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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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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J_Turner_3.JPGFiring RangePhoto courtesy of Joe Turner
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Firing_Range_3.jpgFiring Range
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J_Turner_2.JPGFiring RangePhoto courtesy of Joe Turner
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Firing_Range_4.jpgFiring Range
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Firing_Range_5.jpgFiring Range
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J_Turner_13.JPGFiring RangeA trainee walks across the firing line.

Photo courtesy of Joe Turner
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WmWard-3.JPGFiring RangeBarbara Bowden enjoys the firing range activity. J. William Ward admiring the new M-4 rifle held by a trainee.

Photo courtesy of William Ward.
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