Still a pretty post. I was in 2nd Platoon D-5-2. We stayed on both floors as there were dual metal bunks. No way I enjoyed the freedom of driving and having an ambulance plus an aid man if we had emergency runs. Zeeks. Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. 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. Basic training for Louis October to December 60 9AIT training January to March 1970 drill instructor Sergeant chaser cannot remember if Sartain Chauser was basic or a IT, I believe basic I remember private Zimmerman private Bob well anybody else. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. 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. Im glad we did it when we did. C-4-2 Chargin Charlie. It was pretty slick. Played on the tennis circuit, played football and basketball and made friends with guys that are close to this day at 72 yrs old. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. I know that we did not, but I can't recall how we got our underwear and fatigues cleaned. Gleason! The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. It had a G.I holding a couple of severed VC heads and the Brass wanted it gone. Take a 90-minute scenic drive to the majestic Cascade Mountains, or visit the region's most recognizable landmark, Mt. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. His children (my cousins) and I cannot find the trunk that held his letters, photos and official paperwork, so I have only a rough idea of his service. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . BCT 1-14-67 to 3-10-67; Ft. Lewis, WA, LPC 24-64-;3-12-67 to 3-24-67; AIT, C-3-2; 3rd Plt, 2nd Sqd. Pierce College At Fort Lewis Colorado Avenue details with 2 reviews, phone number, location on map. Any one out there? They get calls from someone engaged in a fire fight. There was a Hispanic DI named Hernandez, i think, short guy. From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. Thank you for replying! Spokesman-Review Grady Myers Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. My D.I told me to pick four guys besides myself for a 3 day pass home. Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. I remember a short bad ass DI from Las Vegas. Then sun came out but still had to keep on rain gear all day. Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. I was in the First All Volunteer RA Basic Training Company AT Fort Lewis, WA (10 Sept 1971). We were activated a few times for riots and Weather extremes. . God Bless all of our former and current military brethren. Office wanted someone with a degree so I stayed until offered a six month early out because of the RIF in 1972. Wayne E James by name. Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. B 5 2. For some reason our actual training didn't start until a week later so for the first week we had KP and other crappy stuff most days..ugh. 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. but I was there FEB 18, 1969' thru Basic Training then stayed there (no leave) for AIT 11B Infantry training, then to Vietnam. He was a Drill Sgt. Looking of Kenny Williams who was in the bunk above me and did a tatoo on my shoulder with indian ink and a pin. Oak Harbor October 2014 The official website for Madigan Army Medical Center Located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Madigan Army Medical Center comprises a network of Army medical facilities located in Washington and California that serve more than 100,000 active duty service members, their families and retirees. There were 36 of us housed in these barracks and i can say openly that there had been no form of renovation since the 60's. Washington State University Free shipping for many products! We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Garrison, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. Ford Thunderbird Thank You. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Drill Sergeant Davila. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. Lots of memories. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. Got us ready Wassup Dale? Download the JBLM Connection, your consolidated monthly bulletin. Hey Dan. Smith or Johnson, fuzzy on the name. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. I drove through there about a decade ago. Boggs was our Platoon leader! National Veterans Art Museum I dug so many holes, I wore out the heel on my left shoe. Please advise. The difference between the two grades is that sergeant is considered a non-commissioned officer (NCO) while the specialist is not. 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. Never knew his first name or where he was from. Boise He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. At some point in all of that, he was promoted to sergeant August 2012 It had been filmed by a CBS news crew and the Army was catching some heat, so Drill Instructor Duane Phillips ordered me to paint over it while the rest of the company went on a ten mile jog. 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. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. Not sure why this happens I did sign up once again but will have to say all the years on the site I have yet to meet up with anyone from the time I was there. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. 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. He was an engineer out of Fort Lewis who spent roughly two years in Vietnam, and he returned to Fort Lewis to serve as a drill instructor. I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! 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. There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. I was in that BCT unit 3 years earlier, so I'm sure the command personnel had changed by the time you were there. I'd blow my nose, dig a hole with my heel, and bury the toilet paper. Duane Phillips. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. Fort Lewis I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID I was 3rd sqd leader. I m sure we all had the same experience with cold and rain and not much food. My drill sergeant was Sgt. I might suppose battalion and regiment, but Im not sure that makes sense. I wish I had waited for his laundry to finish to see the results. DIs Brochette and Collins, C-4-2 Charging Charlie DS Mouton, we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders, Should have expanded a little, Aug 1970-Oct 1970, C-4-2, Chargin Charlie, DIs SSG Collins, a good man, and SGT Brochette. Basic was hard and they kept you scared and on your toes all the time. November 2017 was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. I actually received your "thank you" message in my inbox today. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? Tall lanky white guy who could run like a gazelle. Anyone else? Did my Basic at North Fort, July to September71, B 3 2. Hello, Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. I can still feel that time when I hear them (and only then). . We had 2 draftees (US), several enlisted reservist (ER) and quite a few RA trainees. CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. It was down hill from there. It was cold suckasses were made platoon and squad leaders, I was there beginning July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I remember very well but I was too young to know any better when I got drafted I was going to school working and had a brand new baby boy then I got my induction papers because I lost one hour at college, Marie do you live up in Placerville, CA are you or were you an Ultra runner at one time. 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! Sunshine! Basic 4/69 to 7/69 Di sgt fisher, sgt Recheck, c-4-2, Fort Euistis Va then Bear cat nam, A Co. 227th ASHB 1st Cav. E-2-1 Nov 68 to Feb 69. He was a rep for the Veterans of Foreign War. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? Anyone remember? On Graduation Day it rained so they moved everything indoors to that big auditorium across the parade field. Microphone Overall a great experience but have to admit - it did have it's moments. Average Temperature in Fort Lewis The warm season lasts for 2.8 months, from June 23 to September 16, with an average daily high temperature above 72F. I was in D-2-2. No doctor. Bob Benzon I recall my grandmother telling me my grandfather was complaining of hearing loss and pain so she inspected it and dug mug and gun powder from deep in his ear months after him returning. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. Basic Training, Ft Lewis WA,September 18, 1970 to November 70. Hope you are all well and healthy. I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. Should have pursued the NG's or Reserves but was too burned out. Still looking for guys in D 1 1 april 1969 to June. The timing is very compelling and suggestive. I know it sounds crazy but I thoroughly enjoyed basic training and the rest of my time the Army. For more info, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. 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. Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. Jan-Feb 1968. Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. We had to take turns standing night watch to keep the coal furnace going. The platoon I trained with was B-3-2 lead by Sgt. D.I. Soot from heating was terrible. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. Tasted like heaven and you could have 2. I was the only Nebraskan. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. Had a good friend Carl Robert's, after basic went to 543 supply co, and then to 63rd ord co until Jan 22 1971. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. Plei Trap Kansas. I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. Most of the guys went 11-B infantry to Vietnam and I was fortunate to go to Germany after training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. It would be sumpn to see or at least communicate with some of the guys. Most of the troops were going to the war zone those days, where it was too hot in more ways than one. Hamburgers brought out in metall warmers. Rain, occasional sun. Boonie Hat I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. Our Drill Sgt. 1st Air Cavalry Christmas Day, 1944: 7ID, U.S. Learn a lot from him, not just Army stuff but how to succeed in life. D 1 1. There were about 5 songs playing everywhere: Three were: Cheri Amour (Stevie Wonder), Sugar Sugar (Archies) and Wait a Million years (Grassroots). I was in B-1-1 June thru August 1969. I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. After leaving I went to Ft. Sill OK for AIT. Can't help much with your search. But no one wanted to be recycled, so we didn't go on sick call. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. This is good information about fort Lewis. They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. There for basic training on July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I'm tracking down information on my grandpa in the service Sep 30 69 when left out fort lewis sfc t g hollandsworth, in nov 69 i don't remember squat except it was rough ,wet , cold i lived in a barracks like those mentioned when i was in basic training ,'i ended up a medical corpsman by choice and went to "i" corps viet nam Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. I carried toilet paper in my pockets during training. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. Maree Mchugh Im looking for anyone who knew him at basic before Vietnam. I entered late August 1970. Al. Charlie Company I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. Office: 866-604-9126 9am-5pm EST Email Live Chat 9am-9pm EST Check out MilitaryByOwner on Facebook and on Twitter. Returned to USAR, 305th Field Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Hi, It looks like you graduated with my dad at Fort Lewis. I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. 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. This was an enjoyable training with a lot of ceremonial Army stuff and very good training from giving shots to making hospital beds. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. I was in B-5-2 from January 23, 1969, to around 1st of April 1969, then off to Ft. Ord. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fort Hood has five primary care clinics, four troop medical clinics, 22 specialty clinics, and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division. 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