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March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. Got us ready Wassup Dale? Fort Lewis was a very tough place at that time. Basic training for Louis October to December 60 9AIT training January to March 1970 drill instructor Sergeant chaser cannot remember if Sartain Chauser was basic or a IT, I believe basic I remember private Zimmerman private Bob well anybody else. I'm trying to see if I can find somebody that remembers me I went by the name of Leo am I drill sergeants for Fasano he took me downtown to the racetrack one time and and then we went down to Pike Street in Seattle and he showed me the downtown area I think if I could get a little help to find him I could probably receive Little Help from the Army we say destroyed my knee when I was there but I decided to go home instead of getting operated on. COVID-19 Notice. The field is now used by Army helicopters. Salute out to D.5.2 (Aug 1968 to Oct 1968) June 2013 Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. Interesting activity after being assigned to my job in the post headquarters. Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. Most of my company was from Texas. Any chance you knew him? During the summer months (June, July, August), JBLM North hosts the Leader Development and Assessment Course, a capstone program for the U.S. Army's ROTC program. Drill Sgt. Drill Sergeant Davila. I was in the First All Volunteer RA Basic Training Company AT Fort Lewis, WA (10 Sept 1971). Joseph Heller I had occasion to rn into him at a conference in Southern Utah in the 90's. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. This marked the first time that I Corps had forward soldiers in combat since the end of the Korean War. Current Address: 302 Kray Ike Court, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email View On Map. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. FORWARD Fort Sill, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Knox, and Fort Lee all have their own takes on the Big PX, but Fort Lewis just curb stomps them all and utterly destroys the competition. Sent to Germany and discharged in April 71. My grandfather was drafted into the Army from Nashville, TN sometime in 1967. Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. Oct.1968. I am assuming he trained here? Joint Base Lewis McChord is a premier installation in the Pacific Northwest. Exposure to asbestos at Fort Lewis Army Base, even in small amounts, is a known cause of mesothelioma, asbestosis, cancer, and other lung diseases . 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. Washington State University Just before World War II, the Army's need for a large training and maneuver area became apparent, and the Army negotiated with landowners to lease 160,000 acres (250sqmi; 650km2) for the Yakima Anti-Aircraft Artillery Range. We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. Much more relaxed and zero week again plus Field Medic crash course in 10 weeks. They called my name. Krfp Radio His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. With the departure of the 4th Infantry Division (United States) for Vietnam in 1966, Fort Lewis once again became a personnel transfer and training center. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. Again D-3-2 only July 1971 to September 1971 (or maybe it was October). I actually received your "thank you" message in my inbox today. Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. Read on to find out more about this amazing Washington Army base. Tom Williams We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. God Bless all of our former and current military brethren. I wish I remembered my drill sergeant's name, a Staff-Sergeant who was promoted when we graduated. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. JBLM-issued Rapid Gate Identification Not so much. The company I was in made no exceptions that I saw. That taught bayonet training and was he good. Since its opening in 1944 as a temporary hospital for war wounded, Madigan has grown into a tertiary care . At the hospital they assigned me to Madigan B Company Ambulance Section at Main Post right next to Main Post Dispensary. We were there 3 years apart but our barracks werent that far apart and both still there in 88. Brittany's Gourmet Coffee, 690 Barnes Blvd, Lewis McChord, WA 98438. Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) Lewis Main. Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 with printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa 125 Bridgeport and Joint Base Lewis McChord. Me too Tom. Fort Lewis began as Camp Lewis in 1917 when the citizens of Pierce County voted by an eight to one margin to bond themselves for $2,000,000 (equivalent to $42,301,299 in 2021) to buy 68,721 acres (107.377sqmi; 278.10km2) of land. I want to contine to receive E-Mails regarding Ft Lewis. The C-5 mock up by the ranges is still there. Native American tribal document SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. Fort McClellan, AL (Alabama) *Note: Fort McClellan closed in 1999 Fort McClellan is an army base with a proud, fascinating history dating back to the war between the Spaniards and the Americans. He was going to be a tunnel rat. The two bases merged in 2010. Drill SSG was Bowman, he was a very impressive soldier. March 2014 platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. The two bases operated independently of one another for more than 60 years before merging in 2010. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. Where was he from ?? Captain David L. Stone and his staff arrived at the camp site 26 May 1917, and a few days later the initial construction began. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. Subscribed . Branson AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. Our paths may have crossed. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. ( Drill Sergeants: GRAVES, KINCADE OR possibly FORCADE ). The unit was redesignated the 654th Area Support Group (Forward) in May 2004, and the 1st JMB in March 2007. Sergeant Blood was PT. I was there exact same time.. trying to find photos or yearbook, if you know of any? Dong Tam, May 1969 to MACV Tm 75, 7th ARVN Div Recon Co., flew home Thanksgiving Day 1969. He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. Washington National Guard; Western Air Defense Sector; Yakima Training Center; NCO Academy; CLOSE. DS names that come to mind are Vadrin pronounced Vadreen, Robles, Fir and Letey. The field is named in honor of Captain Lawrence C. Gray, who died during a free balloon flight at the field on 4 November 1927. It was the second time I had visited. 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. August 2012 D Block was demolished in 2019. I was with 2/2 in 1981 thru 1983. A-4-2. COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Housing Services Office (HSO) 253-967-3581. His name was Sanford Rogers. I had authority over kitchen staff. All windows were open about 8" at night to prevent colds. I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. Richard Nixon Quote Drill Instructor SSG White. The Yakima Training Center is a major sub-installation of JBLM, and provides a full range of training lands and ranges to active and reserve component units. 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. My father, SSG Robert Warren, was a drill instructor from 1966-1969 D co. 4/2 at North Fort. Closed. 1 photo. The Fort Lewis Military Museum was established in 1972 to preserve and document the post's history. Really had a lot of respect for that guy. Looking for pictures of Basic Training Unit A-3-2 May '69 thru Sept.'69. 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. I did my Basic Training there. Drill SSG Burton was something else..! I am a graduate from the class of second platoon, D Company, 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 10 cycle (D-5-2). Right behind you. [9] Since 11 September 2001, I Corps and Fort Lewis assets have been active in providing support for Global War on Terrorism operations, including Operation Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and the Iraq War. My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. (We can do!) The consolidation of Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force base began operation as a Joint Base in January 2010. Ssgt Tanksley. Went down the road past the Correctional Custody Facility (CCF) for 11B AIT. Hi soldiers! He said it was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen at Fort Lewis. Anyone remember??? In his 1968 U.S. Army training at Fort Lewis, Washington, Grady was housed in World War II-era barracks like these still standing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Barracks The project of constructing an army airfield, which later became McChord Air Force Base, directly north of the Fort Lewis installation, received approval as a WPA project in January 1938, and $61,730 was allocated for construction. John Trainor. It was home for 8 weeks of my life. The population density was 1,248.5 people per square mile (482.0/km2). I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. 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 a squad leader and five weeks into basic there was a meningitis outbreak. There for basic training on July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I'm tracking down information on my grandpa in the service Sep 30 69 when left out fort lewis sfc t g hollandsworth, in nov 69 i don't remember squat except it was rough ,wet , cold i lived in a barracks like those mentioned when i was in basic training ,'i ended up a medical corpsman by choice and went to "i" corps viet nam Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fort Lewis Tacoma Washington McChord Military Real Photo RPPC Ellis WWII at the best online prices at eBay! 7362, RPPC at the best online prices at eBay! We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. It sits on my entertainment center. My Drill Instructors were SGTs Rude and Woodward. I have my photo from Basic and I am still here in Sacramento my email I think should show up here I do not recognize your fathers name but that really does not mean much, I had all the guys sign the back of my photo. 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 did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. 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 was in B -3-2. A l l is mighty Fine! Wallace. November 2015 I was in basic from Dec of 69 - May of 70. I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) There must have been list because the machines were in constant use but there was no quibbling about who was next. Project Location: JBLM, WA. As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 19,089 people, 3,476 households, and 3,399 families residing on the base. Thanks just the same. 2140 Liggett Ave. JB Lewis-McChord, WA, United States 98433. Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. I was in Inf AIT and saw Drill Sgt Gietsen yelling at some basic trainees doing pushups. Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. I was in D 1 1 at that time. Had basic with a short guy named Lonnie Watters from Spokane. Sgt Hungerford E-5 was DI. Plei Trap I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. Great memories there. We obviously had to leave the company area when training and marching. Would love to buy him a beer or three. Davila's Tigers. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. I remember the low crawl pit, standing in the rain and snow at 5 ama 20 mile night march with 85 lb packsthe silence on the bus on our way.the long flight to the Nam on a stretch 8.and finally an exit from the madness.to face the impossible task of putting your life back togetherI am not home yet. Never knew his first name or where he was from. Had come from Germany as a kid. Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. The Army Air Force closed its facilities in 1947.[10]. B 5 2. Artillery training. I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). YES, I was in your company. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky . I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. I hated that painting on the D-4-1 barracks. I was USAR. Didn't make it to Fort Lewis this time but I'll give it a shot next time we visit. B-5-2 was my organization. 8th Brigade Army ROTC . I took basic training there in August 1966. Returned to USAR, 305th Field Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Hi, It looks like you graduated with my dad at Fort Lewis. I graduated basic training from Ft. Lewis Washington on December 1967. I didnt pre plan the visit, perhaps I guy could do that and get a advance background check. Pots and Pans..! JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. 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 told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. I walked away thanking him the last time I saw him because his training methods instilled in me total confidence to achieve whatever goal. Does anybody have anymore info for me? Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. At the start of the Korean War, the Army decided to expand Yakima Training Center. After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At Ft. Lewis with a bunch of guys from Butte, NT. July 2013 Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. Podcast Recently returned from Seattle as my wife and me went to visit my son and his wife in Bremerton. Send Julie an email. Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Also, Service members ranks E1-E4 will receive 20% off all rental and service fees! Yelm, WA 98597 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email . ldr-Capt. In 1972, the 9th Infantry Division (United States) was reactivated, and trained there until its deactivation in 1991. ABOUT 90 additional RA Enlistees from the Mid West States joined us in E-2-1 ON 11 Sept '71. I ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. I was with Linstead when we came back and saw your work.I was a holdover.finally assigned to the Army Security Agency trained at Fort Ord and eventually they sent me to NAM as everyone was coming home. BCT MAR APR '66 AIT MAY JUN '66 A51 NORTH FORT..SGT GREEN DI . The Pet Brigade worked with Joint Base Lewis-McChord personnel to develop this kennel so that military families, retirees, and civilians with JBLM access would have the finest accommodations for their pets, paired with . Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. you remember the drill sargent making us run in and out of the barracks with foot lockers carried on our head. He was great to. [11], The census-designated place (CDP) Fort Lewis is located within the installation's area. First basic trainees they had had Only 3 of the WW II type buildings were left of the ones where I had basic (E-4-1) /AIT (B-2-3) in 71. Visit Our Website. Not too many Canadians in basic, but didnt know any better at that age. And undig it at night. We had the meningitis restrictions also back in 1966 too. John Trainor July 30, 1970 to September 3rd or so. We stayed in these barracks for two weeks during "Induction". Audiobook The army could have been much worse for me during those 2-1/2 years and the VA has been very good to me. Many were gone. Correction. Guess you could use it as a club. talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. See 13 social pages including Facebook and Twitter, Hours, Phone, Fax, Email, Website and more for this business. Rough 8 weeks there. 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. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States +1 (253) 967-3728. With its Empower Platform, NCI is at the . The timing is very compelling and suggestive. Hawk The next morning several of us were told we were in the wrong company and got transferred to B-2-3. . Smith or Johnson, fuzzy on the name. Fort Sill, Ok. 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. Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. Encompassing more than 320,000 acres (500sqmi; 1,300km2), YTC is a world-class facility. BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. Vietnam 68-69, 18th Brigade, I was there in BCT C42 Chargin Charlie Rah!! Apparently, he had blown up a bathroom at his high school in Portland. 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. Bravo! I let my boys climb on the old ropes. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. I was drafted. Twenty-five ranges, including the state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Range Complex and Shoot House, are available for individual or collective training. 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. If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology . Still looking for guys in D 1 1 april 1969 to June. Him and Horn..! For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Easiest basic anyone ever did. So much fun. Zack, In his 1968 U.S. Army training at Fort Lewis, Washington, Grady was housed in World War II-era barracks like these still standing at, The barracks are an important setting in the training chapters of ", 4th Infantry Division in late 1968 and early 1969. Forcade. I went on to Fort Lee VA right after basic. I was in E-4-1(When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going: E-4-1) on North Fort Lewis for basic from July to Sept 1971. Thoughts, comments? I was there July 9th 1969. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. I never imagined that I would complete a career as an enlisted draftee, but I was continuously offered advanced school programs D-3-2 Jan 68 March 68. So many memories. Basic training at Ft. Lewis, Feb-April 1970. I don't remember anyone in my unit. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. Task Force Olympia included units from all three components of the Army (Active, Reserve and National Guard) as well as Marine and Australian officers. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. I remember i was in D company and out in front of are barracks in white painted rocks it said D Company trained in Hell! Dak To My bunk mate came down with Meningitis, but survived. D-5-2 April - June, 1971 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. This community offers 132 single-family and duplex style homes for enlisted service members. Jerry Rogers. They are HQ for NW US ROTC. Hope you are all well and healthy. [9], In 1981, I Corps was reactivated at Fort Lewis. 1971 B-2-2. 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 you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Fagan was an acting E-5 and a dick. November 2014 Training and mobilization validation moved to individual units (instead of the 1st JMB) in 2011. No one so much as asked what we doing there. The following two years saw tremendous activity at Camp Lewis as men mobilized and trained for war service. It is sad to know that these barracks are now being demolished. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. I saw him in Da Nang, Vietnam during the war. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Convenient and Affordable. Ron, you might want to make an original post. We were pushed to extremes of physical tolerance and had to carry our weaker "trainees" on forced marches for many miles in cold and rain. The sergeant and his cohort ran after the culprits, but the duffel bag was tossed out the back window into waiting arms and spirited away. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. Vietnam Archive 2nd Brigade, Robert what year did you go through basic? I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. I miss the team work we had going on then. That high school typing class came in handy I guess. I will always feel a connection to Fort Lewis. Long time ago. D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) Went to Vietnam after that. Camp Lewis passed from the hands of Pierce County and became the property of the federal government when the deed for 62,432 acres (253km2) was recorded in the county auditor's office in Tacoma. I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. B-1-1 WE ARE THE BEST, THE HELL WITH THE REST! Thanks! 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.

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