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Looking back 175 years
Raymond B. Reeves, of Bulverde, shows a Remington pistol and other firearms to interested onlookers during Saturday’s activities marking the 175th Anniversary of Fort Martin Scott. See more photos of the events elsewhere in this edition. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten Cooke
Community, Gillespie Life, News, Scene
March 13, 2024
Looking back 175 years

Fort Martin Scott celebrates almost two centuries

The 323rd Army Band, based at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, performed under the lights as darkness fell and a cold front moved in during the musical performance section of Friday night commemoration activities at Fort Martin Scott. The band, under the direction of three separate member conductors, played a mix of popular and military music.

The 323rd Army Band, based at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, performed under the lights as darkness fell and a cold front moved in during the musical performance section of Friday night commemoration activities at Fort Martin Scott. The band, under the direction of three separate member conductors, played a mix of popular and military music.

Staff Sergeant Kayla Winslow, a soloist with the 323rd Army Band, performs as part of Friday night activities at Fort Martin Scott. Here, Winslow performs a medley of military service songs, which featured five branches of the military. — Standard-Radio Post/Ken Esten Cooke

Staff Sergeant Kayla Winslow, a soloist with the 323rd Army Band, performs as part of Friday night activi...

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