The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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SK-55.JPGHarvest Time135 viewsFarming here was a little different than back in the States.
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SK-50.JPGPeace, Brother135 viewsA pensive Jeff LaBreck sits in front of his "peace" flag. It went by other names, too.
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DY-4.JPGReunion Photos - Danny Yates135 views"Awright you guys, LISTEN UP!" Some things never change, eh? Here we get guide instructions from LTC Marcus Jones. In the background you can see the darkening clouds. We were advised of many possible tornado threats during our stay but none came close to Ft. Sill.
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DY-8.JPGReunion Photos - Danny Yates135 viewsAt the range. A major part of our agenda was to see a firing demonstration with the latest artillery howitzers, including the "777" and the 155mm Paladin.
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The_old_Guard_Shack.JPGOriginal Guard Shack135 viewsDon't know why they left it standing, but it is a great memories of reporting in over 45 years ago to Ft. Sill.
The sign says, "For Military Police Assistance, Report to Building XXXX at the intersection of Craig and Randolph Roads".
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DY-12.jpgReunion Photos - Danny Yates135 viewsFt Sill's warfare training includes urban-warfare based scenarios as our Instructor guides through a mock-up building. This whole training format used highly technical Hollywood-like sound stages with several technicians behind the scenes to manipulate the settings.
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DY-11.jpgReunion Photos - Danny Yates135 viewsWe were treated to a brief demo of computer-gaming warfare with an Afghan land battle scenario. The transformation from our days of war strategy to using the latest computer tools is nothing short of amazing.
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MB-9.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Mattie Beal House Tour135 views"What? There's still a mortgage on this place?"
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JK-3a.jpgGoodbye Party?135 viewsTop left is Richard Casteneda, I am in the middle below. No names on the rest, unless you can help!
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JH-9.JPGHand-in-hand135 viewsThe sign may say "2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry, CACTI BLUE FORWARD", but there was plenty of Redleg cooperation and talent in running their TOC.
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JH-7.JPG"Outside the wire"135 viewsNow you know what it means!
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Jenny3.jpgCompliments of Jenny Young135 viewsDonut Dolly Linda observes a Skycrane moving a howitzer. Could have been taken at Highlander Heights, Mary Lou, or Bison.
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