I still have nightmares about him. Fort Lewis Army Base in Pierce, WA Contact Information Phone: (253) 967-1110 DSN: 357-1110 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 sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. I'm writing about my experiences in the Army. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. Average Temperature in Fort Lewis The warm season lasts for 2.8 months, from June 23 to September 16, with an average daily high temperature above 72F. Still looking for some of my buddies that were in A/3/2 with SGTS. I was in C-1-1 in Sept. 1966 (boot) and I think our DI was Sgt chicowski not sure of the spelling. Also remember 1st Sgt Curtin who was limping and bent (combat injuries?) I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. Jane Cherney I think I started in January, 1971. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. Do you recall? That taught bayonet training and was he good. He also had a cool toughed up mustang. I remember Sgt. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. D Block was demolished in 2019. Hello, No one so much as asked what we doing there. Willys Jeepster Mokie Ruiz give me a shout, Dale S. Hi, my dad graduated from basic at Ft. Lewis June of 71. I was in D 1 1 at that time. I let my boys climb on the old ropes. He reminded me of Sammy Davis Jr. I did keep our original A31 Basic Training Platoon photo, if anyone would like a copy please contact me and I will make sure you receive a nice fresh copy NO Cost I have NOT heard from anyone I may have been with although my unit in Vietnam began having reunions every year back in 2006' and I cannot tell you how wonderful it is to have been reunited with many of those great men. We had the meningitis restrictions also back in 1966 too. I was in B-52 at Fort Lewis Washington in August of 1968. I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. Yeah, these are the "temporary" barracks we were housed in when I was in BCT at E-4-2 in early 1969. I had authority over kitchen staff. Zeeks and Sgt. Where were you from? Remember Ft. Lewis very well. Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) 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). Hello Diane, I was with 2/2 in 1981 thru 1983. I was in E-3-1. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. I was in Fort Lewis BCT, D-3-2, from July 1971 to September 1971. The majority of our staff is either military spouses or dependents who can relate to the joy and stress of a military move. I am proud to have trained under him and will never forget what he did for us. All because i defended a fellow soldier from a bully officer. Had a friend in E-1-1. 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. Shepard a really tall, black guy? Ambush I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. A11 Is Mighty Fine! Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. I was there exact same time.. trying to find photos or yearbook, if you know of any? Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 with printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa I was in Ft Lewis in 1971, can't remember the months I was there, have to look it up, I was in Company C-3-1 all Hawaii company. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. I was in 2nd Platoon D-5-2. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Anyone remember? I was there for basic training June 1971. New housing planned for 2027. First units to go through basic since korean war. Gerber was Company Cdr. I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. Germany 1-1-68 to 3-68, A co., 1/13th Inf, Mech, Plt ldr, Co. XO; Jungle School, Panama CZ March-Apl, 1969; HHCo, 9th Div. Anyone remember??? My drill sergeant was Sgt. They then returned me to Ft Lewis WA and assigned me to Madigan General Hospital. I was in B -3-2. 7ID History: Operation Just Cause - 32 Years Ago Today December 20, 2021. Many were gone. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) 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." JBLM-issued Rapid Gate Identification 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. JBLM Mobile Shred event at the Lewis Main Commissary parking lot. It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. Just long enough to be called a veteran. A-4-2. Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. JBLM is located about an hour outside of Seattle in Tacoma, Washington. 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. Physically I did well but knew their goal was team building because of Psych degree I already held when drafted and I was 22 years old. D'Wayne Hodgin Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. Do Creighton Abrams 360-456-7368. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. Dan Webster Learned what a front leaning rest was right away. I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. August 1971 - December 1971 1971 B-2-2. Entered Army Dec 67 BCT with D 3 3 thru Feb 68. I was in Ft Lewis from March 1970 until May 1970 in B-3-2. Got early out due to RIF 1972. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. These support activities include supply, transportation, maintenance, and material readiness. Tall lanky white guy who could run like a gazelle. It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. Are platoon got That high school typing class came in handy I guess. October 2014 Good Times. Free shipping for many products! The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. Worked in post Head Quarters, Directorate of Plans and Training November 70 to March 72. Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. Don't hesitate to contact us by phone, email or live chat! I had occasion to rn into him at a conference in Southern Utah in the 90's. Good times because I was with some of the best men Ive ever met. I remember the low crawl pit, standing in the rain and snow at 5 ama 20 mile night march with 85 lb packsthe silence on the bus on our way.the long flight to the Nam on a stretch 8.and finally an exit from the madness.to face the impossible task of putting your life back togetherI am not home yet. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. I was a squad leader down stairs and ended up in a Sheridan tank. and 9 days. I redid all my estate very recently and in doing so, went through a box of my military memoirs. Drill Sgt. Home Realizacje i porady Bez kategorii fort lewis, washington barracks. Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. Fort Lewis (Washington), a former United States Army post (1917-2010) in the U.S. State of Washington Fort Lewis Internment Camp, a former internment camp (1942-1943) at Fort Lewis, Washington Fort Lewis Six, a 1970 event at Fort Lewis, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a joint military base into which Fort Lewis, Washington, was consolidated The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. This is good information about fort Lewis. 15 seconds! Book Signings It was home for 8 weeks of my life. platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. Read full story, Bring your kids to McChord Field Library March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Book Patch Childrens Library on Lewis Main 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss contribution to childrens literature by honoring his birthday. I seem to recall his name, but after 50 years I'm not much sure of anything. He graduated June of 71. We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. My best to all of the good Americans out there. Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? My company was C 3 2. 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. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. It was awful. Ssgt Tanksley. I assume it was sent out but I just flat don't recall and now I'm curious. Some of the guys I worked with were Phil Knapp, John Krietgens, Jim Conney, Mark Nolan. Graduated Mar 68 then went right to Madigan Gen Hospital - with the measles LOL. Not on either of my 214s. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. Went to AIT FT. Bliss Texas it was as hot as Lewis was cold. Texas Tech Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. I hadn't thought about the AIT assignments being Vietnam bound or not until I just read your post. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. Suspect that may have been a standard line for the Top. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. I took basic same time Oct-Dec 71 C-3-2 3rd Platoon. fort lewis, washington barracks . March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. One wool blanket. Clyde, you must've been in the first of the VOLAR (Volunteer Army) basic companies. Mostly Southern California. 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. I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. Needless to say spotless before we moved in. Brings back many memories. We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . Cant recall names of other NCOS but he made a real impression on me. Had your initial and last four of your ssa # on your clothes, My Dad is John Nix. All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . Thank Helicopter Branson Jess Walter He could get mean and sadistic at times and was feared by the entire 4th Platoon. Made SP/5 August 71 and thenwith a 110 day drop ETSed Jan 72. We've got some stories for sure. Anyone? Thanks. Retirement and Weltschmerz. I rejoined my company while they were on bivouac. Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, A-1-1, DI SSGT Delano. (BCT) USATC INFANTRY. 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? North Fort Barracks Fort LewisWA98433 Menu & Reservations Make Reservations Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions SGT Dunn, Ft. Lewis Washington is surrounded by pristine nature and plenty of outdoor activities. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. You would be hard put to find an activity that you could not do in this area. US Army and Japanese Ground Self . Do you remember what unit you were in? D52 all the way. I was B-3-2 under 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. April 2015 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. March 2015 Welcome home and thanks for serving. But the memories will always remain. So naturally I thought it was great. nov 69 north fort , was coldfor this california boy ..119 pound go get'er i sometimes wonder what ever happened to all the guys my memory blends all-into-one with the various duty stations and experiences. Fagan was our DI, a genuine pain in the ass. Facts and Figures about Fort Lewis 87,000 Acres of Land The vast land area in the base serves for a lot of things. KSER Will pay IF you can get me a copy. Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. I may be considered a reactionary but I'll take 1950s thru the 1970s as a great time to be young. The obstacle course by it is gone. 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 . I entered late August 1970. Was at N. Fort Lewis from April 17 to July in D -1-1 all from California. Baugh. Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember . Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. Fort Lewis I would not even know where to start looking for the old area of Basic training from back in the 60s..is there a certain part of the post that was for Basic and can it be googled..I do not know my building but I do know the group I was with back in Mar 68. The Goonies House is privately owned, but the owner has been great about letting visitors come by. . 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 remember the old saying was when u got up in the morning u didnt ask"if it was raining you asked instead how hard was it raining"! I was with the 199th Lt Inf Bde attached to a SOG unit. We had nick names, mine was "Chaplain". The army could have been much worse for me during those 2-1/2 years and the VA has been very good to me. Pokazuje odlego w kilometrach midzy Fort-Lewis i Victoria wraz z tras na interaktywnej mapie. Good one to. I'll never forget their faces. Neill Public Library Sandy Denny wrote a song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes. But I did lose four high school buddies. Washington Dc Unbeatable prices on Pan America 1250 Special rentals in North Fort Lewis, WA, backed by quality customer service you can depend on. I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. I drove through JBLM last week (Fri, Oct 22, 2021. Most of the platoon were from . JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - In answer to the ongoing housing needs at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, garrison leaders recently announced new homes will be built in the Meriwether Landing community, on Lewis North, in 2027. 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. I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. For more info, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances. Not a Bad Training Cycle. Lt. Klippel was our CO. We were confined to the company area, except for training, due to meningitis concerns. Does anyone remember my father Arthur Swanson? Sergeant Blood was PT. 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. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. 1499 Washington Boulevard Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5534 E-mail: usarmy.jble.3-mp-gp.list.eustis@army.mil Phone: 757-878-4811 DSN: 826. Ours was DS Robles an E6 who had been to VN as 11B. 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. It was the second time I had visited. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. 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!!!!! 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! 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. Basic and AIT at Ft Lewis March 1970 to late July. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. I walked away thanking him the last time I saw him because his training methods instilled in me total confidence to achieve whatever goal. Thanks just the same. Do hope that you find some info about your dad. DI was Sgt Alley who was about 5'5" but came off at about 6'10". I hated that painting on the D-4-1 barracks. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. Will gladly pay for a copy. I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. Sept To Nov 1969. I might suppose battalion and regiment, but Im not sure that makes sense. I was USAR. I was a cook, so I had the Spec 4 patch instead of the stripes. 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. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 14th MP company. FEB. 28 - MARCH 3 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. For more. 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. He said it was because 5 or six guys had just died in the Fort hosp. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. Sincerly, Laurie(NIX). February 2014 We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. B-5-2 April-May 1968. Remember this chant, B11we are the best . the rest as we ran thru the streets and hills. We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. Sent to Germany and discharged in April 71. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine. . Khe Sanh Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. 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! Boocoo Dinky Dow February 2018 There must have been list because the machines were in constant use but there was no quibbling about who was next. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Interesting activity after being assigned to my job in the post headquarters. Bruce Levy - I was in E-3-2 in March 1970. Hamburgers brought out in metall warmers. 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. Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. Stayed at Lewis in a training unit S4 until August and ended up in England for a year in Finance. This site provides logistical support to military service members. No guard duty anyway. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? 20/20 hindsight. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. 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. Related to Judy Davidson | David Ricks | Janet Davidson | Joseph Davidson | Laura Davidson. BCT 1-14-67 to 3-10-67; Ft. Lewis, WA, LPC 24-64-;3-12-67 to 3-24-67; AIT, C-3-2; 3rd Plt, 2nd Sqd. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. The first new three-story barracks quadrangle opened on November 29, 1927, housing a field artillery regiment, today buildings 2019, 2020, and 2021 between Montana Street (now Pendleton Street) and California (Liggett Street). Was Sgt. Guess you could use it as a club. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. B11 I think we were called the rats or something like that. Couldn't toss them. 1969. Sad to hear they will be demolished. You must have been in the 1st, 2nd or 4th platoon. B-5-2, Anyone went to basic nov 1969 B-5-2-5th platoon, Was there nov 67/ mar 68. Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. I can still feel that time when I hear them (and only then). Next 5 weeks a 2Lt drove me to classes in a MG convertible. 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. Wallace. Thanks for the heads up. 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