LTC (Ret.) Bob Tagge, 1965-66 B 1/77th FA Battery Commander was re-elected as president of the 77th Artillery Association during Reunion 2007 in Lawton.  Elected to the Board along with Tagge was Mike Maynard, who served with 1/77th FA in Vietnam, and Paul Guetter, who served in 2/77th FA in Vietnam.  Our By-Laws also name the battalion commander of any active element of the 77th Artillery Regiment as ex-officio members of the board.  Currently, that would be LTC Steve Hite, commander of 1-77th FA.  Association Director is our founder, Doc Bosma, who serves voluntarily without compensation.

Our Constitution lists the following purpose and objectives:  The purpose of the Association is to constitute a fraternal, nonprofit corporation to bring together veterans who have served with or who are serving in any unit of the 77^th Field Artillery Regiment, any predecessor unit of the 77^th Field Artillery Regiment, and any successor units that may be formed from the 77^th Field Artillery Regiment, who are dedicated to basic and traditional American principles of love of country, respect for the flag, and law and order.

The objectives of the Association are:

a. To honor those comrades in arms who have served and especially to honor those who have sacrificed their lives while serving in any unit of the 77^th Field Artillery Regiment.

b. To preserve and strengthen the comradery formed while serving with the 77^th Field Artillery Regiment by publishing an Association newspaper, conducting reunions, and other appropriate activities as determined by the membership.

c. To proclaim and publish the tradition, honors and achievements of the 77^th Field Artillery Regiment.

d.  To support the soldiers serving in any active duty unit of the 77^th Field Artillery Regiment.

e. To sponsor or provide the membership with other benefits and activities that are normally available to fraternal organizations and which are consistent with the purposes and objectives as set forth above.

f. To develop and support activities and projects which will promote civic interest, promote community improvement, and engender patriotic citizenship.

g. To encourage communication between and assistance to military veterans and surviving widows and children of deceased military personnel.

h. To advise, promote and encourage qualified and potential young civilian personnel in choosing a career in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Annual dues are set at $15, with life membership for $150.  In addition, any eligible member donating in excess of $150 (cash or in-kind) will be credited with life membership automatically.   The board expressed confidence in Doc Bosma, who will continue as the director of the organization.