WE were 'pitted' against National Guard BTC across the Street. 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433-9500. E-3-1 basic training Fort Lewis, Washington 11jul66 north Fort. 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. "Aspirin, or bad rest, and then be recycled." Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. Shepard, he was really good. Rocky, you and I were there at the same time. Some of the B-1-1 buildings were still there but barely recognizable and were being used for city warfare exercises. I remember i was in D company and out in front of are barracks in white painted rocks it said D Company trained in Hell! Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. [2], Prior to 1941, the area consisted of ranches and a few scattered silica mines. I was there July 9th 1969. March 2015 Either they were recycled or washed out totally. COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) Lewis Main. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. Much more relaxed and zero week again plus Field Medic crash course in 10 weeks. Book Signings I was up. Madigan Army Medical Center Fort Lewis postal code 98431. Where was he from ?? I had occasion to rn into him at a conference in Southern Utah in the 90's. Richard Nixon Quote All these statistics were typical for military bases. Visit Our Website. Next. I don't remember anyone in my unit. 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. Do you recall? Remember this chant, B11we are the best . the rest as we ran thru the streets and hills. Joint Base Lewis McChord is a premier installation in the Pacific Northwest. Welcome home Brother. Take care all. He ordered us to file into the building and deposit any contraband into a duffel bag. ldr-Capt. Hotel Exterior; IHG Army Hotel Ft. Lewis-McChord - Mt Rainier from McChord Field . 13.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor. Anyone have a copy of Basic Training Graduation picture of A-3-2 in July 1969? Branson Brings back many memories. Fort Lewis, WA **Now Joint Base Lewis-McChord [JBLM] In the state of Washington, perhaps there is nothing more prestigious a military training facility than Fort Lewis. For every 100 females, there were 168.3 males. 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 . Fort Lewis' terrain is primarily a mixture of dense conifer woods and open Puget prairie-garry oak woodlands. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. A final prewar (1938-1940) spurt of construction gave Fort Lewis 455 permanent and temporary structures worth fifteen million dollars. there in years and barracks told that story. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. President George W. Bush greets US troops 18 June at Fort Lewis Army Base in Washington. I did not and on to Fort Ord then to Sill and OCS. Would like to get a copy. Drill SSG was Bowman, he was a very impressive soldier. I was with 2/2 in 1981 thru 1983. Of all households 2.0% were made up of individuals, and 0.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. They are HQ for NW US ROTC. There were a couple of guys in the barracks across from us who were taken out on stretchers, both dead from spinal meningitis. talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. 745. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord . Recently returned from Seattle as my wife and me went to visit my son and his wife in Bremerton. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base LewisMcChord. 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. Hey Russell, I was in at the same time. Bldg. I was sitting, waiting for my stuff when I heard a lady gasp in horror. He won an award the training cycle before mine, outstanding drill instructor at Ft. Lewis, and he was going for two in a row when we arrived. Dale Dehnke, George Paige, Steve Shannon and Joe Esparza. Ken Rodgers Office wanted someone with a degree so I stayed until offered a six month early out because of the RIF in 1972. I was stationed there in 68 we had to stand guard overBaby alligators and a funeral for one there was two groups one was from California the other was from Washington and I think my drill sergeants name was dear or deerI cant remember the spelling. I miss the team work we had going on then. Tel: (253) 967-7166. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. JBLM has more than 25,000 soldiers and civilian workers. Paul Ridley His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. Get directions, reviews and information for North Fort Barracks in Fort Lewis, WA. Next time I vacation up there Ill preplan and also bring my passport. Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . Second platoon C-5-2 October 30th 1968 old fort, barracks looked just as shown here, it was so wet and so cold we would put dimes in the dryer to get a little heat after a long day. 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. Current Bid: USD 7.00 Bid Online More Topographical Postcards from auctioneer: 1963 CHEVROLET, at THIMBLE SHOAL CHANNEL TUNNEL, Norolk, VA . I took basic same time Oct-Dec 71 C-3-2 3rd Platoon. 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. Over the years I started to think that I was exaggerating to myself that it rained, or snowed just about every day that I was there. Perform a full range of clinical laboratory tests in any one or a combination of the following sections of the laboratory: hematology, chemistry, cytology, histotechnology, urinalysis . stayed at lewis for AIT, but do not remember what company.Left May 70, Looking for pictures Jan-Feb 1968. On Graduation Day it rained so they moved everything indoors to that big auditorium across the parade field. Just wanted to show you what the Fort Lewis barracks look like, this is my set up and it's a cool place to be. Two options from the medics. My boots are out there too. Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. Steve Orr you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. August 1971 - December 1971 from May thru Sept. 1969. Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). I guess I was just ahead of you. Zeeks and Sgt. There were 3,560 housing units at an average density of 232.8 per square mile (89.9/km2). February 2014 The project of constructing an army airfield, which later became McChord Air Force Base, directly north of the Fort Lewis installation, received approval as a WPA project in January 1938, and $61,730 was allocated for construction. Artillery training. I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. . He brought my grandmother to live near or on base not sure. I lived on Ft Lewis as a kid in 1966 and 1967. Letters I ended up leaving early because my grandfather passed away. Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Fort Lewis WA Parade Grounds Military Mt Rainier Unused Real Photo Postcard E30 at the best online prices at eBay! Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. 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. Camp Lewis passed from the hands of Pierce County and became the property of the federal government when the deed for 62,432 acres (253km2) was recorded in the county auditor's office in Tacoma. I started in June and graduated in August 1968. His saying was "What is the spirit of the bayonet" answer "to KILL". They landed on the moon during basic training. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. 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. In his graduation photo, it says D Co 2nd platoon. I might suppose battalion and regiment, but Im not sure that makes sense. 1969. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. I remember a short bad ass DI from Las Vegas. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky . If I had been a sergeant, I could tell people outside of my kitchen what to do. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. Checkin at Building J0550 Lincoln Blvd. But no one wanted to be recycled, so we didn't go on sick call. Does anyone remember my father Arthur Swanson? Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. When they got back, Sgt. Decypher Joint Base Lewis-McChord Regular, Full time. Thank you. He later died in 2009 from emphysema, from god knows what. I was also in A-3-2, from late July to Oct. 3, 69. He was a rep for the Veterans of Foreign War. If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. I was the only Nebraskan. Me too Tom. I was a NG from Tennessee. World War II Employment authorization document that contains a photograph (INS Form I-776) I was not a serious collector of army stuff but have some items and pictures to remind me. Thanks! Located in Fort Lewis, WA, Fort Lewis Army Base is a potential source of asbestos exposure cancer. We did go home over Christmas.. Lon Reed. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. Tuesday . Will gladly pay for a copy. We saw a guy in the next barracks, being carried out on a stretcher, dead. D52 all the way. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Library D Block was demolished in 2019. B-5-2 April-May 1968. E-1-2 basic training. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. Where are you living now? The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. 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. Boggs was our Platoon leader! And corporal Redman train for DI school. Hometown Property Management. Sergeant Hungerford was the DI while Sergeant Blood was the PT Sgt. 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. Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. 360-456-7368. My wife visited a friend in Olympia and probably drove near the base with our daughter inlaw. McChord Field separated from Fort Lewis when the U.S. Air Force was created in 1947 and was subsequently renamed McChord Air Force Base. At the conclusion of World War II, the northwest staging area of Fort Lewis became a separation center and discharged its first soldiers in October 1945. Dak To Depression When World War I ended in 1918, the Nisqually people petitioned for their land to be returned to them, but the request was denied by the Secretary of War, Newton Baker.[4]. Although July and August are the driest months. Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Lt. Klippel was our CO. We were confined to the company area, except for training, due to meningitis concerns. Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember . As soon as we transferred to the newer, 3-story buildings for BT, the IG inspection came there and it was cleaning time again. One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. How about a multum in parvo story entitled "DI Bob's New Car" On a Friday afternoon, DI Fagan was showing off his new 1969 1/2 Dodge Super Bee. There is so much more to say but this will suffice. Almost got held back but was allowed to graduate with class as an E-2 .Quite an experience Sorry to see the old buildings go. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. Lol. RESPONSIBILITIES. I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. I was there in April-May 1971. Went through North Fort Lewis (JBLM) Oct 22, 2021. I know that we did not, but I can't recall how we got our underwear and fatigues cleaned. I think I had strep throat. Made Specialist 5 for Madigan Main Post Company B Ambulance section providing Med support to BCT and 11B 11C Training Companies. March 2013 The racial makeup of the base was 60.4% White, 20.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 1.8% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. We had to carry our foot lockers over our heads in the middle of the night cause someone couldn't keep his gear neat and uniform . I was there from May 26 through the end of July. platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. 2nd Brigade, Robert what year did you go through basic? I was just over a year behind you at Ft. Lewis and was also sent to Ft. Sam that fall and became a 91Bravo. It sits on my entertainment center. . I was in B-1-1 June thru August 1969. Fort Lewis Army base soldiers keep guard at an entry on 24 October of 2002 in Tacoma, Washington. I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. That Sixth Army patch probably came from Fort Lewis. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. I stayed in these barracks in 2004 for a detainee ops training prior to shipping off to Guantanamo. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 14th MP company. I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. Christmas 1968 Enjoyed the beautiful PNW and beautiful girls. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) I think his name was Brandon or Braden. I was in E-4-1(When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going: E-4-1) on North Fort Lewis for basic from July to Sept 1971. I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. Veterans Proud to have serve. 50 of us spent 10 days at the reception station at Ft. Ord. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. [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. From May 1966 to June 1972, Fort Lewis trained . His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. A-2-3 Jan - Mar 1969. Much of the steeper terrain resembles areas of Afghanistan. Phone: (253) 967-1110. DESCRIPTION. The homes are on the Washington State Historic Register and have recently been renovated. Welcome home and thanks for serving. Did my Basic at North Fort, July to September71, B 3 2. We did most of the training in wet weather gear. B-2-2 Drill Sgt. Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. In augustI'm looking for photos or yearbook??? The obstacle course by it is gone. Fort Lewis Information and Referral Services (253) 967-7166. This marked the first time that I Corps had forward soldiers in combat since the end of the Korean War. I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). COVID-19 Notice. November 2015 Any chance you knew him? In 1917, Pierce County, through the process of condemnation proceedings (eminent domain), took 3,370 acres (13.6km2) of the Nisqually Indian Reservation (14km2) for the Fort Lewis Military Reserve. 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 have forgotten! Vietnam Veterans Memorial View Clay Miller results in Renton, WA including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. Store Hours: Mon- Sun 0900-2130. My best to all of the good Americans out there. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. After basic went to 543 supply co and then to 63rd ordnance, What months? Californian Mod Squad. Task Force Olympia included units from all three components of the Army (Active, Reserve and National Guard) as well as Marine and Australian officers. See 13 social pages including Facebook and Twitter, Hours, Phone, Fax, Email, Website and more for this business. fort lewis washington. Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. shelby county ky registration renewal, mary shieler oak hill, west virginia,