I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. Do you remember him? Proud to have serve. I did my Basic Training there. There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. Remember the old buildings well. That was B-2-3. Our Drill Sgt. I was in B-5-2 from January 23, 1969, to around 1st of April 1969, then off to Ft. Ord. Vietnam Archive The army bases roots proved advantageous during World War I and sowed even more fruit when World War II came. building. I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! In 90 days, Stone had supervised the construction of a "city" of 757 buildings and 422 other structures, all lighted and heated for 60,000 men. The whole platoon was from Chicago. Training Company E-3-1. Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. The timing is very compelling and suggestive. Good one to. Lived At: . was Sgt. No doctor. The army could have been much worse for me during those 2-1/2 years and the VA has been very good to me. We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. JamesI think he had an orange Chevelle. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. World War II, 1939-1949. 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. February 2014 Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. Your dad walked on such stones. May 2015 Boggs was our Platoon leader! Podcast Delta Devils. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. 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. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. Yes John Kelly, i remember the meningitis outbreak. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. Want to make sure I didn't unsubscribe by mistake. I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. ldr-Capt. Mostly Southern California. 8th Brigade Army ROTC . The Drill sargent was a puertorican. I served 18 months and 5 days. Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. Sgt. We've got some stories for sure. There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. I was in a different unit and have no interest in a photo of yours. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Our Barracks were storage Barracks when we got there. All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis from 5/1994-7/1995, D co. 1/33 Armor. Additional training space is available at the Yakima Training Center in eastern Washington, including maneuver areas and additional live fire ranges. He told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. D-5-2. Boise Ah Bernard: The weather was perfect that year; little rain, cool in the morning but never hot and no bugs. Sometime in the early 1960s Interstate 5 was built through the fort separating the northwest corner of the fort, and creating "Northfort". Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. Senior Cloud Systems Integrator - JBLM Fort-Lewis McChord WA - on-site. (Survivor of the battle of Hue). Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? Drill Sergeant Kihiki Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. 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. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States, consisting of 87,000 acres (350km2) of prairie land cut from the glacier-flattened Nisqually Plain. 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. Upon graduation the Army sent me to New Jersey where the humidity would stick to you in the form of ice. Dispatches I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. About a decade ago i drove through the post. fort lewis washington. I was there in B-1-1 June thru Labor Day 1969. Rained all the way up and back as we drove thru the Olympic forest. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. Overall a great experience but have to admit - it did have it's moments. Learn a lot from him, not just Army stuff but how to succeed in life. June/69-Aug/69. No one so much as asked what we doing there. Trying to be thankful for all the good things since. Tom Williams Hit Vietnam 70-71. Find Navy Federal Branches and ATMs in your area. 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. Basic D-5-1 My cousin whom came in to basic as I was leaving basic got sent to nam. Driver license or identification card issued by a State or outlying U.S. possession that is Real ID compliant. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. If I had been a sergeant, I could tell people outside of my kitchen what to do. I believe you might have graduated with my grandfather (Rush Tissnolthtos) who unfortunately just recently passed away. Spokesman-Review I think I started in January, 1971. Arrived a Ft Lewis 30 Nov 1970. He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? My drill sergeant was Sgt. Are platoon got Drill Sgt. He was one cool guy. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. Californian Mod Squad. 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. Find a home that best fits your needs. Hi John. Great nephew asked me the other day if we had a washer and dryer in the barracks. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98431, United States. 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. 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. I think I was in B-1-1 but remember Long (think he was a big guy and a shake and bake). Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. Phone: 253-964-3161. D-4-2, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971. Profile Summary: Joseph currently lives at 14813 99th Avenue Se, Yelm, WA 98597. Thanks just the same. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 212.5 males. charleswallace0903@yahoo.com. Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. A drill sergeant from another barracks went nuts and stabbed a member of our company one night while he was on fire watch. Everything is doubletime!! We are one of 12 new joint bases created by the 2005 Base Realignment and Closing . I was in B-5-2 Jan 70 Carl Imlay was DS and DS DeGeorge was senior DS, how was there 1970 looking for my buddy when I was there my drill sergeant was Fasano we went to the horse race track together and we even hit Pike Street downtown Seattle if you know what I mean. The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. People were running everywhere. I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. slorazorsedge@aol.com . On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. Remember Ft. Lewis very well. It was a lifetime ago and that is rather underscored when I see the veterans our age around the VA hospital in Minneapolis when I go there. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. Finally went to sick bay. I was in 2nd plt. The difference between the two grades is that sergeant is considered a non-commissioned officer (NCO) while the specialist is not. Went out once a week. The median age was 22 years. First time levy rescinded, 2nd time to short less than 6 month left of 2 year draftee status. I was drafted right after college. (Colorado), I to was at Ft. Lewis early 1970, I'll find my DD214 to get exact dates. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base LewisMcChord. The field is now used by Army helicopters. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. My boots are out there too. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. Anyone remember??? [2], The Joint Base Garrison operates the installation on behalf of the warfighting units, families and extended military community who depend on JBLM for support. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. Got early out due to RIF 1972. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I definitely recommend going to see that beautiful place. July 2012 June 2013 Some of the B-1-1 buildings were still there but barely recognizable and were being used for city warfare exercises. In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. Fort Lewis, Washington. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. 360-688-4073. Duane Phillips. Betty Rodgers Reunion I'm trying to see if I can find somebody that remembers me I went by the name of Leo am I drill sergeants for Fasano he took me downtown to the racetrack one time and and then we went down to Pike Street in Seattle and he showed me the downtown area I think if I could get a little help to find him I could probably receive Little Help from the Army we say destroyed my knee when I was there but I decided to go home instead of getting operated on. I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. July 1968. Apply on employer site. I have my photo from Basic and I am still here in Sacramento my email I think should show up here I do not recognize your fathers name but that really does not mean much, I had all the guys sign the back of my photo. Heard you all running all over the place glad you made it back got a pal that didn't. Rachel Rasmussen (age 44) from Wenatchee, WA - (253) 838-2324. After leaving I went to Ft. Sill OK for AIT. I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. I was E-1-1 just after you. Memorial Day Randy, hope you get this. I was one of his Squad leaders. Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). I was a squad leader down stairs and ended up in a Sheridan tank. Morgan Sports Cars What was Howitzer gunners life like in the war? July 2013 January 2018 Forcade. . My Drill Instructors were SGTs Rude and Woodward. Encompassing more than 320,000 acres (500sqmi; 1,300km2), YTC is a world-class facility. Yelm, WA 98597 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email . Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? Had to sleep with the windows open. Looking for information. Would love to buy him a beer or three. I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. 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. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". I think I had strep throat. [5] Italian prisoners of war, organized into units, were trained as quartermaster units at Fort Lewis, since after Italy surrendered to the Allies and declared war on Germany, they were not strictly held to the work requirements that prohibited prisoners of war from working on items directly headed for the war or in the war effort.[6]. My dad, James (Jim) Benson has a picture with a man he describes as George Dunn in April 1970 in Vietnam. November 2012 I see your father has passed but encourage you to keep looking. I don't remember his name. View map of Fort Lewis, and get driving directions from your location. Twenty-five ranges, including the state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Range Complex and Shoot House, are available for individual or collective training. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. I was in Fort Lewis BCT, D-3-2, from July 1971 to September 1971. Subordinate units assigned to Fort Lewis are: JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Right behind you. Mesothelioma lawyers alledge it is one of approximately 412 asbestos exposure sites in Washington . Suspected sniper John Allen Muhammad served as a. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". The Firing Point community club, with cafeteria, opened in February 2009. His Charlie Company comrades knew him as Hoss. 1949 MERCURY, at Main Gate of FORT LEWIS U.S. ARMY BASE, Washington. I was drafted. 41st Division Drive, Dupont, WA 98433. 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . July 2014 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. Really had a lot of respect for that guy. Not much of the BCT area left. 2nd Platoon. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. We got to hang out but had to be there for muster calls on the loud speakers. The D-2-1 sounds correct but Infantry was the 11B MOS which was the training which comes after basic training. They called my name. 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. Joint Base Lewis McChord. A11 Is Mighty Fine! He was great to. He ran our butts off, but at the end of basic we double-timed 10 miles with no problem. How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! A short skinny black E-6. Of all the Post Exchanges I have been to, the one in Fort Lewis is the best by far. [2], With an Army joint base commander and an Air Force deputy joint base commander, the garrison supports the installation through directorates and agencies that provide a full range of city services and quality-of-life functions; everything from facilities maintenance, recreation and family programs to training support and emergency services.[2]. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. My time in old fort 10/30/68 to sometime in late February 1969 was spent as i'm sure yours was only training , no fun stuff. We had to carry our foot lockers over our heads in the middle of the night cause someone couldn't keep his gear neat and uniform . AIT & Duty: Military Police 2/67-10/67 RESPONSIBILITIES. For some reason our actual training didn't start until a week later so for the first week we had KP and other crappy stuff most days..ugh. Contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. October 2012 and 9 days. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. Ranier was beautiful and orange from the setting sun.We were all from California. Zeeks. Visitors with this ID must still go to the Visitor Center to get a base pass. Later, with WWII looming, the Army Air Corps took over a nearby airfield and renamed it McChord Air Field. I was in D-2-2, I think. was Sgt. I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. I was C-4-2 3rd platoon, Ssgt Collins and Sgt Brochettes. I too was in A-3-2 in that Oct to Dec 1971 cycle. He is a black man. A good time was had by all. Was Sgt. Barracks JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Next. Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. 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. - 0 Comments. Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. Exit No. Two options from the medics. I am proud to have trained under him and will never forget what he did for us. Unit was E-2-1. 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. We have questions to ask about my dad and am searching for people who he may have been close to him in his time in Vietnam. I don't have any photos from the army. 13.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. FORWARD Consisting of 87,000 acres of prairie land cut from the glacier-flattened Nisqually Plain, it is the premier military installation in the Northwest. Fort Lewis' terrain is primarily a mixture of dense conifer woods and open Puget prairie-garry oak woodlands. HistoryLink.org Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History, "Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base merge to create Joint Base Lewis-McChord on . Book Signings Does anybody have anymore info for me? talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. Tindel. Basic training perfect? Always had to watch out for green oysters on sidewalks, because they were big enough to slip on. I've not seen any of them since. Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. We were there 3 years apart but our barracks werent that far apart and both still there in 88. Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. March 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. The major organizations that make up the bulk of the Joint Base Garrison include: Additional staff offices that support the installation mission include the Joint Base Public Affairs Office, the Religious Support Office, the Resource Management Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, the Installation Safety Office, and the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office. Letters Do hope that you find some info about your dad. Please respond if you were there. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. Chicago BCT D-3/1, Inf AIT D-2/3. It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. The MP wouldnt/couldnt grant me access even when I explained my purpose and displayed my active Sheriffs ID. So you were there in the cycle before me. 125 Bridgeport and Joint Base Lewis McChord. Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, A-1-1, DI SSGT Delano. Some 60,000 men, including the 13th and 91st Divisions, moved into the hastily constructed cantonment to train for World War I. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. . First units to go through basic since korean war. I was drafted, at the time I thought the world was against me.but now I see it as the best thing that could of happened. My D.I told me to pick four guys besides myself for a 3 day pass home. The company I was in made no exceptions that I saw. I miss the team work we had going on then. Would love to hear from you guys. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. Maree Mchugh Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud Systems Integrator (Network) to support Multi-Domain Task Force - Pacific (MDTF-Pacific).Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Thanks, I was there I believe from the first week of June..1968 till August 1968we graduated from basic at fort ord California and were flown up to Seattle and then bus over to fort Lewis we were in unit b/4/3eight weeks of ait infantry training it was the worst eight weeks of my life they ran our ass all over the place 20 miles forced marching..running to rifle range..the rain was unbelievable and the heat 100 degrees in Julyall we heard everyday how we will be killed in Vietnam and boxed up and shipped homeit was interesting my dad was there in World War Two he liked fort Lewisyes fort Lewis brings back lots of memories..I do believe a lot of what I learned at fort Lewis helped me through my tour of Vietnam..25th infantry division Aug 1968 - Aug 1969. I saw him in Da Nang, Vietnam during the war. My company was C 3 2. 253-967-1110. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. [2], The training center is high desert, and is covered with sagebrush, volcanic formations, dry gulches and large rock outcroppings. Bldg. Directory. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. That taught bayonet training and was he good. Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. Since our BTC was the first ALL Volunteer group to cycle through Ft Lewis, the Cadre did not meds with us at all day or night. Dennis Harris Rough 8 weeks there. Does anybody remember the DI's name? All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. Fort Lewis Army base soldiers keep guard at an entry on 24 October of 2002 in Tacoma, Washington. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. Lanaman was also in the Co. April 2013 Drill Sgt. I'll never forget their faces. . It sucked every day. I had to spend a week in the hospital because I caught pneumonia. 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. We at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange are thrilled to welcome you to any of our facilities. D52 all the way. There was a guy from Atlanta, TX named Donny Simmons. I suppose that my Vietnam Nam yellow and green service sticker on the back bumper of my 96 Lincoln sufficed as my pass. I was with B-3-2. Fort Lewis Internment Camp, a former internment camp (1942-1943) at Fort Lewis, Washington. It was an Air war by then we had the ROKs and the Thais and ARVNS doing the dirty work.got my jeep shot up twice but came home unscathed!!!!! I still have nightmares about him. Krfp Radio Even though my name started with "B", my place in the platoon was last row on the left. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. My email is mrjay49@gmail.com. 390 Comments. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. I never bitched though. Was there June 68, D-5-2. This is good information about fort Lewis. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. Where were you from? The forest is massive and I'm a believer. Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making. The outside portion was 13 red and white stripes, and when you swung both doors open, there was a field of blue, with 50 stars. Several unique requirements were . They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. The Environmental and Natural Resources Division of Fort Lewis wishes to evaluate the effectiveness of the current and potential remediation activities at the Logistics Center, a regional maintenance facility at Fort Lewis where pump-and-treat systems are being used to remediate . I was a Reservist from NY State. Fort Lewis, due to its size and reserved land, serves as an important habitat for amphibian development and study. 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. No guard duty anyway. 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. Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. The per capita income for the base was $12,865. Levied twice for VN. Ed Bremer 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. One wool blanket. I was a Bear Cat for a short time-Working with the Royal Thai Army on some special missions- This would have been late in 1968-I also did some "work" with the Aussies at Nui-Dat too.
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