Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". Ken Rodgers We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. I know it sounds crazy but I thoroughly enjoyed basic training and the rest of my time the Army. 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. 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. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. C-3-1 Feb-Apr 1970. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. In 2010, as the result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), Fort Lewis, was merged with McChord Air Force Base to create Joint Base Lewis- McChord, also referred to as JBLM. 3810. I was there for Basic Mar 28, 1968 thru May..I notice alot of guys mentioning what barracks they were in..is there a way of finding out where I was..I am visiting in Jun this summer and would love to see my old barracks. THX Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. Good one to. It sucked every day. 30 nov 1970 D-4-1 devils best friend Garry Berber; DI Sgt Young cold wet spinal men sick with colds. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis . 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. I also have no idea how our laundry was done in Basic, but I remember vividly going to a laundromat in Fort Ord cook school because of one event. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. I was D-1-1 in 1968. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? 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Lind Noncommissioned Officer Academy, This page was last edited on 28 January 2023, at 15:23. All trees are to be left standing; post policy prohibits cutting or trimming them. We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. Graves and Drill Sgt. lauriecolegrove23@gmail.com We were all constantly wet! The strategic location of the base provides Air Force units with the ability to conduct combat and humanitarian airlift with the C-17 Globemaster III. November 2014 Suspect that may have been a standard line for the Top. Neill Public Library Nearby government services. Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology . I did keep our original A31 Basic Training Platoon photo, if anyone would like a copy please contact me and I will make sure you receive a nice fresh copy NO Cost I have NOT heard from anyone I may have been with although my unit in Vietnam began having reunions every year back in 2006' and I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to have been reunited with many of those great men. How about a multum in parvo story entitled "DI Bob's New Car" On a Friday afternoon, DI Fagan was showing off his new 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee. Name Fort Lewis Address 2202 Pendleton Avenue Fort Lewis, Washington, 98433 Phone 253-964-3966. I remember Sgt Mouton really competent guy I thought, maybe 2nd platoon? Drafted 1-28-71 shipped out to ft Lewis from Chicago D-1-1 With Sgt Sherman- short guy loved to sing and yelled at your chest cause he didn't want yo look up - departed in April to ft Sill OK for artillary then Germany for 13 months 3rd Inf Division hdqtrs sp5 - then back to Illinois - remember the dying cockroak, Do you remember me, DS Lanham. We were there 3 years apart but our barracks werent that far apart and both still there in 88. Old maps of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Old Maps Online. Betty Rodgers Not on either of my 214s. Ours was DS Robles an E6 who had been to VN as 11B. I found my barracks which they had converted into an EM club. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. I was stationed there in 68 we had to stand guard overBaby alligators and a funeral for one there was two groups one was from California the other was from Washington and I think my drill sergeants name was dear or deerI cant remember the spelling. I wish I had a photo of Sgt. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. Please respond if you were there. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. After leaving I went to Ft. Sill OK for AIT. I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. New housing planned for 2027. I remember Sgt. Anyone? Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. Hours: Monday . Fort Lewis EFMP - Family . Does anybody recall the address of those baracks? We were right across from the dog training area down a hill where we did a lot of running. There is so much more to say but this will suffice. I went to Vietnam, they assign me to the 18th combat engineer battalion, and I was attached to the 5th special forces along in Cambodian border in South Vietnam. I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. I didnt pre plan the visit, perhaps I guy could do that and get a advance background check. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. FORWARD Bush Hat View map of Fort Lewis, and get driving directions from your location. I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. My cousin whom came in to basic as I was leaving basic got sent to nam. Dan Perez: What year did you do basic? Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 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. Hours Open until 11:59 PM more Phone (253) 968-1110 (253 . We had a couple guys who should have never been in the military could barely tie their boots. Vicksburg, as well as photographs . They then returned me to Ft Lewis WA and assigned me to Madigan General Hospital. Boise I carried toilet paper in my pockets during training. For every 100 females, there were 168.3 males. Cpt. 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. He gave me a bottle of cough syrup. Had to sleep with the windows open. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. As a kid I have really memories of our time there. Hawk I am assuming he trained here? ( Drill Sergeants: GRAVES, KINCADE OR possibly FORCADE ). Never knew his first name or where he was from. I started in June and graduated in August 1968. Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. Left Nov/1970. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Any chance you knew him? Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. 1 photo. Exposure to asbestos at Fort Lewis Army Base, even in small amounts, is a known cause of mesothelioma, asbestosis, cancer, and other lung diseases . My drill sergeant was Sgt. November 2018 The Army side Anyone remember him. YES, I was in your company. At the motor pool you stood next to a light pole that covered an area about 20 feet in diameter. I was a Reservist from NY State. ", "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association. billruizmokey@gmail.com is my email. . I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. D.5.2August 1968 to October 1968SaluteDrill Sergeant Hungerford and PT Sergeant Blood. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. GO Army. AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. Trying to be thankful for all the good things since. I watched as maybe 15 or 20 dudes dropped their stuff into the bag. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord 66th MP/93 Btn, Phu Tai/Binh Dinh 10/67-9/68, really dis-appointed..went to Ft Lewis wanting to get on post and visit the old north fort..website said valid ID and a passport would get you on..not the case after waiting for 1 1/2 hours got to the window and was asked if I had a sponsor..the only way you can get on post as a visitor. Thanks. June/69-Aug/69. Took basic in North Fort Lewis D Block from the last of August to November 1966. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fort Lewis Tacoma Washington McChord Military Real Photo RPPC Ellis WWII at the best online prices at eBay! August 2012 Can't help much with your search. I'm writing about my experiences in the Army. First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Aerial View Fort Lewis Army Base Washington WA Continental 4X6 Postcard Rainier at the best online prices at eBay! November 2013 So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) Randy, hope you get this. Im looking for anyone who knew him at basic before Vietnam. ldr-Capt. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. Most of the guys went 11-B infantry to Vietnam and I was fortunate to go to Germany after training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. I do remember the cold rain and snow. Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. Thanks. He was right behind me when we got shots. Teddy Fisher All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. By May 1938, the 3d Infantry Division and Fort Lewis boasted 5,000 men in garrison. Lucky break being home. I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. It was always miserable with rain, snow a little sun at times and we were all sick from our vaccines. Just long enough to be called a veteran. Hate to see them go, though; they were symbolic of a no-frills draft-era army where creature comforts for the troops were not a consideration. Just going thru these Fort Lewis notes, all I saw was your name, thought I would take a chance however you are probably 15 years younger than I am. Forgot about Pinto being at Porkchop Hill. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! Pots and Pans..! I was with 2/2 in 1981 thru 1983. Sherman was a DS when I was there at the same time. We've got some stories for sure. The Senior Drill Sgt's name was ABBA. July 2014 After basic went to 543 supply co and then to 63rd ordnance, What months? 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. There were once 5,000 of these buildings. Decypher Joint Base Lewis-McChord Regular, Full time. In 90 days, Stone had supervised the construction of a "city" of 757 buildings and 422 other structures, all lighted and heated for 60,000 men. Some 60,000 men, including the 13th and 91st Divisions, moved into the hastily constructed cantonment to train for World War I. Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. I am looking to see if anyone has any photos. He was a rep for the Veterans of Foreign War. 1st Air Cavalry Army helicopters were also used to insert search-and-rescue [SAR] teams into inaccessible areas on the east, north, and west sides of the mountain, lowering rangers to the ground by a cable device known as a "jungle penetrator". He also had a cool toughed up mustang. Everybody hated the guy, he drove us like cattle, but in looking back, all he was doing was preparing us to go to Vietnam and survive. Today it is one of the largest and most modern installations in the U.S. and is home to the I Corps, 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings, 7th Infantry Division, 1st Special Forces Group, 75th Ranger Regiment, 66th Theater Aviation Command, and Madigan Army Medical Center (just to name a few). Thank I never got used to it. I m sure we all had the same experience with cold and rain and not much food. A standard Washington State Driver License or ID Card can no longer be used to get a visitors pass for access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord or the Yakima Training Center starting April 1, because neither complies with Real ID Act of 2005 requirements. Was in B-1-1 April 1968. Helicopters were also used for "short haul" rescue operations, in which a ranger and litter were carried in a sling below the helicopter to the scene of the accident. It was the second time I had visited. RESPONSIBILITIES. army base. Of all households 2.0% were made up of individuals, and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The platoon I trained with was B-3-2 lead by Sgt. We were next to East Drive which is now open to the public. Other DIs include: Lines, Chapman, Johnson, Broyles, Cummins, Miller, Farabee. Heard you all running all over the place glad you made it back got a pal that didn't. Your dad walked on such stones. It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. I went across the base for AIT. Brigadier General David L. Stone, who had supervised the original construction of Fort Lewis as a captain, returned as its commanding general in 1936, serving until 1937. was Sgt. She was watching a soldier with a stupid grin dump an entire bottle of bleach into the washing machine. You are not exaggerating about the weather. The first recruits moved into their new barracks on 5 September 1917, exactly two months after the post building plan had been handed to the contractors. Rainer was awesome. He was a no non-sense instructor, no cursing, totally respectful, to the point, and based on his Viet-Nam service medals he did a couple of tours in that place. Oct 66 to Jan 67. Assigned to B-3-2, our barracks housing area was on the edge of the west end and north side on the installation near a very high hill. Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. Hit Vietnam 70-71. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. Lots of memories. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine. Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. I remember on the day before graduation Fagan screamed his men into marching order and took them into the forest where he had kegs of beer waiting for them. I was C-4-2 Charging Charlie as well. For some reason our actual training didn't start until a week later so for the first week we had KP and other crappy stuff most days..ugh. I remembered low crawling in the mud! I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. Troops were using them for city warefare training. The allocation provided for clearing, grading, and leveling a runway 6,000 feet (1,800m) long by 600 feet (180m) wide. 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. Trying to find platoon photos. Reunion AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. D.I. I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). 3rd Battalion I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. Were you up our down stairs? In 2009, the former Fort Lewis Regional Correction Facility was remodeled and renamed the Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility (NWJRCF). At the start of the Korean War, the Army decided to expand Yakima Training Center. Thank you. If you were sick, you were a malingerer. Where it is Spanaway 1 : 24000. I did basic there in April 1971 (D-4-1) They had a G.I holding a severed head of a VC on the outer tool locker. SGT Dunn, Just wondering if this might have been you? Hamburgers brought out in metall warmers. I was in Fort Lewis BCT, D-3-2, from July 1971 to September 1971. Get directions, reviews and information for North Fort Barracks in Fort Lewis, WA. I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. They are HQ for NW US ROTC. Platoon # 134. 30 Nov 1970, D-3/1. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. Made Specialist 5 for Madigan Main Post Company B Ambulance section providing Med support to BCT and 11B 11C Training Companies. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. Wallace. Dan Webster Went to Vietnam after that. Should have pursued the NG's or Reserves but was too burned out. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. We had to carry our foot lockers over our heads in the middle of the night cause someone couldn't keep his gear neat and uniform . Recently returned from Seattle as my wife and me went to visit my son and his wife in Bremerton. I was a Bear Cat for a short time-Working with the Royal Thai Army on some special missions- This would have been late in 1968-I also did some "work" with the Aussies at Nui-Dat too. There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. Interesting activity after being assigned to my job in the post headquarters. Another standard line: "It's all up do you" My reaction was that "if it had been up to me, I wouldn't be here" A lifetime ago but I still can remember. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. Our company was in I Corp Bravo Co 4th Btl 21st Infantry 11th light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division, which was actually the 23rd INF). Art School Victor Villanueva Directory. We did the entire basic in wet gear. honor platoon every week expect one. Zimmerman was a squad leader. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. During the summer months (June, July, August), JBLM North hosts the Leader Development and Assessment Course, a capstone program for the U.S. Army's ROTC program. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI Gerber was Company Cdr. Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud Systems Integrator (Network) to support Multi-Domain Task Force - Pacific (MDTF-Pacific).Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Comments? I think I was in B-1-1 but remember Long (think he was a big guy and a shake and bake). A-4-2. Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. D52. Brown (1-11-1967 -0 wk. Many other episodes made it hard to respect the military, but relieved to know after basic that C-3-1 was an exception. I was with B-3-2. slorazorsedge@aol.com . [2], Prior to 1941, the area consisted of ranches and a few scattered silica mines. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. Was in May 69 to Sept 69 in A-3-2 Drill Sgt. We were assingned to guard duty at the stockade. Did not have Blood or Thomas as DI, I am looking for a dear friend of mine that was my buddy in 1970 at Fort Lewis Washington I believe Bobby was his first name and my drill sergeant was Fasano, drafted jan 20 1968 basic training ft lewis washington have know idea, I got drafted in 1969 and went in you 1970 when it was nice and cold when I arrived at the airport in my shorts and short-sleeve I asked my buddy what's that white stuff like that because I came from where was never snowed never forget that, hey dave young do you know anything about 1968 1st platoon 35 engineers c company at fort lewis washington, Sgt. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. He later died in 2009 from emphysema, from god knows what. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky . Consisting of 87,000 acres of prairie land cut from the glacier-flattened Nisqually Plain, it is the premier military installation in the Northwest. He ended up going into Bomb Disposal warfare. basic training helped me survive. Hope you are all well and healthy. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. Bldg. Task Force Olympia included units from all three components of the Army (Active, Reserve and National Guard) as well as Marine and Australian officers.
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