The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - 2-9th Encore Reunion
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John_Cashin-2.jpgThursday Firepower DemonstrationL to R: Charles Skidmore, John "Moon" Mullins, Ed Thomas (in back), Jerry Orr, and Mike Kurtgis enjoy walking the line on this beautiful day on the range.

Photo courtesy of John Cashin
Jun 18, 2017
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J_Cashin.JPGThursday Firepower DemonstrationOld friends from Nam reunite. Lt John Cashin and Lt Carlton Epps tour the line of artillery weapons at the Thursday Firepower Demonstration.

Photo courtesy of John Cashin.
Jun 17, 2017
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RW-1~0.JPGArrivalArty caps and shirts cover the landscape in front of Allin Hall as we gather for the first day of Agenda events as organized and arranged by Host Jerry Orr.Jun 13, 2017
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RW-5~0.JPGThursday Firepower DemonstrationNo more targets like auto-truck-tank bodies anymore; the "targets" were ridge lines.

Photo courtesy of Bob Wilson
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-4~0.JPGThursday Firepower DemonstrationWhat a beautiful sky on the range at Ft Sill.

Photo courtesy of Bob Wilson
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-3~0.JPGThursday Firepower DemonstrationVisitors and Guests were allowed to "walk the line" of artillery equipment on display prior to the demonstration. The bleachers are in the background.

Photo courtesy of Bob Wilson
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-2~0.JPGFire Drill: roof of Allin HallAs we gathered for our first morning activity, the Ft Sill Fire Department gave us a daring sight. A ladder was extended from the fire truck below to the very top of Allin Hall, our Quarters. Then, some brave soul climbed that ladder and got a great view of the Fort and surrounding areas.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-1b.JPGGraduationHappy Campers all! These young troops have completed their BCT at Ft Sill and are entering the auditorium for their graduation ceremony.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-10~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMIt may look like two large wooden boxes, but inside are two Patriot missiles each. Not much for looks, but as long as they work....

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-9~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMThis is the "big eye" in the sky...the heart of the missile defense system. Once it locks on target, all hell will break loose.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-8~0.JPGPATRIOT AIR DEFENSE SYSTEMOur reunion Agenda included a visit to the Air Defense Artillery branch, which has been re-integrated with the cannon artillery branch after their 1970 "divorce" courtesy of our Pentagon geniuses. We were given an extensive education on the Patriot Missile defense system which is 30-years old, but updates have kept it in the active inventory. It is this type of defense that may protect us from enemy ICBM threats.

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOB WILSON
Jun 13, 2017
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RW-7~0.JPGThursday Firepower DemonstrationMobile Radar System....we got a close up look and detailed examination of the system later in the Agenda.Jun 13, 2017
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