The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - 2-9th Reunion
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BS-5.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksNo mattresses - what you had was a "splinter bed".Jan 01, 2014
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BS-6.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksInside the barracks. Nothing's changed much since then.Jan 01, 2014
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BS-4.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksRetired SGM Wallace Moore tells us the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.Jan 01, 2014
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BS-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier Barracks"How many ya got? We got a bunch of folks out here."
We prepare to tour hear the lecture of the Buffalo Soldiers.
Jan 01, 2014
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BS-3.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier BarracksRetired SGM Wallace Moore tells the story of the Buffalo Soldiers stationed at Ft Sill.Jan 01, 2014
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BS-1.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Buffalo Soldier Barracks"Excuse me, ma'am, but do you have any bunks for rent?" Entrance to the 1860s barracks.Jan 01, 2014
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RC-8.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement CeremonyWell...that was fun. Now we head over to the historic barracks of the 1860's to hear all about the Buffalo Soldiers.Jan 01, 2014
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RC-7.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement CeremonyGroup photo after the conclusion of the retirement ceremonies.Jan 01, 2014
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RC-6.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement Ceremony"Yep, Lieutenant...the horse is real". Wayne Crochet and spouse Carol chat with one of the riders after the retirement ceremony on the parade field,Jan 01, 2014
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RC-1.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement CeremonyWe were invited to attend all the pomp and ceremony of an official retirement ceremony for over thirty (30) soldiers departing military service.Jan 01, 2014
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RC-3.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement CeremonyThe Ft Sill band was on hand for the ceremony.Jan 01, 2014
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RC-2.jpgThe Waldman Collection - Retirement Ceremony"Hey, Moon...ain't we supposed to be in the front row?"

Yep...a little SNAFU. We were scheduled to be "guests of honor" at this retirement ceremony.
Jan 01, 2014
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