Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary. So you were there in the cycle before me. Unbeatable prices on Pan America 1250 Special rentals in North Fort Lewis, WA, backed by quality customer service you can depend on. It means his rank was E4. Visit the directory for contact info. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. Shepard, tough but fair. My drill sergeant was Sgt. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. Levied twice for VN. 68-69. Old maps of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Old Maps Online. Basic 4/69 to 7/69 Di sgt fisher, sgt Recheck, c-4-2, Fort Euistis Va then Bear cat nam, A Co. 227th ASHB 1st Cav. Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. . I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. I saw him in Da Nang, Vietnam during the war. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. THE GOONIES HOUSE. . He is a black man. It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. JBLM is located about an hour outside of Seattle in Tacoma, Washington. I was a Reservist from NY State. Retirement and Weltschmerz. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. As a kid I have really memories of our time there. So much fun. Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. He also had a cool toughed up mustang. Bill Crist I redid all my estate very recently and in doing so, went through a box of my military memoirs. My draft nbr was 11. Salute out to D.5.2 (Aug 1968 to Oct 1968) Service hours may be reduced on these days. He ran our butts off, but at the end of basic we double-timed 10 miles with no problem. Was that John Zimmerman. Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. D-4-1 the fog is lifting. The sprawling installation is home to much of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Special Forces Group. I was USAR. Drill Sergeant Davila. Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. Had a DI from Germany and his accent stuck with me for years. Comments? It had a G.I holding a couple of severed VC heads and the Brass wanted it gone. This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. Rainer was awesome. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. I remember the old Baracks. A11 Is Mighty Fine! Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. Lol. Rained almost every day. The forest is massive and I'm a believer. Krfp Radio Interview I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. It was bad during that time. (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. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. 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. Fort Lewis Temporary Lodging/Billeting. Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. I wish I had more information to give you. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. By May 1938, the 3d Infantry Division and Fort Lewis boasted 5,000 men in garrison. 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. U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington "I enlisted in the Army on February 19, 1968. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. 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. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. His name was Sanford Rogers. First basic trainees they had had I remember Sgt Mouton really competent guy I thought, maybe 2nd platoon? Tough SOB. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. Boise 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 in c 3 2 April 68 to June. Drill Sergeant Prince was the only one I remember. Lt. Klippel was our CO. We were confined to the company area, except for training, due to meningitis concerns. I told my grandson."don't look back.they won't chase us" and they did not. "Go for broke" forth platoon, second squad. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fort Lewis WA Parade Grounds Military Mt Rainier Unused Real Photo Postcard E30 at the best online prices at eBay! Hope you are all well and healthy. We could run forever and not feel the pain. Mt. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? Baugh. Was in D.1.1 April 17 1969 drill srg Lamb, E-5-2, SSGT RICHARD E. BURTON, AUG 1969 BEST OF THE BEST. There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). 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. I walked away thanking him the last time I saw him because his training methods instilled in me total confidence to achieve whatever goal. 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. After basic I spent 16 months there with the 94th Evac Hospital. Infantry I remembered low crawling in the mud! I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. Branson 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. Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551) E-2-1 Nov 68 to Feb 69. I was up. Nearby government services. I was in B 5 2 Jan 70 for Basic Road Runner Platoon. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. I definitely recommend going to see that beautiful place. It is sad to know that these barracks are now being demolished. 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. If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . 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. 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. I lost all my military records. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. No guard duty anyway. It was always miserable with rain, snow a little sun at times and we were all sick from our vaccines. Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . Early one more I woke unable to breathe so I began chain smoke the unfiltered cigarettes that were part of the c-rats. The stone by the mess hall was painted over about the time we left. You are not exaggerating about the weather. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. Hawk Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. While at Lewis I develop a respiratory infection that August and spent two days at Madigan. Delano, also about 5-5 tall. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. What a beautiful lake. I visited theLew 20 years later for fun and wow all the memories. Punishment by group was the order of the day, if anyone screwed up, we all got punished. Most of my company was from Texas. Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. Paul Ridley Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. November 2012 I was in B-5-1 (if I remember correctly) and we were in 2 story barracks with double bunk arrangement, with a shower and bathroom on the first floor. The majority of our staff is either military spouses or dependents who can relate to the joy and stress of a military move. A lot of Reservists in the unit especially from Ohio. 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. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. The inspection of our bunks was so rigid that most of us made up our bunks to specification, and then slept on top of that in our full gear so we would not mess it up when we got up in the morning. Pots and Pans..! Enjoyed the beautiful PNW and beautiful girls. The high point of BCT. Your dad walked on such stones. 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 to September. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. My email is mrjay49@gmail.com. I'll never forget their faces. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. Anybody there? 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. I was E-1-1 just after you. They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? It was pretty slick. I was B32, 29 July to September 3rd under Sgt. Forcade. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. There is one anomaly from that envelope. Does anybody have anymore info for me? 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. Either they were recycled or washed out totally. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. 2nd Platoon. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. Download the app on Apple or Google Play stores. 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. 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. Had a good friend Carl Robert's, after basic went to 543 supply co, and then to 63rd ord co until Jan 22 1971. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. Also remember 1st Sgt Curtin who was limping and bent (combat injuries?) Teddy Fisher 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. How could a 19 year old forget. Sad to hear they will be demolished. The C-5 mock up by the ranges is still there. I took basic same time Oct-Dec 71 C-3-2 3rd Platoon. Little did I ever think I would see that man again after basic training. Sgt. Was tough but a good memory. I was in B -3-2. building. Worked with a bunch of great Medics many of them draftees like myself and also great doctors. Most were from Chicago, some from WA state, I was only one from AZ. Got us ready Wassup Dale? Surprised to see entry on someone who remembers Fagan as he was memorable. I still have fatigues in a box in my garage which were washed and starched heavily at Ft Sam Houston in 1970; still stiff. Got a 6 month early out and ended up serving 18 mos. I was there april 17 th 1969 to July. Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. As soon as we transferred to the newer, 3-story buildings for BT, the IG inspection came there and it was cleaning time again. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. Unfortunately for the attackers, one of our defenders butt-stroked his rifle into the head of one of our Officers who was charging us, and knocked him out. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. 1971 B-2-2. Grady Myers around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. Culture shock for a bunch of surfer boys. Start your search at the JBFL Housing office. We all got sick on the plane to Ft. Lewis and stayed sick the whole two months of basic. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. 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! Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. We did go home over Christmas.. Lon Reed. Dan Perez: What year did you do basic? Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. - 0 Comments. 3rd Battalion Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano I took basic training there in August 1966. Serving the Rugged Professional", Survivor Outreach Services | Total Army Sponsorship | Safety, Human Resources | Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, U.S. Army Environmental Command | Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment, TRAINING ALERT: Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery, demolitions, and mortar training from Feb. 28 at 12 a.m. to March 3 at 11:59 p.m. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. SPAM The My Army PCS app helps eliminate some of the stress before, during and after PCS moves. I was there March 13 through May 1970. a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. If that area had a basketball court across the area where mail was dished out, then that's the same place. Probably the same short, thin, white, young, recent Vn returnee. Most of us were from Utah. October 2014 He went duck hunting with his brother on Spokane's Snake River in 1972. The Senior Drill Sgt's name was ABBA. William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. Click herefor MWR hours of operation. So naturally I thought it was great. charleswallace0903@yahoo.com. Don't trust the Army boys! Job Title: System Administrator Job Location: Fort Lewis, WA Job Code: CS20220510-91500 Job Description: Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. Im glad we did it when we did. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. Drill sergeant Lamb??? Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? Michael Simpson What a team..! Steve, the only thing I can say that makes sense from your time to mine was the losses during Tet early 1968, they needed you and you were one of the best they had so they made an exception. We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. Our guard commander at the Stockade was Sgt. D 1 1. February 2014 from May thru Sept. 1969. Other DIs include: Lines, Chapman, Johnson, Broyles, Cummins, Miller, Farabee. Would love to buy him a beer or three. Send Julie an email. We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. I would love to talk with someone from that era. thanks for the info Dale..I guess the days of a visitors pass is out also, Recently, four months ago I was traveling south from a Seattle with my 15 year old grandson and decided to pull off at Steilicomb exit and give him a tour of old North Fort Lewis. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? Took basic in North Fort Lewis D Block from the last of August to November 1966. Candlewood Suites on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA New hotel opened November 2019. Now I've never been much for schadenfreude, but damn, sometimes a fellow just must indulge. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. Didn't make it to Fort Lewis this time but I'll give it a shot next time we visit. B Company I was not a serious collector of army stuff but have some items and pictures to remind me. Oak Harbor Betty Rodgers After Basic I took my AIT at Fort Ord and then was sent to Korea. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt Plei Trap We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. He took a commission in the army after his drill sergeant stint and as an officer, went on to work in Finance and retire from the army. 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. . U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card Wow! I m sure we all had the same experience with cold and rain and not much food. March 2018 Gerber was Company Cdr. Sherman Alexie Wisconsin. Email me I think we might have gone through basic in the same barraks, I was in E-3-2 March to May 1970. I drove through there about a decade ago. Had basic with a short guy named Lonnie Watters from Spokane. I think I started in January, 1971. AIT & Duty: Military Police 2/67-10/67 stayed at lewis for AIT, but do not remember what company.Left May 70, Looking for pictures Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. Drill Sergeant was S/sgt Jackson. Fort Lewis 1967 B-3-2 Drill Sgts. That taught bayonet training and was he good. Do you remember him? Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. Native American tribal document 30 nov 1970 D-4-1 devils best friend Garry Berber; DI Sgt Young cold wet spinal men sick with colds. I was with the 199th Lt Inf Bde attached to a SOG unit. Madigan Army Medical Center is one of only 21 surgical simulation centers in the U.S. to achieve a Level One status, the highest for surgical education excellence. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. May 1969 thru Late Sept./Early Oct.(??) The company I was in made no exceptions that I saw. I have a letter from an AIT trainee at Fort Lewis the day he received his orders to RVN; that same day his Record of Assignments shows him changing AIT companies. Our Drill Sgt. A l l is mighty Fine! Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. Duane Phillips. D-4-2, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. 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. Were you up our down stairs? 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. Camp Lejeune is unfortunately the flagship of contamination on a long list of other contaminated U.S. military installations. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. Thanks, Sgt Lamb was our DI April to July 1969. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. A-2-1, Feb-Apr 1967. Dave Mueller His grave states we was an SP4, not sure what that is. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. Upon graduation was sent to Ft Sam Houston Texas in San Antonio. 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. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. April 69 to June 69 Basic Training E-1-1, Sgt. Then it was off to Ft Ord. I enlisted to be a social worker and psychiatric helper which I was guaranteed by the US Army. Totally corrupt and physically abuse DI Rod Walters. Never had enough to eat only when we in the field. Thank you for replying! I was in D-4-1. Moore for my book. This time, just 6months agoas we approached the checkpoint I noticed both guards were armed with M-16'schecking the ID of the driver in front of me.as he pulled out and the guards approached my car I just stepped on it and followed the car in front of me without stopping for the guards. Maree Mchugh we had two Sgt. I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. Dak To We had a Sgt (a Black man) October 2013 Doug, I was there at the same time you were. Find a home that best fits your needs. My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. ). Everything is doubletime!! 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