Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? Volunteered for the draft and inducted 4 December 1968, not quite 17 and-a-half, from Alaska. Hey Dan. We were all constantly wet! Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? He was always telling us someone would hit us between "your snot-box and your cox-sucker" if we kept messing up. Drill Sergeant Bell. (Drill SGT;s Forcade and Graves) I would gladly pay for one.. What a beautiful lake. 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. 22 YO then and I just turned 72. Soot from heating was terrible. Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. Lot of the guys were just 18-19 and some were quite immature but sure had to grow up in a hurry especially fo DS Robles was around, he could actually make them cry if they screwed up. One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. Anybody out there remember me or that Co.? He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. November 2014 They are the HQ for 8th Bde, Army ROTC for 8 western states and Guam/American Samoa. E-1-2 basic training. Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record or foreign passport with INS Form I-94/I- 94A bearing the same names as the passport and containing an endorsement of the aliens nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for an employer Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. We did most of the training in wet weather gear. I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. Echo - 1 - 1, June to August 1971. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. I was there from June 1968 until Dec 1969. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! I was in 3rd platoon B-5-1 13th basic cycle the name Swanson does sound familiar I have a picture of the platoon with our DI I'll have to check it out and see if I can read the name on his field jacket. Audiobook Clapboard, no insulation, no heating. I was a NG from Tennessee. About eight guys from ND and MN showed up there at the same time. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. Posted: November 02, 2022. Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. Steve, the only thing I can say that makes sense from your time to mine was the losses during Tet early 1968, they needed you and you were one of the best they had so they made an exception. The two bases merged in 2010. Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. Most of the troops were going to the war zone those days, where it was too hot in more ways than one. If I had still been in training, I would have been recycled. I was in that BCT unit 3 years earlier, so I'm sure the command personnel had changed by the time you were there. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. Cpt. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. At some point in all of that, he was promoted to sergeant Read full story. September 2014 Intensive infantry training and frequent field maneuvers were becoming the norm on post. But that said, what is needed to be done has to be done. They landed on the moon during basic training. I did not and on to Fort Ord then to Sill and OCS. Teddy Fisher Visit the directory for contact info. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. First thing, he took us to the PX and said we could buy anything we wanted. In addition to BCT, I shipped to Korea and Vietnam from Fort Lewis. I don't remember his name. Driver license or identification card issued by a State or outlying U.S. possession that is Real ID compliant. About a decade ago i drove through the post. I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 Phone: 1 (253) 966-8456 Lewis Main Commissary Hours Sunday - 1000 to 1900 Monday through Saturday - 0900 to 2000 McChord Field Commissary 577 Lincoln Blvd. Julie Titone is co-author of the Grady Myers memoir "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War." Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. Great memories there. THX. Candlewood Suites on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA New hotel opened November 2019. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. Fort Worden, Fort Lewis, Camp MacKay, the Vancouver Barracks, Camp Hightower, and at La Croix, France, photographs of the state training ship U.S.S. Not a Bad Training Cycle. The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. Either they were recycled or washed out totally. Didn't make it to Fort Lewis this time but I'll give it a shot next time we visit. I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. It was down hill from there. . Carroll McInroe 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. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. Looking for pictures of Basic Training Unit A-3-2 May '69 thru Sept.'69. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. We normally weren't allowed to buy anything but essentials at the PX, but this DI was so friendly. The forest is massive and I'm a believer. Mokie Ruiz give me a shout, Dale S. Hi, my dad graduated from basic at Ft. Lewis June of 71. My throat was so sore I couldn't swallow my own saliva. Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, JBLM . Reunion I was just over a year behind you at Ft. Lewis and was also sent to Ft. Sam that fall and became a 91Bravo. Infantry I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 Brown (1-11-1967 -0 wk. He ordered us to file into the building and deposit any contraband into a duffel bag. We had two native Americans in my platoon and he is one of them. I'm writing about my experiences in the Army. D11, California Mod squad. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. I remembered low crawling in the mud! I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. It's important to know that visitors should park a few blocks away and not enter through the driveway. I am looking to see if anyone has any photos. I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Him and Horn..! There was a guy from Atlanta, TX named Donny Simmons. We were there 3 years apart but our barracks werent that far apart and both still there in 88. Does anybody remember the DI's name? Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. Pilot 8th Brigade Army ROTC . I was up. Sherman was a DS when I was there at the same time. I just wanted to walk the company parade grounds and my barracks, visit the spirit of the closest friendships Ive ever had and the ghosts of my lost brothers Dale, ran across this.. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- Forcade. and 9 days. I was C-4-2 3rd platoon, Ssgt Collins and Sgt Brochettes. I went to Ft Ord CA and ended up as an OJT paper pusher. 2nd Brigade, Robert what year did you go through basic? It would be sumpn to see or at least communicate with some of the guys. Had our white E-4-1 maggot tags where we could be returned if lost. We had 2 draftees (US), several enlisted reservist (ER) and quite a few RA trainees. Ambush We obviously had to leave the company area when training and marching. There were once 5,000 of these buildings. I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. B Company 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. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. The original Fulton Dental Clinic was closed in December 2001; the building relinquished to the Fort Lewis Directorate of Public Works and Engineering and served as the Headquarters for 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (L) (Stryker). Arrived at Fort Lewis on March 1970, graduated from basic training on or about June 1970. June/69-Aug/69. It was heaven when I went from there to Fort Ord, CA. Leo, I got there in January '70. Phil Klippel was the CO. I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. It means his rank was E4. I served 18 months and 5 days. AUE provided full design of the bearing walls, floor and roof framing in light gauge framing for this 3-story building used to house soldiers. December 2012 This was their second try to get thru basic. November 2012 I probably wouldn't recognize the place. Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. Did my Basic at North Fort, July to September71, B 3 2. Thanks, Sgt Lamb was our DI April to July 1969. A drill sergeant from another barracks went nuts and stabbed a member of our company one night while he was on fire watch. Had a friend in E-1-1. This was an enjoyable training with a lot of ceremonial Army stuff and very good training from giving shots to making hospital beds. Hope you are all well and healthy. 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 want to thank him and every vet out there for sacrificing everything. 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. Most of us were from Utah. Lanaman was also in the Co. DS names that come to mind are Vadrin pronounced Vadreen, Robles, Fir and Letey. We always had to have someone on fire watch to keep the coal furnace going. Candlewood Suites on Fort Carson, CO . Thanks just the same. He gave me a bottle of cough syrup. Proud to have serve. Wonder if you remember big stone by mess hall. U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND, "We Are the Army's Home - Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. Anybody there? God bless. Now I've never been much for schadenfreude, but damn, sometimes a fellow just must indulge. Vietnam Archive Cemetery marker for Donald Michaelson of the U.S. Army Air Forces is decorated with a flag at Vaughn Bay Cemetery May 27, 2007 in Vaughn, Washington.. 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. Like many older Army bases around the country, Fort Lewis built many structures with asbestos. He once told me that a Judge gave him a choice of prison or the Army. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . 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. I see your father has passed but encourage you to keep looking. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. 360-688-4073. Drill Sergeant Davila. A-4-2 Basic Training Aug-Oct 1970. Helicopter The My Army PCS app helps eliminate some of the stress before, during and after PCS moves. Read full story, Bring your kids to McChord Field Library March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Book Patch Childrens Library on Lewis Main 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss contribution to childrens literature by honoring his birthday. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. Letters I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. May 2015 Patrick Flanagan I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. We had the meningitis restrictions also back in 1966 too. I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. Rained all the way up and back as we drove thru the Olympic forest. THX How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? May 1969 thru Late Sept./Early Oct.(??) I was there for basic training June 1971. 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. Forces Secure Leyte, Philippines December 25, 2021. Lol. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. 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. Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. The Pet Brigade worked with Joint Base Lewis-McChord personnel to develop this kennel so that military families, retirees, and civilians with JBLM access would have the finest accommodations for their pets, paired with . I graduated in August 1968. John Trainor. I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). 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. Gleason! It is indeed a historic place. Find a home that best fits your needs. 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. I was a squad leader and five weeks into basic there was a meningitis outbreak. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? So many memories. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. The whole platoon was from Chicago. We did the entire basic in wet gear. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. They get calls from someone engaged in a fire fight. He was right behind me when we got shots. Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. Drill Sgt. He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. . lauriecolegrove23@gmail.com As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. People were running everywhere. SP4 Haines with an M-60 machine gun. talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. GO Army. I was there March 13 through May 1970. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. Subscribed . Now there are 2,000, and those are slated to be demolished in the next two years. Facts and Figures about Fort Lewis 87,000 Acres of Land The vast land area in the base serves for a lot of things. Does anyone remember my father Arthur Swanson? they sent 50 of us up there to go through boot camp and AIT. I would love to talk with someone from that era. Dan Perez: What year did you do basic? Left for Vietnam 12/8/69 stationed at LZ Dottie. Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. Tall lanky white guy who could run like a gazelle. I went to Nam with the 1st CavI got a letter from my bunk-mate Gary Baker from SimiValley CA who went in with the 82nd Airborne at Cam Ranh Bay. never heard from him again. I started in June and graduated in August 1968. Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Fort Lewis Privatized Family Housing. The platoon I trained with was B-3-2 lead by Sgt. Bungee cord was DI. Thank you for your time. Apparently, he had blown up a bathroom at his high school in Portland. First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. D-4-2, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971. "Go for broke" forth platoon, second squad. This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. Looking for information. The next group through spread them outI knowI was a holdover as my orders did not come through. CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. Hey Russell, I was in at the same time. A-2-3 Jan - Mar 1969. Willys Jeepster My Drill Sgt. Do you recall? 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. (253) 967-3581. I took my two sons who were 10 and 13 in 1987. I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. I was in E-3-1. Did you know of DI Prince? Will pay IF you can get me a copy. When they got back, Sgt. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. The cold, rainy weather. My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. But I've been lucky all my life! I I I I 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. Doug, I was there at the same time you were. We had Drill Sgts. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. June 2013 Job Title: System Administrator Job Location: Fort Lewis, WA Job Code: CS20220510-91500 Job Description: Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. I hope you or someone else can help me connect the dots, my memory not too good anymore. Returned to USAR, 305th Field Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Hi, It looks like you graduated with my dad at Fort Lewis. March 2018 I was there in B-1-1 June thru Labor Day 1969. Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. Dennis Harris This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. Moore was everyone's hero. 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