Only DI I recall was Malone! Hey Russell, I was in at the same time. I lost mine. Stayed at ft Lewis for 2 yrs. Assigned to base headquarters Plans and Training Directorate office. . Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. After Basic I took my AIT at Fort Ord and then was sent to Korea. Zack, 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, The barracks are an important setting in the training chapters of ", 4th Infantry Division in late 1968 and early 1969. Fort Lewis Temporary Lodging/Billeting. This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. Would love to hear from you guys. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. Click on the link for more information. Wisconsin. Had to scrub the place top to bottom. About the Position: 108th Training Command, Initial Entry Training (IET), 4 BN/414, 1 Brigade, 104 Training Division, located in Fort Lewis, Washington. I did basic starting in April 1970 in A-5-2 and then OJT as a cook in B-4-2. The obstacle course by it is gone. I took basic at Lewis in March-April of 1967 D-2-2 Spent one week at North Fort then we transferred to the "new" 3-story concrete barracks next to the airfield. Never forget the part of my life! Does anyone remember my father Arthur Swanson? I cant help but wonder what ever happened to these individuals. Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. It is ready to crumble. November 2015 "Go for broke" forth platoon, second squad. But the memories will always remain. Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Wonder how he ponied up a down payment for that on an Acting Jack's pay.On Monday, the DI was foaming at the mouth and as we marched down the company street, there sat his Super Bee. In his graduation photo, it says D Co 2nd platoon. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. There are a wide variety of rentals available near the base. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. Man I hated that place! 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. Finally went to sick bay. The difference between the two grades is that sergeant is considered a non-commissioned officer (NCO) while the specialist is not. There is only one recruit's name I remember; Alosisus (sp?) The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. That was B-2-3. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. This was their second try to get thru basic. He was hard but fair. Californian Mod Squad. Against Football Hi Travis, I was in Basic Training and AIT up at Fort Lewis from Feb 18th, 1969 thru July 1969 My MOS was 11B which was the Infantry and yes I went right to Vietnam in July 69 I remember a guy with the last name Hollingsworth. Visit the page linked above forCOVID-19 and vaccine info and the latest I Corps Blue Hash. People were running everywhere. Chilly, windy and cold. Didn't make it to Viet Nam. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. Our paths may have crossed. Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). Then it was off to Ft Ord. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. The weather was cold and rainy with no let up. Soot from heating was terrible. John Trainor. About eight guys from ND and MN showed up there at the same time. Basic training at Ft. Lewis, Feb-April 1970. A short skinny black E-6. D-3-2 August 1967. Joe Tschida Visitors with this ID must still go to the Visitor Center to get a base pass. 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. Still looking for guys in D 1 1 april 1969 to June. 109 of us were processed through Houston AFFEES, flown to Seattle-Tac then on to Ft Lewis. In addition to BCT, I shipped to Korea and Vietnam from Fort Lewis. I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. December 2012 I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. Spokesman-Review The MP wouldnt/couldnt grant me access even when I explained my purpose and displayed my active Sheriffs ID. My mistake didn't mean to do it. The Pet Brigade worked with Joint Base Lewis-McChord personnel to develop this kennel so that military families, retirees, and civilians with JBLM access would have the finest accommodations for their pets, paired with . Shepard a really tall, black guy? Fort Lewis 1967 B-3-2 Drill Sgts. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. It is nostalgic thinking back to the wet climate and knowing that we stated in the same place, unchanged that so many American heroes once did. Take care. Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. I was in that BCT unit 3 years earlier, so I'm sure the command personnel had changed by the time you were there. Consisting of 87,000. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. I wish I had waited for his laundry to finish to see the results. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. Came down on levey to Nam and was thee until July 71. Our guard commander at the Stockade was Sgt. Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. E-Mail: sanfordjfreedman@gmail.com. ABOUT: The 6th Military Police Group (CID), headquartered at JBLM, is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and JBLM. 1969. Fort Lewis Most of us seemed older--20 or older. Was in B-1-1 April 1968. Ft Lewis was kind of a dreary place anyway, but standing there listening to names being called was kind of weird. We were assingned to guard duty at the stockade. building. Located at 368 38th Street, Astoria, Oregon, it is easily the most famous spot where they filmed. It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. Went out once a week. Thanks. Trying to find platoon photos. Willys Jeepster Drill Sergeant Prince was the only one I remember. As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. Should have pursued the NG's or Reserves but was too burned out. I was there for Basic Mar 28, 1968 thru May..I notice alot of guys mentioning what barracks they were in..is there a way of finding out where I was..I am visiting in Jun this summer and would love to see my old barracks. The stone by the mess hall was painted over about the time we left. Suspect that may have been a standard line for the Top. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. February 2018 I wish I had more information to give you. 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. Davila's Tigers. Dan Perez: What year did you do basic? Tim Woodward It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. Forgot about Pinto being at Porkchop Hill. Learned what a front leaning rest was right away. Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. Jeffrey Fellin Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. 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. Unit was E-2-1. US ARMY Fort Lewis barracks tour 2018 ItsabelBD 57 subscribers Subscribe 13K views 4 years ago Just wanted to show you what the Fort Lewis barracks look like, this is my set up and it's a. Memorial Day Sunshine! Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? We had a tall, skinny, hard-ass black guy as a DI, and another short white guy. I was there, early in 1970, C-4-2 Charging Charlie, our fearless leader was Sergeant Mouton we were called Mouton's raiders. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. Home on leave for 30 days and off to The 7th Inf Div in Korea where I spent the rest of my hitch. Fort Lewis was a very tough place at that time. Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. He was going to be a tunnel rat. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. Very tough time in basic if you weren't in shape coming in. We had a brand new 2nd LT (LT French), all of 18 years old, who insisted on calling us "son". It worked and I stayed out of the hospital. The majority of our staff is either military spouses or dependents who can relate to the joy and stress of a military move. Michael: No reply on your post so I'll do it another way. December 2013 Spanaway 1 : 24000 . Your post was Jan 2018 so maybe I hope by now you have found him. Many were gone. Ron, you might want to make an original post. Platoon # 134. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. They get calls from someone engaged in a fire fight. Lol. Did Lewis basic have a mock-up Vietnamese village in 68 like Fort Jackson did? I rejoined my company while they were on bivouac. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. No guard duty anyway. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. Grady Myers I was drafted. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. The Goonies House is privately owned, but the owner has been great about letting visitors come by. Remember Ft. Lewis very well. North Fort Barracks Fort Lewis, WA Military Bases - MapQuest Get directions, reviews and information for North Fort Barracks in Fort Lewis, WA. Find a home that best fits your needs. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. But I've been lucky all my life! Send Julie an email. 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. Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . Jones, Gietson, and Magee. I I I I THE GOONIES HOUSE. 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. I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). Ran every where, and I mean every where. 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. 3rd Battalion Fort Lewis Aug '66 - Oct '66 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. 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. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. We obviously had to leave the company area when training and marching. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord . I was a squad leader and five weeks into basic there was a meningitis outbreak. I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. 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