On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. Reunion Steve Orr I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. Hotel Exterior; IHG Army Hotel Ft. Lewis-McChord - Mt Rainier from McChord Field . . Hit Vietnam 70-71. Hope you are all well and healthy. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. 125 Bridgeport and Joint Base Lewis McChord. I would give second place to Fort Sam . Walker were in charge of our training. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord I had a great tour in Europe. Units can be deployed from McChord Field, and individuals and small groups can also use nearby Sea-Tac Airport. 253-967-1110. Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. Had a friend in E-1-1. We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. Wilkes Barre, PA 18702; 87013 ***** Avenue # 124, Fort Hood, TX 76544. SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. We've got some stories for sure. Remember that? We were all constantly wet! Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. November 2013 The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. Troops were using them for city warefare training. I think they had to send everyone home as the entire training battalion was sick. Camp Lewis evolved into Ft. Lewis in 1927. I dug so many holes, I wore out the heel on my left shoe. Lol. Does anybody recall the address of those baracks? If you, or your Dad, want to contact me, I'll send a few photos so we can be sure, one way or the other. Now I've never been much for schadenfreude, but damn, sometimes a fellow just must indulge. I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. One latter training march, we went about 20 miles and then set up guard perimeters and lay down in fighting positions we dug in the mud, which slowly filled with water, while vainly trying to keep warm. Where are you living now? Still have my company photo somewhere. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. Not sure why this happens I did sign up once again but will have to say all the years on the site I have yet to meet up with anyone from the time I was there. The next morning several of us were told we were in the wrong company and got transferred to B-2-3. Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. 68-69. I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. Current Address: 302 Kray Ike Court, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email View On Map. I believe you might have graduated with my grandfather (Rush Tissnolthtos) who unfortunately just recently passed away. I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. Contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. I was a Reservist from NY State. Doesn't surprise mewe were eating Beanie Wienies in C-rations we got in Nam that they quit making in 1949. Audiobook We did the entire basic in wet gear. Doug, I was there at the same time you were. Got a 6 month early out and ended up serving 18 mos. Drill Sgt. Brings back many memories. Nearby government services. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? John P. Trainor. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. Shepard, he was really good. Guys from all over. Veterans I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. Willys Jeepster Of all households 2.0% were made up of individuals, and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. And yes it rained all the time! When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. 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. Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. Visitors with this ID must still go to the Visitor Center to get a base pass. 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. D-1-1 april 69 . My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. Other DIs include: Lines, Chapman, Johnson, Broyles, Cummins, Miller, Farabee. 41st Division Drive, Dupont, WA 98433. 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 never imagined that I would complete a career as an enlisted draftee, but I was continuously offered advanced school programs D-3-2 Jan 68 March 68. Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. Native American tribal document JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - In answer to the ongoing housing needs at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, garrison leaders recently announced new homes will be built in the Meriwether Landing community, on Lewis North, in 2027. When I was in Vietnam, we were on a hill for a few months. He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. Went through North Fort Lewis (JBLM) Oct 22, 2021. 41st Division Drive, Dupont, WA 98433. I was the only Nebraskan. I lived on Ft Lewis as a kid in 1966 and 1967. ldr-Capt. Thank you. 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 redid all my estate very recently and in doing so, went through a box of my military memoirs. 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. ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. A-4-2 Basic Training Aug-Oct 1970. Monte Allen DSN: 357-1110. Food Court. Looking for pictures of Basic Training Unit A-3-2 May '69 thru Sept.'69. Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the following areas: Chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, phlebotomy and immunohematology . I was E-1-1 just after you. Double time brother. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. March 2014 It would be sumpn to see or at least communicate with some of the guys. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. Also had a 32 yr old at the time named Jan Stein. I was in 2nd plt. Where was he from ?? Chicago RESPONSIBILITIES. Fort Lewis Six, a 1970 event at Fort Lewis, Washington. He graduated June of 71. It is a place where groups among different types of human defenses like the military, the Navy and the Air Force can come together as one big umbrella of a facility. Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. I don't remember his name. If that area had a basketball court across the area where mail was dished out, then that's the same place. charleswallace0903@yahoo.com. Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. Betty Rodgers They were a mess. My D.I was Sgt. B-5-2 April-May 1968. I carried toilet paper in my pockets during training. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. Save. As soon as we transferred to the newer, 3-story buildings for BT, the IG inspection came there and it was cleaning time again. 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. 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. I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. I m sure we all had the same experience with cold and rain and not much food. It sucked every day. B-5-2 was my organization. Ed Bremer After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. Then it was off to Ft Ord. I I I I Spanaway 1 : 24000. My throat was so sore I couldn't swallow my own saliva. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. Only DI I recall was Malone! Visit Our Website. There were once 5,000 of these buildings. 2nd Brigade, Robert what year did you go through basic? I was there in 1949-1950 The buildings were red brick are all of those demolished? Learned what a front leaning rest was right away. Was he a squad leader? I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. Krfp Radio Interview There is so much more to say but this will suffice. D52 all the way. Decypher is seeking Medical Laboratory Technician candidates to provide support to the Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA. Ran every where, and I mean every where. It had a G.I holding a couple of severed VC heads and the Brass wanted it gone. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? Send Julie an email. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. Al. Madigan Army Medical Center Fort Lewis postal code 98431. I was there the same as you. Drill sergeant Thomas was my drill instructor. D-5-2. I started in June and graduated in August 1968. Nevertheless, I hope you get your questions answered. Visit Our Website. Baugh. Was in B-1-1 April 1968. Where you from? 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. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . Tom Williams Opened in 2008 we are the only privately owned boarding facility on a military post in the U.S. [2], Prior to 1941, the area consisted of ranches and a few scattered silica mines. Anyone else? But I've been lucky all my life! He is a black man. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". Cold and windy in Oklahoma. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Me too Tom. Haven't been able to find him since. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. The D-2-1 sounds correct but Infantry was the 11B MOS which was the training which comes after basic training. My draft nbr was 11. Training Company E-3-1. I went to Vietnam, they assign me to the 18th combat engineer battalion, and I was attached to the 5th special forces along in Cambodian border in South Vietnam. I was B32, 29 July to September 3rd under Sgt. Podcast We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. We at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange are thrilled to welcome you to any of our facilities. Drill Sergeant Prince was the only one I remember. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. Zimmerman was a squad leader. The arch was built of fieldstone and squared logs resembling the old blockhouses which stood in the northwest as forts. 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. I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. 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. There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. (Survivor of the battle of Hue). We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. That Sixth Army patch probably came from Fort Lewis. I'm trying to remember my infantry training unitmaybe A-1-3; almost all of those buildings were gone. [2], In 1947, approximately 60,000 acres (240km2) were cleared of unexploded ammunition and returned to the original owners. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. Chilly, windy and cold. Made SP/5 August 71 and thenwith a 110 day drop ETSed Jan 72. Mostly Southern California. Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. Does he remember the DI's name. Had basic with a short guy named Lonnie Watters from Spokane. Hours: Monday . Recruited largely from the northwest, the 91st was considered "Washington's Own." Reading this blog helped me. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. The C-5 mock up by the ranges is still there. He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. 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. Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. Canada Thistle grows thickly in some areas. In 1972, the 9th Infantry Division (United States) was reactivated, and trained there until its deactivation in 1991. Most of my company was from Texas. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. July 2014 Neill Public Library July 2012 I was in the next group after you. People without a Washington State Enhanced Drivers License or ID must provide one of the following forms of ID to get a base pass: Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. The next group through spread them outI knowI was a holdover as my orders did not come through. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. BCT MAR APR '66 AIT MAY JUN '66 A51 NORTH FORT..SGT GREEN DI . I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. I was not a serious collector of army stuff but have some items and pictures to remind me. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. First thing, he took us to the PX and said we could buy anything we wanted. He later died in 2009 from emphysema, from god knows what. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. Our company was in I Corp Bravo Co 4th Btl 21st Infantry 11th light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division, which was actually the 23rd INF). D-3/1. It was hard and demanding especially the mental games played by the DS's. Intensive infantry training and frequent field maneuvers were becoming the norm on post. National Veterans Art Museum Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. 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. Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. March April and May for me.I remember we were the 4th platoon and I remember the painting of the decapitated VC on the outdoor broom closet with the caption"we eat VC for breakfast" and I remember Hecker and Steele and Hansen and Bryant and Beaudwin, and Liedtke and Pugh and Linstead and Halowapo and Burke the Indian. The project of constructing an army airfield, which later became McChord Air Force Base, directly north of the Fort Lewis installation, received approval as a WPA project in January 1938, and $61,730 was allocated for construction. I found my barracks which they had converted into an EM club. Punishment by group was the order of the day, if anyone screwed up, we all got punished. I still have nightmares about him. View Clay Miller results in Renton, WA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Had a good job and lived in Lakewood. May 2016 Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. Morgan Sports Cars I did basic there in April 1971 (D-4-1) They had a G.I holding a severed head of a VC on the outer tool locker. Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. The unit began as the 2122st Garrison Support Unit (Army Reserve), overseeing the mobilization of about 27,000 Soldiers. For example as troops from Fort Lewis preparing to fight Communist forces in Southeast Asia, some troops from the same base were ready to oppose their government's policies by joining the antiwar movement.
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