The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - 2-9th Encore Reunion
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Firing_Range_5.jpgFiring RangeMay 17, 2017
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Firing_Range_6.jpgFiring Range bleachersAs Trainees await their turn to fire, redleg Terry Stuber chats with them.May 17, 2017
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Open_Forum_-_2.jpgOpen ForumSeated on chairs in front of the Trainees, Jerry Orr makes some opening remarks.May 17, 2017
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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.May 17, 2017
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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.May 17, 2017
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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.May 17, 2017
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Firing_Range_2.jpgThe M-4 RifleGetting the feel of the new M-4.May 17, 2017
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Firing_Range_3.jpgFiring RangeMay 17, 2017
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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.May 17, 2017
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FP-11.jpgThursday Firepower DemonstrationKA-BOOM! Loud, fer shure.May 17, 2017
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Grad_1.jpgGraduationThe graduates enter. This was the start of a very impressive BCT graduation ceremony whereby each member was announced and presented a certificate. Several had already earned rank before going on to AIT.

Photo courtesy of Bob Wilson
May 17, 2017
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Grad_2.jpgGraduationDS Riley calls cadence and commands to the grads.May 17, 2017
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