THX Hughes. Washington Dc 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. I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. March 2015 Upon graduation the Army sent me to New Jersey where the humidity would stick to you in the form of ice. My email address is bobshackelford@gmail.com. The MP wouldnt/couldnt grant me access even when I explained my purpose and displayed my active Sheriffs ID. I was with B-3-2. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. All because i defended a fellow soldier from a bully officer. Spanaway 1 : 24000. I was there exact same time.. trying to find photos or yearbook, if you know of any? 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. Double time brother. Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551) Thank you. It sucked every day. slorazorsedge@aol.com . He was a veteran of the battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea. They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. I was 3rd sqd leader. Left Nov/1970. I I I I March 2018 Also adjacent to the post is Camp Murray (Washington National Guard). About every 5 weeks would be assigned to guard duty at motor pool or headquarters. November 2012 President George W. Bush greets US troops 18 June at Fort Lewis Army Base in Washington. Drill Sgt Dennison / Captain J.E. I am from Sacramento CA give me a call or email me ron. Visit Our Website. He is PFC Robert (Bob) Dodge. Does anybody have anymore info for me? We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . Hours Open until 11:59 PM more Phone (253) 968-1110 (253 . Email me I think we might have gone through basic in the same barraks, I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. Decypher is seeking Medical Technologist candidates to provide support to the Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA. Michael: No offense but it was not the 3rd platoon of B-1-1 in August of 1969 that had a kegger in the woods. (Drill SGT;s Forcade and Graves) I would gladly pay for one.. 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. Next 5 weeks a 2Lt drove me to classes in a MG convertible. People without a Washington State Enhanced Drivers License or ID must provide one of the following forms of ID to get a base pass: I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. 11/2/2014. Basic training in 1971, A-2-2, 1st platoon, SGT Gogo was the Drill Sargent, small but fast. I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Official Website. WWII era temp. honor platoon every week expect one. When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Official Website. Morgan Sports Cars If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. Force marches in rubber boots. I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. Went down the road past the Correctional Custody Facility (CCF) for 11B AIT. Joe Tschida Sergeant Blood was PT. Spokesman-Review I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Lots of memories. Prody, Doug (Peterson??) I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. When they got back, Sgt. Bush Hat How about a multum in parvo story entitled "DI Bob's New Car" On a Friday afternoon, DI Fagan was showing off his new 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee. Moore was everyone's hero. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Store Hours: Mon- Sun 0900-2130. He reminded me of Sammy Davis Jr. Bldg. We work hard to ensure you save money every day and your shopping experience with us is a . Clapboard, no insulation, no heating. I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. I lost all my military records. Fort Sill, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Knox, and Fort Lee all have their own takes on the Big PX, but Fort Lewis just curb stomps them all and utterly destroys the competition. We were all constantly wet! Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . And undig it at night. As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 19,089 people, 3,476 households, and 3,399 families residing on the base. Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. I would like to find the group pictures of B-3-2 group during that time. Perhaps your dad is in it? Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. Stayed at Lewis in a training unit S4 until August and ended up in England for a year in Finance. Sherman Alexie This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. I was in B -3-2. Thank you for replying! I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. Thank We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. Located in Fort Lewis, WA, Fort Lewis Army Base is a potential source of asbestos exposure cancer. E-Mail: sanfordjfreedman@gmail.com. Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. Just wanted to show you what the Fort Lewis barracks look like, this is my set up and it's a cool place to be. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. Starting 1-20-71. My Drill Sgt. No doctor. Drill Sergeant Bell. Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. All trees are to be left standing; post policy prohibits cutting or trimming them. It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. . Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? 253-967-1110. 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. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky . Should have pursued the NG's or Reserves but was too burned out. DI was SSgt Hunt. At the start of the Korean War, the Army decided to expand Yakima Training Center. I was there for Basic Mar 28, 1968 thru May..I notice alot of guys mentioning what barracks they were in..is there a way of finding out where I was..I am visiting in Jun this summer and would love to see my old barracks. Shepard, tough but fair. Monte Allen I did basic there in April 1971 (D-4-1) They had a G.I holding a severed head of a VC on the outer tool locker. Was he a squad leader? Ed Bremer I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. December 2013 The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. 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. Artillery training. We were activated a few times for riots and Weather extremes. Sgt. Probably the same short, thin, white, young, recent Vn returnee. I was in 2nd Platoon D-5-2. I was also in A-3-2, from late July to Oct. 3, 69. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . Drill Sgt. Enjoyed the constant heavy rain wearing wet weather gear, or a poncho. Never forget the part of my life! Training Company E-3-1. But then the DI got his revenge by having us do onerous calisthenics in the rain in middle of the night. I have a picture of a whole group - D4 - Delta Devils D-4-1 and dated graduation July 1967. 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. If any guys from Alpha One One Jan 71 see this send me an email at slorazorsedge@aol.com. Helicopters began assisting with high altitude (above 10,000 feet) SAR operations in the 1980s. In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. Many were gone. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is found in the central western Puget Sound area of Washington State, falling within . Fork to the . Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. It is a place where groups among different types of human defenses like the military, the Navy and the Air Force can come together as one big umbrella of a facility. We had to carry our foot lockers over our heads in the middle of the night cause someone couldn't keep his gear neat and uniform . . The night we came in, we were ordered to clean that court from snow with our tiny shovels, and another taller drill sargeant who looked like a Great Dane atop a platform and silhouetted against the morning sky, barking orders at us! Dispatches The homes are on the Washington State Historic Register and have recently been renovated. March 2013 Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. I was in 2nd plt. 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. 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. I drove through JBLM last week (Fri, Oct 22, 2021. First basic trainees they had had We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. We normally weren't allowed to buy anything but essentials at the PX, but this DI was so friendly. John Trainor July 30, 1970 to September 3rd or so. March 2014 One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. I was drafted August 28,1968 houses in Ere Drill Sgt Leheigh It was miserable it rained almost everyday. I was there from Nov.1968 to April 1969.I was in training company D-2-1.One of the D.I.s that I remember was Sgt.Dalhover.If anyone remembers that winter, it was on of the worst ones in 50 years or so we were told.Some training was cancelled on account of the snow.That and the rain made our training miserable.What made it bearable was the camaraderie as we were mostly from the Bay Area and like the saying goes misery loves company. Went to AIT FT. Bliss Texas it was as hot as Lewis was cold. 3rd Battalion Spokane Public Library Dale. Wallace. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. 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. Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. While at Lewis I develop a respiratory infection that August and spent two days at Madigan. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. 68-69. Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. I drove through there about a decade ago. Finally went to sick bay. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis from 5/1994-7/1995, D co. 1/33 Armor. November 2013 . Fagan was our DI, a genuine pain in the ass. Units can be deployed from McChord Field, and individuals and small groups can also use nearby Sea-Tac Airport. FORWARD Correction. Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. Was there June 68, D-5-2. November 2018 Meteorology training. Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. His saying was "What is the spirit of the bayonet" answer "to KILL". I remember Capt James and the tailored fatigues. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. [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. Easiest basic anyone ever did. We had a Sgt (a Black man) Search public notices by typing keywords in the Search field below, or by checking one or more boxes beside the filters listed on the right side.