The Mighty Ninth

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Price_Reunion_2.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price126 viewsUnit prepares the 777 155mm howitzer for firing; firing demonstration arranged by the 78th FA Battalion at Ft Sill. It was a major agenda item on our 2/9th FA reunion.
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Price_Reunion_12.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price126 viewsAfter the retirement ceremony, we were able to get a close-up view of the caisson.
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Snow_Hall.JPGGunnery 101 taught here125 viewsYessir...we all know where Snow Hall is located. Back in our day, the interior of Snow Hall had a distinctive odor the minute you walked in. It wasn't good or bad, just kinda "earthy" smelling...something you would always recognize and remember. Well, gents...I'm here to tell you that THE "SMELL" IS GONE!" Perhaps it was a new air conditioning system or many new coats of paint, but the "smell" is no more!
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Price_Reunion_7.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price123 viewsThe Paladin 155mm howitzer firing during the demonstration.
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Price_Reunion_14.jpgReunion Photos - Dave Price122 viewsRetirement ceremony - presenting the colors.
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DF-1.JPGReunion Photos - Dnny "Cowboy" Fort122 viewsVeteran Bill Kull and wife Linda attending the 2/9th Reunion at Ft Sill.
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DF-5.JPGReunion Photos - Danny "Cowboy" Fort121 viewsVeterans John Severn & Jim Connolly standing outside the Training Battalion Hq.
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Arr-6.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive121 viewsIt was nice to see the family members of our fellow veterans arrive and participate. There were several activities planned for them off post. Most of our redleg brothers trained here back in the 60s, so there was a lot of "remembrances" to be had.
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SR-13.jpgReunion Photos - Stu Royle120 viewsThe old war vets reunite here at Ft Sill for a historic gathering. Welcome Home, Brothers!
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Arr-1.jpgThe Waldman Collection - We Arrive120 viewsArriving for the historic reunion at Ft Sill, OK.
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Reunion_Photo_-_Joe_Cook.JPGReunion Photo - Joe Cook119 viewsWelcome Home, "Blue Lighters". Joe Cook, Raymond Hobbs, and Mike Huseth were among the first arrivals in Nam from the 2/9th FA's home in Hawaii. Directly behind them are Les Cotten and Ernie Kingcade...also of "Blue Light" fame.
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Maj_Jerry_Orr_5-27-13.jpgOur Host & Organizer - Maj Jerry Orr (Ret)119 viewsOn Memorial Day, just a few days before our arrival at Ft. Sill, Jerry Orr participated in a ceremony honoring our deceased warriors. Jerry was asked to address those attending the ceremony honoring our war dead.
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