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Greetings Troopers the year of 2008 has closed and the new year is upon us. I hope this edition finds everyone well and in good spirit. The year 2008 has been an amazing one within the Unites States of America. Financial challenges have been center stage in the American living room from coast to coast all year long . The government has taken on a new face by becoming the guarantor of stability in the world, militarily and economically. As I stand on the shoulders of the members of the 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association , I see that all of the courage, patriotism and “tongue holding “ that our members endured has paid a dividend. We have been wittiness to a “CHANGE” in the leadership of our country. The elec-tion of an African-American as our 44th President of these United States places a marker in the world history books. We have made the dream of created equal a reality. We all owe a thank you to those who have gone on to Fiddler’s Green in our search for freedom and independence after being brought to this country as salves. I also hope that 2009 will continue to be an amazing year for social Advancement. We all will be called upon to aid our president in achieving his goals for the country. Happy New year

Trooper Don Johnson

Trooper Henry Black from the Greater North Carolina Chapter receives the “One of One “ Cavalry Model 1873 Single Action Revolver in 45 Colt Caliber from Trooper John Bell of Brighton, CO. This one of a kind Cavalry Model Revolver was donated by Bait “N” Bullet Shop of Brighton, CO with proceeds to benefit the 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry ’ National Scholarship Fund.

Scholarship Awarded at the 142nd Anniversary Reunion 2008 1. Ajasta Blake of Sierra Vista, AZ Attending Cochise Community College, Sierra Vista , AZ 2. Alyssia Cunningham of Salisbury, NC– 3rd year recipient Attending North Carolina A & T, Greensboro, NC 3. Laswaniique Gray of Lawton ,OK Attending the University of Arkansas, Greensboro, AR 4. Jessica Wilkerson of Salisbury, NC –Attending North Carolina A & T

Membership Dues Pg 2 Life Membership Buckle Pg 2 Fiddler’s Green Report Pg 3 Historical Group report Pg 4 143rd reunion Pg 5 Activities of Yesteryears Pg 6 Ladies Auxiliary greeting Pg 7 Scholarship App Pg 8 Scholarship App Pg 9 Membership App Pg 10 Membership App Pg 11 Membership App Pg 12

Trooper Don L Johnson 8275 Jennifer Lane Seminole, FL 33777-2802

Thank You Spike Lee ! For the release of your “A Miracle At St Anna” movie . This movie is the start of legendary status for the 92nd Infantry Division of WWII,1944. Thru the fictional eyes of heroes that fought dual wars in every conflict that the African-American Soldier has participated in, the characters of the movie reflects the emotions felt by the majority of African-American service personnel. The patriotism that called to the American side of their heritage to duty, while the disrespect of fellow service leaders challenged the abilities and courage of these dedicated service persons. The inhabitants of the Italian countryside greeted them with open arms and welcomed liberation by any patriots black or white. The movie highlights the bonds formed between the Italian freedom fighters and a group from the 92nd Infantry . The soldiers stumble upon a small village that had been cleansed by the German forces occupying the countryside around St Anna. One young boy Arturo had been victim of the cleansing, and suggests another boy Angelo walked in the same steps of the soldiers that were there to help bring freedom to the Italian village. The movie begins with the surviving soldier of this battle Hector exacting justice upon the traitor of the village. Mr. Lee manages to capture the patriotism, courage and emotion of the soldiers that fought and died at this small village in Italy for freedom in the United States

of America and Italy. “ I know where the sleeping man lives” states the character Hector but does not finish the sentence . I suspect that the sleeping man lives within each defender of liberty.

Membership Dues –As set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws, annual dues for 2009 for everyone except life members, honorary members, and members possessing a 2009, or later membership card are due 01 January and become delinquent on 30 April 2009. Membership dues may be paid by chapters for their members. All membership dues must be sent to Trooper Franklin J. Henderson, 2nd Vice President.

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Roll Call -Life Members: Trooper Dallas Miller, Stone Mountain GA, designed and produced an attractive belt buckle for purchase by life members of the Association. Point of contact for cost, including shipping and handling, of life membership belt buckles is Trooper Derrick G. Davis, the National Presi-dent His address is 2001 Lester Road NW, Conyers GA 30012-3476 (H) (770) 602-9980, E-mail: [email protected] . A life membership is $400 members less than 61yrs & $300.00, members older than 62 yrs. Buckle cost $95.95 including S.& H. Send Funds to Trooper A. Curley, 1709 Marston , Junction City, KS 66411-1844. Include Life membership number.

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The Awards & Recognition Committee would like to have information on your chapter activities and the troopers Involved. The committee would like a short outline of the event/program or services provided by local chapters. The info requested as follows:

1. Troopers or group presenting

2. Who was the target audience

3. The program, event, service etc.

4. Local media reports online or printed

5. Outcome analysis, measured impact

The committee would like to have awards for outstanding

accomplishments and achievements from the local level.

Contact Mike Therad, [email protected] 202-557-5247




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Troopers We’ve Lost Since The 142nd Reunion When a cavalryman dies, he begins a long march to his ultimate destination. About half-way along the road he enters a broad meadow dotted with trees and crossed by many streams, known as “Fiddler’s Green”. As he crosses The Green he finds an old canteen, a single spur, and a carbine sling. Continuing on the road he comes to a field camp where he finds all the troopers who have gone before him, with their campfires, tents and pickets lines neatly laid out. All other branches of the military must continue to march without pause. Cavalry though are authorized to dismount, unsaddle and stay in Fiddler’s Green ...their canteens ever full...the grass always green and enjoy the companionship and reminisce with old friends.

Troopers : ✤Warren G. Ballentine, Los Angeles, CA

✤Leroy Beason, Kansas City, KS

✤LeRoy A Bell, Minneapolis, MN

✤Cornelius H Charlton, Kansas City, KS

✤Charlie W. Latham, Jamesville, NY

✤Robert V Perry, Inglewood, CA

✤Roswell H. Pinckney, Fairmont Heights, MD

✤Robert Powell, Houston, TX

✤James Thorn, Hanover, MD

✤John Tull, Long Beach, CA

✤C. Frederick Williams Washington DC Chapter co-founder

Family Members: ✤Mr. Roosevelt Hunt, Battle Creek, Michigan who was the brother of Trooper Roselyn Hodges and the brother-in-law of Trooper Dennis W. Hodges, Sr. - Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter

✤Mrs. Marjorie Outten, Baltimore, Maryland who was the mother of Trooper Roger O. Alford -Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter

✤Mrs. Annie B. Jones, Memphis, Tennessee who was the mother of Trooper Wayne Jones and sister-in-law of Trooper Anne O. Jones-Gray Lawton-Fort Sill Chapter

✤Charles N. Bond, Brownsville TN - Brother of Ladies Auxiliary Member Doris B. Henderson and brother-in-law of Trooper Franklin J. Henderson, Los Angeles CA

✤Kazuko Dean, Ambler PA - Wife of Trooper Ellis Dean, Ambler PA

✤George Pickens, Associate Member, University City, MO

✤Mrs. Charlotte Flipper, wife of Trooper Joseph Flipper, Grand Nephew of Lieutenant Henry Flipper

✤Jeanene Y. Wells, daughter of Trooper Richard E Wells, Orlando FL.

Sick and Shut-In:

Trooper William E. Calbert,

Chaplain,

Trooper Joe Bowman,

Trooper Charles L. Locke

Trooper Curtis D. Womack ,

Trooper Charles L. Lockett,

Trooper Henry A. Mikell II,

Trooper Henry Washington,

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143rd Anniversary Reunion -

"Moonlight in Vermont" says the song. For our 143rd Anniversary Reunion and the first in a New England state, Bur-lington VT is the reunion site. Reunion date is 29 July - 01 August 2009. Board of Directors meeting will be held on 28 July 2009. Hosts for the reunion are members of the Association and a committee of state residents some of whom are descendants of "Buffalo Soldiers". Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center has been selected as reunion headquarters. Objective of this reunion is to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the 10th US Cavalry Regi-ment in Vermont for garrison duty at Fort Ethan Allen, Colchester VT (3 miles from Burlington). In 1909, after a two (2) year tour of duty in the Philippine Islands, the 10th US Cavalry Regiment was transferred to Fort Ethan Allen and arrived there on 28 July 1909. In recognition of this significant event, the Governor of the State of Vermont sent a written invitation to the Association to hold the reunion in Vermont. More reunion details will appear in the next Newsletter. Advance reunion registration material will be mailed in February 2009. Early registration is requested.

Troopers Edley, Davis & Curley along with Rodney Bar-nes, City Manager for Junction City, KS view a possible home for the National Office. The building is under con-sideration. No final plans yet.

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