Tim Woodward November 2012 Anyone? After leaving I went to Ft. Sill OK for AIT. I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. Don't trust the Army boys! Ray Heltsley Any chance you knew him? 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. U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington "I enlisted in the Army on February 19, 1968. Lanaman was also in the Co. Steve Almond The next group through spread them outI knowI was a holdover as my orders did not come through. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. We had a couple guys who should have never been in the military could barely tie their boots. Was tough but a good memory. He won an award the training cycle before mine, outstanding drill instructor at Ft. Lewis, and he was going for two in a row when we arrived. A drill sergeant from another barracks went nuts and stabbed a member of our company one night while he was on fire watch. Looking of Kenny Williams who was in the bunk above me and did a tatoo on my shoulder with indian ink and a pin. Dave Mueller A good time was had by all. August 2012 Basic was hard and they kept you scared and on your toes all the time. Had to sleep with the windows open. Thank God. 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. Click herefor MWR hours of operation. The stone by the mess hall was painted over about the time we left. Pierce College At Fort Lewis Colorado Avenue details with 2 reviews, phone number, location on map. Looking for information. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis from 5/1994-7/1995, D co. 1/33 Armor. Surprised to see entry on someone who remembers Fagan as he was memorable. March 2015 I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. Take a 90-minute scenic drive to the majestic Cascade Mountains, or visit the region's most recognizable landmark, Mt. Little Elk. My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. I was also in A-3-2, from late July to Oct. 3, 69. 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. John Trainor, great warrior, learned much from him, things I applied to life, to this day serves me well. Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. People without a Washington State Enhanced Drivers License or ID must provide one of the following forms of ID to get a base pass: Shepard, he was really good. Most were from Chicago, some from WA state, I was only one from AZ. The forest is massive and I'm a believer. Register by Feb. 18 to get shirt by packet pick up. Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. August 1971 - December 1971 He marched us back and had us stand in formation in front of the barracks. Thank you! Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sgt. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. Get email updates for new Senior Data Analyst jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. Does anybody have anymore info for me? They disappeared and were never found (just the boat and gear) RIP Wayne. DI was SSgt Hunt. 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. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. Meteorology training. If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. Tough SOB. (We can do!) A l l is mighty Fine! For more info, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine. FORWARD Basic D-5-1 I am a graduate from the class of second platoon, D Company, 5th Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 10 cycle (D-5-2). Wing Zone, Fort Lewis: Wing Zone -14 Fort Lewis -Tripadvisor. took basic at Ft Lewis Jan 66 to Mar. All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. Everybody had to have there picture taken with that in it! Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. D.5.2August 1968 to October 1968SaluteDrill Sergeant Hungerford and PT Sergeant Blood. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. I did not and on to Fort Ord then to Sill and OCS. Where are you living now? Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. PeopleFinders is the best people search for contact info and public records. By May 1938, the 3d Infantry Division and Fort Lewis boasted 5,000 men in garrison. E-Mail: sanfordjfreedman@gmail.com. That was September 71. Then it was off to Ft Ord. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. A-3-1 4 May 70 - 2 July 70 Practiced every evening with the other 4 Companies that made up the Battalion for Graduation Parade. Do hope that you find some info about your dad. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. Rocky, you and I were there at the same time. . 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? April 2013 Pilot I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. It was always miserable with rain, snow a little sun at times and we were all sick from our vaccines. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. This time, just 6months agoas we approached the checkpoint I noticed both guards were armed with M-16'schecking the ID of the driver in front of me.as he pulled out and the guards approached my car I just stepped on it and followed the car in front of me without stopping for the guards. All because i defended a fellow soldier from a bully officer. November 2017 I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. Dong Tam, May 1969 to MACV Tm 75, 7th ARVN Div Recon Co., flew home Thanksgiving Day 1969. Drill SSG was Bowman, he was a very impressive soldier. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. Last minute they sent to ft.Lewis in December.Very cold was in A-3-1 alpha gator north fort. I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. D-5-2 April - June, 1971 Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. A-2-3 Jan - Mar 1969. There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. . I was in D-2-2, I think. 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. . Nevertheless, I hope you get your questions answered. ldr-Capt. I remember a short bad ass DI from Las Vegas. I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Housing Services Office (HSO) 253-967-3581. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. You would be hard put to find an activity that you could not do in this area. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. B Company My mistake didn't mean to do it. 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. So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. A final prewar (1938-1940) spurt of construction gave Fort Lewis 455 permanent and temporary structures worth fifteen million dollars. Was committed to training us well. Podcast I m sure we all had the same experience with cold and rain and not much food. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. Never knew his first name or where he was from. Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. All I remember was it was wet most of the time and we couldn't leave the company area when not training and the air was full of coal smoke that was used to heat those old wooden barracks. He passed away in 2009 and did not speak of the war much, I was also told not to ask by my father. 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. It would be sumpn to see or at least communicate with some of the guys. My father, SSG Robert Warren, was a drill instructor from 1966-1969 D co. 4/2 at North Fort. Was Sgt. Sgt. 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. Bldg. Jan-Feb 1968. Since its opening in 1944 as a temporary hospital for war wounded, Madigan has grown into a tertiary care . I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. A-2-1, Feb-Apr 1967. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. Thanks, Sgt Lamb was our DI April to July 1969. slorazorsedge@aol.com . Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. 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 these harmful chemicals. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. Doesn't surprise mewe were eating Beanie Wienies in C-rations we got in Nam that they quit making in 1949. I went to Ft Ord CA and ended up as an OJT paper pusher. (A/3/2) with Drill Sergeants Graves and Forcade. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. November 2015 Lucius Thomas. I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. JamesI think he had an orange Chevelle. WE were 'pitted' against National Guard BTC across the Street. He was sent to E-1-1 while I was sent to D-1-1. 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more I told my grandson."don't look back.they won't chase us" and they did not. But the memories will always remain. Find similar educational institutions in Washington on Nicelocal. March 2013 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. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. My best to all of the good Americans out there. North Fort Barracks Fort Lewis, WA Military Bases - MapQuest Get directions, reviews and information for North Fort Barracks in Fort Lewis, WA. Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? Didn't make it to Viet Nam. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. Dennis Harris I hope you or someone else can help me connect the dots, my memory not too good anymore. (Drill SGT;s Forcade and Graves) I would gladly pay for one.. I ended up leaving early because my grandfather passed away. I rejoined my company while they were on bivouac. Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. IMCOM is not responsible for the content of links outside home.army.mil. He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. 360-456-7368. I am assuming he trained here? FORT LEWIS U.S. Army Barracks Tour - Ft. Lewis/Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA [2017] Patrick De Vera 188 subscribers Subscribe 731 Share 80K views 5 years ago If you have any questions,. Thanks, I was there I believe from the first week of June..1968 till August 1968we graduated from basic at fort ord California and were flown up to Seattle and then bus over to fort Lewis we were in unit b/4/3eight weeks of ait infantry training it was the worst eight weeks of my life they ran our ass all over the place 20 miles forced marching..running to rifle range..the rain was unbelievable and the heat 100 degrees in Julyall we heard everyday how we will be killed in Vietnam and boxed up and shipped homeit was interesting my dad was there in World War Two he liked fort Lewisyes fort Lewis brings back lots of memories..I do believe a lot of what I learned at fort Lewis helped me through my tour of Vietnam..25th infantry division Aug 1968 - Aug 1969. I'll never forget their faces. He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438 Phone: 1 (253) 982-3285 x3020 McChord Field Commissary Hours Sunday - 1000 to 1900 Monday through Saturday - 0900 to 2000 Fort Lewis Privatized Family Housing. Was there June 68, D-5-2. He later died in 2009 from emphysema, from god knows what. Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. Al. Drafted Jan 1971. My grandfather was in Fort Lewis for basic, graduated in 70. At the motor pool you stood next to a light pole that covered an area about 20 feet in diameter. Basic Training, Ft Lewis WA,September 18, 1970 to November 70. Welcome home Brother. I drove through JBLM last week (Fri, Oct 22, 2021. Drill Sargeant Moore, Sgt Heimie, Cpl Atchison. I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. Training Company E-3-1. He's in the Navy as was my dad Bill and my father inlaw Jack O'brien. My Dad was 1Sgt Boyd Willams. Washington State University Full-Time. 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