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CACTI HOME!

We are finally back! After a year in Iraq, the Cacti Battalion returned to our families and friends about a month ago.  It was tough leaving Iraq—the Soldiers did an outstanding job over the last year, but there is nothing like coming home.  And the support from the Cacti Association was tremendous—it really meant a lot to all of the Soldiers.

Take Arms! - Lieutenant Colonel Sam Whitehurst - Cacti 6

LTC Sam Whitehurst and CSM Thomas Jones lead the Cacti back to Schofield Barracks.

(Look for a Cacti returning home article in the next issue of the Cacti Times.)

Bronze Star w "V" Device Presented 40 years Late

In other news from Veteran's Day, our own Alan "Ole" Olsen, Bravo 2/35th, was presented the Bronze Star w "V" Device for his actions in fighting in the Chu Pa Mountains, Vietnam in September of 1969. While over 40 years late, Ole has expressed gratitude to the many Cacti who helped him in the process. Ole was presented the award by Senator Sam Brownback, Kansas.

To watch video of the presentation and Ole's story click Here

WAR STORIES SECTION

Just opened is a section on War Stories. Got a “Cacti Story?”  It can be a battle story,  A funny or sad story.  Just put it down the way you remember it.  If you want a “creative license” to embellish a little you got it.  Only rule is not to be malicious. Submit them to Wiley "Tiny" Dodd by Email, today!

The Reunion issue of the Cacti Times, John Lorts, Editor, will be out soon.

If you haven't seen the electronic color version Click Here to see what you're missing. Members may email Bill Henson, our Secretary, to Sign Up.

Cacti Monument Committee

The Monument Committee, made up of Mike Tryon, Charles Brown and John Lorts, was formed to study the design, location and costs of installing a monument commemorating the achievements of the Cacti. Look for more news here as it becomes available.

Bill reports a large number of "bounced" emails when he sent out the latest issue. Make sure you have sent in your latest email address to him.

President's Message

Welcome to the 35^th Infantry Regiment Association website. The Association was formed in 1999 with just over 100 members. Since that time we have grown to well over 1000 members. In addition, we have location information for over 3500 Cacti who served. The Association has members from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the current War on Terror. If you’re not a member, you’ve earned the right. Please consider joining today.

One of the duties we take most seriously is honoring our fallen Brothers-in-Arms. On our site you will find memorial pages dedicated to their memory. We are continuously looking for photographs for these men. If you are a family member or knew them when they died so young, please consider forwarding a picture to our website. We are also researching gravesite locations. Any information that you might have will be appreciated by those who wish to pay their respects.

The 35^th Infantry Regiment was formed in Douglas, Arizona on July 1, 1916. Since that time she has served in all major conflicts: in the Pacific during WWII, in the hills of snowy Korea, the paddies and hills of Vietnam and in the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan. The Cacti are proud of their contribution to the security of United States and its freedoms. Much of that history can be found on our website, with more being added as it is written by today’s active duty members.

Now that you’ve found us, come back and visit often.

TAKE ARMS!

Jim Anderson

Vietnam KIA Photos Needed

Dick Arnold, Doc Hall, and Pete Birrow have been gathering KIA Photos for a number of years. Their work has added immensely to our mission to memorialize our war dead. But we still need a few more. Click Here to view a list of Vietnam KIA photos needed. If you're a fellow Cacti, or a friend or family member, please consider sending a photo to Dick Arnold at his Email address.

Vietnam War - Gravesite Location Project

Doc Hall and Pete Birrow have been compiling a list of gravesites for our Vietnam KIAs for some time now. Through personal visits and searches on the web they have located hundreds. The information is now available by Clicking Here. If you have personal knowledge of a gravesite not found on the list, please contact Doc Hall at his Email address

Cacti Watch

The Association is proud to offer the 35th Infantry Regiment "Take Arms" Watch. Order one today and wear it with pride. Ordering Information.

Cacti Scholarship Program

Dave Collins, Chairman Scholarship Committee, announced that the Association had awarded $1,000.00 scholarships to two outstanding graduating high school seniors, Aren Alvarez of Fayetteville, GA., grandson of David Hockett, B Co. 1-35, and Joshua Byrd of Malvern, AR., grandson of William Hobart Byrd Jr., A Co. 1-35.

Dave also reported that the Board of Directors had approved the Scholarship Committee’s recommendation to revise the required GPA for applicants from 3.0 to 2.5 on the 4.0 scale.

This continues the Association's goal of awarding scholarships. To be eligible the applicant must: Be a child, stepchild, grandchild or great-grandchild of an Association member or a 35th Infantry Regiment member who was killed in action.  Be a graduating high school senior.  Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale).  Relatives of Association Board members are not eligible.

For more information see the Scholarship page of this website, or contact the Association Secretary, Bill Henson. Bill's email address can be found on the Officers page.

Special Thanks...

Special Thanks need to go out to Dave Muxo, who has tirelessly worked to keep the bones of this website running seamlessly for so long. Thank You Dave!!