The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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WTC-9.jpgReunion Photos - Wayne CrochetHere are a couple of artillery recruits who are foreign nationals, one from Africa and one from Korea. They will get their US citizenship commensurate with their graduation from basic training. Photo taken as the recruits were undergoing field training.
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SR-1.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleFirst Stop: Britz Hall, home of the basic trainees. The old war vets mingle with the new breed of drill sergeants.
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SR-2.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleWelcome, Jim Beddingfield! We were honored with the presence of Jim Beddingfield, the current President of the 35th Inf Regt Assn, who joined us at our historic reunion at Ft Sill.
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SR-3.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleStu Royle in front, Steve Cox and Dennis Dauphin behind him.
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SR-4.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleHavin' a ball! We seem be enjoying our tour stop at the basic training buildings. Terry Stuber is adjusting his camera.
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SR-5.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleRay Hobbs listens as DS Schmidt makes her point.
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SR-6.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleThe "Cowboy"--- Danny Fort and his walking stick.
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SR-7.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleOur host at the basic training area was LTC Marcus Jones who was reassigned to Ft Bliss just days after our reunion ended. Our organizer, Jerry Orr, credits Col Jones with handling a lot of the logistics issues.
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SR-8.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleReady - Set - Mingle.
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SR-9.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleNew weapon. Lee Dixon takes a close look at the weapon now used in training.
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SR-10.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleField Firing Demo: these are our replacements, guys! Do they look good or what?
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SR-11.jpgReunion Photos - Stu RoyleA close examination of the 155mm breech. If you value your fingers, they will not go anywhere near the breech.
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