If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. Do Reading this blog helped me. Easiest basic anyone ever did. He was an engineer out of Fort Lewis who spent roughly two years in Vietnam, and he returned to Fort Lewis to serve as a drill instructor. I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. Does anyone recall serving with my uncle, Alan Roderick Hanson? Letters . I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. 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. Bldg. I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. I went back after Nam in Aug 70 and was assigned to the 3rd Armored CAV as the training NCO and then back home to sac at the end of Jan 71, BCT, Ft Lewis North Fort, March 67, D-5-1, Sgts Vickers and Brown, then to Germany 3rd Inf. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. November 2013 They'll have a special story time, crafts and games. Was in B-1-1 April 1968. No way I enjoyed the freedom of driving and having an ambulance plus an aid man if we had emergency runs. I didnt pre plan the visit, perhaps I guy could do that and get a advance background check. I may be considered a reactionary but I'll take 1950s thru the 1970s as a great time to be young. The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. Drill sergeant Lamb??? This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. About a decade ago i drove through the post. 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. Drill Sergeant Prince was the only one I remember. He brought my grandmother to live near or on base not sure. Take care. They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. SFC Jones and his Platoon SGTS were Positively Motivated and determined to help each trainee to maximize everything taught, learned and applied for immediate and future application/use. Candlewood Suites on Fort Carson, CO . 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. I guess I was just ahead of you. Drafted Jan 1971. I was up. Drill Sergeant was S/sgt Jackson. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. Any one out there? We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. The Senior Drill Sgt's name was ABBA. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Infantry 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 The whole platoon was made up of draftee's from Arizona except for 3 of us. I was in the next group after you. Got in trouble had to do kp through most of training even on graduation day! I was in B-1-1 June thru August 1969. I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. Im glad we did it when we did. Are platoon got All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. Fagan was an acting E-5 and a dick. I took basic training at Ft. Lewis NOrth Fort March13 -May 15 1970. I assume it was sent out but I just flat don't recall and now I'm curious. The platoon I trained with was B-3-2 lead by Sgt. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. Lot of URI and if you went on sick call for 2 or more days you got re-cycled to start over or if you couldn't do PT you went to a PT platoon until you could do the Army drills and complete basic. It sucked every day. It is indeed a historic place. ABOUT 90 additional RA Enlistees from the Mid West States joined us in E-2-1 ON 11 Sept '71. Drill Sgt Dennison / Captain J.E. 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. Sgt Shields, do you remember what shots they gave us with the "guns" and when we did gas mask training did they use real mustard gas? Bush Hat 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. At some point in all of that, he was promoted to sergeant If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. We normally weren't allowed to buy anything but essentials at the PX, but this DI was so friendly. My D.I was Sgt. His grave states we was an SP4, not sure what that is. Spanaway 1 : 24000. Delta Devils. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. Michael: No reply on your post so I'll do it another way. It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. March April and May for me.I remember we were the 4th platoon and I remember the painting of the decapitated VC on the outdoor broom closet with the caption"we eat VC for breakfast" and I remember Hecker and Steele and Hansen and Bryant and Beaudwin, and Liedtke and Pugh and Linstead and Halowapo and Burke the Indian. He was a veteran of the battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea. AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. It means his rank was E4. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. The Puget Sound offers year-round boating, fishing, whale watching, and scuba diving. Yes John Kelly, i remember the meningitis outbreak. Trying to be thankful for all the good things since. Do you remember him? God Bless all of our former and current military brethren. 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. Not just for Soldiers and their families, the My Army PCS app is also for Department of the Army civilians for their moves. was Sgt. Guest Readers ldr-Capt. July 2014 Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. It was cold, wet and miserable. But then the DI got his revenge by having us do onerous calisthenics in the rain in middle of the night. So they let me go home for his funeral. E-3-1 basic training Fort Lewis, Washington 11jul66 north Fort. 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. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. We had Drill Sgts. THX. For more information, click on the link. I wish I remembered my drill sergeant's name, a Staff-Sergeant who was promoted when we graduated. Jeffrey Fellin It was heaven when I went from there to Fort Ord, CA. He listened, then said Didnt they tell on the first day never to give money to anyone? Canned answer; hed been there before. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. ). There is one anomaly from that envelope. I think I was in B-1-1 but remember Long (think he was a big guy and a shake and bake). Bob Benzon This site provides logistical support to military service members. Told company commander about it after graduation. First basic trainees they had had I had a great tour in Europe. Shields August of 66 for me too in the old wooden barracks on North Fort Lewis, but I didn't see coal furnaces until AIT at Fort Gordon, GA, I was there July 1966 (A-2-1 Rah) And the basic training reopening was so new that we had a 'stand in' DI (Sgt.Dennison) who insisted everyone quit smoking. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano Boonie Hat The high point of BCT. You would be hard put to find an activity that you could not do in this area. Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. I suppose that my Vietnam Nam yellow and green service sticker on the back bumper of my 96 Lincoln sufficed as my pass. Barracks Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. October 2014 Navy boot camp was a joke compared to Army boot camp, so I pretty much skated through boot camp, Lost touch with guys from my company, still have some old pics of us in boots camp with a couple of us kneeling by our company moto "IMUA" which means moving on, don't stop, give it all you got. By May 1938, the 3d Infantry Division and Fort Lewis boasted 5,000 men in garrison. Gleason! Thanks, Sgt Lamb was our DI April to July 1969. DS HARPER 17 YRS LATER WERE I WAS EMPLOYED SURPRISED. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. While at Lewis I develop a respiratory infection that August and spent two days at Madigan. I don't have any photos from the army. Welcome home and thanks for serving. Entdecke Fort Lewis Washington Offiziersquartier RPPC Foto Postkarte in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. Artillery training. D 1 1. From May 1969 thru October 1969 for Basic Training and Advanced Infantry Training. WE were 'pitted' against National Guard BTC across the Street. Spokane Public Library 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. We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. That was September 71. SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. slorazorsedge@aol.com . Not much of the BCT area left. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. That taught bayonet training and was he good. I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. But no one wanted to be recycled, so we didn't go on sick call. Fagan was our DI, a genuine pain in the ass. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. Great memories there. We only got out for training. SP4 Haines with an M-60 machine gun. Man I hated that place! Michael Simpson 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. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. For more information click here. $63,526 Yearly. I don't remember his name. The United States Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, was established on 15 March 1966 to relieve the overload at the U.S. Army Personnel Center, Oakland, California. I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. Pinto was our DI. . Download the app on Apple or Google Play stores. Sept To Nov 1969. There must have been list because the machines were in constant use but there was no quibbling about who was next. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. He went to Vietnam in August of 71 and came home March of 72. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. Got early out due to RIF 1972. Reunion Then later, when I came back to the states in 76, I was with 268th signal (at Ft Lewis) who just happened to be using the same building B-1-1 used to be. I went to Nam with the 1st CavI got a letter from my bunk-mate Gary Baker from SimiValley CA who went in with the 82nd Airborne at Cam Ranh Bay. never heard from him again. . My wife visited a friend in Olympia and probably drove near the base with our daughter inlaw. June 2012, All I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". Rainier. You will operate as a member of a team of highly skilled engineers, data scientists, system integrators and cybersecurity professionals to collect, ingest, process, analyze, visualize, share, and secure the data for US . The massive parade field had also been developed. 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. John Trainor, great warrior, learned much from him, things I applied to life, to this day serves me well. Joe Tschida Was in basic training around the same time. you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. but I was there FEB 18, 1969' thru Basic Training then stayed there (no leave) for AIT 11B Infantry training, then to Vietnam. Paul Ridley Hughes. Mostly reservists. He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. D-4-2, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971. God bless! my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. = Link to anongovernmental site. Turned 18 in basic. I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. It's PCS season! The free, interactive app helps you better understand all that you need to do. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. B-3-1 Sep-Nov 70. We had 2 draftees (US), several enlisted reservist (ER) and quite a few RA trainees. My draft nbr was 11. Thanks. My bunk mate came down with Meningitis, but survived. 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. Pilot He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. Duane Phillips. DI was Sgt Alley who was about 5'5" but came off at about 6'10". We all got sick on the plane to Ft. Lewis and stayed sick the whole two months of basic. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Shepard, he was really good. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. Audiobook He had been one of my basic Drill Sgts in E-4-1 down the road a week or so before. I wish I had more information to give you. Kalkulator odlegoci na caym wiecie z liniami lotniczymi, planerem tras, czasem trwania podry i odlegociami lotu. Rocky, you and I were there at the same time. I am from Sacramento CA give me a call or email me ron. I was in E-1-1 from Dec of 69 to April of 70, was lucky enough to get pneumonia and was held back. I think I started in January, 1971. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. Interesting reading all these posts after this many years. (253) 967-3581. Many were gone. I was USAR. Phil I wish you had put together my previous comments and saved yourself a trip.not ONE barracks left.close your eyes and listen"I wanna be an airborne ranger" it's as close as you will get. Rained all the way up and back as we drove thru the Olympic forest. Gerber was Company Cdr. It was in November of 2017. 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 ABOUT: The 6th Military Police Group (CID), headquartered at JBLM, is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and JBLM. Was in May 69 to Sept 69 in A-3-2 Drill Sgt. Drill Sgt. they sent 50 of us up there to go through boot camp and AIT. / Entrar Either they were recycled or washed out totally. He was sent to E-1-1 while I was sent to D-1-1. 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. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. Branson Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. Library We could run forever and not feel the pain. Sgt. I came in October 30th 1968 right after you C-5-2, didn't really see or know anyone but my company due to meningitis not allowed out of company area. It sits on my entertainment center. But that said, what is needed to be done has to be done. Basic Training, Ft Lewis WA,September 18, 1970 to November 70. Nearby government services. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. My cycle was the first to use the buildings in 25 years. Thank KSER Getting recruits ready for Viet Nam. Drill Sgt. Grady Myers Good times because I was with some of the best men Ive ever met. I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. It was pretty slick. Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. May 2016 A11 Is Mighty Fine! I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. I was there as well end of January through April B-5-1 or B-5-2 can't remember in quarantine as well are platoon leader Lee died. I was C-4-2 Charging Charlie as well. Clyde, you must've been in the first of the VOLAR (Volunteer Army) basic companies. Hey Leo where you at now? Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. Over 302,000 soldiers received basic training at Fort Lewis between 1966 and 1972. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. No one so much as asked what we doing there. As a kid I have really memories of our time there. We had to take turns standing night watch to keep the coal furnace going. Chicago PS How in the hell do you remember the class number laugh I have snap shots from then and a bit of recall but to many things inbetween. there in years and barracks told that story. From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. Guys from all over. (253 . There are a wide variety of rentals available near the base. Jerry Rogers. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. 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. Was in D.1.1 April 17 1969 drill srg Lamb, E-5-2, SSGT RICHARD E. BURTON, AUG 1969 BEST OF THE BEST. 20/20 hindsight. Take care all. He ended up going into Bomb Disposal warfare. We stayed on both floors as there were dual metal bunks. All I remember was it was wet most of the time and we couldn't leave the company area when not training and the air was full of coal smoke that was used to heat those old wooden barracks. Not too many Canadians in basic, but didnt know any better at that age. What a beautiful lake. The army could have been much worse for me during those 2-1/2 years and the VA has been very good to me. B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. He said it was because 5 or six guys had just died in the Fort hosp. Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, A-1-1, DI SSGT Delano. Find similar educational institutions in Washington on Nicelocal. His Charlie Company comrades knew him as Hoss. After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . Shepard, tough but fair. Patrick Flanagan Jane Cherney If you are a veteran who served at Fort Lewis, you may be entitled to money to pay for your medical bills due to your exposure to these harmful chemicals. Went out once a week. I took basic same time Oct-Dec 71 C-3-2 3rd Platoon. We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. In his graduation photo, it says D Co 2nd platoon. But I've been lucky all my life! So much fun. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. Drill Instructor SSG White. I was there July 9th 1969. 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 was stationed at Ft. Lewis from 5/1994-7/1995, D co. 1/33 Armor. His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. Visit the page linked above forCOVID-19 and vaccine info and the latest I Corps Blue Hash. I was B-3-2 under Sgt. 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. Cannot remember their names. From May, 1966 to June, 1972, Fort Lewis trained 302,000 soldiers and deployed them overseas, including the 4th and 9th Divisions. US ARMY Fort Lewis barracks tour 2018 ItsabelBD 57 subscribers Subscribe 13K views 4 years ago Just wanted to show you what the Fort Lewis barracks look like, this is my set up and it's a. Fort lewis, WA 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com 10 Day Weather - Fort lewis, WA As of 2:34 am PST Tonight --/ 29 1% Tue 31 | Night 29 1% SE 3 mph A few. People without a Washington State Enhanced Drivers License or ID must provide one of the following forms of ID to get a base pass: I remember Sgt Mouton really competent guy I thought, maybe 2nd platoon? Where you from? Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Also remember 1st Sgt Curtin who was limping and bent (combat injuries?) Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. B-2-2 Drill Sgt. Drill sergeant Thomas was my drill instructor. He marched us back and had us stand in formation in front of the barracks. The two bases merged in 2010. Entered Army Dec 67 BCT with D 3 3 thru Feb 68. I was with B-3-2. Arrived a Ft Lewis 30 Nov 1970. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. I wish I had waited for his laundry to finish to see the results. Contact me if you want. And corporal Redman train for DI school. Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. Thank you for remembering Drill Sgt Wilber as I could not come up with that name. Doesn't surprise mewe were eating Beanie Wienies in C-rations we got in Nam that they quit making in 1949. 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. Troops were using them for city warefare training. Our guard commander at the Stockade was Sgt. He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! D11, California Mod squad. March 2013 I was in the First All Volunteer RA Basic Training Company AT Fort Lewis, WA (10 Sept 1971). Ray Heltsley Did Lewis basic have a mock-up Vietnamese village in 68 like Fort Jackson did? Fort Lewis WA | Fort Worth TX. 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. Tacoma, Seattle, Portland, the gorge all these have so much to offer as far as music, museums, outdoor activities, etc. Our DI was dubbed Double Time Philipswe stacked rocks on all of our breaks during training.we left 10 ft piles of rocks all over a north Fort. Not a Bad Training Cycle. Good one to. Wing Zone, Fort Lewis: Wing Zone -14 Fort Lewis -Tripadvisor. Posted: February 14, 2023. A drill sergeant from another barracks went nuts and stabbed a member of our company one night while he was on fire watch. One funny story about my basic. if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. November 2018 The Goonies House is privately owned, but the owner has been great about letting visitors come by. John Trainor. Ron, you might want to make an original post. I was in B-5-2 from January 23, 1969, to around 1st of April 1969, then off to Ft. Ord. 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. I was in D-2-2, I think. Boocoo Dinky Dow For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID 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. Of the probably 200 wooden barracks, mess halls, HQ, supply rooms, etc on North Fort, there are three (3) two story HQ building left. When we graduated week or so before me.be nice to chat na caym wiecie liniami. School, radio-teletype was no quibbling about who was promoted when we.. 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