Grad_1.jpgGraduation86 viewsThe 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
Dining_Hall_with_trainees.jpgDining Hall86 viewsWe were encouraged (and the Trainees allowed) to meet and talk to us while having lunch.
Open_Forum_-_2.jpgOpen Forum86 viewsSeated on chairs in front of the Trainees, Jerry Orr makes some opening remarks.
J_Turner_3.JPGFiring Range86 viewsPhoto courtesy of Joe Turner
FP-11.jpgThursday Firepower Demonstration85 viewsKA-BOOM! Loud, fer shure.
Firing_Range_3.jpgFiring Range85 views
J_Turner_5.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration85 viewsPhoto courtesy of Joe Turner
WmWard-9.jpg1/19th FA Training Area85 viewsAll of our redleg red-shirts drove convoy-style to the Training. We got a first-hand look at modern-day Trainee barracks and living conditions as well as some rifle training and mingling with the Trainee themselves. All commented on how sharp these young men and women are in today's Army. We are justly proud of them.
Photo courtesy of William Ward.
Joe_H-4.JPGFirst Event - Ted's Cafe, Lawton85 viewsBill Henson, Past President of the 35th Assn, Jim Connolly, and Joe Henderson. Jim and Joe worked in the TOC (Tactical Operations Center) of the 2/35th Inf Battalion.
RW-7~0.JPGThursday Firepower Demonstration85 viewsMobile Radar System....we got a close up look and detailed examination of the system later in the Agenda.
Firing_Range_6.jpgFiring Range bleachers84 viewsAs Trainees await their turn to fire, redleg Terry Stuber chats with them.