Tasted like heaven and you could have 2. Thanks. March 2013 JBLM Sponsorship Program is mandatory for grades E1 to E6, O1 to O3, and W01 to W02. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. But then the DI got his revenge by having us do onerous calisthenics in the rain in middle of the night. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. I hope some of my platoon members read this and reach out. Drill Sgt. July 2013 I was 3rd sqd leader. The 6th Military Police Group (CID) conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the Army's resources in peacetime . During the final pt test we drug them to the end and they finally made it. First thing, he took us to the PX and said we could buy anything we wanted. Bill Crist It was cold suckasses were made platoon and squad leaders, I was there beginning July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I remember very well but I was too young to know any better when I got drafted I was going to school working and had a brand new baby boy then I got my induction papers because I lost one hour at college, Marie do you live up in Placerville, CA are you or were you an Ultra runner at one time. I was in D-4-1. He ordered us to file into the building and deposit any contraband into a duffel bag. Jim and Dale, I was there Nov 1970 - Jan 1971 too, E-2-1. He got sent out right from graduation and never received his book with all the photographs. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. I was in B 5 2 Jan 70 for Basic Road Runner Platoon. 3rd Battalion Basic training. God bless! We had two native Americans in my platoon and he is one of them. He ended up going into Bomb Disposal warfare. Spokesman-Review 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. From May, 1966 to June, 1972, Fort Lewis trained 302,000 soldiers and deployed them overseas, including the 4th and 9th Divisions. I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) I was in the 2nd Platoon. 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 was there from June 1968 until Dec 1969. We were there 3 years apart but our barracks werent that far apart and both still there in 88. Had come from Germany as a kid. I remember Capt James and the tailored fatigues. I was there in April-May 1971. He told me stories of beautiful Washington and how different it was from Nashville. It was always miserable with rain, snow a little sun at times and we were all sick from our vaccines. Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. Correction. You are so right Lon. National Veterans Art Museum I want to thank him and every vet out there for sacrificing everything. 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. The massive parade field had also been developed. Artillery training. You were in the reserves, from Albert Lea MN. Returned to USAR, 305th Field Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Hi, It looks like you graduated with my dad at Fort Lewis. Washington: McChord Air Force Base: VOCs, including TCE and DCE, benzene contaminated fuels: Bangor Naval Submarine Base: TNT and RDX: Fairchild Air Force Base: VOCs (primarily TCE), semi-volatile organic compounds and inorganic compounds: Fort Lewis Logistics Center: Heavy metals, organic compounds, and VOCs including TCE, DCE, and PAHs: Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. D.5.2August 1968 to October 1968SaluteDrill Sergeant Hungerford and PT Sergeant Blood. WWII era temp. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. Didn't make it to Viet Nam. Do you recall? Click on the link for more information. DS HARPER 17 YRS LATER WERE I WAS EMPLOYED SURPRISED. I never bitched though. Many other episodes made it hard to respect the military, but relieved to know after basic that C-3-1 was an exception. No doctor. Take a 90-minute scenic drive to the majestic Cascade Mountains, or visit the region's most recognizable landmark, Mt. from May thru Sept. 1969. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . I was fortunate. I was in 2nd plt. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. Hundreds of thousands served on Fort Lewis over the decades. Guys from all over. Only DI I recall was Malone! 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. 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 This was their second try to get thru basic. Fort Lewis Map 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. (253) 912-2112. I went to Ft Ord CA and ended up as an OJT paper pusher. I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. Realistic training to help us survive later on. DI made sure he told me not to screw up again. Bravo! I did basic and 11B ft lewis. I was there in 1949-1950 The buildings were red brick are all of those demolished? Ranier was beautiful and orange from the setting sun.We were all from California. Any one out there? Our guard commander at the Stockade was Sgt. ). BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. I did my Basic Training there. Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. I hope you or someone else can help me connect the dots, my memory not too good anymore. I carried toilet paper in my pockets during training. Buddies in basic Sparling and Shoemaker. Jane Cherney Then later, when I came back to the states in 76, I was with 268th signal (at Ft Lewis) who just happened to be using the same building B-1-1 used to be. Rainier in the sun the day we drew gear (Nov 7 or 8) then it rained or snowed every day after. Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. May 2015 Wallace. Drill Sergeant Bell. they sent 50 of us up there to go through boot camp and AIT. I believe you might have graduated with my grandfather (Rush Tissnolthtos) who unfortunately just recently passed away. Thank God. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. I was also in A-3-2, from late July to Oct. 3, 69. We had 2 draftees (US), several enlisted reservist (ER) and quite a few RA trainees. Left Nov/1970. Surprised to see someone I remember. I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. Remember we would get rained on, get soaked then told to on rain gear. Interesting activity after being assigned to my job in the post headquarters. I do remember the cold rain and snow. Office: 866-604-9126 9am-5pm EST Email Live Chat 9am-9pm EST Check out MilitaryByOwner on Facebook and on Twitter. Rainer only appeared a few times during our two months there. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. I remember we had DI Day who turned 18 while we were in training and also had SFC Smith. I remember seeing his uniform patches when I was a child, and he had a patch from the Americal Division, another from Sixth Army and an engineer patch with the motto "This We'll Defend." Drafted March 1970. April 2015 I was sworn into the army in Salt Lake City and then flown to the Seattle area I think it was McCord Air Force Base. Drill Sgt. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. Hey Leo where you at now? B11 I think we were called the rats or something like that. It worked and I stayed out of the hospital. Another standard line: "It's all up do you" My reaction was that "if it had been up to me, I wouldn't be here" A lifetime ago but I still can remember. BCT D-3/1, Inf AIT D-2/3. Hey Dan. I found my barracks which they had converted into an EM club. Our paths may have crossed. Welcome home Brother. 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. Located in Washington, Fort Lewis dates back to 1917. I must have been 1 or 2 cycles behind you. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. Turned 18 in basic. Sherman was a DS when I was there at the same time. Cold and windy in Oklahoma. I never imagined that I would complete a career as an enlisted draftee, but I was continuously offered advanced school programs D-3-2 Jan 68 March 68. I was there February 1971 B11. It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. I was in basic from Dec of 69 - May of 70. I was the only Nebraskan. 3802. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. Sincerly, Laurie(NIX). Camp Lejeune is unfortunately the flagship of contamination on a long list of other contaminated U.S. military installations. I don't think his uniform was green so much in the end. Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs on Feb. 23rd, 2023. 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. 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. Entdecke Fort Lewis Washington Offiziersquartier RPPC Foto Postkarte in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. B-2-2 Drill Sgt. I was with the 199th Lt Inf Bde attached to a SOG unit. Meteorology training. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Can't help much with your search. Mostly Southern California. . 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. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. Sent to Germany and discharged in April 71. So much fun. 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. They were a mess. B-1-1 1967 Drill Seargant Potter (good cop) and Saling (bad cop).. 17 years oldVietnam 1968-69Tet Offensive as we landed at Bien Hoa. We had howitzers lined up around the base of the hill. 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? My throat was so sore I couldn't swallow my own saliva. honor platoon every week expect one. July 2014 Basic and AIT at Ft Lewis March 1970 to late July. Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. Learn a lot from him, not just Army stuff but how to succeed in life. Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? fort lewis, washington barracks . . Oct 66 to Jan 67. Gleason! Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. 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. Service hours may be reduced on these days. About every 5 weeks would be assigned to guard duty at motor pool or headquarters. U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card Brown (1-11-1967 -0 wk. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433-9500 Phone: 253-967-3151 DSN: 357. I had to spend a week in the hospital because I caught pneumonia. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor. Made SP/5 August 71 and thenwith a 110 day drop ETSed Jan 72. Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. The obstacle course by it is gone. The C-5 mock up by the ranges is still there. Pots and Pans..! Dong Tam, May 1969 to MACV Tm 75, 7th ARVN Div Recon Co., flew home Thanksgiving Day 1969. I was in 3rd platoon B-5-1 13th basic cycle the name Swanson does sound familiar I have a picture of the platoon with our DI I'll have to check it out and see if I can read the name on his field jacket. Find a home that best fits your needs. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. D-5-2. Madigan Army Medical Center is one of only 21 surgical simulation centers in the U.S. to achieve a Level One status, the highest for surgical education excellence. Chilly, windy and cold. 30 nov 1970 D-4-1 devils best friend Garry Berber; DI Sgt Young cold wet spinal men sick with colds. I remember Sgt Mouton really competent guy I thought, maybe 2nd platoon? Rocky, you and I were there at the same time. building. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. Thank One funny story about my basic. Lucius Thomas. It was an Air war by then we had the ROKs and the Thais and ARVNS doing the dirty work.got my jeep shot up twice but came home unscathed!!!!! Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. Convenient and Affordable. He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. I was there in B-1-1 June thru Labor Day 1969. I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. We were confined to the barracks and mess hall due to the meningitis outbreak at the time. Thank you for replying! If I were googling the area of the old barracks for basic training or the streets where would I look..I remember towards the end of our Basic Mar 68 we all marched down to the theater and got to see the move The Sand Pebbles, looks like I found my old barracks..6A 6036-01..found this # on my old army records, am I reading it right I would have been in A Block building 6036..A Co 5th BN 1st BDE May 1968. Not too many Canadians in basic, but didnt know any better at that age. Had a good job and lived in Lakewood. Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. Christmas 1968 That taught bayonet training and was he good. Learned what a front leaning rest was right away. Did my Basic at North Fort, July to September71, B 3 2. 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. I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). Old maps of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Old Maps Online. I don't remember his name. Bob Benzon Chicago Carroll McInroe The forest is massive and I'm a believer. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. It is nostalgic thinking back to the wet climate and knowing that we stated in the same place, unchanged that so many American heroes once did. Retirement and Weltschmerz. I recall my grandmother telling me my grandfather was complaining of hearing loss and pain so she inspected it and dug mug and gun powder from deep in his ear months after him returning. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. Reunion It's important to know that visitors should park a few blocks away and not enter through the driveway. Do you remember what unit you were in? Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. Had a good friend Carl Robert's, after basic went to 543 supply co, and then to 63rd ord co until Jan 22 1971. The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. Washington State University It would be sumpn to see or at least communicate with some of the guys. The sprawling installation is home to much of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Special Forces Group. We got a view of Mt. As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. We always had to have someone on fire watch to keep the coal furnace going. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. Dale. I lost mine. Either they were recycled or washed out totally. Fort Lewis, home of the 627th Air Base Group, in Washington, has been the home to thousands of veterans. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. We saw a guy in the next barracks, being carried out on a stretcher, dead. It was bad during that time. DI was SSgt Hunt. Sgt Shields, do you remember what shots they gave us with the "guns" and when we did gas mask training did they use real mustard gas? If you were sick, you were a malingerer. 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. Serving the Rugged Professional", Survivor Outreach Services | Total Army Sponsorship | Safety, Human Resources | Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, U.S. Army Environmental Command | Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment, TRAINING ALERT: Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery, demolitions, and mortar training from Feb. 28 at 12 a.m. to March 3 at 11:59 p.m. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. My boots are out there too. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? World War II, 1939-1949. Saved my life. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. Two of my cousins went thru Ft Lewis Oct- Dec 68 Not just for Soldiers and their families, the My Army PCS app is also for Department of the Army civilians for their moves. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. 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. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. Hi John. Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. I was there Jan 1968 right after the meningitis epidemic. dagnabbit@outlook.com, I remember very well having to do guard Duty have nighttime had to be fully dressed in fatigues and walk back and forth in that cold Barrett then I have to wake up my other buddy to take over, Looking for anybody that might have been there in between January of 1970 to the summer. C-3-1 Feb-Apr 1970. I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. Got a 6 month early out and ended up serving 18 mos. Texas Tech Ernest Hemingway Letters I was drafted. I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. Im from California which now complied with the Real ID Act. Schools Details: WebFort Lewis Mesa Library Hours.Back to school hours have returned. Al. Told company commander about it after graduation. The Drill sargent was a puertorican. In another recommendation, DoD recommended to realign McChord AFB, WA, by relocating the installation management functions to Fort Lewis, WA, establishing Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I was there the same as you. Never had enough to eat only when we in the field. Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. 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. Army decided that they would let me stay in Hawaii at the reserve center, so I didn't get back to Ft Lewis to join back up with the company. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. He was great to. Then someone wrenched the bag from the sergeant and ran up the stairs and into the building while others provided interference. Vietnam 68-69, 18th Brigade, I was there in BCT C42 Chargin Charlie Rah!! 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more I was in D-2-2, I think. Does anyone remember my father Arthur Swanson? Nearly all of us were Reserve in our barracks. 1969. I was in the next group after you. Hawk The original Fulton Dental Clinic was closed in December 2001; the building relinquished to the Fort Lewis Directorate of Public Works and Engineering and served as the Headquarters for 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (L) (Stryker). Start your search at the JBFL Housing office. On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. Job Title: System Administrator Job Location: Fort Lewis, WA Job Code: CS20220510-91500 Job Description: Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. Had our white E-4-1 maggot tags where we could be returned if lost. Much more relaxed and zero week again plus Field Medic crash course in 10 weeks. AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. 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. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 Phone: 1 (253) 966-8456 Lewis Main Commissary Hours Sunday - 1000 to 1900 Monday through Saturday - 0900 to 2000 McChord Field Commissary 577 Lincoln Blvd. It was a lifetime ago and that is rather underscored when I see the veterans our age around the VA hospital in Minneapolis when I go there. No guard duty anyway. We had a brand new 2nd LT (LT French), all of 18 years old, who insisted on calling us "son". I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. Really had a lot of respect for that guy. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt Dispensary 7 North Fort served BCT and AIT. My father, SSG Robert Warren, was a drill instructor from 1966-1969 D co. 4/2 at North Fort. 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. Does he remember the DI's name. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. Little did I ever think I would see that man again after basic training. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? 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 was in E-3-1. Our Drill Sgt. I miss the team work we had going on then. i was a cook there me and shelby davidson were friens he was a di, can you show the pictures of your platoon in b-5-1, Glenn Davis, were u ever married to one of the Schroeder girls' here in Nor-Cal If you were you were my brother in law old pal I was in the old Barracks from Feb 69' to June 69' for Basic and AIT, i was with B-4-2 nov 20 til feb 4 1967 to 1968, I remember Drill Sargent Tanksly April-May 1968. Wisconsin. I redid all my estate very recently and in doing so, went through a box of my military memoirs. Was in D-1-1 from June '68 to Sept. '68. Yes John Kelly, i remember the meningitis outbreak. We had to get up and go stand in formation before dawn forever it seemed, and then PT and running took up the rest of the day. Now I've never been much for schadenfreude, but damn, sometimes a fellow just must indulge. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 14th MP company. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. Visit the page linked above forCOVID-19 and vaccine info and the latest I Corps Blue Hash. It was awful. Old memories, good now in retrospect. Fort Worden, Fort Lewis, Camp MacKay, the Vancouver Barracks, Camp Hightower, and at La Croix, France, photographs of the state training ship U.S.S. Ft. Lewis Washington is surrounded by pristine nature and plenty of outdoor activities. Him and Horn..! We had to sleep with the windows open no matter the weather. Baugh. Graves and Drill Sgt. Names I remember, David Smith from Lewiston, Idaho and I remember getting my ass kicked by another trainie from Tx. Thru Port Angeles and stopped at Lake Crescent. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. I think we were all borderline pneumonia cases. D-5-2 April - June, 1971 I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. 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. I was in B-1-1 June thru August 1969. Khe Sanh . I have forgotten! I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. Michael Simpson So you were there in the cycle before me. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. April 2013 I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. Couldn't toss them. I remember seeing those barracks when we lived on post. Patrick Flanagan 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! 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. I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. but I was there FEB 18, 1969' thru Basic Training then stayed there (no leave) for AIT 11B Infantry training, then to Vietnam. They get calls from someone engaged in a fire fight. What was Howitzer gunners life like in the war? Walt Morrow It was down hill from there. Good luck to all the a-3 -1 alpha gators! Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. Rainer was awesome. Most of the troops were going to the war zone those days, where it was too hot in more ways than one. Me too Tom. Paul Ridley Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. My Dad was 1Sgt Boyd Willams. I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. Bob Robbins Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. The Group is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Probably the same short, thin, white, young, recent Vn returnee. John P. Trainor. Sgt. We had nick names, mine was "Chaplain". Joseph Heller D-1-1 april 69 . If he did training in 1967 I am thinking he was in Vietnam in late 1967 or beginning of 1968. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. A l l is mighty Fine! Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. 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. That guy followed me to Vietnam and then to Germany! FORWARD What a team..! He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. Get email updates for new Senior Data Analyst jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. I remember the old Baracks. The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. A-3-3. We were there longer because of the IG inspection. When I was in Vietnam, we were on a hill for a few months. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. 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