Sons of Confederate Veterans sharpen artillery skills at Fort Concho

  • Among those who trained at Fort Concho were, from left to right, Billy Ayers, Lee Wallace, Cheryl Ayers (spouse) and Jacob Haugh from Georgetown Camp #502; William Dunson, William Ables, Stephen Brister, Gary Lehmkuhler, Jan Huffstetler, Michael Oliver and Ross Cox Sr. from Lampasas Camp #2353; Robert Moore from San Marcos Camp #977; Dustin Lauw of Georgetown Camp #502; and James Oliver from Lampasas Camp #2353. CODY GLASSCOCK | COURTESY OF USFAA
    Among those who trained at Fort Concho were, from left to right, Billy Ayers, Lee Wallace, Cheryl Ayers (spouse) and Jacob Haugh from Georgetown Camp #502; William Dunson, William Ables, Stephen Brister, Gary Lehmkuhler, Jan Huffstetler, Michael Oliver and Ross Cox Sr. from Lampasas Camp #2353; Robert Moore from San Marcos Camp #977; Dustin Lauw of Georgetown Camp #502; and James Oliver from Lampasas Camp #2353. CODY GLASSCOCK | COURTESY OF USFAA

    Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans from Central Texas recently immersed themselves in the art of historical artillery at Fort Concho, participating in the “School of the Piece” Oct. 3-5. Hosted by the United States Field Artillery Association, the event focused on safe operation of muzzle-loading cannons and honoring the legacy of War Between the States-era soldiers while prioritizing mod…