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He was tough but fair and an awesome teacher. George Callan Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. This was an enjoyable training with a lot of ceremonial Army stuff and very good training from giving shots to making hospital beds. Hence PV2 Wallace had KP. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. Our DI was dubbed Double Time Philipswe stacked rocks on all of our breaks during training.we left 10 ft piles of rocks all over a north Fort. Jess Walter Was he a squad leader? I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. Like many older Army bases around the country, Fort Lewis built many structures with asbestos. December 2012 I was also in A-3-2 late July to Oct. 3, 1969. I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. September 2012 He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. July 2013 (not it was a bad habit which I broke long ago but forced cessation the first day of basic wasn't the way to do it. November 2014 if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. He took a commission in the army after his drill sergeant stint and as an officer, went on to work in Finance and retire from the army. November 2013 Carroll McInroe I was drafted, at the time I thought the world was against me.but now I see it as the best thing that could of happened. I think his name was Brandon or Braden. ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. lauriecolegrove23@gmail.com Leo, I got there in January '70. Not too many Canadians in basic, but didnt know any better at that age. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. My wife also claims see sa a Bigfoot as we drove thru the forest between Lake Crescent and Forks. Great memories there. Wallace. I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. I do remember the cold rain and snow. Many other episodes made it hard to respect the military, but relieved to know after basic that C-3-1 was an exception. Chicago Lucius Thomas. Ed Bremer Welcome home and thanks for serving. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. Basic training Jan 1970 Jan thru March. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. It was the second time I had visited. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. Good luck to all the a-3 -1 alpha gators! Native American He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. World War II, 1939-1949. Do you remember him? We were confined to the barracks and mess hall due to the meningitis outbreak at the time. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. Sgt Shields, do you remember what shots they gave us with the "guns" and when we did gas mask training did they use real mustard gas? I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. D Block was demolished in 2019. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord . April 69 to June 69 Basic Training E-1-1, Sgt. Teddy Fisher First meal was a bowl of beans at about 2am when I got there. That Sixth Army patch probably came from Fort Lewis. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. Made SP/5 August 71 and thenwith a 110 day drop ETSed Jan 72. PeopleFinders is the best people search for contact info and public records. Washington State University Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. Graduation April 1969' and a whole bunch of us marched directly across the parade field to AIT all 11B's would like to find these guys I have photo's of basic and a few of AIT drop me a line. No guard duty anyway. Got us ready Wassup Dale? He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. Charlie Company Willie Roberts, Kacey Wilson and 2 others at 5071 Crary Ave, a single family residence - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more So you were there in the cycle before me. Thanks , I was flown to D'Wayne Hodgin Kalkulator odlegoci na caym wiecie z liniami lotniczymi, planerem tras, czasem trwania podry i odlegociami lotu. It was cold suckasses were made platoon and squad leaders, I was there beginning July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I remember very well but I was too young to know any better when I got drafted I was going to school working and had a brand new baby boy then I got my induction papers because I lost one hour at college, Marie do you live up in Placerville, CA are you or were you an Ultra runner at one time. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. . Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. No one so much as asked what we doing there. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. His grave states we was an SP4, not sure what that is. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. He is PFC Robert (Bob) Dodge. (Drill SGT;s Forcade and Graves) I would gladly pay for one.. Both served in World War ll. Hi John. Those old barracks have been demolished and the road we fell out on is now open to the public. Do you remember what unit you were in? He graduated June of 71. Still a pretty post. This website still works very well, and it is fun to read the comments posted by those who shared Ft. Lewis BCT around that time. 20/20 hindsight. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. May 2014 We were part of the Americal Division and up in I Corp above Chu Lai Got in country July 69 and back to the states July 70 I had 5 months left in the Army and I will be damned if they did not send me back up to Fort Lewis There I was assigned to the 3rd Armoured CAV as the Training NCO lived off base with my wife and actually had a pretty good time. Infantry Wayne E James by name. I was there in B-1-1 June thru Labor Day 1969. Texas Tech I did basic and 11B ft lewis. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. Vail & SSG Weston, (Baxter, Williamson, Maddox, there went on to OCS with me).3-25-67 to 5-20-67; OC 69-67, 62nd Co., 3rd Plt., 2nd Sqd., Ft. Benning, GA, 6-7-1967-did not start till 6-26-67.Grad 2nd Lt, Dec. 12-1967. He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. I was USAR. Thank you. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. Not sure where you were located at Fort Lewis, but most of the buildings in D Block in the North Fort area have been demolished. I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. Senior DI Veliz. You are so right Lon. April 2015 Right behind you. Returned to USAR, 305th Field Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Hi, It looks like you graduated with my dad at Fort Lewis. I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. Ssgt Tanksley. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. Basic at Lewis Nov 69-Jan70. Sgt. Never knew his first name or where he was from. If any guys from Alpha One One Jan 71 see this send me an email at slorazorsedge@aol.com. First basic trainees they had had Thank you for your time. William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. August 2013 Training Company E-3-1. DI was SSgt Hunt. I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. We had a brand new 2nd LT (LT French), all of 18 years old, who insisted on calling us "son". Haven't been able to find him since. ABOUT 90 additional RA Enlistees from the Mid West States joined us in E-2-1 ON 11 Sept '71. Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. Consisting of 87,000. 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more If I had been a sergeant, I could tell people outside of my kitchen what to do. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) I stayed in these barracks in 2004 for a detainee ops training prior to shipping off to Guantanamo. platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. The majority of our staff is either military spouses or dependents who can relate to the joy and stress of a military move. Thanks, I was there I believe from the first week of June..1968 till August 1968we graduated from basic at fort ord California and were flown up to Seattle and then bus over to fort Lewis we were in unit b/4/3eight weeks of ait infantry training it was the worst eight weeks of my life they ran our ass all over the place 20 miles forced marching..running to rifle range..the rain was unbelievable and the heat 100 degrees in Julyall we heard everyday how we will be killed in Vietnam and boxed up and shipped homeit was interesting my dad was there in World War Two he liked fort Lewisyes fort Lewis brings back lots of memories..I do believe a lot of what I learned at fort Lewis helped me through my tour of Vietnam..25th infantry division Aug 1968 - Aug 1969. Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. Oak Harbor FORT LEWIS U.S. Army Barracks Tour - Ft. Lewis/Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA [2017] Patrick De Vera 188 subscribers Subscribe 731 Share 80K views 5 years ago If you have any questions,. Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. Not just for Soldiers and their families, the My Army PCS app is also for Department of the Army civilians for their moves. Long time ago. He listened, then said Didnt they tell on the first day never to give money to anyone? Canned answer; hed been there before. AUE provided full design of the bearing walls, floor and roof framing in light gauge framing for this 3-story building used to house soldiers. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. Gleason! Drill sergeant Thomas was my drill instructor. It is ready to crumble. A-2-1, Feb-Apr 1967. B-5-2 April-May 1968. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. . Sherman Alexie Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. Drill Sgt. Had a Sgt. Does anybody have anymore info for me? I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. I think I started in January, 1971. He's in the Navy as was my dad Bill and my father inlaw Jack O'brien. The VA takes care of my health needs and it seems strange that all those old guys around there (Minneapolis) are the same vibrant young soldiers during the Vietnam war. Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. I got to Lewis on Oct. 10th '66 made it until three days before graduation and ended up with double pneumonia and the first made me go to sick call both cheeks got a shot of pen and I was really worried I would get 'sent back. Doug, I was there at the same time you were. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. Boggs was our Platoon leader! ", "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association. Mostly Southern California. Our DI was Sgt Johnson. January 2018 I actually received your "thank you" message in my inbox today. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. It was a lifetime ago and that is rather underscored when I see the veterans our age around the VA hospital in Minneapolis when I go there. He went to Vietnam in August of 71 and came home March of 72. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis from 5/1994-7/1995, D co. 1/33 Armor. (We can do!) Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. That taught bayonet training and was he good. Recently returned from Seattle as my wife and me went to visit my son and his wife in Bremerton. I drove through JBLM last week (Fri, Oct 22, 2021. I guess I was just ahead of you. DI made sure he told me not to screw up again. Grew up hunting in Brown bear country and fished commercially and was made a squad leader in D-4-1, Drill Sergeant Dye, black man from Florida, E-6 from 1st Air Cav. The inspection of our bunks was so rigid that most of us made up our bunks to specification, and then slept on top of that in our full gear so we would not mess it up when we got up in the morning. slorazorsedge@aol.com . My boots are out there too. Duane Phillips. B-2-2 Drill Sgt. Nearby government services. This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. I was in the next group after you. I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Walker were in charge of our training. STILL trying to get a copy of my Basic Training graduation picture, A-3-2, JULY 1969. I was there from June 1968 until Dec 1969. Fort Lewis He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. you remember the drill sargent making us run in and out of the barracks with foot lockers carried on our head. Sandy Denny wrote a song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes. D52. Duane Phillips and he reminded my of John Wayne in the Sands of Iwo Jima. Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. Lanaman was also in the Co. Was there June 68, D-5-2. - 0 Comments. Finally went to sick bay. Since our BTC was the first ALL Volunteer group to cycle through Ft Lewis, the Cadre did not meds with us at all day or night. Had a good friend Carl Robert's, after basic went to 543 supply co, and then to 63rd ord co until Jan 22 1971. I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. It's PCS season! June 2012, All The stone by the mess hall was painted over about the time we left. Just wondering if this might have been you? It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. Thanks for the heads up. B-5-2 was my organization. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. A short skinny black E-6. Get email updates for new Senior Data Analyst jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. They landed on the moon during basic training. I watched as maybe 15 or 20 dudes dropped their stuff into the bag. Most of us were from Utah. Suspect that may have been a standard line for the Top. dagnabbit@outlook.com, I remember very well having to do guard Duty have nighttime had to be fully dressed in fatigues and walk back and forth in that cold Barrett then I have to wake up my other buddy to take over, Looking for anybody that might have been there in between January of 1970 to the summer. Salute out to D.5.2 (Aug 1968 to Oct 1968) I was B32, 29 July to September 3rd under Sgt. Hey Russell, I was in at the same time. Thanks just the same. Did Lewis basic have a mock-up Vietnamese village in 68 like Fort Jackson did? Lots of memories. You are not exaggerating about the weather. 3rd Battalion Krfp Radio Interview Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. Welcome home Brother. Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. God bless. Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551) Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. Remember the old buildings well. Sgt. Neill Public Library I was there in April-May 1971. This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. was Sgt. February 2013 Ernest Hemingway I have a letter from an AIT trainee at Fort Lewis the day he received his orders to RVN; that same day his Record of Assignments shows him changing AIT companies. Bungee cord was DI. Service hours may be reduced on these days. What was Howitzer gunners life like in the war? He was great to. FEB. 28 - MARCH 3 TRAINING ALERT: Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery, demolitions, and mortar training from Feb. 28 at 12 a.m. to March 3 at 11:59 p.m. For more. Never had enough to eat only when we in the field. My drill sergeant was Sgt. Also remember 1st Sgt Curtin who was limping and bent (combat injuries?) We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Where you from? John Trainor. No way I enjoyed the freedom of driving and having an ambulance plus an aid man if we had emergency runs. The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. Mr. Hitt. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? The whole platoon was from Chicago. I distinctly remember are welcome as we got of the bus from the train depot every expletive you can imagine came out of the DS mouth. Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. We were assingned to guard duty at the stockade. I was there the same as you. The timing is very compelling and suggestive. Ft. Lewis Washington is surrounded by pristine nature and plenty of outdoor activities. Did my Basic at North Fort, July to September71, B 3 2. We stayed on both floors as there were dual metal bunks. Of the probably 200 wooden barracks, mess halls, HQ, supply rooms, etc on North Fort, there are three (3) two story HQ building left. Podcast I graduated in August 1968. Most of my company was from Texas. Contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. Read full story, Bring your kids to McChord Field Library March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Book Patch Childrens Library on Lewis Main 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss contribution to childrens literature by honoring his birthday. Library It was in November of 2017. We remembered each other from basic training and had a good time reminiscing about some of the things that went on. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. Sept To Nov 1969. Posted: February 14, 2023. At the motor pool you stood next to a light pole that covered an area about 20 feet in diameter. Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). Echo - 1 - 1, June to August 1971. I was sitting, waiting for my stuff when I heard a lady gasp in horror. Was that John Zimmerman. My throat was so sore I couldn't swallow my own saliva. It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. Mt. GO Army. 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. Fort Lewis was a very tough place at that time. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. ABOUT: The 6th Military Police Group (CID), headquartered at JBLM, is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and JBLM. My email is mrjay49@gmail.com. I would love to talk with someone from that era. He was a veteran of the battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. D-3-1 September '67 thru December '68. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. It was hard and demanding especially the mental games played by the DS's. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. D-4-1 the fog is lifting. My draft nbr was 11. It was a beautiful place and a big change from Santa Monica. Basic D-5-1 Anyone remember??? Where was he from ?? There for basic training on July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I'm tracking down information on my grandpa in the service Sep 30 69 when left out fort lewis sfc t g hollandsworth, in nov 69 i don't remember squat except it was rough ,wet , cold i lived in a barracks like those mentioned when i was in basic training ,'i ended up a medical corpsman by choice and went to "i" corps viet nam I served 18 months and 5 days. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. SPAM I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID ha ha, As I recall we had a OD Green drawstring bag hung on the end of the bunk. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. Reunion Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. Unfortunately for the attackers, one of our defenders butt-stroked his rifle into the head of one of our Officers who was charging us, and knocked him out. Candlewood Suites on Fort Carson, CO . Left for Vietnam 12/8/69 stationed at LZ Dottie. Randy, hope you get this. I was in the 2nd Platoon. I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. The unit conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the . (I have to go now). Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. Some dreery days in the motorpool. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. I drove through there about a decade ago. 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