He went duck hunting with his brother on Spokane's Snake River in 1972. 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. I wish I had a photo of Sgt. 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. Thank you! Nevertheless, I hope you get your questions answered. I visited theLew 20 years later for fun and wow all the memories. May 2016 Was Sgt. Anybody there? Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. Pokazuje odlego w kilometrach midzy Fort-Lewis i Victoria wraz z tras na interaktywnej mapie. D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) The forest is massive and I'm a believer. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. We were a mixed lot of guys from Texas, Montana with a few mid-West and East Coast. Culture shock for a bunch of surfer boys. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. Although the law went into effect in 2005, implementing its requirements for JBLM access have been delayed until now. Click on the link for more information. But it didnt stop are training. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. DS HARPER 17 YRS LATER WERE I WAS EMPLOYED SURPRISED. Chilly, windy and cold. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. Old maps of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Old Maps Online. I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. I told my grandson."don't look back.they won't chase us" and they did not. 360-456-7368. Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. 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. 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. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. Are platoon got I cannot find a class picture and need assistance, If anyone has a photo or know where I can find one, I would appreciate it. Rainer only appeared a few times during our two months there. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. I lived on Ft Lewis as a kid in 1966 and 1967. Any one out there? Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. I'm trying to remember my infantry training unitmaybe A-1-3; almost all of those buildings were gone. Levied twice for VN. Looking for ANYONE who may remember him or the name. D11, California Mod squad. The cold, rainy weather. For the full list of federal holidays, visit the OPM website. I was in Fort Lewis BCT, D-3-2, from July 1971 to September 1971. The sprawling installation is home to much of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Special Forces Group. He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. The army could have been much worse for me during those 2-1/2 years and the VA has been very good to me. AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. 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. Californian Mod Squad. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. Boocoo Dinky Dow Podcast Tripler Army Medical/Fort Shafter IHG Army Hotels Building 228 IHG Army Hotels Building 719. Job Title: System Administrator Job Location: Fort Lewis, WA Job Code: CS20220510-91500 Job Description: Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. I enlisted to be a social worker and psychiatric helper which I was guaranteed by the US Army. I dug so many holes, I wore out the heel on my left shoe. Fort Belvoir Resident Agency . Where were you from? Dispensary 7 North Fort served BCT and AIT. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. Would love to buy him a beer or three. I never went home after Basic, we just marched across the parade field to our AIT (Infantry training) for another 8 weeks then went home for less than 30 days then flown back to Fort Lewis (McCord AFB) where we were flown to South Vietnam Yes it was a memory I will never forget. Maree Mchugh It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. Rocky, you and I were there at the same time. Don't trust the Army boys! It was in November of 2017. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. Were you up our down stairs? they sent 50 of us up there to go through boot camp and AIT. FORWARD 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. After basic I spent 16 months there with the 94th Evac Hospital. I will always feel a connection to Fort Lewis. 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. What was Howitzer gunners life like in the war? There were a couple of guys in the barracks across from us who were taken out on stretchers, both dead from spinal meningitis. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. John Trainor. Remember Vargas well. Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. I now live in Laguna in south Orange county also California. I want to contine to receive E-Mails regarding Ft Lewis. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. Email me I think we might have gone through basic in the same barraks, I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. We've got some stories for sure. Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? New housing planned for 2027. Morgan Sports Cars Made SP/5 August 71 and thenwith a 110 day drop ETSed Jan 72. Your dad walked on such stones. Vietnam Archive I was in C-1-1 in Sept. 1966 (boot) and I think our DI was Sgt chicowski not sure of the spelling. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. Was in D-1-1 from June '68 to Sept. '68. Interesting. Where are you living now? Had a Sgt. Thanks. Some dreery days in the motorpool. 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. I'm writing about my experiences in the Army. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Posted: February 14, 2023. Next 5 weeks a 2Lt drove me to classes in a MG convertible. 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. He could get mean and sadistic at times and was feared by the entire 4th Platoon. Camp Lejeune is unfortunately the flagship of contamination on a long list of other contaminated U.S. military installations. #1 Fort-Lewis 47.083027,-122.561378 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Pierce County, Washington, United States of . I stayed in these barracks in 2004 for a detainee ops training prior to shipping off to Guantanamo. When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? First time levy rescinded, 2nd time to short less than 6 month left of 2 year draftee status. We normally weren't allowed to buy anything but essentials at the PX, but this DI was so friendly. Played on the tennis circuit, played football and basketball and made friends with guys that are close to this day at 72 yrs old. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. Was in boot camp Sept. 1971 ,,,, was in a-4-1 ,,,, who was the drill sergeant?????? February 2013 He ran our butts off, but at the end of basic we double-timed 10 miles with no problem. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. but I was there FEB 18, 1969' thru Basic Training then stayed there (no leave) for AIT 11B Infantry training, then to Vietnam. Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? Fort Lewis (Washington), a former United States Army post (1917-2010) in the U.S. State of Washington Fort Lewis Internment Camp, a former internment camp (1942-1943) at Fort Lewis, Washington Fort Lewis Six, a 1970 event at Fort Lewis, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a joint military base into which Fort Lewis, Washington, was consolidated Betty Rodgers It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. They landed on the moon during basic training. I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. Bldg. August 2013 Clyde, you must've been in the first of the VOLAR (Volunteer Army) basic companies. I was a Reservist from NY State. Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. Read full story. Drill SSG Burton was something else..! Long time ago now, Bruce and Troy I was in Bearcat 1st Cav A228 and bn I played crown and anchors with the Austin's and ate hot Thai food 1968 March to 1971 Sept, Drafted 7 Dec 1967, started Basic Jan 68. I was there February 1971 B11. I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . Not a Bad Training Cycle. 2,534 Fort Lewis Premium High Res Photos 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. Duane Phillips. Dennis Harris I was in that BCT unit 3 years earlier, so I'm sure the command personnel had changed by the time you were there. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. Forgot about Pinto being at Porkchop Hill. Forces Secure Leyte, Philippines December 25, 2021. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. Would like to get a copy. By May 1938, the 3d Infantry Division and Fort Lewis boasted 5,000 men in garrison. Anyone remember? Chuck. Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. September 2012 Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. Good times because I was with some of the best men Ive ever met. We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. All because i defended a fellow soldier from a bully officer. The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. Now there are 2,000, and those are slated to be demolished in the next two years. A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. Sincerly, Laurie(NIX). His name was Sanford Rogers. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. You are so right Lon. All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. They get calls from someone engaged in a fire fight. Also remember 1st Sgt Curtin who was limping and bent (combat injuries?) Im glad we did it when we did. A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. Volunteered for the draft and inducted 4 December 1968, not quite 17 and-a-half, from Alaska. North Fort Barracks Fort Lewis, WA Military Bases - MapQuest Get directions, reviews and information for North Fort Barracks in Fort Lewis, WA. I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. I was E-1-1 just after you. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. Didn't make it to Fort Lewis this time but I'll give it a shot next time we visit. There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. The obstacle course by it is gone. Also known as Richard David | Richard Davison | Richar Davidson . Fort Leavenworth Holiday Inn Express Hoge Hall IHG Army Hotels Otis & Custer House - Historia. After leaving I went to Ft. Sill OK for AIT. As a winner in the first VN Draft Lottery I was drafted 4 May 70 and was flown to Sea Tac Airport and then bussed to Ft Lewis WA USATC. 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. He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. When they got back, Sgt. Most of the guys went 11-B infantry to Vietnam and I was fortunate to go to Germany after training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. For more information, click on the link. Does anybody remember the DI's name? My email is mrjay49@gmail.com. Ray Heltsley D 1 1. Of the probably 200 wooden barracks, mess halls, HQ, supply rooms, etc on North Fort, there are three (3) two story HQ building left. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. My mistake didn't mean to do it. Native American Most of the platoon were from . and and Drill Sergeant Graves. Good one to. I was there from June 1968 until Dec 1969. E-1-2 basic training. Our paths may have crossed. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. 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. A l l is mighty Fine! Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. Went out once a week. Drafted March 1970. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. JBLM Mobile Shred event at the Lewis Main Commissary parking lot. A good time was had by all. I was the only Nebraskan. He listened, then said Didnt they tell on the first day never to give money to anyone? Canned answer; hed been there before. nov 69 north fort , was coldfor this california boy ..119 pound go get'er i sometimes wonder what ever happened to all the guys my memory blends all-into-one with the various duty stations and experiences. I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. I had occasion to rn into him at a conference in Southern Utah in the 90's. Barracks Hometown Property Management. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. D-3-1 September '67 thru December '68. I was a squad leader down stairs and ended up in a Sheridan tank. Just wondering if this might have been you? Turned 18 in basic. Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. It sucked every day. Cold and windy in Oklahoma. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! So many memories. After basic went to 543 supply co and then to 63rd ordnance, What months? Also pictures of Drill Sergeants Forcade and Graves. The whole platoon was made up of draftee's from Arizona except for 3 of us. C-4-2 Chargin Charlie. That high school typing class came in handy I guess. 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. There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). It's post 9/11 gone are the day's when you could just drive on the base. November 2018 B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. I was not a serious collector of army stuff but have some items and pictures to remind me. I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. Oct.1968. Krfp Radio Really had a lot of respect for that guy. Joseph Heller I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. Hi Bob Cook, I was also @ Ft. Lewis Jan 2, 1970 thru March 1970 with C-3-2, we were neighbors. I think I was in B-1-1 but remember Long (think he was a big guy and a shake and bake). 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 I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Most of us seemed older--20 or older. I graduated basic training from Ft. Lewis Washington on December 1967. I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. i have rarely looked back on it as sometimes it bothered me .. A-3-1 @ Ft Lewis 4 May 70 through 2 July 70 Draftee then went to Ft Sam Houston Texas for Medic Training. October 2014 Great memories there. Download the JBLM Connection, your consolidated monthly bulletin. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 Phone: 1 (253) 966-8456 Lewis Main Commissary Hours Sunday - 1000 to 1900 Monday through Saturday - 0900 to 2000 McChord Field Commissary 577 Lincoln Blvd. Basic training at Ft. Lewis, Feb-April 1970. I have forgotten! We stayed in these barracks for two weeks during "Induction". Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. It's important to know that visitors should park a few blocks away and not enter through the driveway. Never forget the part of my life! Thanks just the same. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. Only to be sent to Ft. Lewis at a moments notice. Hey Leo where you at now? Assigned to base headquarters Plans and Training Directorate office. Yup, Double Timing Delta. Great nephew asked me the other day if we had a washer and dryer in the barracks. Delano, also about 5-5 tall. Yeah, these are the "temporary" barracks we were housed in when I was in BCT at E-4-2 in early 1969. It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. Thank you. They disappeared and were never found (just the boat and gear) RIP Wayne. Fort Sill, Ok. It is indeed a historic place. 3rd Battalion Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. Walker were in charge of our training. 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. Al. Location 9511, Washington Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, Washington, 98498, United States The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. Will be Great! Graves and Drill Sgt. Sent to Germany and discharged in April 71. Not so much. Our company was in I Corp Bravo Co 4th Btl 21st Infantry 11th light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division, which was actually the 23rd INF). Known Toxins Had a very young Drill Instructor who did 2 tours in Vietnam. I didn't want to be back home, so I decided to try another route. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. Echo Company, First Batallion, First Brigade. Ssgt Tanksley. Sgt Hungerford E-5 was DI. 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. There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. Doesn't surprise mewe were eating Beanie Wienies in C-rations we got in Nam that they quit making in 1949. I am proud to have trained under him and will never forget what he did for us. One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. The 6th Military Police Group (CID) conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the Army's resources in peacetime . Echo - 1 - 1, June to August 1971. I remember seeing those barracks when we lived on post. I didnt pre plan the visit, perhaps I guy could do that and get a advance background check. Germany 1-1-68 to 3-68, A co., 1/13th Inf, Mech, Plt ldr, Co. XO; Jungle School, Panama CZ March-Apl, 1969; HHCo, 9th Div. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". Sergeant Hungerford was the DI while Sergeant Blood was the PT Sgt. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. Had basic with a short guy named Lonnie Watters from Spokane. Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. Get us on Base as he has a military ID Spokane 's Snake in... 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