Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. Salute out to D.5.2 (Aug 1968 to Oct 1968) D-3-1 September '67 thru December '68. Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. SGT Dunn, February 2013 Evan, you are so spot on about how our days were spent . The next morning several of us were told we were in the wrong company and got transferred to B-2-3. My father, SSG Robert Warren, was a drill instructor from 1966-1969 D co. 4/2 at North Fort. Fort Lewis Barracks. At the hospital they assigned me to Madigan B Company Ambulance Section at Main Post right next to Main Post Dispensary. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. Khe Sanh I was just over a year behind you at Ft. Lewis and was also sent to Ft. Sam that fall and became a 91Bravo. Would love to hear from you guys. All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". Dale. After basic went to 543 supply co and then to 63rd ordnance, What months? 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. I ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. Browse 2,534 fort lewis stock photos and images available, or search for fort lewis washington or army base to find more great stock photos and pictures. He later died in 2009 from emphysema, from god knows what. Didn't make it to Fort Lewis this time but I'll give it a shot next time we visit. Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. Jerry Rogers. 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. 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. Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. They landed on the moon during basic training. AIT following (Infantry) there in Fort Lewis. Depression Rainer was awesome. All those guys I became so close to have faded into my memory..I hope they all did well and someday far off we will meet again to stand in Formation and pay respect to all who have fallen before us. The allocation provided for clearing, grading, and leveling a runway 6,000 feet (1,800m) long by 600 feet (180m) wide. It sits on my entertainment center. Mt. Book Signings Invasive Scotch Broom has taken over many areas. E-1-1 Hard to remember after 51 years. I never got used to it. Not sure why this happens I did sign up once again but will have to say all the years on the site I have yet to meet up with anyone from the time I was there. Did 3 years, wanted to do 20 but my family came first so did great anyway. [10], Helicopters based at the airfield assisted with medical evacuations at Mount Rainier National Park on numerous occasions in the 1970s. Although July and August are the driest months. Please respond if you were there. Was he a squad leader? Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . Saved my life. Zimmerman was a squad leader. Remember the old buildings well. It was sad to see the half dozen or so guys that simply packed up their duffel bags and went across the parade field to 11B and 11C AIT. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. Good, hard training. Rained almost every day. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. The two bases operated independently of one another for more than 60 years before merging in 2010. I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. B-5-2 April-May 1968. Had a friend in E-1-1. Browse 330 fort lewis washington stock photos and images available, or search for charles de gaulle airport or fort benning to find more great stock photos and pictures. My company was C 3 2. Any chance you knew him? Interesting reading all these posts after this many years. E-3-1 basic training Fort Lewis, Washington 11jul66 north Fort. Spokesman-Review Fort Worden, Fort Lewis, Camp MacKay, the Vancouver Barracks, Camp Hightower, and at La Croix, France, photographs of the state training ship U.S.S. There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. Joint Base Lewis McChord. Our paths may have crossed. Send Julie an email. Does he remember the DI's name. 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. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Good luck to all the a-3 -1 alpha gators! We has a few guys very out of shape who had a Drill Sargent at the table as they ate yelling in their face they didn't deserve to eat. It is indeed a historic place. 3.5 Cybo Score. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. We did go home over Christmas.. Lon Reed. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. [2], The training center is high desert, and is covered with sagebrush, volcanic formations, dry gulches and large rock outcroppings. He brought my grandmother to live near or on base not sure. I was in D 1 1 at that time. Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. ", "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association. I was up. 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. Task Force Olympia included units from all three components of the Army (Active, Reserve and National Guard) as well as Marine and Australian officers. E-2-1 Nov 68 to Feb 69. New housing planned for 2027. Do you remember what unit you were in? I still have fatigues in a box in my garage which were washed and starched heavily at Ft Sam Houston in 1970; still stiff. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. Steve, the only thing I can say that makes sense from your time to mine was the losses during Tet early 1968, they needed you and you were one of the best they had so they made an exception. Betty Rodgers Anybody there? Smoked pot with his girlfriend in his room in the barracks, then would send squad leaders out to get money for a hotel room for her. Realistic training to help us survive later on. October 2014 I was in E-3-1. In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. Many other episodes made it hard to respect the military, but relieved to know after basic that C-3-1 was an exception. He had been one of my basic Drill Sgts in E-4-1 down the road a week or so before. At the start of the Korean War, the Army decided to expand Yakima Training Center. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. Of course, the economy of Fort Lewis revolves around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington's largest employer with over 52,000 Department of Defense and active-duty military members. Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Additional training space is available at the Yakima Training Center in eastern Washington, including maneuver areas and additional live fire ranges. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 Was working in a butcher/packing plant before the army. We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. Left Nov/1970. The official website for Madigan Army Medical Center Located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Madigan Army Medical Center comprises a network of Army medical facilities located in Washington and California that serve more than 100,000 active duty service members, their families and retirees. Basic at Lewis Nov 69-Jan70. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. Dale Dehnke, George Paige, Steve Shannon and Joe Esparza. July 1968. I was 3rd sqd leader. The group of fewer than a dozen personnel mobilized about 15,000 soldiers within three weeks at the start of the War in Afghanistan. Unit was E-2-1. March 2014 Was that John Zimmerman. Fork to the . Many were gone. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. Texas Tech charleswallace0903@yahoo.com. It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. Clapboard, no insulation, no heating. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. JBLM Airmen receive medical care at the McChord Clinic as well as Madigan Army Medical Center. Several unique requirements were . Fort Lewis is a 135-square-mile U.S. Army post in Pierce County, Washington, located just south of Tacoma. I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) Mokie Ruiz give me a shout, Dale S. Hi, my dad graduated from basic at Ft. Lewis June of 71. 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. 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). I have kept up with what he taught us, physically, mentally and otherwise, and these traits are still functional to this day and have allowed me to remain physically fit. Guest Readers I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. There is one anomaly from that envelope. THX. The D-2-1 sounds correct but Infantry was the 11B MOS which was the training which comes after basic training. Tel: (253) 967-7166. March 2018 Checkin at Building J0550 Lincoln Blvd. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. Decypher Joint Base Lewis-McChord Regular, Full time. Victor Villanueva Was in basic training around the same time. We all got sick on the plane to Ft. Lewis and stayed sick the whole two months of basic. Much of the steeper terrain resembles areas of Afghanistan. The MP wouldnt/couldnt grant me access even when I explained my purpose and displayed my active Sheriffs ID. Sherman Alexie Drill Sergeant Kihiki May 2016 Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt Mesothelioma lawyers alledge it is one of approximately 412 asbestos exposure sites in Washington . The landscape is very rocky from glacial meltwater deposits. I want to contine to receive E-Mails regarding Ft Lewis. Fort Lewis was a very tough place at that time. John Trainor July 30, 1970 to September 3rd or so. The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. Went to AIT FT. Bliss Texas it was as hot as Lewis was cold. Just wondering if this might have been you? Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. 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. Drill SSG Burton was something else..! It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. Only to be sent to Ft. Lewis at a moments notice. I guess I was just ahead of you. The stone by the mess hall was painted over about the time we left. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. February 2014 Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. DI made sure he told me not to screw up again. [2], Three military units support the Joint Base Garrison. I don't remember anyone in my unit. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? Spokane Public Library 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. Canada Thistle grows thickly in some areas. Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 HR Office (253) 964-2522. 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. I am a graduate from the class of second platoon, D Company, 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 10 cycle (D-5-2). Fort Lewis and the Pacific Northwest reacted to the Vietnam War in a variety of ways. Hughes. Pinto was our DI. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. Great nephew asked me the other day if we had a washer and dryer in the barracks. From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. Bob Robbins About every 5 weeks would be assigned to guard duty at motor pool or headquarters. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade disbanded in late May 2014. Washington National Guard; Western Air Defense Sector; Yakima Training Center; NCO Academy; CLOSE. Wonder if you remember big stone by mess hall. Drill Sergeant Prince was the only one I remember. November 2017 My draft nbr was 11. Turned 18 in basic. 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. We had to sleep with the windows open no matter the weather. He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. Not much of the BCT area left. It was a beautiful place and a big change from Santa Monica. Basic 4/69 to 7/69 Di sgt fisher, sgt Recheck, c-4-2, Fort Euistis Va then Bear cat nam, A Co. 227th ASHB 1st Cav. B Company Thank you. Basic and AIT at Ft Lewis March 1970 to late July. Troops were using them for city warefare training. I did my AIT there also A motor man. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. I will always feel a connection to Fort Lewis. 3rd Battalion This community offers 132 single-family and duplex style homes for enlisted service members. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord . Had to sleep with the windows open. On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. February 2018 Was in B-1-1 April 1968. Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember . Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. The Firing Point community club, with cafeteria, opened in February 2009. Never knew his first name or where he was from. 125 Bridgeport and Joint Base Lewis McChord. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. If you were sick, you were a malingerer. We did the entire basic in wet gear. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. Remember Vargas well. On 1 June 2006, the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division cased its colors and became the 2d Cavalry Regiment Stryker Brigade Combat Team with its home station in Germany. Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis from 5/1994-7/1995, D co. 1/33 Armor. Then assigned after zero week of testing, KP and other duties moved to Company A-3-1 to begin eight weeks of Basic Combat Training which included bed making, using a buffer, rolling and folding underwear etc. I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. Army decided that they would let me stay in Hawaii at the reserve center, so I didn't get back to Ft Lewis to join back up with the company. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. He was hard but fair. Hours: Monday . Other DIs include: Lines, Chapman, Johnson, Broyles, Cummins, Miller, Farabee. Atkins and Sgt. A l l is mighty Fine! I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. Everybody had to have there picture taken with that in it! July 2013 I too was in A-3-2 in that Oct to Dec 1971 cycle. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. Plei Trap Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. Overall a great experience but have to admit - it did have it's moments. billruizmokey@gmail.com is my email. Had come from Germany as a kid. Fort Lewis, Washington. Hi Travis, I was in Basic Training and AIT up at Fort Lewis from Feb 18th, 1969 thru July 1969 My MOS was 11B which was the Infantry and yes I went right to Vietnam in July 69 I remember a guy with the last name Hollingsworth. Drill Sgt. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. (BCT) USATC INFANTRY. 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. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. D-4-1 the fog is lifting. At the motor pool you stood next to a light pole that covered an area about 20 feet in diameter. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States, consisting of 87,000 acres (350km2) of prairie land cut from the glacier-flattened Nisqually Plain. . Sold by 23510xmk | Ends on 2023-03-08 12:57:36 . Great memories there. The facility houses minimum and medium security prisoners from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.[3]. Also, do you remember the name of your CO? November 2013 We could run forever and not feel the pain. I was there. Current Address: 302 Kray Ike Court, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email View On Map. I went on to Fort Lee VA right after basic. We had Sgt. Later, with WWII looming, the Army Air Corps took over a nearby airfield and renamed it McChord Air Field. ABOUT 90 additional RA Enlistees from the Mid West States joined us in E-2-1 ON 11 Sept '71. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. 11/21/2012. 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.
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