Field Artillery Half-Section performs at rodeo

By Caitlin Kenney, Fort Sill CannoneerAugust 16, 2012

Rodeo queen
1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Shelby Bowen, Lawton Rangers Rodeo queen, carries the American flag into the arena. Cowboy culture was on display at the Lawton Rangers Rodeo Aug. 11. Events included horse riding, steer wrestling and a performance by the Fort Sill Field Artillery Ha... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Ridin' through
2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Fort Sill Field Artillery Half-Section enters the rodeo arena at the start of its performance Aug. 11. The performance during the Saturday military appreciation night was more significant as it demonstrated to Soldiers in attendance what past fie... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Field Artillery Half-Section
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Fire away!
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Swearing in
5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Gen. Mark McDonald, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, swears in 50 Delayed Entry Recruits into the Army from the Lawton Recruiting Station during the rodeo. The audience stood during the swearing in and gave a loud app... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Ropin' and wranglin'
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Steer down
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FORT SILL, Okla.-- The historic Fort Sill Field Artillery Half-Section "Flying Artillery" performs at the Lawton Rangers Rodeo Aug. 11. The annual event showcased cowboy culture and techniques for four days in the summer.

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