William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. It was awful. Hey Leo where you at now? Most were from Chicago, some from WA state, I was only one from AZ. While the initial focus of CivilianExposure.org is on Camp Lejeune contamination, research shows that this is problem is much larger than one base. No guard duty anyway. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. I think his name was Brandon or Braden. Al. Right behind you. Julie Titone is co-author of the Grady Myers memoir "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War." Drill Sgt. Leo, I got there in January '70. After basic went to 543 supply co and then to 63rd ordnance, What months? PeopleFinders is the best people search for contact info and public records. Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. Tim Woodward I'm writing about my experiences in the Army. 30 Nov 1970, D-3/1. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. I drove through the checkpoint without stopping.and they didn't chase usjust like in the Nam and just like when I was in the Army in 71. Over 302,000 soldiers received basic training at Fort Lewis between 1966 and 1972. He said it was the most beautiful sight he had ever seen at Fort Lewis. Washington; Search; Compare; Project; Community; Partners; News; Help; Old Maps Online. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. 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. Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. Remember we would get rained on, get soaked then told to on rain gear. I bunked with Baker and Halawappo upstairs! Any one out there? Never knew his first name or where he was from. It's post 9/11 gone are the day's when you could just drive on the base. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. Was drafted April 17 1969, basic training at fort Lewis D 1 1, California Mod Squad. He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. Our company was in I Corp Bravo Co 4th Btl 21st Infantry 11th light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division, which was actually the 23rd INF). Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. Prody, Doug (Peterson??) 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. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. Although the law went into effect in 2005, implementing its requirements for JBLM access have been delayed until now. He was my drill sergeant in boot camp in 1970 and looking for some information for a Little Help from the Army which I've never had, D-2-7. BCT MAR APR '66 AIT MAY JUN '66 A51 NORTH FORT..SGT GREEN DI . I was a Reservist from NY State. He once told me that a Judge gave him a choice of prison or the Army. I was there. I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. Shepard a really tall, black guy? B11 I think we were called the rats or something like that. Was in D.1.1 April 17 1969 drill srg Lamb, E-5-2, SSGT RICHARD E. BURTON, AUG 1969 BEST OF THE BEST. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. Shepard, tough but fair. They then returned me to Ft Lewis WA and assigned me to Madigan General Hospital. Zeeks. Oak Harbor I was in 3rd platoon B-5-1 13th basic cycle the name Swanson does sound familiar I have a picture of the platoon with our DI I'll have to check it out and see if I can read the name on his field jacket. Finally went to sick bay. DS HARPER 17 YRS LATER WERE I WAS EMPLOYED SURPRISED. Posted: February 14, 2023. Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. I have forgotten! 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. At the hospital they assigned me to Madigan B Company Ambulance Section at Main Post right next to Main Post Dispensary. . AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. Upon graduation was sent to Ft Sam Houston Texas in San Antonio. Boise 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. He listened, then said Didnt they tell on the first day never to give money to anyone? Canned answer; hed been there before. Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. Walt Morrow Pennywell. Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . Ernest Hemingway Michael Simpson Got in trouble had to do kp through most of training even on graduation day! B 5 2. I think I had strep throat. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. Hundreds of thousands served on Fort Lewis over the decades. The difference between the two grades is that sergeant is considered a non-commissioned officer (NCO) while the specialist is not. D Block was demolished in 2019. Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. Send Julie an email. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. Little Elk. Left Nov/1970. I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. I was not a serious collector of army stuff but have some items and pictures to remind me. I was in E-1-1. Facts and Figures about Fort Lewis 87,000 Acres of Land The vast land area in the base serves for a lot of things. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. Sad to hear they will be demolished. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. (We can do!) I was there for basic training June 1971. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. Lucius Thomas. His name was Sanford Rogers. Bungee cord was DI. Guess you could use it as a club. Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. I'm McGowan! Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551) 20/20 hindsight. May 2016 Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember . Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). Not just for Soldiers and their families, the My Army PCS app is also for Department of the Army civilians for their moves. Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. Anyone remember??? John Trainor, great warrior, learned much from him, things I applied to life, to this day serves me well. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". I remembered low crawling in the mud! Lol. Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. I let my boys climb on the old ropes. We wore a white "magot tag" that showed we were trainees. Barracks were freezing cold. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. thanks for the info Dale..I guess the days of a visitors pass is out also, Recently, four months ago I was traveling south from a Seattle with my 15 year old grandson and decided to pull off at Steilicomb exit and give him a tour of old North Fort Lewis. 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. Navy boot camp was a joke compared to Army boot camp, so I pretty much skated through boot camp, Lost touch with guys from my company, still have some old pics of us in boots camp with a couple of us kneeling by our company moto "IMUA" which means moving on, don't stop, give it all you got. It's PCS season! E-Mail: sanfordjfreedman@gmail.com. ldr-Capt. Email me I think we might have gone through basic in the same barraks, I was in E-3-2 March to May 1970. Neill Public Library I entered late August 1970. KSER This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. I was a squad leader down stairs and ended up in a Sheridan tank. Ford Thunderbird An overview of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) In 2010, Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base merged, creating Joint Base Lewis-McChord, now one of the largest military complexes in the world. We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. I was stationed there in 68 we had to stand guard overBaby alligators and a funeral for one there was two groups one was from California the other was from Washington and I think my drill sergeants name was dear or deerI cant remember the spelling. U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card or Transportation Worker ID Card issued by DHS Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. Thank you for your time. $63,526 Yearly. I remember Capt James and the tailored fatigues. Located in Washington, Fort Lewis dates back to 1917. My dad, James (Jim) Benson has a picture with a man he describes as George Dunn in April 1970 in Vietnam. Everything is doubletime!! We had Sgt. Pinto was our DI. Overall a great experience but have to admit - it did have it's moments. Hawk . I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. I was in D-2-2. Was in B-1-1 April 1968. Most of us seemed older--20 or older. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. The platoon I trained with was B-3-2 lead by Sgt. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. Little did I ever think I would see that man again after basic training. I was E-1-1 just after you. Thank God. 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. A-3-3. I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. September 2012 I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. Troops were using them for city warefare training. He was a veteran of the battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea. Arrived at Fort Lewis on March 1970, graduated from basic training on or about June 1970. Project Location: JBLM, WA. Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. Not much of the BCT area left. Take a 90-minute scenic drive to the majestic Cascade Mountains, or visit the region's most recognizable landmark, Mt. Mostly reservists. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. July 2012 Remember that? Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. I was also in A-3-2 late July to Oct. 3, 1969. Zeeks and Sgt. My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. Coming up on 50 years ago (March, 72) that I was discharged from Army. You were there at the same time as Grady Myers. 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 . November 2013 I'll never forget their faces. We had to get up and go stand in formation before dawn forever it seemed, and then PT and running took up the rest of the day. Lot of rain. I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. Dennis Harris March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. WE were 'pitted' against National Guard BTC across the Street. Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. That was B-2-3. Senior DI Veliz. Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. Learn more. I think I was in B-1-1 but remember Long (think he was a big guy and a shake and bake). Hope you are all well and healthy. Office: 866-604-9126 9am-5pm EST Email Live Chat 9am-9pm EST Check out MilitaryByOwner on Facebook and on Twitter. He was sent to E-1-1 while I was sent to D-1-1. Soot from heating was terrible. My best to all of the good Americans out there. Opened in 2008 we are the only privately owned boarding facility on a military post in the U.S. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. We had a Sgt (a Black man) I am from Sacramento CA give me a call or email me ron. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Thank you! Hometown Property Management. Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? My cousin whom came in to basic as I was leaving basic got sent to nam. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. I had authority over kitchen staff. Kansas. Went out once a week. Looking for pictures of Basic Training Unit A-3-2 May '69 thru Sept.'69. 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. The inspection of our bunks was so rigid that most of us made up our bunks to specification, and then slept on top of that in our full gear so we would not mess it up when we got up in the morning. Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. Drill Instructor SSG White. Holiday Dr Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98438 United States Hours: Email Us Northwest Adventure Center Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States Hours: Email Us More Outdoor Recreation Cascades Snowshoe Feb 26 7 am - 6 pm Sporting Clays Mar 4 Fly Fishing 101 Mar 5 9 am - 3 pm Mount St. Helens Climb Mar 11 MWR Job Fair Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) July 1968. I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. The Center consisted of an Overseas Replacement Station, a Returnee-Reassignment Station, and a Transfer Station. Didn't make it to Viet Nam. Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. Im glad we did it when we did. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. Just going thru these Fort Lewis notes, all I saw was your name, thought I would take a chance however you are probably 15 years younger than I am. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Jonny Baugh was a combat veteran, Silver Star in Vietnam. I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. 5128, Pendleton Ave, Lewis Main. All windows were open about 8" at night to prevent colds. You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. Fort Worden, Fort Lewis, Camp MacKay, the Vancouver Barracks, Camp Hightower, and at La Croix, France, photographs of the state training ship U.S.S. Veterans Job Title: System Administrator Job Location: Fort Lewis, WA Job Code: CS20220510-91500 Job Description: Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. 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. Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud Systems Integrator (Network) to support Multi-Domain Task Force - Pacific (MDTF-Pacific).Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor. We were all constantly wet! Where you from? I want to contine to receive E-Mails regarding Ft Lewis. I know that we did not, but I can't recall how we got our underwear and fatigues cleaned. Ft Lewis was kind of a dreary place anyway, but standing there listening to names being called was kind of weird. When they got back, Sgt. Click on the link for more information. I think they had to send everyone home as the entire training battalion was sick. August 2013 i was a cook there me and shelby davidson were friens he was a di, can you show the pictures of your platoon in b-5-1, Glenn Davis, were u ever married to one of the Schroeder girls' here in Nor-Cal If you were you were my brother in law old pal I was in the old Barracks from Feb 69' to June 69' for Basic and AIT, i was with B-4-2 nov 20 til feb 4 1967 to 1968, I remember Drill Sargent Tanksly April-May 1968. Also, do you remember the name of your CO? Very grateful. BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. 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. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. I was trying to remember my experience as a 17 year old during that period in my life. I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. Drill Sgt Dennison / Captain J.E. I don't remember his name. It worked and I stayed out of the hospital. This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. Delano, also about 5-5 tall. (not it was a bad habit which I broke long ago but forced cessation the first day of basic wasn't the way to do it. I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. Tacoma, Seattle, Portland, the gorge all these have so much to offer as far as music, museums, outdoor activities, etc. Thank you for replying! It sits on my entertainment center. The whole platoon was made up of draftee's from Arizona except for 3 of us. Visit Our Website. Nearby government services. Rain, occasional sun. I might suppose battalion and regiment, but Im not sure that makes sense. I think the other DI was black from Georgia (hard to remember after 51 years). I went on to Fort Lee VA right after basic. Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. 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. 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. We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. Hello Diane, He is a black man. 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