BCT 1-14-67 to 3-10-67; Ft. Lewis, WA, LPC 24-64-;3-12-67 to 3-24-67; AIT, C-3-2; 3rd Plt, 2nd Sqd. Much more relaxed and zero week again plus Field Medic crash course in 10 weeks. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. No guard duty anyway. The field is now used by Army helicopters. I remember Sgt Mouton really competent guy I thought, maybe 2nd platoon? Morgan Sports Cars I was in 3rd platoon B-5-1 13th basic cycle the name Swanson does sound familiar I have a picture of the platoon with our DI I'll have to check it out and see if I can read the name on his field jacket. A-4-2. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. It is ready to crumble. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. In 1951, the Installation was enlarged to 261,451 acres (1,058.05km2) and construction of the current cantonment area began. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. Not on either of my 214s. Native American tribal document Michael: No offense but it was not the 3rd platoon of B-1-1 in August of 1969 that had a kegger in the woods. Haven't been able to find him since. Soot from heating was terrible. Fort McClellan, AL (Alabama) *Note: Fort McClellan closed in 1999 Fort McClellan is an army base with a proud, fascinating history dating back to the war between the Spaniards and the Americans. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. Jan-Feb 1968. It was the second time I had visited. There is only one recruit's name I remember; Alosisus (sp?) And undig it at night. I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. Later, with WWII looming, the Army Air Corps took over a nearby airfield and renamed it McChord Air Field. Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). Had basic with a short guy named Lonnie Watters from Spokane. I was in B-5-2 Jan 70 Carl Imlay was DS and DS DeGeorge was senior DS, how was there 1970 looking for my buddy when I was there my drill sergeant was Fasano we went to the horse race track together and we even hit Pike Street downtown Seattle if you know what I mean. 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. The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Dennis Harris Helicopter Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. I was drafted right after college. Good luck to all the a-3 -1 alpha gators! Clyde, you must've been in the first of the VOLAR (Volunteer Army) basic companies. Great nephew asked me the other day if we had a washer and dryer in the barracks. Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. Also drafted Jan 20,1971 basic at fort Lewis also B 5 2 1st platoon.. A.I.T at fort Rucker Ala. MOS 51M20 firefighter. 253-967-1110. Lived At: . It was hard and demanding especially the mental games played by the DS's. Carroll McInroe No one so much as asked what we doing there. Ben do you have any info on E,2,1 I was there in Feb to April 1970 for basic. People were running everywhere. Directory. My bunk mate came down with Meningitis, but survived. I was drafted. Remember the old buildings well. The massive parade field had also been developed. Correction. Visitors with this ID must still go to the Visitor Center to get a base pass. I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. I had basic training there 1969 from fort Lewis I went to fort ord California for infantry training and leadership School. I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. Had to keep the clip in a holder on your belt under your coat. Creighton Abrams Artillery training. Tindel. At Ft. Lewis with a bunch of guys from Butte, NT. 11/2/2014. Letters Maree Mchugh MENU . We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. Fort Lewis Armed Forces Community Service (253) 967-5950. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. 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 My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. Made Specialist 5 for Madigan Main Post Company B Ambulance section providing Med support to BCT and 11B 11C Training Companies. Fort Lewis EFMP - Family . platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. Fort Lewis proper contains 86,000 acres (134sqmi; 350km2); the Yakima Training Center covers 324,000 acres (506sqmi; 1,310km2). Madigan Army Medical Center is one of only 21 surgical simulation centers in the U.S. to achieve a Level One status, the highest for surgical education excellence. August 2013 God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. I lost all my military records. A new unit then uncased the colors of its new designation on 1 June 2006 the 4th Brigade, 2d Infantry Division.[9]. My best to all of the good Americans out there. C-3-1 Feb-Apr 1970. Was there June 68, D-5-2. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. 15 seconds! All trees are to be left standing; post policy prohibits cutting or trimming them. Pinto was our DI. The Lewis Main Auto Skills Center is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for same-day "DIY quick-lube" projects only. Gleason! It is nostalgic thinking back to the wet climate and knowing that we stated in the same place, unchanged that so many American heroes once did. The consolidation of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force base began operation as a Joint Base in January 2010. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Great memories there. Vince Gerling. The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. Project Location: JBLM, WA. When World War I ended in 1918, the Nisqually people petitioned for their land to be returned to them, but the request was denied by the Secretary of War, Newton Baker.[4]. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. WWII era temp. Located in Fort Lewis, WA, Fort Lewis Army Base is a potential source of asbestos exposure cancer. Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. Any one out there? Unit was E-2-1. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. Fort Lewis is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac airport and to the deep water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. President George W. Bush greets US troops 18 June at Fort Lewis Army Base in Washington. a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. It was common for this to happen, except Fagan didn't do it for us. Fort Lewis began as Camp Lewis in 1917 when the citizens of Pierce County voted by an eight to one margin to bond themselves for $2,000,000 (equivalent to $42,301,299 in 2021) to buy 68,721 acres (107.377sqmi; 278.10km2) of land. I can still feel that time when I hear them (and only then). YES, I was in your company. World War II I remember seeing those barracks when we lived on post. Would love to buy him a beer or three. Had your initial and last four of your ssa # on your clothes, My Dad is John Nix. A-2-1, Feb-Apr 1967. I hadn't thought about the AIT assignments being Vietnam bound or not until I just read your post. The following two years saw tremendous activity at Camp Lewis as men mobilized and trained for war service. The next group through spread them outI knowI was a holdover as my orders did not come through. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. DRILL CPL DEUFECT. if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. Fork to the . 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. Thanks for the heads up. I hated all of it but my memory is such that it is, surprisingly, still clear. Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. It is a place where groups among different types of human defenses like the military, the Navy and the Air Force can come together as one big umbrella of a facility. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. He said it was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen at Fort Lewis. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. November 2014 I wish I had a photo of Sgt. 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. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Played on the tennis circuit, played football and basketball and made friends with guys that are close to this day at 72 yrs old. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. Perhaps your dad is in it? George Callan Will pay IF you can get me a copy. Shepard, tough but fair. Hence PV2 Wallace had KP. John Trainor. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. Chuck. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. First basic trainees they had had Dispensary 7 North Fort served BCT and AIT. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. Ford Thunderbird After basic I spent 16 months there with the 94th Evac Hospital. At the start of the Korean War, the Army decided to expand Yakima Training Center. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. Delano, also about 5-5 tall. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. Enter on West Entrance Rd. Those old barracks have been demolished and the road we fell out on is now open to the public. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) (IATA: TCM, ICAO: KTCM, FAA LID: TCM) is a United States military facility located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. The uncomfortable thing was that about 4 months before I arrived some one got beat bad by two people and had the M-16 stolen. Save. There was a guy from Atlanta, TX named Donny Simmons. Hawk Bill Crist Hours Open until 11:59 PM more Phone (253) 968-1110 (253 . Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. Bungee cord was DI. Checkin at Building J0550 Lincoln Blvd. Overview. was Sgt. I was up. Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. Tall lanky white guy who could run like a gazelle. Enjoy! It was cold, wet and miserable. Delta Devils. So much fun. Went to Vietnam after that. I assume it was sent out but I just flat don't recall and now I'm curious. Wonder if you remember big stone by mess hall. Training Company E-3-1. I was sworn into the army in Salt Lake City and then flown to the Seattle area I think it was McCord Air Force Base. I was there from Nov.1968 to April 1969.I was in training company D-2-1.One of the D.I.s that I remember was Sgt.Dalhover.If anyone remembers that winter, it was on of the worst ones in 50 years or so we were told.Some training was cancelled on account of the snow.That and the rain made our training miserable.What made it bearable was the camaraderie as we were mostly from the Bay Area and like the saying goes misery loves company. In his graduation photo, it says D Co 2nd platoon. Of the probably 200 wooden barracks, mess halls, HQ, supply rooms, etc on North Fort, there are three (3) two story HQ building left. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. 20/20 hindsight. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. A final prewar (1938-1940) spurt of construction gave Fort Lewis 455 permanent and temporary structures worth fifteen million dollars. 253-967-1110. Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. Drill Sergeant was S/sgt Jackson. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. i was a cook there me and shelby davidson were friens he was a di, can you show the pictures of your platoon in b-5-1, Glenn Davis, were u ever married to one of the Schroeder girls' here in Nor-Cal If you were you were my brother in law old pal I was in the old Barracks from Feb 69' to June 69' for Basic and AIT, i was with B-4-2 nov 20 til feb 4 1967 to 1968, I remember Drill Sargent Tanksly April-May 1968. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. Joint Base Lewis McChord. Thanks! D-3-1 September '67 thru December '68. Drill Sergeant Kihiki Ed Bremer We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. Trying to find platoon photos. Convenient and Affordable. Getting recruits ready for Viet Nam. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. No doctor. This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Fort Lewis's geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia and Seattle for deploying equipment. [2], Prior to 1941, the area consisted of ranches and a few scattered silica mines. It is the premier military installation in the northwest and is the most requested duty station in the army. Veterans I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Overview: For more than 30 years, NCI Information Systems has been a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services to U.S. government agencies. I had to spend a week in the hospital because I caught pneumonia. I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. I recall my grandmother telling me my grandfather was complaining of hearing loss and pain so she inspected it and dug mug and gun powder from deep in his ear months after him returning. Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. Never forget the part of my life! The Multi-Purpose Range Complex opened in 1989, and the Shoot House and Urban Assault Course opened in 2005. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. Task Force Olympia included units from all three components of the Army (Active, Reserve and National Guard) as well as Marine and Australian officers. Basic training. We got a view of Mt. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. 11/21/2012. I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. My cycle was the first to use the buildings in 25 years. I'm McGowan! Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. [9] Since 11 September 2001, I Corps and Fort Lewis assets have been active in providing support for Global War on Terrorism operations, including Operation Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and the Iraq War. Gone all gone..replaced by new brick 3 story dormsonly thing left are the paved roads.only memories nowafter all we were told they were condemned in 1936. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. I was USAR. I was in C-1-1 in Sept. 1966 (boot) and I think our DI was Sgt chicowski not sure of the spelling. Rachel Rasmussen (age 44) from Wenatchee, WA - (253) 838-2324. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. We were right across from the dog training area down a hill where we did a lot of running. There were 36 of us housed in these barracks and i can say openly that there had been no form of renovation since the 60's. Volunteered for the draft and inducted 4 December 1968, not quite 17 and-a-half, from Alaska. Thanks. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. Was tough but a good memory. I was at Ft Lewisin February 1971C-2-1Sgt.Staley BCT with D-2-1 September 1971, SGT Smith was my DI - Chicago and Cleveland draftees - finished up and went to FT Sam Houston to train as a Medic and later worked as an E-5 Drug Counselor / Neuropsychiatric Technician (91F2Z) in Okinawa '72-'73. Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. Over the years I started to think that I was exaggerating to myself that it rained, or snowed just about every day that I was there. Our guard commander at the Stockade was Sgt. Lots of memories. We stayed in these barracks for two weeks during "Induction". There were 3,476 households, out of which 85.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.3% were married couples living together, 6.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 2.2% were non-families. 1971 B-2-2. Mostly reservists. Took basic in North Fort Lewis D Block from the last of August to November 1966. I graduated basic training from Ft. Lewis Washington on December 1967. Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. We had to take turns standing night watch to keep the coal furnace going. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. Washington Dc I was a squad leader down stairs and ended up in a Sheridan tank. Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Patrick Flanagan The stone by the mess hall was painted over about the time we left. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord I ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. The forest is massive and I'm a believer. He was hard but fair. For every 100 females, there were 168.3 males. Boise February 2018 David H. Hackworth described his service commanding a training battalion at the Fort during the Vietnam War in his memoir "About Face". I went across the base for AIT. I was in Ft Lewis from March 1970 until May 1970 in B-3-2. Story at Fort Lewis, and went in with a bunch of California and Nebraska kids. Basic training perfect? When they got back, Sgt. Him and Horn..! We've got some stories for sure. Visit Our Website. July 1968. Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. Phillips noticed what I had done. Where was he from ?? Fort Lewis' terrain is primarily a mixture of dense conifer woods and open Puget prairie-garry oak woodlands. World War II, 1939-1949. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. I enlisted to be a social worker and psychiatric helper which I was guaranteed by the US Army. I was there in April-May 1971. Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 with printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa I did my Basic Training there. He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. Welcome home Brother. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. Task Force Olympia's subordinate units included the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, which deployed for Iraq on 8 November 2003, and returned to Fort Lewis after one year of combat duty, and the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, which departed Fort Lewis on 15 September 2004, for one year and returned September 2005.
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