Never forget what you learned about this part of your American history and have the best summer vacation ever!
Buffalo Soldier Monument and Circle of First
We arrived early enough to relax and get ready for a fun and educational morning with the third grade classes from Piper Elementary School. At the entrance to the Buffalo Soldier Monument, Historian Thomas Gregory waited patiently for the little troopers to arrive. It is a very pleasant duty call to address the excited young minds housed in even more …
Trooper James Orville West Rests In Fiddler’s Green
Trooper Jimmy West was laid to rest and entered Fiddler’s Green to reminisce with his fellow troopers, as only a Buffalo Soldier can. Following high school Trooper West entered the Army, then Navy, and then the Air Force! Something few of us have ever done. He was adventurous. He retired following 25 years of service with the United State Post …
Trooper Rev. Willie Gene Bailey, Sr. Passed on to Fiddler’s Green
Trooper Willie G. Bailey, Sr married the love of his life and remained happily married to his wife Carnie for 73 years. Together they had seven children. After retirement from the Post Trooper Willie G. Bailey, Sr married the love of his life and remained happily married to his wife Carnie for 73 years. Together they had seven children. After …
The National Buffalo Soldiers Monument at Fort Leavenworth
July 28th marks two important anniversaries this year. First, the 150th anniversary of the arrival of the 10th Cavalry and 38th Infantry regiments at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Second, the 25th anniversary of the National Buffalo Soldiers Monument dedication by then General Colin Powell. The integration of the regular peace time army on July 28, 1866 called for six segregated regiments …
We Have A New Name
You may have notice are New Name. Alexander/Madison Chapter of Greater Kansas City Area.
In Loving Memory
We are sad to say The Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Area Chapter 9th & 10th (Horse) Calvary Association has recently lost 3 Members. Trooper Albert Jones in February of 2015. Trooper Emmitt Tucker March 6th 2015. Trooper James G. Madison 1st President March 15th 2015.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The ” Greater Kansa City/Leavenworth Area Chapter*Ninth & Tenth (Horse) Calvary Association would like to announce our newest members: Troopers James & Linda White of Kansas City Missouri to our Association.
Men Praised for Buffalo Soldier Contributions
July 30, 2009 By Tisha Johnson, Fort Leavenworth Lamp FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (July 30, 2009) — Two community members who are part of the history of the Buffalo Soldiers and the monument to the group at Fort Leavenworth were honored for their continuing contributions to the community July 28, at the Frontier Conference Center. U.S. Army Combined Arms Center Chief …
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