Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. I was B32, 29 July to September 3rd under Sgt. JBLM-issued Rapid Gate Identification Thoughts, comments? For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID (A/3/2) with Drill Sergeants Graves and Forcade. I never went home after Basic, we just marched across the parade field to our AIT (Infantry training) for another 8 weeks then went home for less than 30 days then flown back to Fort Lewis (McCord AFB) where we were flown to South Vietnam Yes it was a memory I will never forget. He said it was because 5 or six guys had just died in the Fort hosp. February 2014 Yeah, these are the "temporary" barracks we were housed in when I was in BCT at E-4-2 in early 1969. I was in Ft Lewis from March 1970 until May 1970 in B-3-2. It was a beautiful place and a big change from Santa Monica. Send me your contact info to my email address. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 . I took basic same time Oct-Dec 71 C-3-2 3rd Platoon. I was B-3-2 under Sgt. I hadn't thought about the AIT assignments being Vietnam bound or not until I just read your post. I did basic at Ft Lewis, D-3-1 September 1970 to November 1970. I know that we did not, but I can't recall how we got our underwear and fatigues cleaned. Ron, you might want to make an original post. Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. Would love to hear from you guys. SPAM Everybody had to have there picture taken with that in it! ( Drill Sergeants: GRAVES, KINCADE OR possibly FORCADE ). It is a bond that brings us together. 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. Morgan Sports Cars 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. I was there the same as you. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! At the motor pool you stood next to a light pole that covered an area about 20 feet in diameter. Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. September 2014 After Basic I took my AIT at Fort Ord and then was sent to Korea. Mt. Microphone Bob Robbins His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. I now live in Laguna in south Orange county also California. stayed at lewis for AIT, but do not remember what company.Left May 70, Looking for pictures Was there June 68, D-5-2. WE could never walk on the platoon center floor, bunks were arranged around the perimeter, and he would sometimes come in at night after we'd showered, and pour dirt out of a gunny sack on the floor, empty the butt-can water on it, and make us crawl through it making oink sounds like a pig, then on to the upstairs and same thing, with the upstairs guys low crawling downstairs, passing each other on the stairs! I got to Lewis on Oct. 10th '66 made it until three days before graduation and ended up with double pneumonia and the first made me go to sick call both cheeks got a shot of pen and I was really worried I would get 'sent back. We saw a guy in the next barracks, being carried out on a stretcher, dead. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. William I may have been there at the same time I was in the 1st platoon 2nd squad leader our drill instructor said was American Indian he was a tuff SOB and a silver star recipient I wish I remembered his name. I was in Inf AIT and saw Drill Sgt Gietsen yelling at some basic trainees doing pushups. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Easiest basic anyone ever did. Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. My cycle was the first to use the buildings in 25 years. I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? December 2012 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Interesting. World War II But that said, what is needed to be done has to be done. Dong Tam, May 1969 to MACV Tm 75, 7th ARVN Div Recon Co., flew home Thanksgiving Day 1969. Fort Lewis I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. Nearby government services. So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. Love to see some comments from anybody else there at around those times!! 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. Also pictures of Drill Sergeants Forcade and Graves. Will be Great! fort lewis washington army base fort benning army charles de gaulle airport Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. Just long enough to be called a veteran. Woke up with snow on our heads. Names that I remember: Anthony DeJoy, Ayala, Zupanzic, Verzemnics, Cronin, Rupp, Washington, Ormsby. I still have nightmares about him. I'm McGowan! . Does anyone recall serving with my uncle, Alan Roderick Hanson? This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI Was in D-1-1 from June '68 to Sept. '68. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. Smith or Johnson, fuzzy on the name. No guard duty anyway. 54 Echo stationed at Ft Lewis 1982. 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . You are not exaggerating about the weather. Ray Heltsley AIT & Duty: Military Police 2/67-10/67 But I've been lucky all my life! Send Julie an email. The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. He took a commission in the army after his drill sergeant stint and as an officer, went on to work in Finance and retire from the army. March 2015 My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. I drove through JBLM last week (Fri, Oct 22, 2021. 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. Thank God. So many memories. Victor Villanueva Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. One of my favorite things( not really) was marching down the tank trails and getting a simulated attack and diving into the muck. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. Looking for ANYONE who may remember him or the name. For more info, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances. 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. Thank you for replying! That Sixth Army patch probably came from Fort Lewis. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. Book Signings Wing Zone, Fort Lewis: Wing Zone -14 Fort Lewis -Tripadvisor. Betty Rodgers Khe Sanh I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. Don't trust the Army boys! Senior DI Veliz. Jan-Feb 1968. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. Basic was hard and they kept you scared and on your toes all the time. you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. Tough SOB. Sunshine! November 2014 I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. Mostly Southern California. 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 took basic training there in August 1966. I graduated in August 1968. Jonny Baugh was a combat veteran, Silver Star in Vietnam. Drafted Jan 1971. Arrived at Fort Lewis on March 1970, graduated from basic training on or about June 1970. Welcome home and thanks for serving. You would be hard put to find an activity that you could not do in this area. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. dagnabbit@outlook.com, I remember very well having to do guard Duty have nighttime had to be fully dressed in fatigues and walk back and forth in that cold Barrett then I have to wake up my other buddy to take over, Looking for anybody that might have been there in between January of 1970 to the summer. Got us ready Wassup Dale? Other DIs include: Lines, Chapman, Johnson, Broyles, Cummins, Miller, Farabee. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. I was in the 2nd Platoon. We got to hang out but had to be there for muster calls on the loud speakers. Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? I remember a short bad ass DI from Las Vegas. Rainier in the sun the day we drew gear (Nov 7 or 8) then it rained or snowed every day after. Heard you all running all over the place glad you made it back got a pal that didn't. I was D-1-1 in 1968. Welcome home Brother. Not just for Soldiers and their families, the My Army PCS app is also for Department of the Army civilians for their moves. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. Want to make sure I didn't unsubscribe by mistake. Dak To Forces Secure Leyte, Philippines December 25, 2021. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. Assigned to B-3-2, our barracks housing area was on the edge of the west end and north side on the installation near a very high hill. Home Realizacje i porady Bez kategorii fort lewis, washington barracks. Hi soldiers! I was in D22, which may have been very close to you. North Fort Barracks Fort LewisWA98433 Menu & Reservations Make Reservations Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions Preos imbatveis nos Pan America 1250 Special alugueres em North Fort Lewis, WA, apoiados por um servio de qualidade ao cliente em que pode confiar. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. 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. Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, JBLM . Christmas Day, 1944: 7ID, U.S. Wisconsin. A final prewar (1938-1940) spurt of construction gave Fort Lewis 455 permanent and temporary structures worth fifteen million dollars. Bob Benzon I ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. Vicksburg, as well as photographs . This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. Next 5 weeks a 2Lt drove me to classes in a MG convertible. Buddies in basic Sparling and Shoemaker. I was in D 1 1 at that time. Boonie Hat 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. January 2018 C-4-2 Chargin Charlie. 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! Good times because I was with some of the best men Ive ever met. Good luck to all the a-3 -1 alpha gators! Do you recall? Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. Did my duty. Arrived a Ft Lewis 30 Nov 1970. That was B-2-3. 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 these harmful chemicals. For more information, click on the link. It was pretty slick. E-5-2 August 69 Drill Sgt Horn was the best. Was working in a butcher/packing plant before the army. Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. As a kid I have really memories of our time there. Both served in World War ll. The Center consisted of an Overseas Replacement Station, a Returnee-Reassignment Station, and a Transfer Station. Next time I vacation up there Ill preplan and also bring my passport. A-3-3. Fort Lewis Barracks. I was there, early in 1970, C-4-2 Charging Charlie, our fearless leader was Sergeant Mouton we were called Mouton's raiders. Was Sgt. All I remember was it was wet most of the time and we couldn't leave the company area when not training and the air was full of coal smoke that was used to heat those old wooden barracks. Drill Sergeant Davila. Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. Spanaway 1 : 24000. Meteorology training. D.I. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. The Senior Drill Sgt's name was ABBA. Had a friend in E-1-1. I was there as well end of January through April B-5-1 or B-5-2 can't remember in quarantine as well are platoon leader Lee died. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. Were you up our down stairs? He reminded me of Sammy Davis Jr. nov 69 north fort , was coldfor this california boy ..119 pound go get'er i sometimes wonder what ever happened to all the guys my memory blends all-into-one with the various duty stations and experiences. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . Our Barracks were storage Barracks when we got there. ABOUT: The 6th Military Police Group (CID), headquartered at JBLM, is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and JBLM. He once told me that a Judge gave him a choice of prison or the Army. D52. 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. Who thought he was going to run us into the ground the first day but when 7 of us stayed with him stride for stride he got miffed. 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. Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. / Entrar It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. Branson Most were from Chicago, some from WA state, I was only one from AZ. . Boggs was our Platoon leader! Basic training Jan 1970 Jan thru March. Hamburgers brought out in metall warmers. August of 66 for me too in the old wooden barracks on North Fort Lewis, but I didn't see coal furnaces until AIT at Fort Gordon, GA, I was there July 1966 (A-2-1 Rah) And the basic training reopening was so new that we had a 'stand in' DI (Sgt.Dennison) who insisted everyone quit smoking. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. Unfortunately for the attackers, one of our defenders butt-stroked his rifle into the head of one of our Officers who was charging us, and knocked him out. Phillip Williamson I also was there for BCT with B 1 1 same time as you June 71 our D I was Sgt Graciano what an experience, I was in B11 July of 68, young pup for Sgt. I must have been 1 or 2 cycles behind you. This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. Graduation April 1969' and a whole bunch of us marched directly across the parade field to AIT all 11B's would like to find these guys I have photo's of basic and a few of AIT drop me a line. you remember the drill sargent making us run in and out of the barracks with foot lockers carried on our head. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. ABOUT 90 additional RA Enlistees from the Mid West States joined us in E-2-1 ON 11 Sept '71. 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