Artillery Officer Candidate School Alumni Chapter, Incorporated: The Artillery OCS Alumni Chapter is a 501c3 non-profit organization incorporated in 2002.
The purposes and aims of the Artillery OCS Alumni Chapter are to: 1. Preserve and maintain the archives, historical records, memorabilia and artifacts of the Fort Sill Artillery Officer Candidate School. 2. Conduct research and document the history and development of officers commissioned through the OCS program. 3. Conduct research and document the heroism and military service of graduates of the OCS program during all military conflicts from 1941 to the present.
4. Collect, preserve, interpret, and display OCS related items of historic significance for use in education programs for active duty, retired military, veterans and the general public.
5. Plan and coordinate educational programs designed specifically for the general public.
6. Promote interest and pride in the history of the OCS program and the graduates and staff who participated in events of historical significance.
7. Maintain a permanent location dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the OCS program at Fort Sill, one of the most significant military programs in the history of the U.S
Volunteers conduct all Chapter operations. There are no paid staff.
The Alumni Chapter assumed responsibility for the operation and maintenance of Building 3025 in February 2005 and occupied the building under a lease (later a license) from the Secretary of the Army to conduct organization business and maintain the Artillery OCS Hall of Fame. The arrangement ended by mutual agreement on October 15, 2021 and the keys were turned over to the Fort Sill Directorate of Public Works. Building 3025 is the only WWII era wooden barracks structure on Fort Sill.
Building 3025 was the home of the Fort Sill Artillery Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame from August 13, 1984 to October 15, 2021. The building was named “Durham Hall’ on May 20,1999 in memory of 2LT Harold B. “Pinky” Durham, Jr., OCS Class 1-67, a Vietnam Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous).
The area occupied by the Officer Candidate School was named “Robinson Barracks” on 15 April 1953 in memory of 1LT James E. Robinson, OCS Class 61-43, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient (posthumous). The Robinson Barracks Archway stands at the north entrance of the area, near the corner of Austin and Jones Road west of Building 3025.
The Artillery OCS Heritage Hall is a joint project of the Artillery OCS Alumni, the Artillery Museum, and Fort Sill. The 40' x 80' addition to the South Gallery of the Museum serves as a theater/classroom with wall space dedicated to the OCS story: the history, culture, and traditions of Artillery OCS; our heroes; our fallen comrades; and distinguished graduates. There are display cases, uniform displays, OCS history panels, and photos. Kiosks with Artillery OCS Hall of Fame Inductee photos and bios, Fallen Comrade biographical information, Class Photos and loads of OCS history will soon augment the displays. A 40' x 50' multi-purpose courtyard graces the east entrance. The Heritage Hall will help the U.S. Field Artillery Museum fulfill its mission and significantly increase our exposure to the public. It is secure and open during regular Museum hours. The Field Artillery Museum was granted beneficial occupancy of the building on December 12, 2023. The project was booked as an $832,798 WIP (Work in Progress) asset until May 9, 2024, when it was gifted to Fort Sill.We had a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony followed by a light lunch inside the Hall on November 2, 2024. Thank You to contributions from more than 800 OCS Alumni and Friends who made this our permanent home and the Legacy of Artillery OCS at Fort Sill.
Chapter Officers and Directors (2025-2026)
President: Bill Ford Fort Sill OCS TAC Officer 1966 Field Artillery Hall of Fame Vice President: COL (Ret) Harvey Glowaski Fort Sill OCS Class 1-67 Artillery OCS Hall of Fame Army OCS Hall of Fame (Fort Benning) Inductee
Secretary: Randy Dunham (Assistant to the Treasurer and Fort Sill POC) Fort Sill OCS Class 10-69 Artillery OCS Hall of Fame
Treasurer: Mike Dooley Deputy Chief of Staff Fires Center of Excellence Fort Sill, OK 73503
LTC (Ret) John Mennig Fort Sill OCS Class 22-66 Artillery OCS Hall of Valor
COL Wayne Hunt Fort Sill OCS Class 21-70 Artillery OCS Hall of Fame
Rich Cobin Fort Sill OCS Class 19-67
Mendell Schelin Fort Sill OCS Class 15-69 Artillery OCS Hall of Valor
Penny L Dunham Artillery OCS Administrator Artillery OCS Hall of Fame (Honorary)
Alumni Chapter Mailing Address: Artillery OCS Alumni PO Box 33612 Fort Sill, OK 73503
580-355- JARK (5275)
Email: admin@artilleryocsalumni.com
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The Artillery OCS Alumni Chapter is an IRS 501 (C) 3 charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible. EIN # 74-3052514. Please make your check payable to "Artillery OCS Alumni" Mail to PO Box 33612, Fort Sill, OK 73503.
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