The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fort Lewis Tacoma Washington McChord Military Real Photo RPPC Ellis WWII at the best online prices at eBay! I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. The homes are on the Washington State Historic Register and have recently been renovated. I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. Wallace. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. So long ago much is lost in time. I did my AIT there also A motor man. took basic at Ft Lewis Jan 66 to Mar. Poison oak is found in the training areas. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) Basic D-5-1 First basic trainees they had had Thank You. Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551) Does anybody remember the DI's name? The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. Troops were using them for city warefare training. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition, is one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States. I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. Fort Lewis Army base soldiers keep guard at an entry on 24 October of 2002 in Tacoma, Washington. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. Worked in post Head Quarters, Directorate of Plans and Training November 70 to March 72. You were in the reserves, from Albert Lea MN. 2140 Liggett Ave. JB Lewis-McChord, WA, United States 98433. . I never talked to a gunner, but I'm sure it was either lazy day or really hard work. Drafted March 1970. Office wanted someone with a degree so I stayed until offered a six month early out because of the RIF in 1972. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. Hi Bob Cook, I was also @ Ft. Lewis Jan 2, 1970 thru March 1970 with C-3-2, we were neighbors. Ft Lewis was kind of a dreary place anyway, but standing there listening to names being called was kind of weird. Anybody out there remember me or that Co.? If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. I drove through there about a decade ago. Platoon # 134. We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. Some 60,000 men, including the 13th and 91st Divisions, moved into the hastily constructed cantonment to train for World War I. 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". D Block was demolished in 2019. Visit Our Website. I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. June 2012, All Still looking for guys in D 1 1 april 1969 to June. Cpt. ldr-Capt. 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). Haven't been able to find him since. The mission of the unit is to provide support to mission commanders and the joint base community, to serve as an enabler to the soldiers as they train and project America's combat power, and to make JBLM the station of choice for American soldiers and their families. I did not and on to Fort Ord then to Sill and OCS. 20/20 hindsight. I'm McGowan! Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. Rocky, you and I were there at the same time. I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. Was he a squad leader? 13.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 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. Tim Woodward During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. 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. November 2013 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. My dad passed away in 1989 and I've found this old picture but don't know much about his time at Ft. Lewis other than my mom's brief recollection. Basic training. Tall Black guy, E-5, buck sergeant. I knew a Robert Zimmerman don't know if it's the same person but he was our platoon leader B32 graduated 10/3/70 Staff Sgt Jonn Trainor was our DI. He ended up going into Bomb Disposal warfare. He was one cool guy. My company was C 3 2. 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. Troy I was aware of your previous comments..I was up north and just coming thru the area and thought I would check the place out..as I stated with my Passport & ID as the website stated but no luck..did you take pictures back in 1987 when you toured the area..sure would love to see them if you did..phandph14@gmail.com is my email address if you would care to share..I was there for basic training Mar 28, 1968 thru part of Jun. Monte Allen Still have my company photo somewhere. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. Driver license or identification card issued by a State or outlying U.S. possession that is Real ID compliant. Then assigned after zero week of testing, KP and other duties moved to Company A-3-1 to begin eight weeks of Basic Combat Training which included bed making, using a buffer, rolling and folding underwear etc. Graves, in fact I have a photo of him. October 2012 National Veterans Art Museum 41st Division Drive, Dupont, WA 98433. I don't think his uniform was green so much in the end. Boise Arrived at Fort Lewis on March 1970, graduated from basic training on or about June 1970. Remember we would get rained on, get soaked then told to on rain gear. He was right behind me when we got shots. With the conclusion of the war, activities at Lewis ground to a standstill. Food Court. Where you from? (The Nisqually people would later petition unsuccessfully for the return of this land. As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. Bob Benzon Fort Lewis 1967 B-3-2 Drill Sgts. The Lewis Main Auto Skills Center is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for same-day "DIY quick-lube" projects only. Force marches in rubber boots. honor platoon every week expect one. You can also find other Military Bases on MapQuest Drill Sgt. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? Anyone remember him. Lt. Klippel was our CO. We were confined to the company area, except for training, due to meningitis concerns. Steve Orr I told my drill sergeant that was wrong and that I was suppose to be a social worker and psychiatric helper and he said "Damn it Colton your going to be a G** Dam Medic. I was B-3-2 under Sgt. Hello, I walked away thanking him the last time I saw him because his training methods instilled in me total confidence to achieve whatever goal. A-2-3 Jan - Mar 1969. B-5-2 was my organization. Walker were in charge of our training. Directory. From Ft Lewis to GA to Virginia to helicopter training then 2 tours in Vietnam. [2] The entire camp was ready for occupancy a month ahead of schedule. Brings back many memories. I cannot find a class picture and need assistance, If anyone has a photo or know where I can find one, I would appreciate it. Made Specialist 5 for Madigan Main Post Company B Ambulance section providing Med support to BCT and 11B 11C Training Companies. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. YTC has an AAFES shopette, a recreation center and a gymnasium available to soldiers and their families. That high school typing class came in handy I guess. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. GO Army. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States . E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. E-5-2 August 69 Drill Sgt Horn was the best. Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? Our company was in I Corp Bravo Co 4th Btl 21st Infantry 11th light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division, which was actually the 23rd INF). Im looking for anyone who knew him at basic before Vietnam. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. The first range was constructed in 1942 on Umtanum Ridge, 13 miles (21km) northeast of the present cantonment area. and 9 days. My drill sergeant was Sgt. He was a Drill Sgt. Where it is You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. I was in B-5-2 Jan 70 Carl Imlay was DS and DS DeGeorge was senior DS, how was there 1970 looking for my buddy when I was there my drill sergeant was Fasano we went to the horse race track together and we even hit Pike Street downtown Seattle if you know what I mean. Not sure where you were located at Fort Lewis, but most of the buildings in D Block in the North Fort area have been demolished. D-1-1 april 69 . Send me your contact info to my email address. I found my barracks which they had converted into an EM club. And undig it at night. Does anyone recall serving with my uncle, Alan Roderick Hanson? I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. Joint Base Lewis-McChord My email address is bobshackelford@gmail.com. The arch was built of fieldstone and squared logs resembling the old blockhouses which stood in the northwest as forts. The median age was 22 years. He was a no non-sense instructor, no cursing, totally respectful, to the point, and based on his Viet-Nam service medals he did a couple of tours in that place. Remember Ft. Lewis very well. Boonie Hat He once told me that a Judge gave him a choice of prison or the Army. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is found in the central western Puget Sound area of Washington State, falling within . Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. Were you up our down stairs? Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. Assigned to B-3-2, our barracks housing area was on the edge of the west end and north side on the installation near a very high hill. I was in B-5-2 from January 23, 1969, to around 1st of April 1969, then off to Ft. Ord. Sgt Hungerford E-5 was DI. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt