The third week in June is the busiest of the year for B Troop. It is the week that Fort Huachuca inducts new members into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. It involves an entire week of activities and B Troop is on the hook for much of it. Yesterday we had to provide a lady and trooper to be door candy for the commanding general's home tour. Miss Debbie and I handled that chore this year. Basically we just stood there and helped people up the steps and posed for photos. Debbie looked stunning in her black Victorian dress. I spent most the morning trying to figure out how to help people up the steps without tripping them with my saber scabbard. Later on, Trooper Jay and I acted as escorts for a trail ride put on by the Buffalo Corral. We had to give a couple of historical presentations and rode along with the people without getting close enough to them to get kicked by their horses. The people seemed to enjoy the experience but Jay and I had to leave them on Slaughterhouse Ridge with the trail boss and trot back to the stables to get ready for the riding demonstration that afternoon. I was the narrator for the demonstration and Jay was pressed into service as a rider because one of the other troopers got injured at the last moment. The demonstration went pretty well and the guys managed to put together a really good saber charge (see photo). Jay had to ride my wild little pony named Cochise who can really make your life miserable when he wants to. Between Cochise's antics and wardrobe malfunctions with his suspenders, Jay was having a great time. The only problem with the demo was that the water truck didn't show up to wet down the arena and as a result the spectators ended up eating a lot of dust. After the riding demonstration we cleaned weapons and relived the glory of the event as is our custom but had to prep for the following days event also. This morning we had to be at the stables at 0500 to get ready for the Garrison Commander's change of command ceremony. The weather was perfect and the ceremony very nice. Our pistol charge went off well although I think our cannoneers pulled the lanyard a little early. I had not quite gotten up to the skirmish line with Cochise before they damn near blew my hat off. That put Cochise into a gallop that nearly broke the sound barrier. The honor guard got into it too with their howitzers as well. It was regular boom fest with cannons going off, horses pounding the turf, and our Army Colts belching out fire, smoke, and noise. It was a good show and the crowd loved it. Even Major General Custer came out and expressed his appreciation. You have to love this business.
Friday, June 26, 2009
MI HoF Week
The third week in June is the busiest of the year for B Troop. It is the week that Fort Huachuca inducts new members into the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame. It involves an entire week of activities and B Troop is on the hook for much of it. Yesterday we had to provide a lady and trooper to be door candy for the commanding general's home tour. Miss Debbie and I handled that chore this year. Basically we just stood there and helped people up the steps and posed for photos. Debbie looked stunning in her black Victorian dress. I spent most the morning trying to figure out how to help people up the steps without tripping them with my saber scabbard. Later on, Trooper Jay and I acted as escorts for a trail ride put on by the Buffalo Corral. We had to give a couple of historical presentations and rode along with the people without getting close enough to them to get kicked by their horses. The people seemed to enjoy the experience but Jay and I had to leave them on Slaughterhouse Ridge with the trail boss and trot back to the stables to get ready for the riding demonstration that afternoon. I was the narrator for the demonstration and Jay was pressed into service as a rider because one of the other troopers got injured at the last moment. The demonstration went pretty well and the guys managed to put together a really good saber charge (see photo). Jay had to ride my wild little pony named Cochise who can really make your life miserable when he wants to. Between Cochise's antics and wardrobe malfunctions with his suspenders, Jay was having a great time. The only problem with the demo was that the water truck didn't show up to wet down the arena and as a result the spectators ended up eating a lot of dust. After the riding demonstration we cleaned weapons and relived the glory of the event as is our custom but had to prep for the following days event also. This morning we had to be at the stables at 0500 to get ready for the Garrison Commander's change of command ceremony. The weather was perfect and the ceremony very nice. Our pistol charge went off well although I think our cannoneers pulled the lanyard a little early. I had not quite gotten up to the skirmish line with Cochise before they damn near blew my hat off. That put Cochise into a gallop that nearly broke the sound barrier. The honor guard got into it too with their howitzers as well. It was regular boom fest with cannons going off, horses pounding the turf, and our Army Colts belching out fire, smoke, and noise. It was a good show and the crowd loved it. Even Major General Custer came out and expressed his appreciation. You have to love this business.
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