Artillery Officer Candidate School Heritage Hall
The Artillery Officer Candidate School Heritage Hall
Construction of the building is complete. The Field Artillery Museum Curator and his Volunteers have finished the displays and historic wall panels that surround the new classroom. The story of Artillery OCS will now be told to thousands of military students, family members and visitors each year.
Building Letter Design for the East Entrance of the Heritage Hall shown above
Click on OCS logos for Heritage Hall Information and Updates, Contributors lists and Special Recognition for contributions of $500 or more.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Your support is greatly appreciated.
Artillery OCS Heritage Hall General Information and Updates
Special Recognition-Contributions of $500 or More
Heritage Hall Contributors - Alphabetical
Heritage Hall Contributors - By Class
Links to construction phase pictures and videos from 2023 are posted below.
Click on OCS logos to view pictures taken during the dates shown.
Click on OCS logos to view pictures taken during the dates shown.
Construction Photos March 7- April 25
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Construction Photos March 23-June 21
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Construction Photos June 22 - July 31
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Construction Photos August 31
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Construction Photos July 20-September 29, 2023
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Construction Photos October 4-October 16
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Construction Photos October 19-October 31
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Construction Photos November 3- November 14
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A copy of this memorandum was forwarded to us by email on January 24, 2024
Our cost for the building addition after the signage was added is $832,798
Our cost for the building addition after the signage was added is $832,798
A look inside the Artillery OCS Heritage Hall Classroom
(a photo album from January 23 and February 20, 2024)
Click Here to See Inside the Heritage Hall
Be sure to read the notice when you open the album.
We still have work to do.
A Ribbon Cutting was held on November 2, 2024
The US Field Artillery Association hosted the 2024 Field Artillery Hall of Fame inductees, guests, Field Artillery Association leaders, and Fort Sill leaders on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 for a Field Artillery Museum tour by curator, Gordon Blaker.
After the museum tour, the distinguished group attended the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Artillery Officer Candidate School Heritage Hall, adjoining the museum.
Bill Ford, OCS Alumni President welcomed the guests and was followed by the garrison commander, COL Derek Baird, who provided remarks. At the conclusion of his remarks, the ribbon was cut.
Lunch was served in the Heritage Hall at the conclusion of the ceremony.
The US Field Artillery Association hosted the 2024 Field Artillery Hall of Fame inductees, guests, Field Artillery Association leaders, and Fort Sill leaders on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 for a Field Artillery Museum tour by curator, Gordon Blaker.
After the museum tour, the distinguished group attended the ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony for the Artillery Officer Candidate School Heritage Hall, adjoining the museum.
Bill Ford, OCS Alumni President welcomed the guests and was followed by the garrison commander, COL Derek Baird, who provided remarks. At the conclusion of his remarks, the ribbon was cut.
Lunch was served in the Heritage Hall at the conclusion of the ceremony.
Click on pictures of the event below to enlarge
Construction Progress Videos
Drive by Video on June 21, 2023
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Drive by Video East to West on September 28, 2023
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Drive by Video West to East on September 28, 2023
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Drive by Video on November 14, 2023
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The Fort Sill Garrison Commander approved naming the $832,798 addition we built and gifted to the US Army as the "Artillery Officer Candidate School Heritage Hall."
More than 820 Artillery OCS alumni, friends and family members funded the project.
The building serves as a classroom and multi-purpose facility for the Artillery Museum.
More than 820 Artillery OCS alumni, friends and family members funded the project.
The building serves as a classroom and multi-purpose facility for the Artillery Museum.
