Contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. Vietnam 68-69, 18th Brigade, I was there in BCT C42 Chargin Charlie Rah!! The two bases merged in 2010. John Titone And undig it at night. If that area had a basketball court across the area where mail was dished out, then that's the same place. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . The forest is massive and I'm a believer. The hottest month of the year in Fort Lewis is August, with an average high of 78F and low of 54F. Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs on Feb. 23rd, 2023. Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. I think the other DI was black from Georgia (hard to remember after 51 years). Had a Sgt. He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. Michael: No offense but it was not the 3rd platoon of B-1-1 in August of 1969 that had a kegger in the woods. Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. Gleason! We were quarantined due to spinal meningitis. I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card During the final pt test we drug them to the end and they finally made it. JBLM Mobile Shred event at the Lewis Main Commissary parking lot. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. You must have been in the 1st, 2nd or 4th platoon. fort lewis, washington barracks . Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. There are a wide variety of rentals available near the base. Hamburgers brought out in metall warmers. DS HARPER 17 YRS LATER WERE I WAS EMPLOYED SURPRISED. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. People without a Washington State Enhanced Drivers License or ID must provide one of the following forms of ID to get a base pass: Ford Thunderbird I sauntered in and hid my loot on top of the ventilation ducting over the toilets. I'm in a little town in Eastern Oregon, Milton-Freewater. Unit was E-2-1. Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, JBLM . Dale Dehnke, George Paige, Steve Shannon and Joe Esparza. was Sgt. Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. Screw the bed rest give me the aspirin, and I'll tie my boots tighter. Thanks, Sgt Lamb was our DI April to July 1969. A-2-1, Feb-Apr 1967. He was right behind me when we got shots. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine. Also had a Sgt. Thanks. did basic at Ft Lewis arrived Mar 28.1968 the entire platoon was from Arizona 1 PLT A Co 5BN 1 BDE..graduated May 1968..curious to know if the old barricks are still there..have no way of finding out or what barracks I was even in, I thank there wear 5K to start now there 2 hundred left. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. I was B-3-2 under Sgt. if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. Im glad we did it when we did. 2,534 Fort Lewis Premium High Res Photos 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. Don't trust the Army boys! He reminded me of Sammy Davis Jr. I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. Very grateful. The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. Everyone was sick from day 1. Ray Heltsley Opened in 2008 we are the only privately owned boarding facility on a military post in the U.S. Sincerly, Laurie(NIX). He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. My grandfather was in Fort Lewis for basic, graduated in 70. Remember the winter of 69,was supposed to do BCT at ft. BLISS TX. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. He was a hot head and very competitive. Ours was DS Robles an E6 who had been to VN as 11B. 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. One of my favorite things( not really) was marching down the tank trails and getting a simulated attack and diving into the muck. First basic trainees they had had I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. I entered late August 1970. God bless! I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. It was sad to see the half dozen or so guys that simply packed up their duffel bags and went across the parade field to 11B and 11C AIT. Thank you for replying! I knew a Robert Zimmerman don't know if it's the same person but he was our platoon leader B32 graduated 10/3/70 Staff Sgt Jonn Trainor was our DI. 8th Brigade, U.S. Army Cadet Command (ROTC), Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment. THE GOONIES HOUSE. #1 Fort-Lewis 47.083027,-122.561378 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Pierce County, Washington, United States of . Jane Cherney Buddies in basic Sparling and Shoemaker. Yup, Double Timing Delta. I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. Basic training for Louis October to December 60 9AIT training January to March 1970 drill instructor Sergeant chaser cannot remember if Sartain Chauser was basic or a IT, I believe basic I remember private Zimmerman private Bob well anybody else. Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. Drafted 1-28-71 shipped out to ft Lewis from Chicago D-1-1 With Sgt Sherman- short guy loved to sing and yelled at your chest cause he didn't want yo look up - departed in April to ft Sill OK for artillary then Germany for 13 months 3rd Inf Division hdqtrs sp5 - then back to Illinois - remember the dying cockroak, Do you remember me, DS Lanham. Anyone remember him. March thru May 1970 A-5-1 Very wet and miserable weather. Timeline Attributes. His grave states we was an SP4, not sure what that is. I was there from June 1968 until Dec 1969. Remember this chant, B11we are the best . the rest as we ran thru the streets and hills. We were next to East Drive which is now open to the public. Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 Victor Villanueva Fagan was an acting E-5 and a dick. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. Was in boot camp Sept. 1971 ,,,, was in a-4-1 ,,,, who was the drill sergeant?????? Ernest Hemingway Against Football 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. Jess Walter Any one out there assigned to Ft Lewis during that time? Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) Chuck. Patrick Flanagan Do hope that you find some info about your dad. He brought my grandmother to live near or on base not sure. 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. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. D.I. Duane Phillips and he reminded my of John Wayne in the Sands of Iwo Jima. The next morning several of us were told we were in the wrong company and got transferred to B-2-3. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? 2nd Brigade, Robert what year did you go through basic? Cold and windy in Oklahoma. Remember the old buildings well. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. Lot of rain. Shepard, tough but fair. We did most of the training in wet weather gear. Take a 90-minute scenic drive to the majestic Cascade Mountains, or visit the region's most recognizable landmark, Mt. Barracks I went to Ft Ord CA and ended up as an OJT paper pusher. His assistant DS was a short guy who always looked like he was about to tell a joke. 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. 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. Fort Belvoir Resident Agency . Phil I wish you had put together my previous comments and saved yourself a trip.not ONE barracks left.close your eyes and listen"I wanna be an airborne ranger" it's as close as you will get. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. Went to Vietnam after that. Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. Letters I got to Lewis on Oct. 10th '66 made it until three days before graduation and ended up with double pneumonia and the first made me go to sick call both cheeks got a shot of pen and I was really worried I would get 'sent back. Support for the base and services for military personnel . It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. I was there February 1971 B11. Veterans There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. He said it was because 5 or six guys had just died in the Fort hosp. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. I was there July 9th 1969. The My Army PCS app helps eliminate some of the stress before, during and after PCS moves. Retirement and Weltschmerz. I took BCT on North Fort Lewis 1971 (Oct to Dec) A-3-2 1st Platoon Drill Sgt. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. He was going to be a tunnel rat. You were in the reserves, from Albert Lea MN. Evan, you are so spot on about how our days were spent . I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. 3rd Battalion 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. A-3-3. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. I have forgotten! 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. 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 would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. ) under Sgt of 78F and low of 54F harass the trainees KP. 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