Training and mobilization validation moved to individual units (instead of the 1st JMB) in 2011. Did not have Blood or Thomas as DI, I am looking for a dear friend of mine that was my buddy in 1970 at Fort Lewis Washington I believe Bobby was his first name and my drill sergeant was Fasano, drafted jan 20 1968 basic training ft lewis washington have know idea, I got drafted in 1969 and went in you 1970 when it was nice and cold when I arrived at the airport in my shorts and short-sleeve I asked my buddy what's that white stuff like that because I came from where was never snowed never forget that, hey dave young do you know anything about 1968 1st platoon 35 engineers c company at fort lewis washington, Sgt. A good time was had by all. Washington National Guard; Western Air Defense Sector; Yakima Training Center; NCO Academy; CLOSE. [12] As of the 2000 census, the CDP, which includes the most densely populated part of the base, had a total population of 19,089. Was drafted April 17 1969, basic training at fort Lewis D 1 1, California Mod Squad. Couldn't toss them. ", "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War, Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association. We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. God Bless all of our former and current military brethren. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. That guy followed me to Vietnam and then to Germany! Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. I don't remember his name. There was a Hispanic DI named Hernandez, i think, short guy. I was there from May 26 through the end of July. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. Oak Harbor Fort Lewis Armed Forces Community Service (253) 967-5950. I ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. Rained almost every day. Boggs was our Platoon leader! I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. [2], In 1947, approximately 60,000 acres (240km2) were cleared of unexploded ammunition and returned to the original owners. Thank Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. Rained all the way up and back as we drove thru the Olympic forest. A lot of Reservists in the unit especially from Ohio. 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. Support for the base and services for military personnel . 20/20 hindsight. Does he remember the DI's name. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. Find Navy Federal Branches and ATMs in your area. The per capita income for the base was $12,865. Ford Thunderbird I did basic and 11B ft lewis. Those old barracks have been demolished and the road we fell out on is now open to the public. Please respond if you were there. 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. From May 1969 thru October 1969 for Basic Training and Advanced Infantry Training. I had occasion to rn into him at a conference in Southern Utah in the 90's. DRILL CPL DEUFECT. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. Any chance you knew him? RESPONSIBILITIES. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord Jeffrey Fellin If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. 11/2/2014. I'm McGowan! We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. Hotel Exterior; IHG Army Hotel Ft. Lewis-McChord - Mt Rainier from McChord Field . Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI Gietsen we ran rings around them. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. Ssgt Tanksley. June 2012, All Overview. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. ldr-Capt. D-3/1. We had 2 draftees (US), several enlisted reservist (ER) and quite a few RA trainees. Apply on employer site. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. "Go for broke" forth platoon, second squad. Units can be deployed from McChord Field, and individuals and small groups can also use nearby Sea-Tac Airport. Wayne E James by name. you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. Shepard, he was really good. DS names that come to mind are Vadrin pronounced Vadreen, Robles, Fir and Letey. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? PS How in the hell do you remember the class number laugh I have snap shots from then and a bit of recall but to many things inbetween. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. 11/21/2012. The sprawling installation is home to much of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Special Forces Group. Rachel Rasmussen (age 44) from Wenatchee, WA - (253) 838-2324. Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. 1st Air Cavalry Mostly reservists. Fort Lewis 1967 B-3-2 Drill Sgts. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. We had the meningitis restrictions also back in 1966 too. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. You know there are several ways of locating people especially if you have their original Home Town and at least a Service number better yet a SS number let me know if I can be of help We have found several hundred from my unit Big Bad Bravo, 4th Battalion 21st Inf 11th light infantry brigade. Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Official Website. I visited theLew 20 years later for fun and wow all the memories. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. We all got sick on the plane to Ft. Lewis and stayed sick the whole two months of basic. I was on 2nd floor. We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. Doesn't surprise mewe were eating Beanie Wienies in C-rations we got in Nam that they quit making in 1949. My grandfather was drafted into the Army from Nashville, TN sometime in 1967. Dan Perez: What year did you do basic? Still looking for guys in D 1 1 april 1969 to June. 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. Some 60,000 men, including the 13th and 91st Divisions, moved into the hastily constructed cantonment to train for World War I. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. Convenient and Affordable. basic training helped me survive. I hated all of it but my memory is such that it is, surprisingly, still clear. Also drafted Jan 20,1971 basic at fort Lewis also B 5 2 1st platoon.. A.I.T at fort Rucker Ala. MOS 51M20 firefighter. The Japanese and Italian internees were transferred to Fort Missoula and the Germans to Fort Lincoln, and the temporary detention facility closed on 30 March 1943. It was hard and demanding especially the mental games played by the DS's. Next. Vince Gerling. 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. Thanks! We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. I forgot over the years. Where are you living now? I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. I was in Fort Lewis BCT, D-3-2, from July 1971 to September 1971. Force marches in rubber boots. Stayed at ft Lewis for 2 yrs. Did my duty. YOU WAS POSS NEXT MY BCT COMPANY E 3 2 1ST PLATOON DS KODI BROWN HARDY G W HARPER SORRY AEND OF 1ST COOK WAS SP4 JENKINS REAL A END SEWAGE WASTE MET Of all the Post Exchanges I have been to, the one in Fort Lewis is the best by far. B-2-2 Drill Sgt. Oct.1968. Thank you for remembering Drill Sgt Wilber as I could not come up with that name. [9] Since 11 September 2001, I Corps and Fort Lewis assets have been active in providing support for Global War on Terrorism operations, including Operation Noble Eagle (Homeland Defense), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and the Iraq War. Lots of memories. John Titone Decypher Joint Base Lewis-McChord Regular, Full time. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". Neill Public Library Steve Orr Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. 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. The two bases operated independently of one another for more than 60 years before merging in 2010. First units to go through basic since korean war. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? I am looking to see if anyone has any photos. During 1949 and 1950, the state of Washington used the center for summer training of its National Guard units and regular Army troops were permanently assigned to the center. Had a very young Drill Instructor who did 2 tours in Vietnam. Gleason! Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. I was in E-1-1. He was hard but fair. I remember Capt James and the tailored fatigues. Thanks , I was flown to He graduated June of 71. Clyde, you must've been in the first of the VOLAR (Volunteer Army) basic companies. Chicago from May thru Sept. 1969. Coming up on 50 years ago (March, 72) that I was discharged from Army. I have a picture of a whole group - D4 - Delta Devils D-4-1 and dated graduation July 1967. In 90 days, Stone had supervised the construction of a "city" of 757 buildings and 422 other structures, all lighted and heated for 60,000 men. November 2012 Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States, consisting of 87,000 acres (350km2) of prairie land cut from the glacier-flattened Nisqually Plain. Remember that? He is PFC Robert (Bob) Dodge. We were confined to the barracks and mess hall due to the meningitis outbreak at the time. Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . 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. I was in the First All Volunteer RA Basic Training Company AT Fort Lewis, WA (10 Sept 1971). 2nd Platoon. Easiest basic anyone ever did. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . Drill Sergeant Tanksley and a bunch of guys from Omaha. My father, SSG Robert Warren, was a drill instructor from 1966-1969 D co. 4/2 at North Fort. A portion of the initial land was taken from the Nisqually tribe's reservation. I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. Only DI I recall was Malone! A-3-3. All trees are to be left standing; post policy prohibits cutting or trimming them. I was a squad leader and five weeks into basic there was a meningitis outbreak. Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. Platoon # 134. Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. See 13 social pages including Facebook and Twitter, Hours, Phone, Fax, Email, Website and more for this business. During the summer months (June, July, August), JBLM North hosts the Leader Development and Assessment Course, a capstone program for the U.S. Army's ROTC program. 2 hours on four hours off beginning at 6:00 pm and ending at 6:00am. All because i defended a fellow soldier from a bully officer. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. Soldiers demonstrating artillery techniques in front of chapel and barracks, Fort Lewis, 1941. He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. Located in the Puget Sound region just south of Tacoma, Washington, Joint Base Lewis McChord is a premier installation in the Pacific Northwest.It provides world-class installation support to more than 40,000 Active-Duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and around 15,000 civilian workers. DI was SSgt Hunt. I stayed in these barracks in 2004 for a detainee ops training prior to shipping off to Guantanamo. DESCRIPTION. So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. Fort Lewis, Washington. September 2012 Your post was Jan 2018 so maybe I hope by now you have found him. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. 253-967-7166. . Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433-9500. I dug so many holes, I wore out the heel on my left shoe. I remember the old saying was when u got up in the morning u didnt ask"if it was raining you asked instead how hard was it raining"! Brittany's Gourmet Coffee, 690 Barnes Blvd, Lewis McChord, WA 98438. First basic trainees they had had What was Howitzer gunners life like in the war? Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. Task Force Olympia's subordinate units included the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, which deployed for Iraq on 8 November 2003, and returned to Fort Lewis after one year of combat duty, and the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, which departed Fort Lewis on 15 September 2004, for one year and returned September 2005. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. I was at Fort Lewis Basic Training Feb 1969' and AIT until June 1969' got married here in Sacramento then on to Vietnam Americal Div 11th LIB Duc Pho I Corp you were a year earlier so i probably could not offer much for that year. I was in D22, which may have been very close to you. We saw a guy in the next barracks, being carried out on a stretcher, dead. It sucked every day. Two of my cousins went thru Ft Lewis Oct- Dec 68 Fort McClellan, AL (Alabama) *Note: Fort McClellan closed in 1999 Fort McClellan is an army base with a proud, fascinating history dating back to the war between the Spaniards and the Americans. I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. My best to all of the good Americans out there. In 2010, the two bases were combined as a cost saving measure and the installation is currently known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. Also adjacent to the post is Camp Murray (Washington National Guard). Sept To Nov 1969. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". Forcade. Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. If I had still been in training, I would have been recycled. After basic I spent 16 months there with the 94th Evac Hospital. D Block was demolished in 2019. Prody, Doug (Peterson??) Correction. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. The sergeant and his cohort ran after the culprits, but the duffel bag was tossed out the back window into waiting arms and spirited away. I now live in Laguna in south Orange county also California. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . Thru Port Angeles and stopped at Lake Crescent. 3.5 Cybo Score. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. I rejoined my company while they were on bivouac. Fort Lewis Armed Forces Community Service, Fort Lewis Information and Referral Services, A 56-Year Promise Broken: War Widow Finds Stranger Buried in Her Cemetery Plot, Army Base Still Searching for Machine Gun That Went Missing Days Ago, Soldier Dead, 2 Injured in Joint Base Lewis-McChord Vehicle Incident, 10 Things Most Veterans Don't Know About VA Home Loans, 7 Things to Consider Before Moving into Military Housing, Commissary 101: How to Shop at the Commissary. The afternoon we arrived was sobering for sure. I can still feel that time when I hear them (and only then). Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. They are HQ for NW US ROTC. Atkins and Sgt. I would love to talk with someone from that era. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. Learn a lot from him, not just Army stuff but how to succeed in life. . You must have been in the 1st, 2nd or 4th platoon. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. I also have no idea how our laundry was done in Basic, but I remember vividly going to a laundromat in Fort Ord cook school because of one event. Lots of memories. Went through North Fort Lewis (JBLM) Oct 22, 2021. It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. The whole platoon was from Chicago. They are given coordinates. 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. Perhaps your dad is in it? But you know, he was really a decent guy (20 years later!). I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. Yes John Kelly, i remember the meningitis outbreak. took basic at Ft Lewis Jan 66 to Mar. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. Letters Ken Rodgers Lanaman was also in the Co. Vail & SSG Weston, (Baxter, Williamson, Maddox, there went on to OCS with me).3-25-67 to 5-20-67; OC 69-67, 62nd Co., 3rd Plt., 2nd Sqd., Ft. Benning, GA, 6-7-1967-did not start till 6-26-67.Grad 2nd Lt, Dec. 12-1967. 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 . He's in the Navy as was my dad Bill and my father inlaw Jack O'brien. Not on either of my 214s. From May 1966 to June 1972, Fort Lewis trained . Starting 1-20-71. November 2017 Love to see some comments from anybody else there at around those times!! Do hope that you find some info about your dad. D.I. 564th Quartermaster Company is a .U.S.Army government organization located at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. [2], In 1986, a further expansion was initiated, and in 1992, the Army acquired additional land to enlarge YTC to 327,000 acres (1,320km2). Phillip, I was just before you in D-2-2, having started in January 1970, just as the meningitis outbreak hit. Drill sergeant Lamb??? I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. Don't remember DI name. Woke up with snow on our heads a couple of times. Hawk The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. 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. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States +1 (253) 967-3728. Most of my company was from Texas. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. Physicians and surgeons. This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. Native American tribal document Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. 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. Joseph Heller Patrick Flanagan Sergeant Hungerford was the DI while Sergeant Blood was the PT Sgt. Nearby government services. October 2012 The first recruits moved into their new barracks on 5 September 1917, exactly two months after the post building plan had been handed to the contractors. Our DI was dubbed Double Time Philipswe stacked rocks on all of our breaks during training.we left 10 ft piles of rocks all over a north Fort. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. 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. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. B Company I know it sounds crazy but I thoroughly enjoyed basic training and the rest of my time the Army. Then someone wrenched the bag from the sergeant and ran up the stairs and into the building while others provided interference. Woke up with snow on our heads. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Ernest Hemingway Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. Suspect that may have been a standard line for the Top. Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. From 1942 to 1943, forty-two Japanese, German and Italian Americans were held at Fort Lewis as part of the government's "enemy alien" internment program during World War II. Suspected sniper John Allen Muhammad served as a. Podcast i have rarely looked back on it as sometimes it bothered me .. A-3-1 @ Ft Lewis 4 May 70 through 2 July 70 Draftee then went to Ft Sam Houston Texas for Medic Training. what does a british owl say ted lasso, , anthony william appointment,