USAF Crew Chief of military transport aircraft (possibly C-130 Hercules) briefing OSU cadets about cargo bay details. Air Force ROTC cadets are wearing standard rain coats with rain covers on service caps. The USAF Crew Chief is wearing flight suit with squadron badge on chest (unreadable in photo).
Army ROTC cadets viewing German shepherd guard dog in kennel at unidentified base, circa 1960. Cadets are probably visiting Ft. Lewis for training. Overcoats and service caps are of the post-1955 vintage. This photograph was probably used for an OSU publication.
View of cadets with field packs and rifles climbing road on a hill. Location is unidentified, but appears to be local trees/terrain. Men are wearing fatigues with field packs and carrying M-1 Garand rifles. Photo is dated March 1964.
Governor Charles H. Martin addressing cadet formation, 1935-36. Photograph is probably from stock used for an OSC publication. Identified in pencil narration on reverse, reading like a press release: "Governor Charles H. Martin always dressed the part when he reviewed the cadet regiment and spoke to the men to receive commissions. Here in 1936 he advised the officers not to join the 'grouches and radicals' when they finished college. Probably all these men are now in active service." The last comment about active service would probably speak to WWII, placing these comments of that era. There is also a fountain pen caption at the top reverse: "Military Review 1935-36."
OAC cadets perform exhibition battle scene on the athletic field, during the Military Tournament, 1927. This print is marked on reverse with: "Beaver Page 266-1 #385 See Trim Marks." The cropped version is included in the 1927 Beaver Yearbook, page 267 under the title "Sham Battle." Of note is the use of WWI surplus equipment, which includes the style of helmet and gas masks as well.
Towed artillery pieces passing in review, Inspection Day, probably late 1930s. Trucks in photo of 1930s vintage. Artillery pieces are 37mm cannons, replacement equipment for the older WWI vintage French 75mm previously assigned to OAC Artillery Stallions.
Officers inspecting completed pontoon bridge. Practice in construction of bridge by Engineering Battalion is shown in Beaver yearbooks. The Engineering Battalion built the pontoon bridge while on summer camp manoeuvres.
Officers inspecting completed pontoon bridge. Practice in construction of bridge by Engineering Battalion is shown in Beaver yearbooks. The Engineering Battalion built the pontoon bridge while on summer camp manoeuvres.
Officers inspecting completed pontoon bridge. Practice in construction of bridge by Engineering Battalion is shown in Beaver yearbooks. The Engineering Battalion built the pontoon bridge while on summer camp manoeuvres.