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Bob Arvin's West Point and Vietnam Years
Envelope of Bob's First Letter Home from West Point
Bob writes a funny and touching letter to his parents and Dave two days into Beast Barracks.
Bob writes a funny and touching letter to his parents and Dave two days into Beast Barracks.
Cadet C. Robert Arvin walks through the Central Area on his way to a class. The numerals "65" worn on his jacket were earned as a member of the plebe wrestling squad and are West Point's freshman letter. The Cadet Chapel looms in the background.
Letter Home October 7, 1961
This is an early letter Bob wrote to his family in Ypsilanti.
Carl and Dave (Dorothy taking the picture) visit Cadet Arvin at West Point.
Carl and Dave (Dorothy taking the picture) visit Cadet Arvin at West Point.
Cadet Arvin in his barracks 1962
Cadet Arvin at Camp Buckner 1962
Cadet Arvin at Camp Buckner 1962
Arvin after drills at Camp Buckner 1962
Arvin after drills at Camp Buckner 1962
Arvin in a light moment at Camp Buckner 1962
Arvin in a light moment at Camp Buckner 1962
Arvin wins the USMA Triathlon 1962
Arvin wins the USMA Triathlon 1962
General Westmorland, the Superintendent of USMA, awards Cadet Arvin the Recondo Trophy
Bottom Row: Half-seated person?, Chris Kinard (seated), Don Parrish, Larry Isakson, Chuck McCloskey, Ric Wetherill, Steve Clement (Standing)
Next Row: Standing Ninninger (first name?), Bob Arvin, Chuck Moseley (seated), Cahill (first name?), Cam McConnell, Fred Laughlin, John Alger (Standing)
Next Row: Seated with forearms on knees ?, Steve Davis, next two seated ?, Bob Huffhines, Art Hester (African American)
Next Row: First two ?, Marty Schultenbrand (not sure of spelling)
Next Row (three standing); Mike Momcilovich, Bob Berdan,
Bottom Row: Half-seated person?, Chris Kinard (seated), Don Parrish, Larry Isakson, Chuck McCloskey, Ric Wetherill, Steve Clement (Standing)
Next Row: Standing Ninninger (first name?), Bob Arvin, Chuck Moseley (seated), Cahill (first name?), Cam McConnell, Fred Laughlin, John Alger (Standing)
Next Row: Seated with forearms on knees ?, Steve Davis, next two seated ?, Bob Huffhines, Art Hester (African American)
Next Row: First two ?, Marty Schultenbrand (not sure of spelling)
Next Row (three standing); Mike Momcilovich, Bob Berdan,
Bob Arvin relaxing August 1963
Bob Arvin relaxing August 1963
Arvin Camp Buckner 1963
Arvin Camp Buckner 1963
Bob studies at USMA at West Point
Bob studies at USMA at West Point
FIRST CLASS- First Row, L-R: T. VanDyk, J. Shuford, L. Clewley, D. Nowland, R. Rood, J. Peters, C. Burgardt, Second Row, LF: CR Arvin, M. Bonnett, Gheringer, F. Laughlin, H. Haines, R. Knudson, T. Thompson. Third Row L-R: R. Hallenbeck, T. Ryan, G. Menninger, R. Axley, D. Hawker. Fourth Row, L-R: R. Molepsky, J. Murphy, G. Farmelo, Kramer.
I2-First-Class 64-65
Bob Arvin Captain of the Wrestling Team
Bob Arvin Captain of the Wrestling Team
First Captain and Brigade Commander C. Robert Arvin
First Captain and Brigade Commander C. Robert Arvin
Firstie C. Robert Arvin 1964
Firstie C. Robert Arvin 1964
USMA Brigade Staff 64-65. Front Row L-R: C/Captain Dave Christman, C/Captain Duncan MacVicar, C/Captain Brigade Commander C. Robert Arvin, C/Captain Dave Kuhn, C/Captain John Alger, C/Captain Dave Christman. Back row L-R: Need names
USMA Brigade Staff 64-65. Front Row L-R: C/Captain Dave Christman, C/Captain Duncan MacVicar, C/Captain Brigade Commander C. Robert Arvin, C/Captain Dave Kuhn, C/Captain John Alger, C/Captain Dave Christman. Back row L-R: Need names
Arvin speaks at USMA Library
Arvin speaks at USMA Library
Arvin 1963 USMA Room
Arvin 1963 USMA Room
Bob Arvin, Carl Arvin, Dorothy Arvin and Maj. Gen. JB Lampert
Bob Arvin, Carl Arvin, Dorothy Arvin and Maj. Gen. JB Lampert
At a ceremony at which a mule, tentatively named, "Broadmoor" was donated to the US Military Academy at West Point by the Pikes Peak Rodeo Association through the efforts of the US Air Force Academy are (Left to Right) Colonel A. H. Hamblen, Jr. Commanding Officer, 2nd Regiment, US Corps of Cadets; Cadet C. Robert Arvin, First Captain and Brigade Commander of the Corps of Cadets; Air Force Cadet Bart Holoday, Cadet Wing Commander and Mr. William Thayer Tutt, Chairman, Pikes Peak Rodeo Association
Mule Donated to USMA 1964
Ceremony at USMA Library Dedication 1964. L-R: Unknown, Midshipman, Cyrus Vance, Hon. Stephen Ailes, Midshipman, Brigade Commander C. Robert Arvin.
USMA Library Dedication 1964
USMA Brigade Commander C. Robert Arvin exchanges flags with Marine Cadet, and two USNA Cadets. Need names here.
Flag Exchange USMA Library Dedication 1964
Captains Walsh, Arvin, Alger and Bucha sharing a light moment with senior officers at USMA 1964
Captains Walsh, Arvin, Alger and Bucha sharing a light moment with senior officers at USMA 1964
First Captain Arvin in Office
First Captain Arvin in Office
Arvin descending stairs at USMA West Point
Arvin descending stairs at USMA West Point
Arvin descends steps in formal blues
First Captain Arvin in Blues 1965
First Captain Arvin inspecting cadets
First Captain Arvin inspecting cadets
John Johnson, Bob Arvin, John Alger and Jay Vaughn lay a wreath at Battle Monument on Trophy Point, Memorial Day, 1965
John Johnson, Bob Arvin, John Alger and Jay Vaughn lay a wreath at Battle Monument on Trophy Point, Memorial Day, 1965
First Captain Arvin advises cadets
First Captain Arvin advises cadets
Cadet First Class officers formed the honor guard at Trophy Point for General Davison on the morning of his departure from West Point. The General (Right) is accompanied by Cadet First Captain C. Robert Arvin and Superintendent Maj. General JB Lamprey.
Cadet First Class officers formed the honor guard at Trophy Point for General Davison on the morning of his departure from West Point. The General (Right) is accompanied by Cadet First Captain C. Robert Arvin and Superintendent Maj. General JB Lamprey.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain C. Robert Arvin and his Brigade Staff lead the Inauguration Parade for President Lyndon Johnson on January 20, 1965.
First Captain Arvin, with Brigade Commanders of USNA and the Marine Corps join Cyrus Vance and the Honorable Stephen Ailes, Secretary of the Army at a Library Dedication at USMA in 1965
First Captain Arvin, with Brigade Commanders of USNA and the Marine Corps join Cyrus Vance and the Honorable Stephen Ailes, Secretary of the Army at a Library Dedication at USMA in 1965
The cover of Se og Hor in March of 1965. Captain Arvin escorted Princess Benedikte of Denmark at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.
The cover of Se og Hor in March of 1965. Captain Arvin escorted Princess Benedikte of Denmark at the Waldorf Astoria in New York.
