I have forgotten! D-4-1 the fog is lifting. Thanks. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. 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. I went to Ft. Ord for AIT then to Germany Dec 68 to May 70. STILL trying to get a copy of my Basic Training graduation picture, A-3-2, JULY 1969. Rainer only appeared a few times during our two months there. Drill sergeant Thomas was my drill instructor. About a decade ago i drove through the post. Boocoo Dinky Dow This was an enjoyable training with a lot of ceremonial Army stuff and very good training from giving shots to making hospital beds. Bruce Levy - I was in E-3-2 in March 1970. I did my AIT there also A motor man. Remember that? There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. and 9 days. Clyde, you must've been in the first of the VOLAR (Volunteer Army) basic companies. It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. Stayed at Lewis in a training unit S4 until August and ended up in England for a year in Finance. Where you from? C-4-2 Chargin Charlie. Prody, Doug (Peterson??) I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. 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." Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). We were quarantined due to spinal meningitis. It also impacts people who need visitor passes for unescorted base access to visit friends, family, the museums, hospital or other locations on either JBLM or YTC. Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. Zeeks and Sgt. November 2017 SP4 Haines with an M-60 machine gun. Thank you for remembering Drill Sgt Wilber as I could not come up with that name. May 2016 Oct 66 to Jan 67. I've not seen any of them since. Also pictures of Drill Sergeants Forcade and Graves. In 1987 the North Fort was just the same as in 1971you could almost hear the cadence of marching troops ghostly down the streets. First basic trainees they had had I was there exact same time.. trying to find photos or yearbook, if you know of any? Ranier was beautiful and orange from the setting sun.We were all from California. It was common for this to happen, except Fagan didn't do it for us. Ford Thunderbird About every 5 weeks would be assigned to guard duty at motor pool or headquarters. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. Most of the platoon were from . Learn more. Schools Details: WebFort Lewis Mesa Library Hours.Back to school hours have returned. He brought my grandmother to live near or on base not sure. I was with Linstead when we came back and saw your work.I was a holdover.finally assigned to the Army Security Agency trained at Fort Ord and eventually they sent me to NAM as everyone was coming home. Pilot Register by Feb. 18 to get shirt by packet pick up. DI was SSgt Hunt. Still have my company photo somewhere. He could get mean and sadistic at times and was feared by the entire 4th Platoon. I didn't want to be back home, so I decided to try another route. He went to Vietnam in August of 71 and came home March of 72. I was in the next group after you. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. Didn't make it to Viet Nam. 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. No doctor. Got a 6 month early out and ended up serving 18 mos. Does he remember the DI's name. Rainer was awesome. During the final pt test we drug them to the end and they finally made it. Also had a Sgt. North Fort Barracks Fort LewisWA98433 Menu & Reservations Make Reservations Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions Branson We were there longer because of the IG inspection. Chuck. Most of us were from Utah. Remember Vargas well. 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 carried toilet paper in my pockets during training. 3rd Battalion D-5-2. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. 20/20 hindsight. Zimmerman was a squad leader. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. Basic and AIT at Ft Lewis March 1970 to late July. . Last time I checked Google Maps the Company area was still standing. Was in D-1-1 from June '68 to Sept. '68. Two options from the medics. Last minute they sent to ft.Lewis in December.Very cold was in A-3-1 alpha gator north fort. It was always miserable with rain, snow a little sun at times and we were all sick from our vaccines. Arrived at Fort Lewis on March 1970, graduated from basic training on or about June 1970. I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. 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. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. I actually received your "thank you" message in my inbox today. The Goonies House is privately owned, but the owner has been great about letting visitors come by. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. I was in B-5-2 from January 23, 1969, to around 1st of April 1969, then off to Ft. Ord. Everybody hated the guy, he drove us like cattle, but in looking back, all he was doing was preparing us to go to Vietnam and survive. Duane Phillips and he reminded my of John Wayne in the Sands of Iwo Jima. After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. Washington: McChord Air Force Base: VOCs, including TCE and DCE, benzene contaminated fuels: Bangor Naval Submarine Base: TNT and RDX: Fairchild Air Force Base: VOCs (primarily TCE), semi-volatile organic compounds and inorganic compounds: Fort Lewis Logistics Center: Heavy metals, organic compounds, and VOCs including TCE, DCE, and PAHs: Ft. Lewis Washington is surrounded by pristine nature and plenty of outdoor activities. JamesI think he had an orange Chevelle. Everybody had to have there picture taken with that in it! I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. I have a letter from an AIT trainee at Fort Lewis the day he received his orders to RVN; that same day his Record of Assignments shows him changing AIT companies. Bravo! Another standard line: "It's all up do you" My reaction was that "if it had been up to me, I wouldn't be here" A lifetime ago but I still can remember. While the initial focus of CivilianExposure.org is on Camp Lejeune contamination, research shows that this is problem is much larger than one base. You will operate as a member of a team of highly skilled engineers, data scientists, system integrators and cybersecurity professionals to collect, ingest, process, analyze, visualize, share, and secure the data for US . The unit conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the . 2,534 Fort Lewis Premium High Res Photos 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. Still looking for some of my buddies that were in A/3/2 with SGTS. I am from Sacramento CA give me a call or email me ron. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? Had to sleep with the windows open. I took basic training at Ft. Lewis NOrth Fort March13 -May 15 1970. 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. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. Washington Dc 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. Thanks , I was flown to Named after Meriwether Lewis of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, Fort Lewis is one of the country's biggest and most modernized military bases. The C-5 mock up by the ranges is still there. ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. Browse 330 fort lewis washington stock photos and images available, or search for charles de gaulle airport or fort benning to find more great stock photos and pictures. Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. He gave me a bottle of cough syrup. Hi Bob Cook, I was also @ Ft. Lewis Jan 2, 1970 thru March 1970 with C-3-2, we were neighbors. June/69-Aug/69. Evan, you are so spot on about how our days were spent . Left for Vietnam 12/8/69 stationed at LZ Dottie. We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI 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. / Entrar Bob Robbins Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. He listened, then said Didnt they tell on the first day never to give money to anyone? Canned answer; hed been there before. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. He went duck hunting with his brother on Spokane's Snake River in 1972. Fort Belvoir Resident Agency . Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. I was in E-1-1 from Dec of 69 to April of 70, was lucky enough to get pneumonia and was held back. A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor. Click herefor MWR hours of operation. On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. Fort lewis, WA 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com 10 Day Weather - Fort lewis, WA As of 2:34 am PST Tonight --/ 29 1% Tue 31 | Night 29 1% SE 3 mph A few. We had Sgt. Shepard a really tall, black guy? 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. Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. No guard duty anyway. Would love to buy him a beer or three. I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. He was a no non-sense instructor, no cursing, totally respectful, to the point, and based on his Viet-Nam service medals he did a couple of tours in that place. Ed Bremer He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. Thanks. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. I have my photo from Basic and I am still here in Sacramento my email I think should show up here I do not recognize your fathers name but that really does not mean much, I had all the guys sign the back of my photo. There are a wide variety of rentals available near the base. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. He said it was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen at Fort Lewis. I was in D-4-1. Was tough but a good memory. The hottest month of the year in Fort Lewis is August, with an average high of 78F and low of 54F. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. I think his name was Brandon or Braden. 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. We had a Sgt (a Black man) Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Do hope that you find some info about your dad. I was there in 1949-1950 The buildings were red brick are all of those demolished? Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fort Lewis WA Parade Grounds Military Mt Rainier Unused Real Photo Postcard E30 at the best online prices at eBay! Were you up our down stairs? Little did I ever think I would see that man again after basic training. Please advise. One funny story about my basic. Hit Vietnam 70-71. That taught bayonet training and was he good. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 14th MP company. I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. Located in Washington, Fort Lewis dates back to 1917. It was raining the whole time there! Take a 90-minute scenic drive to the majestic Cascade Mountains, or visit the region's most recognizable landmark, Mt. I had occasion to rn into him at a conference in Southern Utah in the 90's. D-3-1 September '67 thru December '68. Stayed at ft Lewis for 2 yrs. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. I now live in Laguna in south Orange county also California. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. Vince Gerling. JB Lewis-McChord, WA 984331672 United States Store Hours: Mon- Sun 0900-2130 Phone: 253-964-3161 HR Office (253) 964-2522 Food Court COVID-19 Notice Due to current COVID-19 concerns, all Food and Store hours of operations may change frequently without prior notice - please check your local Exchange Facebook for up to date information. I do have a group photo if your interested I don't mind emailing it to you? Khe Sanh Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . Podcast Find Richard Davidson in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA - phone, address, email. 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 let my boys climb on the old ropes. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. 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. 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 December 2012 I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. Cold wet and frozen. My Drill Instructors were SGTs Rude and Woodward. I was a squad leader and five weeks into basic there was a meningitis outbreak. Was he a squad leader? But I've been lucky all my life! Hello Diane, I was in D-2-2. I hated all of it but my memory is such that it is, surprisingly, still clear. Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. Fort Hood has five primary care clinics, four troop medical clinics, 22 specialty clinics, and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division. Only DI I recall was Malone! I seem to recall his name, but after 50 years I'm not much sure of anything. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. Sept - Dec 1968. I remember Sgt Mouton really competent guy I thought, maybe 2nd platoon? I was one of his Squad leaders. Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. 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). My bunk mate came down with Meningitis, but survived. 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. I hadn't thought about the AIT assignments being Vietnam bound or not until I just read your post. Not so much. Remember Ft. Lewis very well. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. God Bless all of our former and current military brethren. A-4-2. I was 3rd sqd leader. Most of us seemed older--20 or older. Training was under very tumultuous weather conditions and Mt. AIT following (Infantry) there in Fort Lewis. Lots of memories. 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. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. Gietsen we ran rings around them. Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. basic training helped me survive. There is only one recruit's name I remember; Alosisus (sp?) 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