125 Bridgeport and Joint Base Lewis McChord. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. We obviously had to leave the company area when training and marching. His assistant DS was a short guy who always looked like he was about to tell a joke. [2], Gray Army Airfield (IATA: GRF, ICAO: KGRF), is a military airport located within Fort Lewis. 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. The D-2-1 sounds correct but Infantry was the 11B MOS which was the training which comes after basic training. God bless! WWII era temp. Some dreery days in the motorpool. Pinto was our DI. D-3-2 August 1967. I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I wish I had a photo of Sgt. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. It was cold, wet and miserable. Mr. Hitt. Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. D-3/1. Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. My best to all of the good Americans out there. Located in Fort Lewis, WA, Fort Lewis Army Base is a potential source of asbestos exposure cancer. He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. Drill Sgt. Project Location: JBLM, WA. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Map of Fort Lewis in Fort Lewis, Washington. On Graduation Day it rained so they moved everything indoors to that big auditorium across the parade field. Learned what a front leaning rest was right away. Don't trust the Army boys! JBLM Airmen receive medical care at the McChord Clinic as well as Madigan Army Medical Center. If you were sick, you were a malingerer. Wow! Mesothelioma lawyers alledge it is one of approximately 412 asbestos exposure sites in Washington . WE could never walk on the platoon center floor, bunks were arranged around the perimeter, and he would sometimes come in at night after we'd showered, and pour dirt out of a gunny sack on the floor, empty the butt-can water on it, and make us crawl through it making oink sounds like a pig, then on to the upstairs and same thing, with the upstairs guys low crawling downstairs, passing each other on the stairs! We normally weren't allowed to buy anything but essentials at the PX, but this DI was so friendly. STILL trying to get a copy of my Basic Training graduation picture, A-3-2, JULY 1969. His friends called him "Rod." I was in the first BCT cycle to use D Block in North Fort Lewis since WWII. He was hard but fair. At the start of the Korean War, the Army decided to expand Yakima Training Center. Wonder if you remember big stone by mess hall. I wish I had waited for his laundry to finish to see the results. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. There were a couple of guys in the barracks across from us who were taken out on stretchers, both dead from spinal meningitis. It was common for this to happen, except Fagan didn't do it for us. I do remember the cold rain and snow. Tasted like heaven and you could have 2. I think I started in January, 1971. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. I was in the First All Volunteer RA Basic Training Company AT Fort Lewis, WA (10 Sept 1971). On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. I was there in 1949-1950 The buildings were red brick are all of those demolished? 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. Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. Hope you are all well and healthy. 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. How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? Anybody there? We only got out for training. Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. Search public notices by typing keywords in the Search field below, or by checking one or more boxes beside the filters listed on the right side. 2nd Platoon. Cold wet and frozen. It provides world-class installation support to more than 40,000 service members and around 15,000 civilian workers. (A/3/2) with Drill Sergeants Graves and Forcade. 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." Support for the base and services for military personnel . I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. 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. Can't help much with your search. Anyone remember? The strategic location of the base provides Air Force units with the ability to conduct combat and humanitarian airlift with the C-17 Globemaster III. View map of Fort Lewis, and get driving directions from your location. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. He took a commission in the army after his drill sergeant stint and as an officer, went on to work in Finance and retire from the army. C-3-1 Feb-Apr 1970. Very grateful. Boggs was our Platoon leader! I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. Rained all the way up and back as we drove thru the Olympic forest. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. MENU. Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. As a winner in the first VN Draft Lottery I was drafted 4 May 70 and was flown to Sea Tac Airport and then bussed to Ft Lewis WA USATC. One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? Moore for my book. 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. This website still works very well, and it is fun to read the comments posted by those who shared Ft. Lewis BCT around that time. Im glad we did it when we did. My cousin whom came in to basic as I was leaving basic got sent to nam. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? Anyone? 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. Washington State University Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. I have forgotten! Cannot remember their names. Reading this blog helped me. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. The total area is 3.78% water. CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. Last minute they sent to ft.Lewis in December.Very cold was in A-3-1 alpha gator north fort. Library I just wanted to walk the company parade grounds and my barracks, visit the spirit of the closest friendships Ive ever had and the ghosts of my lost brothers Dale, ran across this.. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. -- JB Lewis-McChord, WA 984331672 United States. I saw him in Vietnam filling sand bags. Double time brother. Old memories, good now in retrospect. Dispensary 7 North Fort served BCT and AIT. 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). John Trainor, great warrior, learned much from him, things I applied to life, to this day serves me well. Leo, I got there in January '70. Still a pretty post. Arrived a Ft Lewis 30 Nov 1970. As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 19,089 people, 3,476 households, and 3,399 families residing on the base. Brings back many memories. May 2016 Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. Was he a squad leader? The temperatures during summer vary from the mid 40s at night to the mid 70s during the day, occasionally peaking over 90F (32C). . Looking of Kenny Williams who was in the bunk above me and did a tatoo on my shoulder with indian ink and a pin. But I did lose four high school buddies. I am assuming he trained here? Fort Lewis [11], The census-designated place (CDP) Fort Lewis is located within the installation's area. Then someone wrenched the bag from the sergeant and ran up the stairs and into the building while others provided interference. We always had to have someone on fire watch to keep the coal furnace going. President George W. Bush greets US troops 18 June at Fort Lewis Army Base in Washington. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. Sometime in the early 1960s Interstate 5 was built through the fort separating the northwest corner of the fort, and creating "Northfort". We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. Prince (and what a lovely guy he was! The stone by the mess hall was painted over about the time we left. November 2012 This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. Joint Base Lewis McChord. D company 4th BN 1st BDE (10 cycle) D52. I know it sounds crazy but I thoroughly enjoyed basic training and the rest of my time the Army. Then sun came out but still had to keep on rain gear all day. Willys Jeepster December 2013 Military organizations in the Pacific Northwest used the center for range firing and small unit tests. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. B-5-2 was my organization. As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. . I have a letter from an AIT trainee at Fort Lewis the day he received his orders to RVN; that same day his Record of Assignments shows him changing AIT companies. D11, California Mod squad. . Save. Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. And corporal Redman train for DI school. Don't remember DI name. I guess I was just ahead of you. [10], Helicopters based at the airfield assisted with medical evacuations at Mount Rainier National Park on numerous occasions in the 1970s. Had your initial and last four of your ssa # on your clothes, My Dad is John Nix. He marched us back and had us stand in formation in front of the barracks. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. I drove through the checkpoint without stopping.and they didn't chase usjust like in the Nam and just like when I was in the Army in 71. When I was in Vietnam, we were on a hill for a few months. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . DI was SSgt Hunt. Also pictures of Drill Sergeants Forcade and Graves. [2], The Joint Base Garrison operates the installation on behalf of the warfighting units, families and extended military community who depend on JBLM for support. It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. 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. Current Address: 302 Kray Ike Court, Wenatchee, WA 98801 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email View On Map. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. DESCRIPTION. Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs on Feb. 23rd, 2023. Courtesy Tacoma Public Library (5\18221) 91st Division Monument at Command Circle, Fort Lewis, 2010 . I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. National Veterans Art Museum Weren't you the one that ended up at NAMPHIB doing a 3 month hitch to Laos with Winkler and company. 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. Only DI I recall was Malone! Echo - 1 - 1, June to August 1971. I think I had strep throat. Hi soldiers! He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. (The Nisqually people would later petition unsuccessfully for the return of this land. Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. The Drill sargent was a puertorican. Next 5 weeks a 2Lt drove me to classes in a MG convertible. I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) During the final pt test we drug them to the end and they finally made it. It is ready to crumble. I was in E-1-1 from Dec of 69 to April of 70, was lucky enough to get pneumonia and was held back. Left Nov/1970. Senior Cloud Systems Integrator - JBLM Fort-Lewis McChord WA - on-site. My email is mrjay49@gmail.com. At the motor pool you stood next to a light pole that covered an area about 20 feet in diameter. 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 Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Hello, Had a DI from Germany and his accent stuck with me for years. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. His children (my cousins) and I cannot find the trunk that held his letters, photos and official paperwork, so I have only a rough idea of his service. Began BCT June 1969 in B-1-1 starring DI Robert P Fagan (RIP, Texas) I was at Ft Ord, Ft Sam Houston, and CINCPAC HI Still have pictures, a handful of the gray stones covering the base and an ashtray I stole from the back of the messhall. He gave me a bottle of cough syrup. Also had a 32 yr old at the time named Jan Stein. 30 nov 1970 D-4-1 devils best friend Garry Berber; DI Sgt Young cold wet spinal men sick with colds. A11 Is Mighty Fine! Learn a lot from him, not just Army stuff but how to succeed in life. I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. On July 28, 1970 and arrived at Ft. Lewis a day or two later. It was bad during that time. After leaving I went to Ft. Sill OK for AIT. Had a friend in E-1-1. army base. Also, do you remember the name of your CO? During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 Exit No. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern . Ford Thunderbird I was in B-1-1 June thru August 1969. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? Home Realizacje i porady Bez kategorii fort lewis, washington barracks. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, JBLM . CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. Krfp Radio 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. Will gladly pay for a copy. February 2014 Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. ). Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. Levied twice for VN. I was in D-4-1. [8] It previously controlled and provided host unit support to mobilizing, deploying and demobilizing reserve component units from all the U.S. military services. B-3-1 Sep-Nov 70. It was hard and demanding especially the mental games played by the DS's. Not so much. Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (INS Form I-776) I was with 2/2 in 1981 thru 1983. THX Later, with WWII looming, the Army Air Corps took over a nearby airfield and renamed it McChord Air Field. I want to contine to receive E-Mails regarding Ft Lewis. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. 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. 253-967-7166. . Just going thru these Fort Lewis notes, all I saw was your name, thought I would take a chance however you are probably 15 years younger than I am. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. Jan-Feb 1968. Some of the B-1-1 buildings were still there but barely recognizable and were being used for city warfare exercises. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. Texas Tech fort lewis washington. Bravo 3-1 Drill Sgt White. Memorial Day Fort Sill, Fort Sam Houston, Fort Knox, and Fort Lee all have their own takes on the Big PX, but Fort Lewis just curb stomps them all and utterly destroys the competition. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. Hotel Exterior; IHG Army Hotel Ft. Lewis-McChord - Mt Rainier from McChord Field . The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. Our employees are our most valuable asset and play an integral role in . Enjoy! Address and Phone Number for Fort Lewis, a Military Base, at Pendleton Avenue, Fort Lewis WA. Art School I was in B-5-1 (if I remember correctly) and we were in 2 story barracks with double bunk arrangement, with a shower and bathroom on the first floor. I remember Sgt. First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. Hence PV2 Wallace had KP. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. Never had enough to eat only when we in the field. Browse 2,534 fort lewis stock photos and images available, or search for fort lewis washington or army base to find more great stock photos and pictures. Ed Bremer Does he remember the DI's name. We spent nearly 2 hours on the base. 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 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 . Shields Phillips noticed what I had done. Haven't been able to find him since. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. William I may have been there at the same time I was in the 1st platoon 2nd squad leader our drill instructor said was American Indian he was a tuff SOB and a silver star recipient I wish I remembered his name. Read on to find out more about this amazing Washington Army base. Had to sleep with the windows open. Guess you could use it as a club. . Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade disbanded in late May 2014. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? Phillip, I was just before you in D-2-2, having started in January 1970, just as the meningitis outbreak hit. Worked with a bunch of great Medics many of them draftees like myself and also great doctors. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. June 2013 My Drill Sgt. I don't remember his name. and 9 days. Remember Vargas well. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. My grandfather was in Fort Lewis for basic, graduated in 70. Any one out there? Volunteered for the draft and inducted 4 December 1968, not quite 17 and-a-half, from Alaska. But I've been lucky all my life! The Environmental and Natural Resources Division of Fort Lewis wishes to evaluate the effectiveness of the current and potential remediation activities at the Logistics Center, a regional maintenance facility at Fort Lewis where pump-and-treat systems are being used to remediate .
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