Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. I was there from Nov.1968 to April 1969.I was in training company D-2-1.One of the D.I.s that I remember was Sgt.Dalhover.If anyone remembers that winter, it was on of the worst ones in 50 years or so we were told.Some training was cancelled on account of the snow.That and the rain made our training miserable.What made it bearable was the camaraderie as we were mostly from the Bay Area and like the saying goes misery loves company. There was a Hispanic DI named Hernandez, i think, short guy. billruizmokey@gmail.com is my email. All those guys I became so close to have faded into my memory..I hope they all did well and someday far off we will meet again to stand in Formation and pay respect to all who have fallen before us. You were there at the same time as Grady Myers. Was in D-1-1 from June '68 to Sept. '68. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. John Trainor. I remember we had DI Day who turned 18 while we were in training and also had SFC Smith. I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. Next 5 weeks a 2Lt drove me to classes in a MG convertible. Fort Lewis People were running everywhere. Home Realizacje i porady Bez kategorii fort lewis, washington barracks. Heard you all running all over the place glad you made it back got a pal that didn't. Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. Richard Nixon Quote Anybody there? I distinctly remember are welcome as we got of the bus from the train depot every expletive you can imagine came out of the DS mouth. My dad passed away in 1989 and I've found this old picture but don't know much about his time at Ft. Lewis other than my mom's brief recollection. May 2013 It sucked every day. There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. Forcade. 2nd Platoon. Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. Proud to have serve. - 0 Comments. Buddies in basic Sparling and Shoemaker. New housing planned for 2027. Hey Leo where you at now? Drill Sergeant was S/sgt Jackson. Moore for my book. Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association We had a brand new 2nd LT (LT French), all of 18 years old, who insisted on calling us "son". He told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. D-3-1 September '67 thru December '68. (253 . Lot of URI and if you went on sick call for 2 or more days you got re-cycled to start over or if you couldn't do PT you went to a PT platoon until you could do the Army drills and complete basic. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. Chicago Anyone remember? Drill SSG was Bowman, he was a very impressive soldier. My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. Posted: November 02, 2022. They are HQ for NW US ROTC. 22 YO then and I just turned 72. Depression So long ago much is lost in time. Basic training in 1971, A-2-2, 1st platoon, SGT Gogo was the Drill Sargent, small but fast. I miss the team work we had going on then. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. Kansas. 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 have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? 30 nov 1970 D-4-1 devils best friend Garry Berber; DI Sgt Young cold wet spinal men sick with colds. You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. Weren't you the one that ended up at NAMPHIB doing a 3 month hitch to Laos with Winkler and company. 30 Nov 1970, D-3/1. Did 3 years, wanted to do 20 but my family came first so did great anyway. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. World War II, 1939-1949. 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!!!!! Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. The unit conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the . Woke up with snow on our heads. 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 didn't want to be back home, so I decided to try another route. January 2018 Comments? I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. No doctor. It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. But that said, what is needed to be done has to be done. April 69 to June 69 Basic Training E-1-1, Sgt. In another recommendation, DoD recommended to realign McChord AFB, WA, by relocating the installation management functions to Fort Lewis, WA, establishing Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Surprised to see entry on someone who remembers Fagan as he was memorable. D52 all the way. Bob Robbins I was drafted August 28,1968 houses in Ere Drill Sgt Leheigh It was miserable it rained almost everyday. Our Drill Sgt. Some dreery days in the motorpool. 3rd Battalion Played on the tennis circuit, played football and basketball and made friends with guys that are close to this day at 72 yrs old. I don't think his uniform was green so much in the end. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. I believe you might have graduated with my grandfather (Rush Tissnolthtos) who unfortunately just recently passed away. E-1-1 Hard to remember after 51 years. Phil Klippel was the CO. I was in B-5-2 from January 23, 1969, to around 1st of April 1969, then off to Ft. Ord. I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. Echo - 1 - 1, June to August 1971. D-5-2 April - June, 1971 How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! I hope some of my platoon members read this and reach out. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. A drill sergeant from another barracks went nuts and stabbed a member of our company one night while he was on fire watch. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. My Dad was 1Sgt Boyd Willams. Will gladly pay for a copy. Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. 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 remember seeing his uniform patches when I was a child, and he had a patch from the Americal Division, another from Sixth Army and an engineer patch with the motto "This We'll Defend." I was there from May 26 through the end of July. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. Germany 1-1-68 to 3-68, A co., 1/13th Inf, Mech, Plt ldr, Co. XO; Jungle School, Panama CZ March-Apl, 1969; HHCo, 9th Div. E-3-1 basic training Fort Lewis, Washington 11jul66 north Fort. For more information click here. The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. 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. E-1-2 basic training. Take care. I do have a group photo if your interested I don't mind emailing it to you? (We can do!) 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. I told my drill sergeant that was wrong and that I was suppose to be a social worker and psychiatric helper and he said "Damn it Colton your going to be a G** Dam Medic. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. . Duane Phillips. He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. It was a beautiful place and a big change from Santa Monica. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. Lt. Klippel was our CO. We were confined to the company area, except for training, due to meningitis concerns. 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 ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. The night we came in, we were ordered to clean that court from snow with our tiny shovels, and another taller drill sargeant who looked like a Great Dane atop a platform and silhouetted against the morning sky, barking orders at us! Baugh. D-1-1 april 69 . Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. When I was in Vietnam, we were on a hill for a few months. Starting 1-20-71. Remember the old buildings well. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. I don't have any photos from the army. Can't believe I made it through all that. 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. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. Don't trust the Army boys! Grady Myers The weather was cold and rainy with no let up. After AIT I was assigned to Ft Lewis again but not to the VN transfer point instead my orders were for Madigan General Hospital. This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. Had a Sgt. Thank you for remembering Drill Sgt Wilber as I could not come up with that name. Gerber was Company Cdr. One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. Hi John. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. May 2016 IMCOM is not responsible for the content of links outside home.army.mil. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . Last time I checked Google Maps the Company area was still standing. Audiobook I had to spend a week in the hospital because I caught pneumonia. July 2012 Was in B-1-1 April 1968. Fort Lewis (Washington), a former United States Army post (1917-2010) in the U.S. State of Washington Fort Lewis Internment Camp, a former internment camp (1942-1943) at Fort Lewis, Washington Fort Lewis Six, a 1970 event at Fort Lewis, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a joint military base into which Fort Lewis, Washington, was consolidated I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. He said it was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen at Fort Lewis. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. Rent My Motorcycle BRL Junte-se a ns! Hope you are all well and healthy. There was a tombstone shaped marker by the corner of our barracks that said "Let no man's soul say unto me, Had I been properly trained". Totally corrupt and physically abuse DI Rod Walters. Next time I vacation up there Ill preplan and also bring my passport. 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. I hated all of it but my memory is such that it is, surprisingly, still clear. I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. I still have nightmares about him. 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). Helicopter November 2015 Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Assigned to base headquarters Plans and Training Directorate office. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. 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 was there for basic training June 1971. Charlie Company It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. 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. 3802. We were quarantined due to spinal meningitis. Randy, hope you get this. We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. We had a Sgt (a Black man) I remember i was in D company and out in front of are barracks in white painted rocks it said D Company trained in Hell! I was there the same as you. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. building. November 2013 He is PFC Robert (Bob) Dodge. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. Did Lewis basic have a mock-up Vietnamese village in 68 like Fort Jackson did? I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. Forces Secure Leyte, Philippines December 25, 2021. It is indeed a historic place. Again D-3-2 only July 1971 to September 1971 (or maybe it was October). Camp Lejeune is unfortunately the flagship of contamination on a long list of other contaminated U.S. military installations. Was in May 69 to Sept 69 in A-3-2 Drill Sgt. One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. I m sure we all had the same experience with cold and rain and not much food. If I were googling the area of the old barracks for basic training or the streets where would I look..I remember towards the end of our Basic Mar 68 we all marched down to the theater and got to see the move The Sand Pebbles, looks like I found my old barracks..6A 6036-01..found this # on my old army records, am I reading it right I would have been in A Block building 6036..A Co 5th BN 1st BDE May 1968. Recognized as one of the few joint military bases in the world, this joint base is now capable of serving more people who are in the service of the United States of America. 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. Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. Sept - Dec 1968. Nearly all of us were Reserve in our barracks. . Find similar educational institutions in Washington on Nicelocal. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. Got in trouble had to do kp through most of training even on graduation day! Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. Good, hard training. Tall lanky white guy who could run like a gazelle. We had two native Americans in my platoon and he is one of them. April 2013 B-5-2 was my organization. Woke up with snow on our heads a couple of times. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. Pleiku to Ane Khe to long Than and the Delta to camp BearCat and 1969 to 71 A228TH AVN BATALLION 1st CAV Crew Chief Chinooks. Lots of memories. Not on either of my 214s. We were right across from the dog training area down a hill where we did a lot of running. Are platoon got Jones, Gietson, and Magee. Krfp Radio The whole platoon was from Chicago. Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. Began BCT June 1969 in B-1-1 starring DI Robert P Fagan (RIP, Texas) I was at Ft Ord, Ft Sam Houston, and CINCPAC HI Still have pictures, a handful of the gray stones covering the base and an ashtray I stole from the back of the messhall. Stayed at Lewis in a training unit S4 until August and ended up in England for a year in Finance. They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. Later twice I was levied for VN but both times the levies were rescinded and I never received orders Good duty which I enjoyed and got to help Nursing Service assigned to the Dispensaries and put more of my training to use. This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. Vietnam Archive I was there, early in 1970, C-4-2 Charging Charlie, our fearless leader was Sergeant Mouton we were called Mouton's raiders. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. September 2012 That taught bayonet training and was he good. Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. That was B-2-3. Most of my company was from Texas. Hughes. I visited theLew 20 years later for fun and wow all the memories. Ft. Lewis Washington is surrounded by pristine nature and plenty of outdoor activities. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. Dale. Related to Judy Davidson | David Ricks | Janet Davidson | Joseph Davidson | Laura Davidson. Brittany's Gourmet Coffee, 690 Barnes Blvd, Lewis McChord, WA 98438. I was in Inf AIT and saw Drill Sgt Gietsen yelling at some basic trainees doing pushups. Those old barracks have been demolished and the road we fell out on is now open to the public. Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 November 2012 Army decided that they would let me stay in Hawaii at the reserve center, so I didn't get back to Ft Lewis to join back up with the company. Plei Trap We could run forever and not feel the pain. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. Had to keep the clip in a holder on your belt under your coat. The Center consisted of an Overseas Replacement Station, a Returnee-Reassignment Station, and a Transfer Station. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. Fort Hood has five primary care clinics, four troop medical clinics, 22 specialty clinics, and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division. 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. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. Can't help much with your search. 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. We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. I'm McGowan! And corporal Redman train for DI school. I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. Remember Vargas well. We were all constantly wet! Sergeant Hungerford was the DI while Sergeant Blood was the PT Sgt. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . Branson Dispatches (253) 967-3581. Pierce College At Fort Lewis Colorado Avenue details with 2 reviews, phone number, location on map. After leaving I went to Ft. Sill OK for AIT. D.5.2August 1968 to October 1968SaluteDrill Sergeant Hungerford and PT Sergeant Blood. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. I was there July 9th 1969. He marched us back and had us stand in formation in front of the barracks. The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. I know that we did not, but I can't recall how we got our underwear and fatigues cleaned. There were pictures of Fort Lewis that I took during that time and a few grey stones which covered the entire base. Tripler Army Medical/Fort Shafter IHG Army Hotels Building 228 IHG Army Hotels Building 719. Im looking for anyone who knew him at basic before Vietnam. Driver license or identification card issued by a State or outlying U.S. possession that is Real ID compliant. Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. Barracks Subscribed . It sits on my entertainment center. For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Hi Travis, I was in Basic Training and AIT up at Fort Lewis from Feb 18th, 1969 thru July 1969 My MOS was 11B which was the Infantry and yes I went right to Vietnam in July 69 I remember a guy with the last name Hollingsworth. U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND, "We Are the Army's Home - Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. My throat was so sore I couldn't swallow my own saliva. 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