward.