The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Induction.jpg1-19th Training AreaCapt Johnson makes a surprise announcement: "We are turning back the hands of time today and you are hereby inducted into the U. S. Army! Give me 50 pushups! Nevermind, you can stay retired."
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WmWard-9.jpg1/19th FA Training AreaAll 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.
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Orr_Conf_Room.jpgA Visit to the Orr Conference RoomAlso hanging in the Orr Conference Room is a photo of Jerry on active duty "back when".
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Orr_Conference_Rm.jpgA Visit to the Orr Conference RoomOrganizer 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')
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Allin_Hall_5.JPGArrivalDavid and Marie Scott outside Allin Hall.
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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.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_4.JPGArrivalOur ladies relax in the Lobby awaiting the next event.
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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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Joe_H_Sill-1.JPGArrival"Hail, Hail, the gang's all here..." We arrive and venture out into Ft Sill. Posing in front of the former "Hi-Rise BOQ", now a Holiday Inn commercial establishment. {Please see "We Were There" individual photos on the web Homepage}

Photo courtesy of Joe Henderson.
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MK-11.JPGArrivalMike Kurtgis, John Cashin, and Carlton Epps all served together in Nam. Like a 50-year old reunion!
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Joe_H-17.JPGArrivalJoe Henderson, Bill Henson, Past President of the 35th Regt Assn, and Jim Connolly.
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