Ft Lewis was kind of a dreary place anyway, but standing there listening to names being called was kind of weird. Had a good job and lived in Lakewood. Randy, hope you get this. I have forgotten! ( Drill Sergeants: GRAVES, KINCADE OR possibly FORCADE ). From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. Thank you. Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud Systems Integrator (Network) to support Multi-Domain Task Force - Pacific (MDTF-Pacific).Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. (I have to go now). I was C-4-2 3rd platoon, Ssgt Collins and Sgt Brochettes. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition, is one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States. We stayed in these barracks for two weeks during "Induction". I ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. Hate to see them go, though; they were symbolic of a no-frills draft-era army where creature comforts for the troops were not a consideration. No doctor. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. Was he a squad leader? 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. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. Those old barracks have been demolished and the road we fell out on is now open to the public. Fort Lewis would have a grand and stately appearance. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. I was up. Fort Sill, Ok. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 . The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. Little Elk. They disappeared and were never found (just the boat and gear) RIP Wayne. Got us ready Wassup Dale? I think the other DI was black from Georgia (hard to remember after 51 years). In addition to BCT, I shipped to Korea and Vietnam from Fort Lewis. AKA Hodge Philadelphia.7/9/1969 Basic training at Fort Bragg NC. I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. 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. Sgt. 30 nov 1970 D-4-1 devils best friend Garry Berber; DI Sgt Young cold wet spinal men sick with colds. Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. Hit Vietnam 70-71. Khe Sanh He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. It was awful. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. SGT Dunn, I was there in July 1968, 2nd place in Pt ((Newell from Tucson, AZ was 1st) & my DI was Sergeant Smith; what I can remember, I remember distinctly anybody that messed up we all have to pay dearly hacking people larger than a 5 foot 6 man was a chore in itself and I paid the price hoping that maybe somebody will remember some of the guys that were there when I was there I could use a little help, Leo I was there Feb 69 for both Basic and AIT you mention a 5'6" man was that Drill Sgt BEAN he was a tough little guy and I was one the sqad leaders, one of the guys did something stupid and SGT Bean made me have the whole squad take our foot lockers out side, drag them underneight the Barracks (that were on stilts) and actually bury them yes bury them under the ground under the floor of the barracks, once complete we had to then dig them up it was a very long event for shore. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. Thank you for replying! I was drafted right after college. Office wanted someone with a degree so I stayed until offered a six month early out because of the RIF in 1972. No one so much as asked what we doing there. 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. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. You must remember the B-1-1 CO. A big guy in tailored fatigues, CIB,etc. Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. 1969. My Dad was 1Sgt Boyd Willams. September 2014 It's important to know that visitors should park a few blocks away and not enter through the driveway. I saw him in Da Nang, Vietnam during the war. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. 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. John Trainor who was two time Viet-Nam true warrior. I did not and on to Fort Ord then to Sill and OCS. Fort Belvoir Resident Agency . A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. Of the names you mentioned earlier, there a a guy upstairs named John Steele. 66th MP/93 Btn, Phu Tai/Binh Dinh 10/67-9/68, really dis-appointed..went to Ft Lewis wanting to get on post and visit the old north fort..website said valid ID and a passport would get you on..not the case after waiting for 1 1/2 hours got to the window and was asked if I had a sponsor..the only way you can get on post as a visitor. 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. Thanks , I was flown to Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. Posted: November 02, 2022. Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember . 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. He was tough but fair and an awesome teacher. Home Realizacje i porady Bez kategorii fort lewis, washington barracks. I was there Jan 1968 right after the meningitis epidemic. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. FORT LEWIS U.S. Army Barracks Tour - Ft. Lewis/Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA [2017] Patrick De Vera 188 subscribers Subscribe 731 Share 80K views 5 years ago If you have any questions,. Long time ago. There is only one recruit's name I remember; Alosisus (sp?) I was there February 1971 B11. So you were there in the cycle before me. Was committed to training us well. Does he remember the DI's name. Had a DI from Germany and his accent stuck with me for years. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. Baugh. We had 2 draftees (US), several enlisted reservist (ER) and quite a few RA trainees. Ford Thunderbird We could run forever and not feel the pain. I was the only Nebraskan. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. I was C-4-2 Charging Charlie as well. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433-9500 Phone: 253-967-3151 DSN: 357. I may be considered a reactionary but I'll take 1950s thru the 1970s as a great time to be young. The old obstacle course was still intact. Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. SFC Jones and his Platoon SGTS were Positively Motivated and determined to help each trainee to maximize everything taught, learned and applied for immediate and future application/use. I was in the next group after you. Download the app on Apple or Google Play stores. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. He gave me a bottle of cough syrup. Hope you are all well and healthy. 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. Jess Walter Rained almost every day. These support activities include supply, transportation, maintenance, and material readiness. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. At the hospital they assigned me to Madigan B Company Ambulance Section at Main Post right next to Main Post Dispensary. Mokie Ruiz give me a shout, Dale S. Hi, my dad graduated from basic at Ft. Lewis June of 71. If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. July 2014 Julie Titone is co-author of the Grady Myers memoir "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War." New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. August 1971 - December 1971 Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. Washington State University He's in the Navy as was my dad Bill and my father inlaw Jack O'brien. 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. B-5-2 April-May 1968. Surprised to see entry on someone who remembers Fagan as he was memorable. Hawk CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. I took basic training there in August 1966. I was in the 2nd Platoon. The whole platoon was made up of draftee's from Arizona except for 3 of us. Our paths may have crossed. I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. Convenient and Affordable. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. I do remember the cold rain and snow. Rainier. As a kid I have really memories of our time there. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. I believe you might have graduated with my grandfather (Rush Tissnolthtos) who unfortunately just recently passed away. But I did lose four high school buddies. we had two Sgt. Wow! Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. Ran every where, and I mean every where. Was working in a butcher/packing plant before the army. But no one wanted to be recycled, so we didn't go on sick call. They are the HQ for 8th Bde, Army ROTC for 8 western states and Guam/American Samoa. Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. Spanaway 1 : 24000. Basic training Jan 1970 Jan thru March. I seem to recall his name, but after 50 years I'm not much sure of anything. He was sent to E-1-1 while I was sent to D-1-1. But that said, what is needed to be done has to be done. Two options from the medics. The difference between the two grades is that sergeant is considered a non-commissioned officer (NCO) while the specialist is not. Great nephew asked me the other day if we had a washer and dryer in the barracks. Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. Had to keep the clip in a holder on your belt under your coat. Only DI I recall was Malone! and and Drill Sergeant Graves. Fort Hood has five primary care clinics, four troop medical clinics, 22 specialty clinics, and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division. I would love to talk with someone from that era. I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. Pilot His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. AIT following (Infantry) there in Fort Lewis. One wool blanket. I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. STILL trying to get a copy of my Basic Training graduation picture, A-3-2, JULY 1969. Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. Many were gone. Do you remember him? Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . Mostly Southern California. I was D-1-1 in 1968. 20/20 hindsight. Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. I don't remember anyone in my unit. Rained all the way up and back as we drove thru the Olympic forest. I was in B -3-2. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em 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. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. 1st Air Cavalry If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. I lost all my military records. Pokazuje odlego w kilometrach midzy Fort-Lewis i Victoria wraz z tras na interaktywnej mapie. She was watching a soldier with a stupid grin dump an entire bottle of bleach into the washing machine. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. We stayed on both floors as there were dual metal bunks. Please advise. Fort Lewis Privatized Family Housing. Tim Woodward THE GOONIES HOUSE. Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. This was their second try to get thru basic. I had to spend a week in the hospital because I caught pneumonia. FEB. 28 - MARCH 3 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. For more. Went out once a week. Remember Vargas well. Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. Hey Leo where you at now? I drove through there about a decade ago. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. July 2013 There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. Not just for Soldiers and their families, the My Army PCS app is also for Department of the Army civilians for their moves. Not a Bad Training Cycle. First thing, he took us to the PX and said we could buy anything we wanted. Some dreery days in the motorpool. For more info, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances. Story at Fort Lewis, and went in with a bunch of California and Nebraska kids. For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Chicago I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. Kansas. I rejoined my company while they were on bivouac. The platoon I trained with was B-3-2 lead by Sgt. Im from California which now complied with the Real ID Act. Wisconsin. a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. Pinto was our DI. The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. Kalkulator odlegoci na caym wiecie z liniami lotniczymi, planerem tras, czasem trwania podry i odlegociami lotu. Most of us were from Utah. Great memories there. (253) 912-2112. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. My cycle was the first to use the buildings in 25 years. Remember we would get rained on, get soaked then told to on rain gear. Had to sleep with the windows open. I wish I had more information to give you. Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. Start your search at the JBFL Housing office. Jeffrey Fellin D.5.2August 1968 to October 1968SaluteDrill Sergeant Hungerford and PT Sergeant Blood. U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND, "We Are the Army's Home - D Block was demolished in 2019. I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. It was raining the whole time there! If I had still been in training, I would have been recycled. Just long enough to be called a veteran. Im looking for anyone who knew him at basic before Vietnam. Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? First basic trainees they had had Where was he from ?? Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. (253 . 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. Bldg. (Survivor of the battle of Hue). Interesting reading all these posts after this many years. Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 with printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa Don't trust the Army boys! A l l is mighty Fine! Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. Audiobook Drafted 1-28-71 shipped out to ft Lewis from Chicago D-1-1 With Sgt Sherman- short guy loved to sing and yelled at your chest cause he didn't want yo look up - departed in April to ft Sill OK for artillary then Germany for 13 months 3rd Inf Division hdqtrs sp5 - then back to Illinois - remember the dying cockroak, Do you remember me, DS Lanham. 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. I miss the team work we had going on then. And yes it rained all the time! Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. I did basic at Ft Lewis, D-3-1 September 1970 to November 1970. Just wondering if this might have been you? An overview of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) In 2010, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base merged, creating Joint Base Lewis-McChord, now one of the largest military complexes in the world. Was in boot camp Sept. 1971 ,,,, was in a-4-1 ,,,, who was the drill sergeant?????? In augustI'm looking for photos or yearbook??? During the final pt test we drug them to the end and they finally made it. I was there the same as you. D11, California Mod squad. Morgan Sports Cars About the Position: 108th Training Command, Initial Entry Training (IET), 4 BN/414, 1 Brigade, 104 Training Division, located in Fort Lewis, Washington. I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. February 2018 The Center consisted of an Overseas Replacement Station, a Returnee-Reassignment Station, and a Transfer Station. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. I knew a Robert Zimmerman don't know if it's the same person but he was our platoon leader B32 graduated 10/3/70 Staff Sgt Jonn Trainor was our DI. Thank you. . We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. I was a Reservist from NY State. Interesting activity after being assigned to my job in the post headquarters. We had a brand new 2nd LT (LT French), all of 18 years old, who insisted on calling us "son". We were quarantined due to spinal meningitis. 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. I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. My drill sergeant was Sgt. Find a home that best fits your needs. All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. He was one cool guy. - 0 Comments. 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. But I've been lucky all my life! Click on the link for more information. . I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. WE were 'pitted' against National Guard BTC across the Street. Service hours may be reduced on these days. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. Grady was an M-60 machine gunner in The U.S. Army's Company Cs 2nd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Regiment, 4th Infantry Division in late 1968 and early 1969. there in years and barracks told that story. While the initial focus of CivilianExposure.org is on Camp Lejeune contamination, research shows that this is problem is much larger than one base. Off I went to be a medic in Vietnam. Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. The two bases merged in 2010. The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. billruizmokey@gmail.com is my email. 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. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. I was a squad leader down stairs and ended up in a Sheridan tank. I was in a different unit and have no interest in a photo of yours. Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. He went to Vietnam in August of 71 and came home March of 72. 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. Basic D-5-1 I told my grandson."don't look back.they won't chase us" and they did not. Had a friend in E-1-1. Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. Lanaman was also in the Co. That was September 71. (BCT) USATC INFANTRY. The cold, rainy weather. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. Perhaps your dad is in it? March 2018 It had a G.I holding a couple of severed VC heads and the Brass wanted it gone. Do you recall? Send me your contact info to my email address. I was in D-2-2. Smith or Johnson, fuzzy on the name. Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. Wonder how he ponied up a down payment for that on an Acting Jack's pay.On Monday, the DI was foaming at the mouth and as we marched down the company street, there sat his Super Bee. Thank Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. September 2012 Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. Was tough but a good memory. I would like to find the group pictures of B-3-2 group during that time. Also, do you remember the name of your CO? Went to Vietnam after that. Left Nov/1970. Everybody had to have there picture taken with that in it! 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