Was in May 69 to Sept 69 in A-3-2 Drill Sgt. 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. About the Position: 108th Training Command, Initial Entry Training (IET), 4 BN/414, 1 Brigade, 104 Training Division, located in Fort Lewis, Washington. we had two Sgt. 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. Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary. I was B32, 29 July to September 3rd under Sgt. He was my drill sergeant in boot camp in 1970 and looking for some information for a Little Help from the Army which I've never had, D-2-7. Heard you all running all over the place glad you made it back got a pal that didn't. 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. Levied twice for VN. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. Your dad walked on such stones. Rough 8 weeks there. September 2012 Hi Bob Cook, I was also @ Ft. Lewis Jan 2, 1970 thru March 1970 with C-3-2, we were neighbors. I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. We has a few guys very out of shape who had a Drill Sargent at the table as they ate yelling in their face they didn't deserve to eat. May 2014 John Trainor, great warrior, learned much from him, things I applied to life, to this day serves me well. Will gladly pay for a copy. I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember . SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. I was in D-2-2, I think. Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? He is PFC Robert (Bob) Dodge. Do you remember him? He was hard but fair. May 2013 Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? Got a 6 month early out and ended up serving 18 mos. Lucky break being home. E-Mail: [email protected]. Our Drill Sgt. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. IMCOM is not responsible for the content of links outside home.army.mil. We had to get up and go stand in formation before dawn forever it seemed, and then PT and running took up the rest of the day. There was a guy from Atlanta, TX named Donny Simmons. $63,526 Yearly. Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. 2nd Brigade, Robert what year did you go through basic? Names that I remember: Anthony DeJoy, Ayala, Zupanzic, Verzemnics, Cronin, Rupp, Washington, Ormsby. I was up. Fort Lewis Army Base in Pierce, WA Contact Information Phone: (253) 967-1110 DSN: 357-1110 In 2010, as the result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), Fort Lewis, was merged with McChord Air Force Base to create Joint Base Lewis- McChord, also referred to as JBLM. Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Paul Ridley Upon graduation the Army sent me to New Jersey where the humidity would stick to you in the form of ice. I would not even know where to start looking for the old area of Basic training from back in the 60s..is there a certain part of the post that was for Basic and can it be googled..I do not know my building but I do know the group I was with back in Mar 68. In augustI'm looking for photos or yearbook??? Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. There are a wide variety of rentals available near the base. I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? Jerry Rogers. Apollo 8 There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). Dispatches No one so much as asked what we doing there. SPAM His identical twin, Danny, was doing basic/AIT at Ft. Ord the same time we were. 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. You were there at the same time as Grady Myers. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. Never knew his first name, would love to track him down and but him a beer or three if he is still around. honor platoon every week expect one. God bless. I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. I never got used to it. Had basic in 1970 Ft. Lewis wanted to know if there are any pictures of the old barracks they where a single floor building I swear all the boot polish held them together. We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. fort lewis washington army base fort benning army charles de gaulle airport There were a couple of guys in the barracks across from us who were taken out on stretchers, both dead from spinal meningitis. But you know, he was really a decent guy (20 years later!). (253) 912-2112. I was D-1-1 in 1968. platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. Our company was in I Corp Bravo Co 4th Btl 21st Infantry 11th light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division, which was actually the 23rd INF). Realistic training to help us survive later on. Pierce College At Fort Lewis Colorado Avenue details with 2 reviews, phone number, location on map. Evan, you are so spot on about how our days were spent . Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. Phillip, I was just before you in D-2-2, having started in January 1970, just as the meningitis outbreak hit. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord . World War II, 1939-1949. That Sixth Army patch probably came from Fort Lewis. 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. Send Julie an email. My grandfather was in Fort Lewis for basic, graduated in 70. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. Shields Full-Time. Went down the road past the Correctional Custody Facility (CCF) for 11B AIT. Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. 54 Echo stationed at Ft Lewis 1982. I carried toilet paper in my pockets during training. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. I don't remember his name. I was 3rd sqd leader. 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. Never forget the part of my life! Enjoyed the constant heavy rain wearing wet weather gear, or a poncho. Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. Hello Diane, Microphone We were all constantly wet! I visited theLew 20 years later for fun and wow all the memories. Patrick Flanagan Little Elk. Lol. B-1-1 1967 Drill Seargant Potter (good cop) and Saling (bad cop).. 17 years oldVietnam 1968-69Tet Offensive as we landed at Bien Hoa. Next time I vacation up there Ill preplan and also bring my passport. (253 . I was there for Basic Mar 28, 1968 thru May..I notice alot of guys mentioning what barracks they were in..is there a way of finding out where I was..I am visiting in Jun this summer and would love to see my old barracks. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. Drill Sgt Dennison / Captain J.E. Hey Leo where you at now? 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. Anyone remember? (Drill SGT;s Forcade and Graves) I would gladly pay for one.. 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. Moore for my book. It is indeed a historic place. He was going to be a tunnel rat. It's PCS season! I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. That guy followed me to Vietnam and then to Germany! We were next to East Drive which is now open to the public. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. Veterans Day I did basic there in April 1971 (D-4-1) They had a G.I holding a severed head of a VC on the outer tool locker. DIs Brochette and Collins, C-4-2 Charging Charlie DS Mouton, we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders, Should have expanded a little, Aug 1970-Oct 1970, C-4-2, Chargin Charlie, DIs SSG Collins, a good man, and SGT Brochette. Plei Trap My dad passed away in 1989 and I've found this old picture but don't know much about his time at Ft. Lewis other than my mom's brief recollection. He could get mean and sadistic at times and was feared by the entire 4th Platoon. Read full story, Bring your kids to McChord Field Library March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Book Patch Childrens Library on Lewis Main 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss contribution to childrens literature by honoring his birthday. 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. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". He was a rep for the Veterans of Foreign War. Anyone? Old maps of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Old Maps Online. I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. Would like to get a copy. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. This site provides logistical support to military service members. We remembered each other from basic training and had a good time reminiscing about some of the things that went on. Drill SSG Burton was something else..! First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. THX I may be considered a reactionary but I'll take 1950s thru the 1970s as a great time to be young. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. 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 Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. Charlie Company I did basic and 11B ft lewis. Thank you for your time. It was raining the whole time there! The My Army PCS app helps eliminate some of the stress before, during and after PCS moves. 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. Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. SGT Dunn, I went to the LPC course after basic to become a squad leader at Infantry AIT, then straight to D-2/3 across the parade field. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. Began BCT June 1969 in B-1-1 starring DI Robert P Fagan (RIP, Texas) I was at Ft Ord, Ft Sam Houston, and CINCPAC HI Still have pictures, a handful of the gray stones covering the base and an ashtray I stole from the back of the messhall. Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. 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! AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. Physically I did well but knew their goal was team building because of Psych degree I already held when drafted and I was 22 years old. Meteorology training. It was common for this to happen, except Fagan didn't do it for us. He told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. Rainer was awesome. For the full list of federal holidays, visit the OPM website. I was in that BCT unit 3 years earlier, so I'm sure the command personnel had changed by the time you were there. A lot of Reservists in the unit especially from Ohio. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. I redid all my estate very recently and in doing so, went through a box of my military memoirs. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). Rained almost every day. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. A-4-2 Basic Training Aug-Oct 1970. February 2014 Almost got held back but was allowed to graduate with class as an E-2 .Quite an experience Sorry to see the old buildings go. I remember 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. August 1971 - December 1971 Any one out there? Drafted March 1970. Joe Tschida I don't remember anyone in my unit. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. Dispensary 7 North Fort served BCT and AIT. February 2018 I'm McGowan! Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. Overall a great experience but have to admit - it did have it's moments. September 2014 I remember seeing those barracks when we lived on post. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. Buddies in basic Sparling and Shoemaker. So many memories. Sgt. Dale. Sergeant Blood was PT. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. November 2014 During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. World War II As a kid I have really memories of our time there. Good luck to all the a-3 -1 alpha gators! KSER July 2013 Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. Came home and served 6 years and discharged Jan 1976. Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. D41. Take care. I was there for basic training June 1971. The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. 1499 Washington Boulevard Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5534 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 757-878-4811 DSN: 826. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! You must have been in the 1st, 2nd or 4th platoon. We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. Do you remember what unit you were in? . March 2014 Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. Spokesman-Review I was drafted August 28,1968 houses in Ere Drill Sgt Leheigh It was miserable it rained almost everyday. My mistake didn't mean to do it. You are so right Lon. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. Played on the tennis circuit, played football and basketball and made friends with guys that are close to this day at 72 yrs old. Pilot And undig it at night. Trying to be thankful for all the good things since. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. We stayed on both floors as there were dual metal bunks. 360-688-4073. We were a mixed lot of guys from Texas, Montana with a few mid-West and East Coast. I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. AIT following (Infantry) there in Fort Lewis. I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. Our Barracks were storage Barracks when we got there. I remember seeing his uniform patches when I was a child, and he had a patch from the Americal Division, another from Sixth Army and an engineer patch with the motto "This We'll Defend." I was at Ft Lewisin February 1971C-2-1Sgt.Staley BCT with D-2-1 September 1971, SGT Smith was my DI - Chicago and Cleveland draftees - finished up and went to FT Sam Houston to train as a Medic and later worked as an E-5 Drug Counselor / Neuropsychiatric Technician (91F2Z) in Okinawa '72-'73. So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. Tasted like heaven and you could have 2. Phillip Williamson I also was there for BCT with B 1 1 same time as you June 71 our D I was Sgt Graciano what an experience, I was in B11 July of 68, young pup for Sgt. The whole platoon was from Chicago. Went to Vietnam after that. July 2012 . The official website for Madigan Army Medical Center Located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Madigan Army Medical Center comprises a network of Army medical facilities located in Washington and California that serve more than 100,000 active duty service members, their families and retirees. Please contact me at [email protected]. LOL!! Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. Basic Training, Ft Lewis WA,September 18, 1970 to November 70. I'll never forget their faces. 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 hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. Punishment by group was the order of the day, if anyone screwed up, we all got punished. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. It was cold suckasses were made platoon and squad leaders, I was there beginning July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I remember very well but I was too young to know any better when I got drafted I was going to school working and had a brand new baby boy then I got my induction papers because I lost one hour at college, Marie do you live up in Placerville, CA are you or were you an Ultra runner at one time. B-5-2 was my organization. Fort Lewis Privatized Family Housing. C-4-2 Chargin Charlie. The company I was in made no exceptions that I saw. Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551) I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. Proud to have serve. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . Second platoon C-5-2 October 30th 1968 old fort, barracks looked just as shown here, it was so wet and so cold we would put dimes in the dryer to get a little heat after a long day. Probably the same short, thin, white, young, recent Vn returnee. Like many older Army bases around the country, Fort Lewis built many structures with asbestos. Preos imbatveis nos Pan America 1250 Special alugueres em North Fort Lewis, WA, apoiados por um servio de qualidade ao cliente em que pode confiar. I definitely recommend going to see that beautiful place. Needless to say spotless before we moved in. Drill Sergeant Davila. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. building. I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. just tried to repeat a request to hear from Fort Lewis alum back in Feb 69 thru June 69' was in the middle of an extensive info text out and all of a sudden everything went blank, then a new request from this site came up asking if I wanted to receive notifications from this site. They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. Enjoyed the beautiful PNW and beautiful girls. 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 there. Still have my company photo somewhere. Do Barracks were freezing cold. 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. Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). After AIT I was assigned to Ft Lewis again but not to the VN transfer point instead my orders were for Madigan General Hospital. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. B-1-1 WE ARE THE BEST, THE HELL WITH THE REST! Don't trust the Army boys! Hughes. 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. Most of my company was from Texas. West Coast Self-Storage Dupont (253) 964-8888. 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. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. Rainier in the sun the day we drew gear (Nov 7 or 8) then it rained or snowed every day after. Several unique requirements were . [email protected]. My unit was B Co 5th Bn 2nd Tng Bgde. Hello, 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. His name was Sanford Rogers. I was there in April-May 1971. JamesI think he had an orange Chevelle. The uncomfortable thing was that about 4 months before I arrived some one got beat bad by two people and had the M-16 stolen. Now I've never been much for schadenfreude, but damn, sometimes a fellow just must indulge. I guess I was just ahead of you. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (INS Form I-776) I drove through there about a decade ago. I was a Reservist from NY State. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord D.5.2August 1968 to October 1968SaluteDrill Sergeant Hungerford and PT Sergeant Blood. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. Cpt. Ernest Hemingway I assume that you were in the same training area in D Block in North Fort? Bravo! Of the names you mentioned earlier, there a a guy upstairs named John Steele. I hope some of my platoon members read this and reach out. A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor. The old obstacle course was still intact. Fort Lewis Map Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) (IATA: TCM, ICAO: KTCM, FAA LID: TCM) is a United States military facility located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. In 1987 the North Fort was just the same as in 1971you could almost hear the cadence of marching troops ghostly down the streets. 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. It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. but I was there FEB 18, 1969' thru Basic Training then stayed there (no leave) for AIT 11B Infantry training, then to Vietnam. I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. Everyone was sick from day 1. I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. I still have fatigues in a box in my garage which were washed and starched heavily at Ft Sam Houston in 1970; still stiff. I walked away thanking him the last time I saw him because his training methods instilled in me total confidence to achieve whatever goal. He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. Where are you living now? E-1-2 basic training. I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. Ssgt Tanksley. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. Mr. Hitt. So they let me go home for his funeral. Vietnam Archive I remember we had DI Day who turned 18 while we were in training and also had SFC Smith. I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). Would love to buy him a beer or three. Double time brother. 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. Was doing basic/AIT at Ft. BLISS TX supposed to do BCT at Ft. 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