Im looking for anyone who knew him at basic before Vietnam. Getting recruits ready for Viet Nam. SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. 2nd Brigade, Robert what year did you go through basic? To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. Chuck. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. Thank God. Some of the guys I worked with were Phil Knapp, John Krietgens, Jim Conney, Mark Nolan. I took basic training at Ft. Lewis NOrth Fort March13 -May 15 1970. I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. Directory. February 2013 (I have to go now). Starting 1-20-71. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. D Block was demolished in 2019. Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. John Trainor. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. Dave Mueller The Lewis Main Auto Skills Center is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for same-day "DIY quick-lube" projects only. He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. D52 all the way. Everyone was sick from day 1. 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. The sergeant and his cohort ran after the culprits, but the duffel bag was tossed out the back window into waiting arms and spirited away. did basic at Ft Lewis arrived Mar 28.1968 the entire platoon was from Arizona 1 PLT A Co 5BN 1 BDE..graduated May 1968..curious to know if the old barricks are still there..have no way of finding out or what barracks I was even in, I thank there wear 5K to start now there 2 hundred left. 13.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt My Drill Sgt. I think I started in January, 1971. (BCT) USATC INFANTRY. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. Search public notices by typing keywords in the Search field below, or by checking one or more boxes beside the filters listed on the right side. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. I had authority over kitchen staff. I was there april 17 th 1969 to July. 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. Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. The base received much media attention in the wake of the Kandahar massacre, committed by a Fort Lewis soldier in March 2012.[7]. Was tough but a good memory. Then it was off to Ft Ord. World War II you remember the drill sargent making us run in and out of the barracks with foot lockers carried on our head. I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. Shepard, he was really good. I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. . The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. August 2013 B-2-2 Drill Sgt. a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. September 2014 Tough SOB. But then the DI got his revenge by having us do onerous calisthenics in the rain in middle of the night. Trying to find platoon photos. All windows were open about 8" at night to prevent colds. I was C-4-2 3rd platoon, Ssgt Collins and Sgt Brochettes. I was on 2nd floor. Fort Lewis proper contains 86,000 acres (134sqmi; 350km2); the Yakima Training Center covers 324,000 acres (506sqmi; 1,310km2). But no one wanted to be recycled, so we didn't go on sick call. One funny story about my basic. His name was Sanford Rogers. Gone all gone..replaced by new brick 3 story dormsonly thing left are the paved roads.only memories nowafter all we were told they were condemned in 1936. There were 3,560 housing units at an average density of 232.8 per square mile (89.9/km2). Lived At: . My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. Males had a median income of $20,878 versus $20,086 for females. Read on to find out more about this amazing Washington Army base. I was D-1-1 in 1968. I went back after Nam in Aug 70 and was assigned to the 3rd Armored CAV as the training NCO and then back home to sac at the end of Jan 71, BCT, Ft Lewis North Fort, March 67, D-5-1, Sgts Vickers and Brown, then to Germany 3rd Inf. Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. Only DI I recall was Malone! Patrick Flanagan 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. He once told me that a Judge gave him a choice of prison or the Army. 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. 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. Just long enough to be called a veteran. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. I see your father has passed but encourage you to keep looking. Ben do you have any info on E,2,1 I was there in Feb to April 1970 for basic. Modern day Fort Lewis, part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), began as a training encampment in 1902, but was officially named Camp Lewis in 1917 after the famed discoverer Meriwether Lewis (Lewis and Clark Expedition). I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. Home Realizacje i porady Bez kategorii fort lewis, washington barracks. Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. I was in the first BCT cycle to use D Block in North Fort Lewis since WWII. I still have fatigues in a box in my garage which were washed and starched heavily at Ft Sam Houston in 1970; still stiff. There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. 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. Suspect that may have been a standard line for the Top. View Full Report Aliases: Rachel Evelyn Ayers, Rachel Evelyn Rasmussen. They disappeared and were never found (just the boat and gear) RIP Wayne. Walt Morrow Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. Delano, also about 5-5 tall. Troy I was aware of your previous comments..I was up north and just coming thru the area and thought I would check the place out..as I stated with my Passport & ID as the website stated but no luck..did you take pictures back in 1987 when you toured the area..sure would love to see them if you did..phandph14@gmail.com is my email address if you would care to share..I was there for basic training Mar 28, 1968 thru part of Jun. If I had still been in training, I would have been recycled. 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. There must have been list because the machines were in constant use but there was no quibbling about who was next. Dispatches The army bases roots proved advantageous during World War I and sowed even more fruit when World War II came. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. I was drafted right after college. ldr-Capt. Training Company E-3-1. 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 . Letters Got my covid shots at the VA clinic here in the Villages,Fl. E-1-2 basic training. We only got out for training. B Company We were right across from the dog training area down a hill where we did a lot of running. [10], During World War II the Air Transport Command 4131st Army Air Force Base Unit used GAAF as the CONUS hub for the Alaskan West Coast Wing, ferrying supplies, equipment and aircraft to Eleventh Air Force at Elmendorf Field, near Anchorage. Came home and served 6 years and discharged Jan 1976. D-4-2, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971. This marked the first time that I Corps had forward soldiers in combat since the end of the Korean War. Can't believe I made it through all that. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. 390 Comments. Thank you! The whole platoon was from Chicago. Both served in World War ll. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Basic at Lewis Nov 69-Jan70. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky . This base incorporates Fort Lewis, McChord Field, and Camp Murray. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. Depression God Bless all of our former and current military brethren. Thanks. Good, hard training. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base LewisMcChord. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. Boggs was our Platoon leader! Does anyone remember my father Arthur Swanson? D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. I was in D-2-2, I think. I I I I Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. I remember Sgt. [2], Three military units support the Joint Base Garrison. With the conclusion of the war, activities at Lewis ground to a standstill. Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. Still looking for some of my buddies that were in A/3/2 with SGTS. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. Did you know of DI Prince? Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. Weren't you the one that ended up at NAMPHIB doing a 3 month hitch to Laos with Winkler and company. I recall my grandmother telling me my grandfather was complaining of hearing loss and pain so she inspected it and dug mug and gun powder from deep in his ear months after him returning. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. 30 nov 1970 D-4-1 devils best friend Garry Berber; DI Sgt Young cold wet spinal men sick with colds. Steve Almond 360-456-7368. We had Sgt. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. May 2014 The allocation provided for clearing, grading, and leveling a runway 6,000 feet (1,800m) long by 600 feet (180m) wide. Coming up on 50 years ago (March, 72) that I was discharged from Army. Most of the troops were going to the war zone those days, where it was too hot in more ways than one. Tim Woodward I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. Fort Lewis EFMP - Family . Later, with WWII looming, the Army Air Corps took over a nearby airfield and renamed it McChord Air Field. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. PS How in the hell do you remember the class number laugh I have snap shots from then and a bit of recall but to many things inbetween. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. Looking for ANYONE who may remember him or the name. HistoryLink.org Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History, "Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base merge to create Joint Base Lewis-McChord on . From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. We had Drill Sgts. Haven't been able to find him since. My dad, James (Jim) Benson has a picture with a man he describes as George Dunn in April 1970 in Vietnam. We had two native Americans in my platoon and he is one of them. AKA Hodge Philadelphia.7/9/1969 Basic training at Fort Bragg NC. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. SEARCH. KSER Lots of memories. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. Learned what a front leaning rest was right away. My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. Bravo! Other partners who work closely with the Joint Base Garrison include the Civilian Personnel Advisory Center, the Mission, and Installation Contracting Command, and Joint Personal Property Shipping Office. I've not seen any of them since.