Was Sgt. They are the HQ for 8th Bde, Army ROTC for 8 western states and Guam/American Samoa. The VA takes care of my health needs and it seems strange that all those old guys around there (Minneapolis) are the same vibrant young soldiers during the Vietnam war. Was in May 69 to Sept 69 in A-3-2 Drill Sgt. The facility houses minimum and medium security prisoners from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.[3]. 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. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. In 2009, the former Fort Lewis Regional Correction Facility was remodeled and renamed the Northwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility (NWJRCF). Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. We were confined to the barracks and mess hall due to the meningitis outbreak at the time. A l l is mighty Fine! Tom Williams Hello, The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. I was in B-52 at Fort Lewis Washington in August of 1968. Does he remember the DI's name. Bldg. The base received much media attention in the wake of the Kandahar massacre, committed by a Fort Lewis soldier in March 2012.[7]. Good, hard training. But I've been lucky all my life! Will gladly pay for a copy. 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? Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? Told company commander about it after graduation. Never forget the part of my life! Joseph Heller Patrick Flanagan Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". This community offers 132 single-family and duplex style homes for enlisted service members. B-2-2 Drill Sgt. Most of us were from Utah. He also had a cool toughed up mustang. 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. 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. I had a great tour in Europe. I might suppose battalion and regiment, but Im not sure that makes sense. Vince Gerling. 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. May 1969 thru Late Sept./Early Oct.(??) We had a Sgt (a Black man) Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. Long time ago now, Bruce and Troy I was in Bearcat 1st Cav A228 and bn I played crown and anchors with the Austin's and ate hot Thai food 1968 March to 1971 Sept, Drafted 7 Dec 1967, started Basic Jan 68. I drove through there about a decade ago. November 2015 I was there the same as you. Phillips noticed what I had done. Thanks. A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. My Drill Sgt. My mistake didn't mean to do it. DI was Sgt Alley who was about 5'5" but came off at about 6'10". Thoughts, comments? B-1-1 WE ARE THE BEST, THE HELL WITH THE REST! How could a 19 year old forget. Mr. Hitt. Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Yelm, WA 98597 Mobile Phone: View Current Number Email: View Current Email . Lt. Klippel was our CO. We were confined to the company area, except for training, due to meningitis concerns. I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. . I was C-4-2 3rd platoon, Ssgt Collins and Sgt Brochettes. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. May 2013 Subordinate units assigned to Fort Lewis are: JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making. Dave Mueller My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. I do remember the cold rain and snow. The average household size was 3.75 and the average family size was 3.78. (Survivor of the battle of Hue). Gietsen we ran rings around them. April 2015 I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. About a decade ago i drove through the post. All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. Veterans Day Check in at McChord Field Main Gate. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. To me, he was the best drill sergeant I could have trained under. Perhaps your dad is in it? Fort Lewis Army base soldiers keep guard at an entry on 24 October of 2002 in Tacoma, Washington. Turned 18 in basic. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. If I had still been in training, I would have been recycled. Basic Training, Ft Lewis WA,September 18, 1970 to November 70. So many memories. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern . We at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Exchange are thrilled to welcome you to any of our facilities. I was E-1-1 just after you. He was great to. 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. 1776 I Street, NW, 9th Floor, Washington, D.C 20006 Houston, TX: 2925 Richmond Ave, 12th Floor, Houston, TX 77098 Los Angeles, CA: 10880 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90025 I was in D-2-2. I was with Linstead when we came back and saw your work.I was a holdover.finally assigned to the Army Security Agency trained at Fort Ord and eventually they sent me to NAM as everyone was coming home. Lucky break being home. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. HistoryLink.org Online Encyclopedia of Washington State History, "Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base merge to create Joint Base Lewis-McChord on . I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. 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. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. Intensive infantry training and frequent field maneuvers were becoming the norm on post. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. Had a great meal in the downtown area at a fine restaurant. Training Company E-3-1. The field is now used by Army helicopters. 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. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. 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. 2nd Platoon. Does anybody remember the DI's name? Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. Jonny Baugh was a combat veteran, Silver Star in Vietnam. George Callan And undig it at night. The first recruits moved into their new barracks on 5 September 1917, exactly two months after the post building plan had been handed to the contractors. "Go for broke" forth platoon, second squad. The two bases merged in 2010. 54 Echo stationed at Ft Lewis 1982. Your post was Jan 2018 so maybe I hope by now you have found him. 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 told my grandson."don't look back.they won't chase us" and they did not. For every 100 females, there were 168.3 males. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. 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. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. On 1 June 2006, the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division cased its colors and became the 2d Cavalry Regiment Stryker Brigade Combat Team with its home station in Germany. 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. Health and medical. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. At some point in all of that, he was promoted to sergeant Got early out due to RIF 1972. December 2012 Take care. B-5-2 was my organization. 2140 Liggett Ave. JB Lewis-McChord, WA, United States 98433. It was bad during that time. World War II, 1939-1949. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. was Sgt. 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 sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? No one so much as asked what we doing there. That high school typing class came in handy I guess. ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. 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. 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. He went duck hunting with his brother on Spokane's Snake River in 1972. We were activated a few times for riots and Weather extremes. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. Zeeks. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. stayed at lewis for AIT, but do not remember what company.Left May 70, Looking for pictures A-4-2 Basic Training Aug-Oct 1970. Poison oak is found in the training areas. Hughes. Visit Our Website. They called my name. A11 Is Mighty Fine! He ran our butts off, but at the end of basic we double-timed 10 miles with no problem. Woke up with snow on our heads. Creighton Abrams Tall lanky white guy who could run like a gazelle. D.I. ABOUT 90 additional RA Enlistees from the Mid West States joined us in E-2-1 ON 11 Sept '71. The median income for a household on the base was $32,384, and the median income for a family was $32,251. Neill Public Library It is one of the active Army's contingency corps. July 2013 Mesothelioma lawyers alledge it is one of approximately 412 asbestos exposure sites in Washington .