Drill Sargeant Moore, Sgt Heimie, Cpl Atchison. He went duck hunting with his brother on Spokane's Snake River in 1972. Always had to watch out for green oysters on sidewalks, because they were big enough to slip on. Duane Phillips and he reminded my of John Wayne in the Sands of Iwo Jima. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. Will gladly pay for a copy. 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. Went to AIT FT. Bliss Texas it was as hot as Lewis was cold. One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. Wallace. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. I do remember the cold rain and snow. 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. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. Rough 8 weeks there. After Basic I took my AIT at Fort Ord and then was sent to Korea. I was in 3rd platoon B-5-1 13th basic cycle the name Swanson does sound familiar I have a picture of the platoon with our DI I'll have to check it out and see if I can read the name on his field jacket. My company was C 3 2. For example as troops from Fort Lewis preparing to fight Communist forces in Southeast Asia, some troops from the same base were ready to oppose their government's policies by joining the antiwar movement. Phillips noticed what I had done. He was a Drill Sgt. I was there from Nov.1968 to April 1969.I was in training company D-2-1.One of the D.I.s that I remember was Sgt.Dalhover.If anyone remembers that winter, it was on of the worst ones in 50 years or so we were told.Some training was cancelled on account of the snow.That and the rain made our training miserable.What made it bearable was the camaraderie as we were mostly from the Bay Area and like the saying goes misery loves company. Welcome home Brother. During 1949 and 1950, the state of Washington used the center for summer training of its National Guard units and regular Army troops were permanently assigned to the center. Directory. Julie Titone Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). Joint Base Lewis-McChord is found in the central western Puget Sound area of Washington State, falling within . He told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. Right behind you. 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. My mistake didn't mean to do it. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. I wish I had waited for his laundry to finish to see the results. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? In addition to BCT, I shipped to Korea and Vietnam from Fort Lewis. During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. June to September. Can't believe I made it through all that. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. 1949 MERCURY, at Main Gate of FORT LEWIS U.S. ARMY BASE, Washington. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. July 2013 Mt. We had two native Americans in my platoon and he is one of them. I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. D'Wayne Hodgin Intensive infantry training and frequent field maneuvers were becoming the norm on post. I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. 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. New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. I did basic and 11B ft lewis. I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. Khe Sanh I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. Does anybody have anymore info for me? This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. The field is now used by Army helicopters. Fort Lewis Aug '66 - Oct '66 Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. Rachel Rasmussen (age 44) from Wenatchee, WA - (253) 838-2324. I lost all my military records. A short skinny black E-6. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. I remembered low crawling in the mud! 15 seconds! Your dad walked on such stones. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 14th MP company. Twenty-five ranges, including the state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Range Complex and Shoot House, are available for individual or collective training. The night we came in, we were ordered to clean that court from snow with our tiny shovels, and another taller drill sargeant who looked like a Great Dane atop a platform and silhouetted against the morning sky, barking orders at us! 5128, Pendleton Ave, Lewis Main. Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, JBLM . Training and mobilization validation moved to individual units (instead of the 1st JMB) in 2011. Troops were using them for city warefare training. Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? Just wanted to show you what the Fort Lewis barracks look like, this is my set up and it's a cool place to be. July 2012 360-688-4073. Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. Army helicopters were also used to insert search-and-rescue [SAR] teams into inaccessible areas on the east, north, and west sides of the mountain, lowering rangers to the ground by a cable device known as a "jungle penetrator". 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. 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. Take care all. Where were you from? The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. Suspected sniper John Allen Muhammad served as a. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) JamesI think he had an orange Chevelle. 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. I went on to Fort Lee VA right after basic. Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. This was their second try to get thru basic. Had to sleep with the windows open. A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. Find a home that best fits your needs. Ford Thunderbird 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) DI made sure he told me not to screw up again. Michael Simpson Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card June 2013 There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. Fagan was our DI, a genuine pain in the ass. July 2014 So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. SGT Dunn, I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. I know it sounds crazy but I thoroughly enjoyed basic training and the rest of my time the Army. When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. Ed Bremer Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. DI was SSgt Hunt. Thank you for your time. Vietnam Archive He marched us back and had us stand in formation in front of the barracks. I don't remember his name. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. There were 3,560 housing units at an average density of 232.8 per square mile (89.9/km2). I was there in 1949-1950 The buildings were red brick are all of those demolished? In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. Apollo 8 Everybody hated the guy, he drove us like cattle, but in looking back, all he was doing was preparing us to go to Vietnam and survive. Then someone wrenched the bag from the sergeant and ran up the stairs and into the building while others provided interference. Our Barracks were storage Barracks when we got there. Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? KSER You were there at the same time as Grady Myers. I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. AIT & Duty: Military Police 2/67-10/67 Hey Leo where you at now? At Ft. Lewis with a bunch of guys from Butte, NT. We had Drill Sgts. Hit Vietnam 70-71. 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. That taught bayonet training and was he good. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. I was in the row of barracks next to the main road (East Drive) in 1966. think that was the last of it to be demolished last year. All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. Basic training. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. . 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. Fort Lewis Army base soldiers keep guard at an entry on 24 October of 2002 in Tacoma, Washington. The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. I went across the base for AIT. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. It was home for 8 weeks of my life. AIT following (Infantry) there in Fort Lewis. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. Helicopters began assisting with high altitude (above 10,000 feet) SAR operations in the 1980s. BCT 1-14-67 to 3-10-67; Ft. Lewis, WA, LPC 24-64-;3-12-67 to 3-24-67; AIT, C-3-2; 3rd Plt, 2nd Sqd. William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). It provides world-class installation support to more than 40,000 service members and around 15,000 civilian workers. He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. I guess I was just ahead of you. It was always miserable with rain, snow a little sun at times and we were all sick from our vaccines. Interesting reading all these posts after this many years. I was in E-3-1. Remember this chant, B11we are the best . the rest as we ran thru the streets and hills. I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. ( Drill Sergeants: GRAVES, KINCADE OR possibly FORCADE ). My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. . Wayne E James by name. With the conclusion of the war, activities at Lewis ground to a standstill. Native American tribal document BCT MAR APR '66 AIT MAY JUN '66 A51 NORTH FORT..SGT GREEN DI . army base. We got to hang out but had to be there for muster calls on the loud speakers. Drill Sergeant Bell. Ben do you have any info on E,2,1 I was there in Feb to April 1970 for basic. November 2015 His saying was "What is the spirit of the bayonet" answer "to KILL". If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. Trying to find platoon photos. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. To this . 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. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. I might suppose battalion and regiment, but Im not sure that makes sense. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. Did my Basic at North Fort, July to September71, B 3 2. I never talked to a gunner, but I'm sure it was either lazy day or really hard work. D52. RESPONSIBILITIES. Sergeant Blood was PT. August 2013 Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in . Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Zeeks and Sgt. Then sun came out but still had to keep on rain gear all day. I still have fatigues in a box in my garage which were washed and starched heavily at Ft Sam Houston in 1970; still stiff. Dan Perez: What year did you do basic? November 2012 JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. I am assuming he trained here? That was September 71. New housing planned for 2027. I was E-1-1 just after you. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. While at Lewis I develop a respiratory infection that August and spent two days at Madigan. The facility is an amalgamation of the . (The Nisqually people would later petition unsuccessfully for the return of this land. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. Some of the guys I worked with were Phil Knapp, John Krietgens, Jim Conney, Mark Nolan. The airfield, called Tacoma Field, opened in 1930 and was renamed McChord Field in 1940. Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. Home on leave for 30 days and off to The 7th Inf Div in Korea where I spent the rest of my hitch. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. I wish I had more information to give you. Was in May 69 to Sept 69 in A-3-2 Drill Sgt. I did my AIT there also A motor man. I suppose that my Vietnam Nam yellow and green service sticker on the back bumper of my 96 Lincoln sufficed as my pass. In 2009, the former Fort Lewis Regional Correction Facility was remodeled and renamed the Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility (NWJRCF). Doug, I was there at the same time you were. 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. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. Fort Lewis Six, a 1970 event at Fort Lewis, Washington. Courtesy Tacoma Public Library (5\18221) 91st Division Monument at Command Circle, Fort Lewis, 2010 . Drill Sergeant Tanksley and a bunch of guys from Omaha. Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember .
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