In Oklahoma City, soldiers from Fort Sill get a day out on the town

Volunteers with the Blue Star Mothers took the Fort Sill soldiers, most of who are still in basic training, to food and entertainment venues across Oklahoma City before showering them with presents and sending them back to Fort Sill.

 
BY VALLERY BROWN | Modified: December 22, 2012 at 11:55 pm | Published: December 23, 2012   

Standing at attention in their Army fatigues and with drill sergeants standing over them, more than 140 soldiers belted out “Jingle Bells” in unison.

photo - Soldiers march from breakfast at the Renaissance Hotel to the Crystal Bridge at the Myriad Gardens on Friday during Soldiers Day Out. See more photos from the event on Page 5A.PHOTOS BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN
Soldiers march from breakfast at the Renaissance Hotel to the Crystal Bridge at the Myriad Gardens on Friday during Soldiers Day Out. See more photos from the event on Page 5A.PHOTOS BY DAVID MCDANIEL, THE OKLAHOMAN

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They followed their rendition of the Christmas tune by reciting the Soldier’s Creed, most with red Santa hats atop their heads.

“I am an American soldier ... I am a warrior and a...
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