I don't think his uniform was green so much in the end. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. Wallace. Forgot about Pinto being at Porkchop Hill. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. fort lewis washington. Morgan Sports Cars I was at Ft Lewisin February 1971C-2-1Sgt.Staley BCT with D-2-1 September 1971, SGT Smith was my DI - Chicago and Cleveland draftees - finished up and went to FT Sam Houston to train as a Medic and later worked as an E-5 Drug Counselor / Neuropsychiatric Technician (91F2Z) in Okinawa '72-'73. Take care all. Still have my company photo somewhere. Fort Lewis was originally established in 1917 with the passage of a Pierce County bond measure to purchase 70,000 acres (280km2) of land to donate to the federal government for permanent use as a military installation. The Yakima Training Center is a major sub-installation of JBLM, and provides a full range of training lands and ranges to active and reserve component units. 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. D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) I remember a short bad ass DI from Las Vegas. D11, California Mod squad. we had two Sgt. The Fort Lewis Military Museum was established in 1972 to preserve and document the post's history. Yup, Double Timing Delta. A final prewar (1938-1940) spurt of construction gave Fort Lewis 455 permanent and temporary structures worth fifteen million dollars. D-1-1 april 69 . I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. You are not exaggerating about the weather. 745. 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. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. About a decade ago i drove through the post. was Sgt. 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. New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. Of the names you mentioned earlier, there a a guy upstairs named John Steele. Texas Tech LOL!! Enjoyed the constant heavy rain wearing wet weather gear, or a poncho. I was on 2nd floor. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. Delta Devils. A new unit then uncased the colors of its new designation on 1 June 2006 the 4th Brigade, 2d Infantry Division.[9]. 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? I was B-3-2 under Sgt. Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 Dennis Harris We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. 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. So long ago much is lost in time. Memorial Day Visit Our Website. SFC Jones and his Platoon SGTS were Positively Motivated and determined to help each trainee to maximize everything taught, learned and applied for immediate and future application/use. My time was very uneventful. Perhaps your dad is in it? Intensive infantry training and frequent field maneuvers were becoming the norm on post. Although the law went into effect in 2005, implementing its requirements for JBLM access have been delayed until now. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. Joint Base Lewis McChord. Guess you could use it as a club. I see your father has passed but encourage you to keep looking. I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. Basic training. Fort Lewis Barracks. I am from Sacramento CA give me a call or email me ron. I was in 2nd plt. Lanaman was also in the Co. Coming up on 50 years ago (March, 72) that I was discharged from Army. Smoked pot with his girlfriend in his room in the barracks, then would send squad leaders out to get money for a hotel room for her. It sits on my entertainment center. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. Helicopters began assisting with high altitude (above 10,000 feet) SAR operations in the 1980s. 1 photo. The official website for Madigan Army Medical Center Located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Madigan Army Medical Center comprises a network of Army medical facilities located in Washington and California that serve more than 100,000 active duty service members, their families and retirees. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. Never knew his first name, would love to track him down and but him a beer or three if he is still around. Steve Orr Told company commander about it after graduation. Modern day Fort Lewis, part of Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), began as a training encampment in 1902, but was officially named Camp Lewis in 1917 after the famed discoverer Meriwether Lewis (Lewis and Clark Expedition). Additional training space is available at the Yakima Training Center in eastern Washington, including maneuver areas and additional live fire ranges. When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. Early one more I woke unable to breathe so I began chain smoke the unfiltered cigarettes that were part of the c-rats. I was there the same as you. August 2012 He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. Gietsen we ran rings around them. I went across the base for AIT. Spokane Public Library Dak To Had to sleep with the windows open. Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record or foreign passport with INS Form I-94/I- 94A bearing the same names as the passport and containing an endorsement of the aliens nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for an employer Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? Decypher is seeking Medical Technologist candidates to provide support to the Joint Base Fort Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, WA. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. Not sure why this happens I did sign up once again but will have to say all the years on the site I have yet to meet up with anyone from the time I was there. Surprised to see entry on someone who remembers Fagan as he was memorable. 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. The two bases operated independently of one another for more than 60 years before merging in 2010. JBLM Airmen receive medical care at the McChord Clinic as well as Madigan Army Medical Center. Got in trouble had to do kp through most of training even on graduation day! Ron, you might want to make an original post. I was there March 13 through May 1970. It was bad during that time. Duane Phillips and he reminded my of John Wayne in the Sands of Iwo Jima. I had authority over kitchen staff. Grew up hunting in Brown bear country and fished commercially and was made a squad leader in D-4-1, Drill Sergeant Dye, black man from Florida, E-6 from 1st Air Cav. My email address is bobshackelford@gmail.com. Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. Nearby government services. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. Victor Villanueva In augustI'm looking for photos or yearbook??? Two options from the medics. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. Barracks Mesothelioma lawyers alledge it is one of approximately 412 asbestos exposure sites in Washington . Very grateful. Remember this chant, B11we are the best . the rest as we ran thru the streets and hills. His identical twin, Danny, was doing basic/AIT at Ft. Ord the same time we were. Proud to have serve. Courtesy Tacoma Public Library (5\18221) 91st Division Monument at Command Circle, Fort Lewis, 2010 . December 2013 You were there at the same time as Grady Myers. My Dad was 1Sgt Boyd Willams. I enlisted to be a social worker and psychiatric helper which I was guaranteed by the US Army. If someone came out of the darkness the weapon would have been useless with no time to load. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. B-5-2 was my organization. We were right across from the dog training area down a hill where we did a lot of running. When they implemented auction of the new cantonment, workmen subscribed $4,000 to build the main gate which is still standing. [2], In 1947, approximately 60,000 acres (240km2) were cleared of unexploded ammunition and returned to the original owners. Jerry Rogers. Thank you for replying! 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. If you, or your Dad, want to contact me, I'll send a few photos so we can be sure, one way or the other. I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. From 1942 to 1943, forty-two Japanese, German and Italian Americans were held at Fort Lewis as part of the government's "enemy alien" internment program during World War II. 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. A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. Cold wet and frozen. If that area had a basketball court across the area where mail was dished out, then that's the same place. I was there for basic training June 1971. Do hope that you find some info about your dad. Thanks , I was flown to Send Julie an email. PS How in the hell do you remember the class number laugh I have snap shots from then and a bit of recall but to many things inbetween. April 2013 Echo Company, First Batallion, First Brigade. One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. Unit was E-2-1. Art School Lucky break being home. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt Maree Mchugh My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. A portion of the initial land was taken from the Nisqually tribe's reservation. Will pay IF you can get me a copy. View Full Report Aliases: Rachel Evelyn Ayers, Rachel Evelyn Rasmussen. At the start of the Korean War, the Army decided to expand Yakima Training Center. 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. Hence PV2 Wallace had KP. COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Housing Services Office (HSO) 253-967-3581. His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. Graves and Drill Sgt. D Block was demolished in 2019. I had basic training there 1969 from fort Lewis I went to fort ord California for infantry training and leadership School. Steve, the only thing I can say that makes sense from your time to mine was the losses during Tet early 1968, they needed you and you were one of the best they had so they made an exception. Brigadier General David L. Stone, who had supervised the original construction of Fort Lewis as a captain, returned as its commanding general in 1936, serving until 1937. Sherman Alexie They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. November 2017 He was going to be a tunnel rat. Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, A-1-1, DI SSGT Delano. Remember Ft. Lewis very well. Cemetery marker for Donald Michaelson of the U.S. Army Air Forces is decorated with a flag at Vaughn Bay Cemetery May 27, 2007 in Vaughn, Washington.. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. August 1971 - December 1971 YOU WAS POSS NEXT MY BCT COMPANY E 3 2 1ST PLATOON DS KODI BROWN HARDY G W HARPER SORRY AEND OF 1ST COOK WAS SP4 JENKINS REAL A END SEWAGE WASTE MET I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. 8.2% of the population and 7.1% of families were below the poverty line. . January 2018 Some 60,000 men, including the 13th and 91st Divisions, moved into the hastily constructed cantonment to train for World War I. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. 7362, RPPC at the best online prices at eBay! GO Army. Where you from? 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. He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. This was an enjoyable training with a lot of ceremonial Army stuff and very good training from giving shots to making hospital beds. Anyone? THX. Sometime in the early 1960s Interstate 5 was built through the fort separating the northwest corner of the fort, and creating "Northfort". [10], Helicopters based at the airfield assisted with medical evacuations at Mount Rainier National Park on numerous occasions in the 1970s. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. Fort Lewis Internment Camp, a former internment camp (1942-1943) at Fort Lewis, Washington. Everybody had to have there picture taken with that in it! I was in B -3-2. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. After AIT I was assigned to Ft Lewis again but not to the VN transfer point instead my orders were for Madigan General Hospital. I took my two sons who were 10 and 13 in 1987. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. All because i defended a fellow soldier from a bully officer. After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. I was in C-1-1 in Sept. 1966 (boot) and I think our DI was Sgt chicowski not sure of the spelling. There was a Hispanic DI named Hernandez, i think, short guy. I'm trying to remember my infantry training unitmaybe A-1-3; almost all of those buildings were gone. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. May 2016 I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. 20/20 hindsight. Senior DI Veliz. . The next group through spread them outI knowI was a holdover as my orders did not come through. Remember the old buildings well. When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. Welcome home and thanks for serving. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. He was hard but fair. Good one to. 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. And corporal Redman train for DI school. Old memories, good now in retrospect. I was there in July 1968, 2nd place in Pt ((Newell from Tucson, AZ was 1st) & my DI was Sergeant Smith; what I can remember, I remember distinctly anybody that messed up we all have to pay dearly hacking people larger than a 5 foot 6 man was a chore in itself and I paid the price hoping that maybe somebody will remember some of the guys that were there when I was there I could use a little help, Leo I was there Feb 69 for both Basic and AIT you mention a 5'6" man was that Drill Sgt BEAN he was a tough little guy and I was one the sqad leaders, one of the guys did something stupid and SGT Bean made me have the whole squad take our foot lockers out side, drag them underneight the Barracks (that were on stilts) and actually bury them yes bury them under the ground under the floor of the barracks, once complete we had to then dig them up it was a very long event for shore. Fork to the . Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Aerial View Fort Lewis Army Base Washington WA Continental 4X6 Postcard Rainier at the best online prices at eBay! But then the DI got his revenge by having us do onerous calisthenics in the rain in middle of the night. I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. I was drafted. I was in that BCT unit 3 years earlier, so I'm sure the command personnel had changed by the time you were there. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord. We've got some stories for sure. D-5-2. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. D-4-1 the fog is lifting. My throat was so sore I couldn't swallow my own saliva. I have a picture of a whole group - D4 - Delta Devils D-4-1 and dated graduation July 1967. B-1-1 WE ARE THE BEST, THE HELL WITH THE REST! In 2009, the former Fort Lewis Regional Correction Facility was remodeled and renamed the Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility (NWJRCF). Drill Sgt Dennison / Captain J.E. Zack, In his 1968 U.S. Army training at Fort Lewis, Washington, Grady was housed in World War II-era barracks like these still standing at, The barracks are an important setting in the training chapters of ", 4th Infantry Division in late 1968 and early 1969. I may be considered a reactionary but I'll take 1950s thru the 1970s as a great time to be young. Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. November 2014 if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. Consisting of 87,000 acres of prairie land cut from the glacier-flattened Nisqually Plain, it is the premier military installation in the Northwest. Gone all gone..replaced by new brick 3 story dormsonly thing left are the paved roads.only memories nowafter all we were told they were condemned in 1936. June 2012, All 11/21/2012. Washington National Guard; Western Air Defense Sector; Yakima Training Center; NCO Academy; CLOSE. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. He later died in 2009 from emphysema, from god knows what. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. I did my Basic Training there. Infantry Paul Ridley Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. There were 36 of us housed in these barracks and i can say openly that there had been no form of renovation since the 60's. The sprawling installation is home to much of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Special Forces Group. Had a very young Drill Instructor who did 2 tours in Vietnam. Little did I ever think I would see that man again after basic training. Several unique requirements were . There were 3,560 housing units at an average density of 232.8 per square mile (89.9/km2). Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. I don't have any photos from the army. I was in D-4-1. DI was SSgt Hunt. I went to Vietnam, they assign me to the 18th combat engineer battalion, and I was attached to the 5th special forces along in Cambodian border in South Vietnam. I went to the LPC course after basic to become a squad leader at Infantry AIT, then straight to D-2/3 across the parade field. Contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. No doctor. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. I will always feel a connection to Fort Lewis. I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. Basic and AIT at Ft Lewis March 1970 to late July. In addition to BCT, I shipped to Korea and Vietnam from Fort Lewis. Not much of the BCT area left. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. It was pretty slick. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. Boonie Hat We all got sick on the plane to Ft. Lewis and stayed sick the whole two months of basic. Zimmerman was a squad leader. Dave Mueller 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. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. (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. Fort Lewis' terrain is primarily a mixture of dense conifer woods and open Puget prairie-garry oak woodlands. Lol. I remember on the day before graduation Fagan screamed his men into marching order and took them into the forest where he had kegs of beer waiting for them. He graduated June of 71. Boise Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in . SW Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98438 1-253-3009200 1-253-3009200 Email hotel. I never bitched though. I was in D22, which may have been very close to you. 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. Surprised to see someone I remember. It means his rank was E4. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. I wish I remembered my drill sergeant's name, a Staff-Sergeant who was promoted when we graduated. We did most of the training in wet weather gear.