He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. It was the second time I had visited. They are the HQ for 8th Bde, Army ROTC for 8 western states and Guam/American Samoa. Yes John Kelly, i remember the meningitis outbreak. New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. I was there February 1971 B11. So long ago much is lost in time. Not sure where you were located at Fort Lewis, but most of the buildings in D Block in the North Fort area have been demolished. A-3-1 4 May 70 - 2 July 70 Practiced every evening with the other 4 Companies that made up the Battalion for Graduation Parade. June 2013 Gietsen we ran rings around them. Joe Tschida 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. As a kid I have really memories of our time there. Basic training perfect? 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. Training Company E-3-1. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. Hey Dan. I don't have any photos from the army. I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. I remember Sgt. February 2013 Good Times. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. C-4-2 Chargin Charlie. I watched as maybe 15 or 20 dudes dropped their stuff into the bag. I will always feel a connection to Fort Lewis. Was in May 69 to Sept 69 in A-3-2 Drill Sgt. Thank you. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. A lot of Reservists in the unit especially from Ohio. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Garrison, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I'm McGowan! ). We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. Fort Lewis Information and Referral Services (253) 967-7166. 30 Nov 1970, D-3/1. Overall a great experience but have to admit - it did have it's moments. I was a NG from Tennessee. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. Some 60,000 men, including the 13th and 91st Divisions, moved into the hastily constructed cantonment to train for World War I. [9], In 1981, I Corps was reactivated at Fort Lewis. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . He listened, then said Didnt they tell on the first day never to give money to anyone? Canned answer; hed been there before. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. It was heaven when I went from there to Fort Ord, CA. July 1968. (BCT) USATC INFANTRY. (I have to go now). [9], On 5 February 2004, Task Force Olympia was activated, as a sub-element of I Corps headquarters with the mission to command forward-deployed units in Iraq. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. Hello Diane, 3810. I was a cook, so I had the Spec 4 patch instead of the stripes. After basic I spent 16 months there with the 94th Evac Hospital. I walked away thanking him the last time I saw him because his training methods instilled in me total confidence to achieve whatever goal. I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. I may be considered a reactionary but I'll take 1950s thru the 1970s as a great time to be young. 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. I assume that you were in the same training area in D Block in North Fort? Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. All trees are to be left standing; post policy prohibits cutting or trimming them. Drill Sergeant Kihiki It is one of the active Army's contingency corps. Food Court. Zeeks. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. He told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. Much more relaxed and zero week again plus Field Medic crash course in 10 weeks. Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. John P. Trainor. CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. Save. 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. Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. Looking for ANYONE who may remember him or the name. Poison oak is found in the training areas. That taught bayonet training and was he good. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. My mistake didn't mean to do it. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. Gone all gone..replaced by new brick 3 story dormsonly thing left are the paved roads.only memories nowafter all we were told they were condemned in 1936. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. June 2012, All Most of the guys in the unit were NG's or ER's, with a few US's--draftees who didn't hesitate to remind the RA's that they would be out a year ahead of them. I have a picture of a whole group - D4 - Delta Devils D-4-1 and dated graduation July 1967. Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. Bob Benzon The D-2-1 sounds correct but Infantry was the 11B MOS which was the training which comes after basic training. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. Really had a lot of respect for that guy. My cycle was the first to use the buildings in 25 years. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. Lot of the guys were just 18-19 and some were quite immature but sure had to grow up in a hurry especially fo DS Robles was around, he could actually make them cry if they screwed up. Anybody out there remember me or that Co.? A-2-1, Feb-Apr 1967. Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Official Website. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. Zeeks and Sgt. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. Encompassing more than 320,000 acres (500sqmi; 1,300km2), YTC is a world-class facility. . We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. There were 36 of us housed in these barracks and i can say openly that there had been no form of renovation since the 60's. 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. He went duck hunting with his brother on Spokane's Snake River in 1972. Neill Public Library Was Sgt. My wife visited a friend in Olympia and probably drove near the base with our daughter inlaw. Would like to get a copy. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. WE were 'pitted' against National Guard BTC across the Street. He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. 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. John Trainor. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. [2], In 1947, approximately 60,000 acres (240km2) were cleared of unexploded ammunition and returned to the original owners. Do Tel: (253) 967-7166. Sold by 23510xmk | Ends on 2023-03-08 12:57:36 . My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. And corporal Redman train for DI school. I don't remember his name. I rejoined my company while they were on bivouac. Overview: For more than 30 years, NCI Information Systems has been a leading provider of digital transformation solutions and services to U.S. government agencies. How could a 19 year old forget. Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. We at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange are thrilled to welcome you to any of our facilities. Directory. That was B-2-3. Looking for information. I was in the next group after you. Christmas 1968 His assistant DS was a short guy who always looked like he was about to tell a joke. Modern day Fort Lewis, part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), began as a training encampment in 1902, but was officially named Camp Lewis in 1917 after the famed discoverer Meriwether Lewis (Lewis and Clark Expedition). Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. Drill SSG was Bowman, he was a very impressive soldier. June/69-Aug/69. I did basic at Ft Lewis, D-3-1 September 1970 to November 1970. Good one to. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. I was in the first BCT cycle to use D Block in North Fort Lewis since WWII. I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. June to September. Ours was DS Robles an E6 who had been to VN as 11B. Unit was E-2-1. The arch was built of fieldstone and squared logs resembling the old blockhouses which stood in the northwest as forts. March 2018 Art School Training and mobilization validation moved to individual units (instead of the 1st JMB) in 2011. Some dreery days in the motorpool. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. I've not seen any of them since. 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. JBLM-issued Rapid Gate Identification Joint Base Lewis-McChord is found in the central western Puget Sound area of Washington State, falling within . Got us ready Wassup Dale? Fort Lewis Recently returned from Seattle as my wife and me went to visit my son and his wife in Bremerton. BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. Captain David L. Stone and his staff arrived at the camp site 26 May 1917, and a few days later the initial construction began. I was there from May 26 through the end of July. B 5 2. Pennywell. I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. 253-967-1110. I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. 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. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. 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). Im looking for anyone who knew him at basic before Vietnam. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) Take care all. There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). So they let me go home for his funeral. (Drill SGT;s Forcade and Graves) I would gladly pay for one.. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. (Colorado), I to was at Ft. Lewis early 1970, I'll find my DD214 to get exact dates. Fort Sill, Ok. 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. Of all households 2.0% were made up of individuals, and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433-9500. Maree Mchugh Ranier was beautiful and orange from the setting sun.We were all from California. Apparently, he had blown up a bathroom at his high school in Portland. Our DI was Sgt Johnson. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. Also, do you remember the name of your CO? Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). Additional training space is available at the Yakima Training Center in eastern Washington, including maneuver areas and additional live fire ranges. Drill Sargeant Moore, Sgt Heimie, Cpl Atchison. Krfp Radio Interview I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. 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. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. There is only one recruit's name I remember; Alosisus (sp?) Ft Lewis was kind of a dreary place anyway, but standing there listening to names being called was kind of weird. Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. At Ft. Lewis with a bunch of guys from Butte, NT. It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. In 1972, the 9th Infantry Division (United States) was reactivated, and trained there until its deactivation in 1991. [2], Three military units support the Joint Base Garrison. I'm trying to remember my infantry training unitmaybe A-1-3; almost all of those buildings were gone. Next. I drove through the checkpoint without stopping.and they didn't chase usjust like in the Nam and just like when I was in the Army in 71. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. DI was SSgt Hunt. Drill Sergeant was S/sgt Jackson. I redid all my estate very recently and in doing so, went through a box of my military memoirs. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. Profile Summary: Joseph currently lives at 14813 99th Avenue Se, Yelm, WA 98597. 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. Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. Got my covid shots at the VA clinic here in the Villages,Fl. Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. Do hope that you find some info about your dad. DI was Sgt Alley who was about 5'5" but came off at about 6'10". Now I've never been much for schadenfreude, but damn, sometimes a fellow just must indulge. (We can do!) I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. Jonny Baugh was a combat veteran, Silver Star in Vietnam. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. Thanks , I was flown to I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. Troy I was aware of your previous comments..I was up north and just coming thru the area and thought I would check the place out..as I stated with my Passport & ID as the website stated but no luck..did you take pictures back in 1987 when you toured the area..sure would love to see them if you did..phandph14@gmail.com is my email address if you would care to share..I was there for basic training Mar 28, 1968 thru part of Jun. I mentioned above that I pinched an ashtray from the messhall. 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. Read on to find out more about this amazing Washington Army base. CLOSE. He graduated June of 71. Boocoo Dinky Dow Just long enough to be called a veteran. Hey Leo where you at now? From 1942 to 1943, forty-two Japanese, German and Italian Americans were held at Fort Lewis as part of the government's "enemy alien" internment program during World War II. After AIT I was assigned to Ft Lewis again but not to the VN transfer point instead my orders were for Madigan General Hospital. We had nick names, mine was "Chaplain". Find Navy Federal Branches and ATMs in your area. I think I had strep throat. Nearby government services. 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. Two options from the medics. Still have my company photo somewhere. People without a Washington State Enhanced Drivers License or ID must provide one of the following forms of ID to get a base pass: (not it was a bad habit which I broke long ago but forced cessation the first day of basic wasn't the way to do it. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. Convenient and Affordable. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. Echo Company, First Batallion, First Brigade. Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. charleswallace0903@yahoo.com. 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. Basic at Lewis Nov 69-Jan70. On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. Had to keep the clip in a holder on your belt under your coat. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. I was in B-5-2 from January 23, 1969, to around 1st of April 1969, then off to Ft. Ord. Always had to watch out for green oysters on sidewalks, because they were big enough to slip on. Zimmerman was a squad leader. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - In answer to the ongoing housing needs at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, garrison leaders recently announced new homes will be built in the Meriwether Landing community, on Lewis North, in 2027. Leo, I got there in January '70. Surprised to see someone I remember. Don't remember DI name. I was in Fort Lewis BCT, D-3-2, from July 1971 to September 1971. 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. Great nephew asked me the other day if we had a washer and dryer in the barracks. Little Elk. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. Name Fort Lewis Address 2202 Pendleton Avenue Fort Lewis, Washington, 98433 Phone 253-964-3966. About a decade ago i drove through the post. Drill SSG Burton was something else..! We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. 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. Most of the guys went 11-B infantry to Vietnam and I was fortunate to go to Germany after training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Names I remember, David Smith from Lewiston, Idaho and I remember getting my ass kicked by another trainie from Tx. [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. I did not and on to Fort Ord then to Sill and OCS. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. Proud to have serve. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. I was there april 17 th 1969 to July. 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. I was drafted. Not on either of my 214s. [2] The entire camp was ready for occupancy a month ahead of schedule. November 2013 stayed at lewis for AIT, but do not remember what company.Left May 70, Looking for pictures First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. It was bad during that time. My dad, James (Jim) Benson has a picture with a man he describes as George Dunn in April 1970 in Vietnam. Where it is March 2013 platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. MENU . We were part of the Americal Division and up in I Corp above Chu Lai Got in country July 69 and back to the states July 70 I had 5 months left in the Army and I will be damned if they did not send me back up to Fort Lewis There I was assigned to the 3rd Armoured CAV as the Training NCO lived off base with my wife and actually had a pretty good time. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. 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". After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. Walt Morrow Woke up with snow on our heads a couple of times. I was in basic from Dec of 69 - May of 70. Apollo 8 Was in basic training around the same time. On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Im from California which now complied with the Real ID Act. I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . Home on leave for 30 days and off to The 7th Inf Div in Korea where I spent the rest of my hitch. John Trainor July 30, 1970 to September 3rd or so. Cpt. 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. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. I hadn't thought about the AIT assignments being Vietnam bound or not until I just read your post. A11 Is Mighty Fine! Sept - Dec 1968. Thank you. [2], Gray Army Airfield (IATA: GRF, ICAO: KGRF), is a military airport located within Fort Lewis. The Firing Point community club, with cafeteria, opened in February 2009. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) Woke up with snow on our heads. Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 with printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa I would love to talk with someone from that era. This is good information about fort Lewis. MENU. I ended up leaving early because my grandfather passed away. He was hard but fair. Consisting of 87,000 acres of prairie land cut from the glacier-flattened Nisqually Plain, it is the premier military installation in the Northwest. Salute out to D.5.2 (Aug 1968 to Oct 1968) Directory. we had two Sgt. JamesI think he had an orange Chevelle. I still have nightmares about him. Take care. THX It sits on my entertainment center. you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. July 2013 I remember on the day before graduation Fagan screamed his men into marching order and took them into the forest where he had kegs of beer waiting for them. Tough SOB. As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 19,089 people, 3,476 households, and 3,399 families residing on the base. I saw him in Vietnam filling sand bags. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. Yup, Double Timing Delta. STILL trying to get a copy of my Basic Training graduation picture, A-3-2, JULY 1969. 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. I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. This marked the first time that I Corps had forward soldiers in combat since the end of the Korean War. Fort Lewis Armed Forces Community Service (253) 967-5950. YES, I was in your company. Dennis Harris 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. 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. LOL!! The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington.

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