Double time brother. It was in November of 2017. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. Today it is one of the largest and most modern installations in the U.S. and is home to the I Corps, 62nd and 446th Airlift Wings, 7th Infantry Division, 1st Special Forces Group, 75th Ranger Regiment, 66th Theater Aviation Command, and Madigan Army Medical Center (just to name a few). In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. Had a good friend Carl Robert's, after basic went to 543 supply co, and then to 63rd ord co until Jan 22 1971. Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs on Feb. 23rd, 2023. Remember Vargas well. DI made sure he told me not to screw up again. Haven't been able to find him since. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. Yeah, these are the "temporary" barracks we were housed in when I was in BCT at E-4-2 in early 1969. Please respond if you were there. Recruited largely from the northwest, the 91st was considered "Washington's Own." As a kid I have really memories of our time there. Thanks just the same. My dad, James (Jim) Benson has a picture with a man he describes as George Dunn in April 1970 in Vietnam. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade disbanded in late May 2014. Also adjacent to the post is Camp Murray (Washington National Guard). BCT MAR APR '66 AIT MAY JUN '66 A51 NORTH FORT..SGT GREEN DI . ldr-Capt. Health and medical. I was there. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 Fort Lewis EFMP - Family . Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making. I hated all of it but my memory is such that it is, surprisingly, still clear. Fort Lewis proper contains 86,000 acres (350km2); the Yakima Training Center covers 324,000 acres (1,310km2). Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) Reunion 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. Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. And undig it at night. It's post 9/11 gone are the day's when you could just drive on the base. . 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. Tom Williams Left Nov/1970. We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. Bravo! Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. This was an enjoyable training with a lot of ceremonial Army stuff and very good training from giving shots to making hospital beds. Rain, occasional sun. No one so much as asked what we doing there. Memorial Day The old obstacle course was still intact. 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. But the memories will always remain. I did basic and 11B ft lewis. 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. My wife also claims see sa a Bigfoot as we drove thru the forest between Lake Crescent and Forks. World War II 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. August 1971 - December 1971 Told company commander about it after graduation. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. The allocation provided for clearing, grading, and leveling a runway 6,000 feet (1,800m) long by 600 feet (180m) wide. 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. It was down hill from there. Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. I did my AIT there also A motor man. Physically I did well but knew their goal was team building because of Psych degree I already held when drafted and I was 22 years old. We were activated a few times for riots and Weather extremes. Fort Lewis began as Camp Lewis in 1917 when the citizens of Pierce County voted by an eight to one margin to bond themselves for $2,000,000 (equivalent to $42,301,299 in 2021) to buy 68,721 acres (107.377sqmi; 278.10km2) of land. Jan-Feb 1968. I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. Drill Sergeant Tanksley and a bunch of guys from Omaha. Saved my life. Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. I was there March 13 through May 1970. Tall Black guy, E-5, buck sergeant. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. Thank you for replying! I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. Fort Lewis Map. They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. Graves and Drill Sgt. honor platoon every week expect one. Teddy Fisher And corporal Redman train for DI school. After AIT I was assigned to Ft Lewis again but not to the VN transfer point instead my orders were for Madigan General Hospital. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. Drill Sgt. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. Drill Sergeant Kihiki 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. I believe you might have graduated with my grandfather (Rush Tissnolthtos) who unfortunately just recently passed away. Hate to see them go, though; they were symbolic of a no-frills draft-era army where creature comforts for the troops were not a consideration. Ranier was beautiful and orange from the setting sun.We were all from California. 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. Check in at McChord Field Main Gate. It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. His grave states we was an SP4, not sure what that is. Sad to hear they will be demolished. Was drafted April 17 1969, basic training at fort Lewis D 1 1, California Mod Squad. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. In 2010, the two bases were combined as a cost saving measure and the installation is currently known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). The major organizations that make up the bulk of the Joint Base Garrison include: Additional staff offices that support the installation mission include the Joint Base Public Affairs Office, the Religious Support Office, the Resource Management Office, Equal Employment Opportunity Office, the Installation Safety Office, and the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office. Culture shock for a bunch of surfer boys. This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. At the conclusion of World War II, the northwest staging area of Fort Lewis became a separation center and discharged its first soldiers in October 1945. The D-2-1 sounds correct but Infantry was the 11B MOS which was the training which comes after basic training. 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. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. I would like to find the group pictures of B-3-2 group during that time. Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. The unit began as the 2122st Garrison Support Unit (Army Reserve), overseeing the mobilization of about 27,000 Soldiers. Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? Nevertheless, I hope you get your questions answered. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. A-4-2. Only 3 of the WW II type buildings were left of the ones where I had basic (E-4-1) /AIT (B-2-3) in 71. I was drafted, at the time I thought the world was against me.but now I see it as the best thing that could of happened. Brown (1-11-1967 -0 wk. Thank God. We stayed in these barracks for two weeks during "Induction". Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. D52 all the way. Dave Mueller New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. What a team..! I'll never forget their faces. 22 YO then and I just turned 72. Was in D-1-1 from June '68 to Sept. '68. Again D-3-2 only July 1971 to September 1971 (or maybe it was October). You were in the reserves, from Albert Lea MN. He had been one of my basic Drill Sgts in E-4-1 down the road a week or so before. I was there from May 26 through the end of July. Profile Summary: Joseph currently lives at 14813 99th Avenue Se, Yelm, WA 98597. Correction. I never went home after Basic, we just marched across the parade field to our AIT (Infantry training) for another 8 weeks then went home for less than 30 days then flown back to Fort Lewis (McCord AFB) where we were flown to South Vietnam Yes it was a memory I will never forget. We had a couple guys who should have never been in the military could barely tie their boots. Basic training Jan 1970 Jan thru March. ha ha, As I recall we had a OD Green drawstring bag hung on the end of the bunk. Also had a 32 yr old at the time named Jan Stein. I watched as maybe 15 or 20 dudes dropped their stuff into the bag. The first range was constructed in 1942 on Umtanum Ridge, 13 miles (21km) northeast of the present cantonment area. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. Can't believe I made it through all that. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. No way I enjoyed the freedom of driving and having an ambulance plus an aid man if we had emergency runs. Decypher is seeking Medical Laboratory Technician candidates to provide support to the Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. Duane Phillips. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. I still have fatigues in a box in my garage which were washed and starched heavily at Ft Sam Houston in 1970; still stiff. Bruce Levy - I was in E-3-2 in March 1970. Basic training at Ft. Lewis, Feb-April 1970. Anyone remember him. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. I have a picture of a whole group - D4 - Delta Devils D-4-1 and dated graduation July 1967. Does anybody have anymore info for me? I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? 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 took my two sons who were 10 and 13 in 1987. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. He is a black man. Barracks were freezing cold. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. Michael Simpson Will gladly pay for a copy. All these statistics were typical for military bases. He was a rep for the Veterans of Foreign War. Retirement and Weltschmerz. I must have been 1 or 2 cycles behind you. There was a tombstone shaped marker by the corner of our barracks that said "Let no man's soul say unto me, Had I been properly trained". I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. The uncomfortable thing was that about 4 months before I arrived some one got beat bad by two people and had the M-16 stolen. Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. I still have nightmares about him. I too was in A-3-2 in that Oct to Dec 1971 cycle. Fort Lewis Barracks. I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. I was with the 199th Lt Inf Bde attached to a SOG unit. 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. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. Washington; Search; Compare; Project; Community; Partners; News; Help; Old Maps Online. My time in old fort 10/30/68 to sometime in late February 1969 was spent as i'm sure yours was only training , no fun stuff. Atkins and Sgt. We has a few guys very out of shape who had a Drill Sargent at the table as they ate yelling in their face they didn't deserve to eat. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States +1 (253) 967-3728. He was great to. The whole platoon was from Chicago. Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. A drill sergeant from another barracks went nuts and stabbed a member of our company one night while he was on fire watch. B Company This site provides logistical support to military service members. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. If any guys from Alpha One One Jan 71 see this send me an email at slorazorsedge@aol.com. We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. I have forgotten! Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base LewisMcChord. The facility houses minimum and medium security prisoners from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.[3]. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . We were next to East Drive which is now open to the public. [8] It previously controlled and provided host unit support to mobilizing, deploying and demobilizing reserve component units from all the U.S. military services. 41st Division Drive, Dupont, WA 98433. On 12 October 1999, General Eric K. Shinseki, Chief of Staff of the Army, announced I Corps would lead the acceleration of Army transformation, training and the initial creation of the first two Stryker Brigade Combat Teams at Fort Lewis. 5128, Pendleton Ave, Lewis Main. YES, I was in your company. My time was very uneventful. I wish I had a photo of Sgt. Nearby government services. The field is now used by Army helicopters. Long time ago. did basic at Ft Lewis arrived Mar 28.1968 the entire platoon was from Arizona 1 PLT A Co 5BN 1 BDE..graduated May 1968..curious to know if the old barricks are still there..have no way of finding out or what barracks I was even in, I thank there wear 5K to start now there 2 hundred left. Went through North Fort Lewis (JBLM) Oct 22, 2021. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. STILL trying to get a copy of my Basic Training graduation picture, A-3-2, JULY 1969. I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. Phillips noticed what I had done. View Full Report Aliases: Rachel Evelyn Ayers, Rachel Evelyn Rasmussen. May 2013 D Block was demolished in 2019. It was raining the whole time there! Twenty-five ranges, including the state-of-the-art Multi-Purpose Range Complex and Shoot House, are available for individual or collective training. Address and Phone Number for Fort Lewis, a Military Base, at Pendleton Avenue, Fort Lewis WA. 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. We got a view of Mt. That was September 71. I hope you or someone else can help me connect the dots, my memory not too good anymore. This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. I enlisted to be a social worker and psychiatric helper which I was guaranteed by the US Army. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! Unfortunately for the attackers, one of our defenders butt-stroked his rifle into the head of one of our Officers who was charging us, and knocked him out. Directory. It is sad to know that these barracks are now being demolished. Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis . Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. I remember the low crawl pit, standing in the rain and snow at 5 ama 20 mile night march with 85 lb packsthe silence on the bus on our way.the long flight to the Nam on a stretch 8.and finally an exit from the madness.to face the impossible task of putting your life back togetherI am not home yet. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. I lost all my military records. BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. Brings back many memories. I was drafted August 28,1968 houses in Ere Drill Sgt Leheigh It was miserable it rained almost everyday. 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . . Thank You. They are HQ for NW US ROTC. Did 3 years, wanted to do 20 but my family came first so did great anyway. Got my covid shots at the VA clinic here in the Villages,Fl. I was in D-2-2, I think. [2], With an Army joint base commander and an Air Force deputy joint base commander, the garrison supports the installation through directorates and agencies that provide a full range of city services and quality-of-life functions; everything from facilities maintenance, recreation and family programs to training support and emergency services.[2]. Drafted March 1970. I dug so many holes, I wore out the heel on my left shoe. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. Fagan was an acting E-5 and a dick. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. In 2010, as the result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), Fort Lewis, was merged with McChord Air Force Base to create Joint Base Lewis- McChord, also referred to as JBLM. Library I stayed in these barracks in 2004 for a detainee ops training prior to shipping off to Guantanamo. It was sad to see the half dozen or so guys that simply packed up their duffel bags and went across the parade field to 11B and 11C AIT. The only stipulation was that the tract be used as a permanent army post. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Units can be deployed from McChord Field, and individuals and small groups can also use nearby Sea-Tac Airport. Stayed at ft Lewis for 2 yrs. I know it sounds crazy but I thoroughly enjoyed basic training and the rest of my time the Army. E-2-1 Nov 68 to Feb 69. Since our BTC was the first ALL Volunteer group to cycle through Ft Lewis, the Cadre did not meds with us at all day or night. I didn't want to be back home, so I decided to try another route. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. Davila's Tigers. 2140 Liggett Ave. JB Lewis-McChord, WA, United States 98433. First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. Dispatches Helicopters were also used for "short haul" rescue operations, in which a ranger and litter were carried in a sling below the helicopter to the scene of the accident. 3rd Battalion We did the entire basic in wet gear. August 2012 Brittany's Gourmet Coffee, 690 Barnes Blvd, Lewis McChord, WA 98438. I was C-4-2 3rd platoon, Ssgt Collins and Sgt Brochettes. Lol. We were confined to the barracks and mess hall due to the meningitis outbreak at the time. I drove through there about a decade ago. Yup, Double Timing Delta. [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. 1949 MERCURY, at Main Gate of FORT LEWIS U.S. ARMY BASE, Washington. June 2012, All Krfp Radio He brought my grandmother to live near or on base not sure. One funny story about my basic. I want to thank him and every vet out there for sacrificing everything. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. Hello, I'd blow my nose, dig a hole with my heel, and bury the toilet paper. Still looking for guys in D 1 1 april 1969 to June. It also impacts people who need visitor passes for unescorted base access to visit friends, family, the museums, hospital or other locations on either JBLM or YTC. On Graduation Day it rained so they moved everything indoors to that big auditorium across the parade field. . Comments? Drill SSG Burton was something else..! Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. My wife visited a friend in Olympia and probably drove near the base with our daughter inlaw. Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis, serology . 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. . 68-69. The Firing Point community club, with cafeteria, opened in February 2009. They then returned me to Ft Lewis WA and assigned me to Madigan General Hospital. 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. Later, with WWII looming, the Army Air Corps took over a nearby airfield and renamed it McChord Air Field. They are given coordinates. SW Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98438 1-253-3009200 1-253-3009200 Email hotel. What was Howitzer gunners life like in the war? Native American I was a NG from Tennessee. 253-967-1110. Made SP/5 August 71 and thenwith a 110 day drop ETSed Jan 72. John Trainor who was two time Viet-Nam true warrior. He also had a cool toughed up mustang. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. I assume that you were in the same training area in D Block in North Fort? Looking of Kenny Williams who was in the bunk above me and did a tatoo on my shoulder with indian ink and a pin. I lost mine. I was one of his Squad leaders. He could get mean and sadistic at times and was feared by the entire 4th Platoon. Our DI was Sgt Johnson. I think they had to send everyone home as the entire training battalion was sick. We got to hang out but had to be there for muster calls on the loud speakers. I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. Had basic in 1970 Ft. Lewis wanted to know if there are any pictures of the old barracks they where a single floor building I swear all the boot polish held them together. 253-967-7166. . Drill Sergeant Prince was the only one I remember. Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) (IATA: TCM, ICAO: KTCM, FAA LID: TCM) is a United States military facility located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. 564th Quartermaster Company, 12324 18th Street, Fort Lewis, WA (2023) Home Cities Countries We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. Sincerly, Laurie(NIX). I did keep our original A31 Basic Training Platoon photo, if anyone would like a copy please contact me and I will make sure you receive a nice fresh copy NO Cost I have NOT heard from anyone I may have been with although my unit in Vietnam began having reunions every year back in 2006' and I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to have been reunited with many of those great men. Not much of the BCT area left. Jeffrey Fellin I was there, early in 1970, C-4-2 Charging Charlie, our fearless leader was Sergeant Mouton we were called Mouton's raiders. 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"! I entered late August 1970. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. He was one cool guy. There is one anomaly from that envelope. I think I had strep throat. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. I'm trying to remember my infantry training unitmaybe A-1-3; almost all of those buildings were gone. 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more . There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. 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. I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. I saw him in Da Nang, Vietnam during the war. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) It provides world-class installation support to more than 40,000 service members and around 15,000 civilian workers.