He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. Two of my cousins went thru Ft Lewis Oct- Dec 68 Fort Lewis WA | Fort Worth TX. Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". No one so much as asked what we doing there. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. Hope you are all well and healthy. D Block was demolished in 2019. JBLM Sponsorship Program is mandatory for grades E1 to E6, O1 to O3, and W01 to W02. I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. November 2013 Was Sgt. Man I hated that place! I just wanted to walk the company parade grounds and my barracks, visit the spirit of the closest friendships Ive ever had and the ghosts of my lost brothers Dale, ran across this.. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- The hottest month of the year in Fort Lewis is August, with an average high of 78F and low of 54F. I was there from May 26 through the end of July. Driver license or identification card issued by a State or outlying U.S. possession that is Real ID compliant. Began BCT June 1969 in B-1-1 starring DI Robert P Fagan (RIP, Texas) I was at Ft Ord, Ft Sam Houston, and CINCPAC HI Still have pictures, a handful of the gray stones covering the base and an ashtray I stole from the back of the messhall. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. In another recommendation, DoD recommended to realign McChord AFB, WA, by relocating the installation management functions to Fort Lewis, WA, establishing Joint Base Lewis-McChord. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. He told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. I want to contine to receive E-Mails regarding Ft Lewis. His friends called him "Rod." BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. I drove through the checkpoint without stopping.and they didn't chase usjust like in the Nam and just like when I was in the Army in 71. ldr-Capt. 15 seconds! I was in Ft Lewis in 1971, can't remember the months I was there, have to look it up, I was in Company C-3-1 all Hawaii company. Tough SOB. I hated that painting on the D-4-1 barracks. We got a view of Mt. did basic at Ft Lewis arrived Mar 28.1968 the entire platoon was from Arizona 1 PLT A Co 5BN 1 BDE..graduated May 1968..curious to know if the old barricks are still there..have no way of finding out or what barracks I was even in, I thank there wear 5K to start now there 2 hundred left. Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. Hughes. I was C-4-2 Charging Charlie as well. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. The Center consisted of an Overseas Replacement Station, a Returnee-Reassignment Station, and a Transfer Station. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. I had basic training there 1969 from fort Lewis I went to fort ord California for infantry training and leadership School. Nevertheless, I hope you get your questions answered. There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). Thank you. I remember Capt James and the tailored fatigues. March 2018 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. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. If someone came out of the darkness the weapon would have been useless with no time to load. I was a NG from Tennessee. Realistic training to help us survive later on. Salute out to D.5.2 (Aug 1968 to Oct 1968) There was a guy from Atlanta, TX named Donny Simmons. We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. Had a friend in E-1-1. 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. First basic trainees they had had Our DI was Sgt Johnson. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. October 2013 Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. Zimmerman was a squad leader. The unit conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the . Starting 1-20-71. It was awful. Only DI I recall was Malone! Brings back many memories. Against Football Thank you! I told my drill sergeant that was wrong and that I was suppose to be a social worker and psychiatric helper and he said "Damn it Colton your going to be a G** Dam Medic. Located in the Puget Sound region just south of Tacoma, Washington, Joint Base Lewis McChord is a premier installation in the Pacific Northwest.It provides world-class installation support to more than 40,000 Active-Duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and around 15,000 civilian workers. Named after Meriwether Lewis of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, Fort Lewis is one of the country's biggest and most modernized military bases. I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) 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. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. 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. Never forget the part of my life! You must remember the B-1-1 CO. A big guy in tailored fatigues, CIB,etc. I was there in July 1968, 2nd place in Pt ((Newell from Tucson, AZ was 1st) & my DI was Sergeant Smith; what I can remember, I remember distinctly anybody that messed up we all have to pay dearly hacking people larger than a 5 foot 6 man was a chore in itself and I paid the price hoping that maybe somebody will remember some of the guys that were there when I was there I could use a little help, Leo I was there Feb 69 for both Basic and AIT you mention a 5'6" man was that Drill Sgt BEAN he was a tough little guy and I was one the sqad leaders, one of the guys did something stupid and SGT Bean made me have the whole squad take our foot lockers out side, drag them underneight the Barracks (that were on stilts) and actually bury them yes bury them under the ground under the floor of the barracks, once complete we had to then dig them up it was a very long event for shore. Soot from heating was terrible. Joseph Heller February 2013 It's PCS season! I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. DRILL CPL DEUFECT. WE could never walk on the platoon center floor, bunks were arranged around the perimeter, and he would sometimes come in at night after we'd showered, and pour dirt out of a gunny sack on the floor, empty the butt-can water on it, and make us crawl through it making oink sounds like a pig, then on to the upstairs and same thing, with the upstairs guys low crawling downstairs, passing each other on the stairs! Fort Lewis would have a grand and stately appearance. Basic was hard and they kept you scared and on your toes all the time. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. I was in a different unit and have no interest in a photo of yours. Cemetery marker for Donald Michaelson of the U.S. Army Air Forces is decorated with a flag at Vaughn Bay Cemetery May 27, 2007 in Vaughn, Washington.. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. Worked in post Head Quarters, Directorate of Plans and Training November 70 to March 72. GO Army. Patrick Flanagan On Graduation Day it rained so they moved everything indoors to that big auditorium across the parade field. Really had a lot of respect for that guy. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Camp Lejeune is unfortunately the flagship of contamination on a long list of other contaminated U.S. military installations. The forest is massive and I'm a believer. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. I assume it was sent out but I just flat don't recall and now I'm curious. 68-69. 360-456-7368. The original Fulton Dental Clinic was closed in December 2001; the building relinquished to the Fort Lewis Directorate of Public Works and Engineering and served as the Headquarters for 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (L) (Stryker). There were a couple of guys in the barracks across from us who were taken out on stretchers, both dead from spinal meningitis. Was committed to training us well. Hello Diane, He was a rep for the Veterans of Foreign War. We got to hang out but had to be there for muster calls on the loud speakers. A-4-2 Basic Training Aug-Oct 1970. Training Company E-3-1. Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. Victor Villanueva Should have pursued the NG's or Reserves but was too burned out. Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. I was B32, 29 July to September 3rd under Sgt. PeopleFinders is the best people search for contact info and public records. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. Those old barracks have been demolished and the road we fell out on is now open to the public. Most of the guys went 11-B infantry to Vietnam and I was fortunate to go to Germany after training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Thanks , I was flown to The platoon I trained with was B-3-2 lead by Sgt. May 2016 For more information, click on the link. This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. Veterans I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. Thanks just the same. Drill sergeant Thomas was my drill instructor. A lot of Reservists in the unit especially from Ohio. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. Letters Rained almost every day. Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. Now I've never been much for schadenfreude, but damn, sometimes a fellow just must indulge. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! 3rd Battalion Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. God bless. Bravo 3-1 Drill Sgt White. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (INS Form I-776) I drove through there about a decade ago. I remember we had DI Day who turned 18 while we were in training and also had SFC Smith. I don't remember anyone in my unit. I hope you or someone else can help me connect the dots, my memory not too good anymore. Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. Find similar educational institutions in Washington on Nicelocal. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". . We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. West Coast Self-Storage Dupont (253) 964-8888. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Ft. Lewis Washington is surrounded by pristine nature and plenty of outdoor activities. The whole platoon was made up of draftee's from Arizona except for 3 of us. People were running everywhere. B-3-1 Sep-Nov 70. Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. Just wondering if this might have been you? Im from California which now complied with the Real ID Act. It was common for this to happen, except Fagan didn't do it for us. 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 going to be a tunnel rat. Again D-3-2 only July 1971 to September 1971 (or maybe it was October). April 2015 So you were there in the cycle before me. Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. Double time brother. I don't think his uniform was green so much in the end. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. Remember Ft. Lewis very well. Later twice I was levied for VN but both times the levies were rescinded and I never received orders Good duty which I enjoyed and got to help Nursing Service assigned to the Dispensaries and put more of my training to use. For more info, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. There was a Hispanic DI named Hernandez, i think, short guy. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI . Leo, I got there in January '70. Pierce College At Fort Lewis Colorado Avenue details with 2 reviews, phone number, location on map. Most of us seemed older--20 or older. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. The whole platoon was from Chicago. 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. Cpt. It had been filmed by a CBS news crew and the Army was catching some heat, so Drill Instructor Duane Phillips ordered me to paint over it while the rest of the company went on a ten mile jog. I was with 2/2 in 1981 thru 1983. I assume that you were in the same training area in D Block in North Fort? I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. My Drill Instructors were SGTs Rude and Woodward. 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. Barracks The company I was in made no exceptions that I saw. 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. I was E-1-1 just after you. I was sitting, waiting for my stuff when I heard a lady gasp in horror. Lot of rain. I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. I suppose that my Vietnam Nam yellow and green service sticker on the back bumper of my 96 Lincoln sufficed as my pass. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. If any guys from Alpha One One Jan 71 see this send me an email at slorazorsedge@aol.com. It was an Air war by then we had the ROKs and the Thais and ARVNS doing the dirty work.got my jeep shot up twice but came home unscathed!!!!! You were there at the same time as Grady Myers. I never talked to a gunner, but I'm sure it was either lazy day or really hard work. On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. We had Drill Sgts. Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. Do you remember him? We had a Sgt (a Black man) As a kid I have really memories of our time there. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. The Drill sargent was a puertorican. I covered BCT and 11B AIT with field ambulance and when I made Sp/4 was moved to emergency ambulance at North Fort Dispensary 7 or Dispensary 2 near some relatively new barracks but not on main post. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. Little Elk. I have a picture of a whole group - D4 - Delta Devils D-4-1 and dated graduation July 1967. Lucius Thomas. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition, is one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States. There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. Fort Lewis Housing Services Office. I was in D-2-2, I think. I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. Nearby government services. US Army and Japanese Ground Self . I wish I had waited for his laundry to finish to see the results. Zeeks and Sgt. Oct.1968. There were pictures of Fort Lewis that I took during that time and a few grey stones which covered the entire base. I think we were all borderline pneumonia cases. (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. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. I took basic at Lewis in March-April of 1967 D-2-2 Spent one week at North Fort then we transferred to the "new" 3-story concrete barracks next to the airfield. Not on either of my 214s. 3802. About the Position: 108th Training Command, Initial Entry Training (IET), 4 BN/414, 1 Brigade, 104 Training Division, located in Fort Lewis, Washington. A-3-1 4 May 70 - 2 July 70 Practiced every evening with the other 4 Companies that made up the Battalion for Graduation Parade. Some of the B-1-1 buildings were still there but barely recognizable and were being used for city warfare exercises. I was in B 5 2 Jan 70 for Basic Road Runner Platoon. Totally corrupt and physically abuse DI Rod Walters. ha ha, As I recall we had a OD Green drawstring bag hung on the end of the bunk. I entered late August 1970. I did basic and 11B ft lewis. Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. March 2013 Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. The two bases merged in 2010. . Jones, Gietson, and Magee. Hence PV2 Wallace had KP. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. Had your initial and last four of your ssa # on your clothes, My Dad is John Nix. Hey Leo where you at now? I think I had strep throat. Shepard, tough but fair. 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. . SGT Dunn, Was in boot camp Sept. 1971 ,,,, was in a-4-1 ,,,, who was the drill sergeant?????? Fort Lewis Privatized Family Housing. Everything is doubletime!! I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. Fort McCoy Resident Unit 1681 West Eaton Road One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. I was there april 17 th 1969 to July. You are not exaggerating about the weather. Ours was DS Robles an E6 who had been to VN as 11B. First time levy rescinded, 2nd time to short less than 6 month left of 2 year draftee status. He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. Spokane Public Library October 2012 He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. Pleiku to Ane Khe to long Than and the Delta to camp BearCat and 1969 to 71 A228TH AVN BATALLION 1st CAV Crew Chief Chinooks. I don't remember his first name. Basic and AIT at Ft Lewis March 1970 to late July. Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. 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. Washington; Search; Compare; Project; Community; Partners; News; Help; Old Maps Online. Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. If I were googling the area of the old barracks for basic training or the streets where would I look..I remember towards the end of our Basic Mar 68 we all marched down to the theater and got to see the move The Sand Pebbles, looks like I found my old barracks..6A 6036-01..found this # on my old army records, am I reading it right I would have been in A Block building 6036..A Co 5th BN 1st BDE May 1968. Holiday Dr Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98438 United States Hours: Email Us Northwest Adventure Center Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States Hours: Email Us More Outdoor Recreation Cascades Snowshoe Feb 26 7 am - 6 pm Sporting Clays Mar 4 Fly Fishing 101 Mar 5 9 am - 3 pm Mount St. Helens Climb Mar 11 MWR Job Fair But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. There must have been list because the machines were in constant use but there was no quibbling about who was next. The timing is very compelling and suggestive. My company was C 3 2. Pokazuje odlego w kilometrach midzy Fort-Lewis i Victoria wraz z tras na interaktywnej mapie. We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. Duane Phillips and he reminded my of John Wayne in the Sands of Iwo Jima. I I I I . Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. Full-Time. I remember the old Baracks. I cant help but wonder what ever happened to these individuals. Richard Nixon Quote Serving the Rugged Professional", Survivor Outreach Services | Total Army Sponsorship | Safety, Human Resources | Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, U.S. Army Environmental Command | Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment, 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. My grandfather was drafted into the Army from Nashville, TN sometime in 1967. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. Fort Lewis 1967 B-3-2 Drill Sgts. The cold, rainy weather. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Take care. I seem to recall his name, but after 50 years I'm not much sure of anything. Dale. Candlewood Suites on Fort Carson, CO . I was 3rd sqd leader. After a late arrival at Ft. Lewis, basic training started early (0430) the next day. Convenient and Affordable. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. I was USAR. Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. #1 Fort-Lewis 47.083027,-122.561378 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Pierce County, Washington, United States of . I don't have any photos from the army. (Colorado), I to was at Ft. Lewis early 1970, I'll find my DD214 to get exact dates. Next time I vacation up there Ill preplan and also bring my passport. This time, just 6months agoas we approached the checkpoint I noticed both guards were armed with M-16'schecking the ID of the driver in front of me.as he pulled out and the guards approached my car I just stepped on it and followed the car in front of me without stopping for the guards. billruizmokey@gmail.com is my email. We were a mixed lot of guys from Texas, Montana with a few mid-West and East Coast. Sgt. Duane Phillips. Looking for pictures of Basic Training Unit A-3-2 May '69 thru Sept.'69. And yes it rained all the time! I guess I was just ahead of you. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. Khe Sanh He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. My drill sergeant was Sgt. Not too many Canadians in basic, but didnt know any better at that age. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. Meteorology training. Tasted like heaven and you could have 2. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. I remember seeing his uniform patches when I was a child, and he had a patch from the Americal Division, another from Sixth Army and an engineer patch with the motto "This We'll Defend." I was in D 1 1 at that time. If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. Fort Lewis Temporary Lodging/Billeting. 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. It is sad to know that these barracks are now being demolished. I went to Ft. Ord for AIT then to Germany Dec 68 to May 70. I ended up leaving early because my grandfather passed away. Sept - Dec 1968. 1st Air Cavalry Do you recall? Hawk Anyone remember??? He was right behind me when we got shots. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more He said it was because 5 or six guys had just died in the Fort hosp. Did Lewis basic have a mock-up Vietnamese village in 68 like Fort Jackson did? A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor. Steve Almond Drill Sergeant was S/sgt Jackson. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. Reunion I was in D-2-2. He also had a cool toughed up mustang. Wow! Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. IMCOM is not responsible for the content of links outside home.army.mil. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. Fort Lewis Barracks. Drafted March 1970. . A-3-3. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID At the hospital they assigned me to Madigan B Company Ambulance Section at Main Post right next to Main Post Dispensary. How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. 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