The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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1-19_FA.jpgVisit to the 1-19th FA trainee barracksAmbrose Smurra waits with fellow redlegs as a tour of the trainee barracks is about to begin.
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Allin_Hall.jpgArrivalRedleg 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.
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Allin_Hall_2.jpgArrivalA sea of red 2/9th FA shirts outside Allin Hall. Mike Kurtgis and Jerry Orr seem to be wondering, "Who the hell made this coffee??"
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Allin_Hall_3.JPGArrivalTelling war stories in the Lobby. Geary Burrows seems to have the floor. Terry Stuber at right, Bob Bowden on chair, J William Ward at right.
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Allin_Hall_4.JPGArrivalOur ladies relax in the Lobby awaiting the next event.
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Allin_Hall_5.JPGArrivalDavid and Marie Scott outside Allin Hall.
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BCT_Graduation.jpgBCT GraduationWe 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
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Dining_Hall_Lunch.jpgDining HallOur 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.
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Dining_Hall_with_trainees.jpgDining HallWe were encouraged (and the Trainees allowed) to meet and talk to us while having lunch.
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Firing_Range_1.jpgThe M-4 RifleLatest individual weapon that a Trainee must qualify on. It has a scope with special lens.
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Firing_Range_2.jpgThe M-4 RifleGetting the feel of the new M-4.
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Firing_Range_3.jpgFiring Range
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