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I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. If you are the kind of person that actually gets out and does things Ft. Lewis is like a smorgasbord. He gave me a bottle of cough syrup. The weather was cold and rainy with no let up. I wish I had more information to give you. Some dreery days in the motorpool. Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. Drill Sgt Dennison / Captain J.E. Where are you living now? Christmas 1968 Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? from May thru Sept. 1969. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. Reunion Neill Public Library Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. September 2014 Both served in World War ll. Names I remember, David Smith from Lewiston, Idaho and I remember getting my ass kicked by another trainie from Tx. Had basic with a short guy named Lonnie Watters from Spokane. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. At Ft. Lewis with a bunch of guys from Butte, NT. North Fort Barracks Fort LewisWA98433 Menu & Reservations Make Reservations Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions I too was in A-3-2 in that Oct to Dec 1971 cycle. Fort Lewis would have a grand and stately appearance. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. 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. 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. He went to Vietnam in August of 71 and came home March of 72. The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. Ran every where, and I mean every where. Memorial Day Of course, the economy of Fort Lewis revolves around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington's largest employer with over 52,000 Department of Defense and active-duty military members. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. Chicago Drill SSG Burton was something else..! Many of these troops experienced their fair share of violence and trauma when deployed Vietnam, much like the other half-million American soldiers in the war. I was in a different unit and have no interest in a photo of yours. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. Returned to USAR, 305th Field Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Hi, It looks like you graduated with my dad at Fort Lewis. April 2015 Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 30 Nov 1970, D-3/1. The afternoon we arrived was sobering for sure. I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. We obviously had to leave the company area when training and marching. I was sworn into the army in Salt Lake City and then flown to the Seattle area I think it was McCord Air Force Base. I was drafted right after college. John Trainor. D52 all the way. Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. I'm McGowan! Also had a 32 yr old at the time named Jan Stein. I definitely recommend going to see that beautiful place. . 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. The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. Didn't make it to Viet Nam. The C-5 mock up by the ranges is still there. Dispensary 7 North Fort served BCT and AIT. SGT Dunn, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. Fort Sill, Ok. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? That taught bayonet training and was he good. I was E-1-1 just after you. 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. fort lewis washington army base fort benning army charles de gaulle airport They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. The next group through spread them outI knowI was a holdover as my orders did not come through. I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Most of my company was from Texas. Ah Bernard: The weather was perfect that year; little rain, cool in the morning but never hot and no bugs. Correction. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. I had to spend a week in the hospital because I caught pneumonia. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. Find a home that best fits your needs. Podcast If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. Located in Washington, Fort Lewis dates back to 1917. Not just for Soldiers and their families, the My Army PCS app is also for Department of the Army civilians for their moves. Much more relaxed and zero week again plus Field Medic crash course in 10 weeks. 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. I hope some of my platoon members read this and reach out. Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. I was in the first BCT cycle to use D Block in North Fort Lewis since WWII. A-4-2. Camp Lejeune is unfortunately the flagship of contamination on a long list of other contaminated U.S. military installations. It is nostalgic thinking back to the wet climate and knowing that we stated in the same place, unchanged that so many American heroes once did. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. 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. I cant help but wonder what ever happened to these individuals. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. Yup, Double Timing Delta. Was in D.1.1 April 17 1969 drill srg Lamb, E-5-2, SSGT RICHARD E. BURTON, AUG 1969 BEST OF THE BEST. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. Ft Lewis was kind of a dreary place anyway, but standing there listening to names being called was kind of weird. Average Temperature in Fort Lewis The warm season lasts for 2.8 months, from June 23 to September 16, with an average daily high temperature above 72F. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. I see your father has passed but encourage you to keep looking. I was in the next group after you. I got to Lewis on Oct. 10th '66 made it until three days before graduation and ended up with double pneumonia and the first made me go to sick call both cheeks got a shot of pen and I was really worried I would get 'sent back. Also pictures of Drill Sergeants Forcade and Graves. Click herefor MWR hours of operation. D-3-2 August 1967. Spokesman-Review I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. His friends called him "Rod." Either they were recycled or washed out totally. YES, I was in your company. Good luck to all the a-3 -1 alpha gators! WE were 'pitted' against National Guard BTC across the Street. A short skinny black E-6. 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. Boocoo Dinky Dow Tough SOB. SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. Washington Dc 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. Artillery training. Perhaps your dad is in it? Fort Lewis Barracks. Old maps of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Old Maps Online. Don't trust the Army boys! This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. Overall a great experience but have to admit - it did have it's moments. First basic trainees they had had Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. If you were sick, you were a malingerer. B-1-1 WE ARE THE BEST, THE HELL WITH THE REST! There is so much more to say but this will suffice. 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. Tom Williams May 1969 thru Late Sept./Early Oct.(??) I bunked with Baker and Halawappo upstairs! November 2014 My D.I was Sgt. On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. New housing planned for 2027. She was watching a soldier with a stupid grin dump an entire bottle of bleach into the washing machine. Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. Thru Port Angeles and stopped at Lake Crescent. Joe Tschida Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. I was B-3-2 under Sgt. They disappeared and were never found (just the boat and gear) RIP Wayne. Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. AKA Hodge Philadelphia.7/9/1969 Basic training at Fort Bragg NC. Download the JBLM Connection, your consolidated monthly bulletin. Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. Hope you are all well and healthy. Most of the troops were going to the war zone those days, where it was too hot in more ways than one. Thank you for remembering Drill Sgt Wilber as I could not come up with that name. Our DI was dubbed Double Time Philipswe stacked rocks on all of our breaks during training.we left 10 ft piles of rocks all over a north Fort. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. November 2013 there in years and barracks told that story. He marched us back and had us stand in formation in front of the barracks. There was a guy from Atlanta, TX named Donny Simmons. Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI Vicksburg, as well as photographs . Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. We had a brand new 2nd LT (LT French), all of 18 years old, who insisted on calling us "son". I was in Ft Lewis in 1971, can't remember the months I was there, have to look it up, I was in Company C-3-1 all Hawaii company. $63,526 Yearly. His children (my cousins) and I cannot find the trunk that held his letters, photos and official paperwork, so I have only a rough idea of his service. Sgt Shields, do you remember what shots they gave us with the "guns" and when we did gas mask training did they use real mustard gas? Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. They are given coordinates. Bldg. 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! Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt Do hope that you find some info about your dad. Hello Diane, Take care all. Me too Tom. Thank you for replying! Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. I actually received your "thank you" message in my inbox today. Mostly Southern California. DRILL CPL DEUFECT. My grandfather was in Fort Lewis for basic, graduated in 70. Fort McCoy Resident Unit 1681 West Eaton Road ha ha, As I recall we had a OD Green drawstring bag hung on the end of the bunk. / Entrar Told company commander about it after graduation. World War II I took my two sons who were 10 and 13 in 1987. Drill sergeant Thomas was my drill instructor. slorazorsedge@aol.com . This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Jerry Rogers. Was Sgt. February 2013 About a decade ago i drove through the post. But I've been lucky all my life! Visit Our Website. Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. Dennis Harris They are HQ for NW US ROTC. Came home and served 6 years and discharged Jan 1976. D Block was demolished in 2019. Guest Readers I remember we had DI Day who turned 18 while we were in training and also had SFC Smith. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. Candlewood Suites on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA New hotel opened November 2019. Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. I had authority over kitchen staff. I remember seeing those barracks when we lived on post. I am assuming he trained here? I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. Bob Benzon Punishment by group was the order of the day, if anyone screwed up, we all got punished. Did my Basic at North Fort, July to September71, B 3 2. U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington "I enlisted in the Army on February 19, 1968. We had the meningitis restrictions also back in 1966 too. The whole platoon was made up of draftee's from Arizona except for 3 of us. It was a beautiful place and a big change from Santa Monica. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. Remember this chant, B11we are the best . the rest as we ran thru the streets and hills. 2,534 Fort Lewis Premium High Res Photos 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. 22 YO then and I just turned 72. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. 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. It was heaven when I went from there to Fort Ord, CA. Wisconsin. Not on either of my 214s. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. There were once 5,000 of these buildings. 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. And corporal Redman train for DI school. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. It's important to know that visitors should park a few blocks away and not enter through the driveway. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. My wife visited a friend in Olympia and probably drove near the base with our daughter inlaw. 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. 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. Very grateful. . I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. Of the names you mentioned earlier, there a a guy upstairs named John Steele. Soot from heating was terrible. So naturally I thought it was great. Drill Sgt. Navy boot camp was a joke compared to Army boot camp, so I pretty much skated through boot camp, Lost touch with guys from my company, still have some old pics of us in boots camp with a couple of us kneeling by our company moto "IMUA" which means moving on, don't stop, give it all you got. Mokie Ruiz give me a shout, Dale S. Hi, my dad graduated from basic at Ft. Lewis June of 71. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. From May, 1966 to June, 1972, Fort Lewis trained 302,000 soldiers and deployed them overseas, including the 4th and 9th Divisions. We normally weren't allowed to buy anything but essentials at the PX, but this DI was so friendly. Creighton Abrams What a team..! Remember Ft. Lewis very well. I wish I had waited for his laundry to finish to see the results. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano THX. Californian Mod Squad. March 2013 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. May 2016 I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. 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. January 2018 Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. I was there March 13 through May 1970. 3802. March 2018 We were a mixed lot of guys from Texas, Montana with a few mid-West and East Coast. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. I took basic training at Ft. Lewis NOrth Fort March13 -May 15 1970. Thank you. Graves and Drill Sgt. 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. I miss the team work we had going on then. Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. John Titone Related to Judy Davidson | David Ricks | Janet Davidson | Joseph Davidson | Laura Davidson. "Aspirin, or bad rest, and then be recycled." He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. There was a Hispanic DI named Hernandez, i think, short guy. Christmas Day, 1944: 7ID, U.S. Fort Lewis Housing Services Office. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. The VA takes care of my health needs and it seems strange that all those old guys around there (Minneapolis) are the same vibrant young soldiers during the Vietnam war. Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. I let my boys climb on the old ropes. I've not seen any of them since. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Housing Services Office (HSO) 253-967-3581. and 9 days. 1969. I graduated basic training from Ft. Lewis Washington on December 1967. 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. Some of the guys I worked with were Phil Knapp, John Krietgens, Jim Conney, Mark Nolan. Not so much. A final prewar (1938-1940) spurt of construction gave Fort Lewis 455 permanent and temporary structures worth fifteen million dollars. World War II, 1939-1949. talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. Duane Phillips and he reminded my of John Wayne in the Sands of Iwo Jima. Helicopter Read full story. Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. My unit was B Co 5th Bn 2nd Tng Bgde. The massive parade field had also been developed. Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. I remembered low crawling in the mud! Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. I was there in B-1-1 June thru Labor Day 1969. Interesting reading all these posts after this many years. I hadn't thought about the AIT assignments being Vietnam bound or not until I just read your post. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. June 2013 It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. Sent to Germany and discharged in April 71. I was there from May 26 through the end of July. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. E-Mail: sanfordjfreedman@gmail.com. I don't have any photos from the army. 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