I told my grandson."don't look back.they won't chase us" and they did not. 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. Ran every where, and I mean every where. I have kept up with what he taught us, physically, mentally and otherwise, and these traits are still functional to this day and have allowed me to remain physically fit. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. Did my duty. His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. I had authority over kitchen staff. 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. Forces Secure Leyte, Philippines December 25, 2021. He was a no non-sense instructor, no cursing, totally respectful, to the point, and based on his Viet-Nam service medals he did a couple of tours in that place. Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. Posted: November 02, 2022. I saw him in Vietnam filling sand bags. Coming up on 50 years ago (March, 72) that I was discharged from Army. Barracks 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. Patrick Flanagan Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. . 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. Good Times. I think his name was Brandon or Braden. If you were sick, you were a malingerer. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. Tough SOB. Sgt. Ray Heltsley Mt. Thanks , I was flown to No guard duty anyway. Basic training in 1971, A-2-2, 1st platoon, SGT Gogo was the Drill Sargent, small but fast. He was great to. . March 2018 I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. I must have been 1 or 2 cycles behind you. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? Just long enough to be called a veteran. You were in the reserves, from Albert Lea MN. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. (253) 912-2112. July 2012 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. Nobody stopped me when ai drove in then.but I did not stop for the guard. Pennywell. You will operate as a member of a team of highly skilled engineers, data scientists, system integrators and cybersecurity professionals to collect, ingest, process, analyze, visualize, share, and secure the data for US . Interesting. I bunked with Baker and Halawappo upstairs! I never talked to a gunner, but I'm sure it was either lazy day or really hard work. Does anybody recall the address of those baracks? Sergeant Hungerford was D.I while Sergeant Blood was PT manWe probably had some of your leftovers? Wing Zone, Fort Lewis: Wing Zone -14 Fort Lewis -Tripadvisor. October 2014 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. Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. Great memories there. 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? I was in E-1-1. Paul Ridley Unit was E-2-1. Drill Instructor SSG White. Hi, I am writing from Chile, where I actually live. Subscribed . Hello Diane, Drill Sergeant Kihiki Most of my basic buddies were scattered and didnt get sent to Nam due to the desclation of troops. After Basic I took my AIT at Fort Ord and then was sent to Korea. January 2018 I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. 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! I hated that painting on the D-4-1 barracks. I took basic training there in August 1966. Thank God. Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. Troy I was aware of your previous comments..I was up north and just coming thru the area and thought I would check the place out..as I stated with my Passport & ID as the website stated but no luck..did you take pictures back in 1987 when you toured the area..sure would love to see them if you did..phandph14@gmail.com is my email address if you would care to share..I was there for basic training Mar 28, 1968 thru part of Jun. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. My draft nbr was 11. THX. The Goonies House is privately owned, but the owner has been great about letting visitors come by. Most of the guys in the unit were NG's or ER's, with a few US's--draftees who didn't hesitate to remind the RA's that they would be out a year ahead of them. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. God bless! One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. Infantry A-4-2. I hated Ft. Lewis because every morning it was either raining or freezing. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. / Entrar 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. Sunshine! Troops were using them for city warefare training. May 2013 Of the names you mentioned earlier, there a a guy upstairs named John Steele. It's important to know that visitors should park a few blocks away and not enter through the driveway. I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. I was also in C-5-2 June to August. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. 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. I went to Ft. Ord for AIT then to Germany Dec 68 to May 70. The Senior Drill Sgt's name was ABBA. They were a mess. My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. She was watching a soldier with a stupid grin dump an entire bottle of bleach into the washing machine. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? Camp Lejeune is unfortunately the flagship of contamination on a long list of other contaminated U.S. military installations. It also impacts people who need visitor passes for unescorted base access to visit friends, family, the museums, hospital or other locations on either JBLM or YTC. I was trying to remember my experience as a 17 year old during that period in my life. PS How in the hell do you remember the class number laugh I have snap shots from then and a bit of recall but to many things inbetween. Had a very young Drill Instructor who did 2 tours in Vietnam. In 1987 the North Fort was just the same as in 1971you could almost hear the cadence of marching troops ghostly down the streets. Remember the old buildings well. Many other episodes made it hard to respect the military, but relieved to know after basic that C-3-1 was an exception. . My company was C 3 2. He was tough but fair and an awesome teacher. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. Can't help much with your search. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. Many were gone. I was fortunate. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. Still a pretty post. And yes it rained all the time! Not sure where you were located at Fort Lewis, but most of the buildings in D Block in the North Fort area have been demolished. Drill Sergeant Tanksley and a bunch of guys from Omaha. Looking for information. One day during a forced march, it rained, hailed, snowed, then the sun came out, and it rained again. Was Sgt. I was B-3-2 under Sgt. Leo, I got there in January '70. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine. 3rd Battalion I was in D 1 1 at that time. Pilot We were confined to the barracks and mess hall due to the meningitis outbreak at the time. I made him laugh once when I asked him how to stop my socks from falling down and bunching up at the toe. Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. I went to Ft Ord CA and ended up as an OJT paper pusher. D41. February 2018 I'll never forget their faces. billruizmokey@gmail.com is my email. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. They'll have a special story time, crafts and games. It's post 9/11 gone are the day's when you could just drive on the base. DRILL CPL DEUFECT. That taught bayonet training and was he good. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. Him and Horn..! Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. Click herefor MWR hours of operation. platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. Sincerly, Laurie(NIX). The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. We remembered each other from basic training and had a good time reminiscing about some of the things that went on. Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. I took my two sons who were 10 and 13 in 1987. Khe Sanh Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. I let my boys climb on the old ropes. Podcast Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? I went to Nam with the 1st CavI got a letter from my bunk-mate Gary Baker from SimiValley CA who went in with the 82nd Airborne at Cam Ranh Bay. never heard from him again. I was a Bear Cat for a short time-Working with the Royal Thai Army on some special missions- This would have been late in 1968-I also did some "work" with the Aussies at Nui-Dat too. I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. Schools Details: WebFort Lewis Mesa Library Hours.Back to school hours have returned. Me too Tom. I am assuming he trained here? Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. Guys from all over. I'm McGowan! Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. Send Julie an email. Krfp Radio Interview It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. 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. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. Drill sergeant Lamb??? Zeeks and Sgt. You would be hard put to find an activity that you could not do in this area. I was in E-3-1. Woke up with snow on our heads. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. My dad passed away in 1989 and I've found this old picture but don't know much about his time at Ft. Lewis other than my mom's brief recollection. I was in E-1-1 from Dec of 69 to April of 70, was lucky enough to get pneumonia and was held back. I was in B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. Went out once a week. I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). The uncomfortable thing was that about 4 months before I arrived some one got beat bad by two people and had the M-16 stolen. Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, JBLM . Over 302,000 soldiers received basic training at Fort Lewis between 1966 and 1972. U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND, "We Are the Army's Home - I was just over a year behind you at Ft. Lewis and was also sent to Ft. Sam that fall and became a 91Bravo. Take care. Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. I found A-2-2, 4th platoon, but not 1st platoon. you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. I was in the row of barracks next to the main road (East Drive) in 1966. think that was the last of it to be demolished last year. Retirement and Weltschmerz. Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. Our Barracks were storage Barracks when we got there. 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. Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . Boocoo Dinky Dow Had your initial and last four of your ssa # on your clothes, My Dad is John Nix. Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? Most of the guys went 11-B infantry to Vietnam and I was fortunate to go to Germany after training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. It had a G.I holding a couple of severed VC heads and the Brass wanted it gone. I was in a different unit and have no interest in a photo of yours. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. Get email updates for new Senior Data Analyst jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. We had a Sgt (a Black man) Arrived a Ft Lewis 30 Nov 1970. Visit the page linked above forCOVID-19 and vaccine info and the latest I Corps Blue Hash. Chilly, windy and cold. 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. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. Thanks just the same. Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. But it didnt stop are training. How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! One latter training march, we went about 20 miles and then set up guard perimeters and lay down in fighting positions we dug in the mud, which slowly filled with water, while vainly trying to keep warm. Julie Titone 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. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord . I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. Betty Rodgers It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. 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. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Never knew his first name, would love to track him down and but him a beer or three if he is still around. 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." Any chance you knew him? D-4-1 the fog is lifting. Bill Crist We had the meningitis restrictions also back in 1966 too. I think the other DI was black from Georgia (hard to remember after 51 years). Suspect that may have been a standard line for the Top. Boise Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. 54 Echo stationed at Ft Lewis 1982. Our senior DS was named Vargas who rumor had it had been in the Olympics as a long distance runner. Rent My Motorcycle BRL Junte-se a ns! I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. Searching for the name of my DI, E-3-2 March to May 1970. After basic went to 543 supply co and then to 63rd ordnance, What months? When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. I don't remember his name. Yup, Double Timing Delta. Couldn't toss them. August of 66 for me too in the old wooden barracks on North Fort Lewis, but I didn't see coal furnaces until AIT at Fort Gordon, GA, I was there July 1966 (A-2-1 Rah) And the basic training reopening was so new that we had a 'stand in' DI (Sgt.Dennison) who insisted everyone quit smoking. Lot of rain. You are so right Lon. Project Location: JBLM, WA. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! My boots are out there too. That Sixth Army patch probably came from Fort Lewis. Ah Bernard: The weather was perfect that year; little rain, cool in the morning but never hot and no bugs. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. Buddies in basic Sparling and Shoemaker. Forcade. Who thought he was going to run us into the ground the first day but when 7 of us stayed with him stride for stride he got miffed. Microphone So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. B-5-2 was my organization. I was in the next group after you. We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. from May thru Sept. 1969. Send me your contact info to my email address. You must remember the B-1-1 CO. 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