- Joined
- Apr 1, 1999
- Location
- Martinsburg, WV
Artillerymen throughout the world recognizes Barbara as the patron saint of their craft. Once a year, Artillerymen gather to honor Saint Barbara and celebrate the day of her feast (December 4), a tradition for all professional artillerymen. At the gathering, a robust meal is served and the making of "artilleryman's punch" takes place. It is an enthusiastic celebration all artilleryman enjoy, and is the occasion in which the newest artillerymen are inducted into the Order of Saint Barbara.