No doctor. Maree Mchugh ). Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. I lost all my military records. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. For more information, click on the link. I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. God bless. Needless to say spotless before we moved in. I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. It had been filmed by a CBS news crew and the Army was catching some heat, so Drill Instructor Duane Phillips ordered me to paint over it while the rest of the company went on a ten mile jog. Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 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. - 0 Comments. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. The afternoon we arrived was sobering for sure. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). My Drill Instructors were SGTs Rude and Woodward. I did basic at Lewis from Nov 70 to Jan 71, Alpha One One, Drill Sergeant Delano. Phillips noticed what I had done. 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 graduated basic training from Ft. Lewis Washington on December 1967. The whole platoon was made up of draftee's from Arizona except for 3 of us. Drafted Jan 1971. There is only one recruit's name I remember; Alosisus (sp?) Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. D'Wayne Hodgin November 2015 The inspection of our bunks was so rigid that most of us made up our bunks to specification, and then slept on top of that in our full gear so we would not mess it up when we got up in the morning. Cpt. Preos imbatveis nos Pan America 1250 Special alugueres em North Fort Lewis, WA, apoiados por um servio de qualidade ao cliente em que pode confiar. Very grateful. My company was C 3 2. First time levy rescinded, 2nd time to short less than 6 month left of 2 year draftee status. About a decade ago i drove through the post. Mt. 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. Still a pretty post. John Titone One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. I remember the old Baracks. He ordered us to file into the building and deposit any contraband into a duffel bag. We saw a guy in the next barracks, being carried out on a stretcher, dead. . It's important to know that visitors should park a few blocks away and not enter through the driveway. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. They called my name. Please advise. 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. I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. Ah Bernard: The weather was perfect that year; little rain, cool in the morning but never hot and no bugs. It was heaven when I went from there to Fort Ord, CA. Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. I do have a group photo if your interested I don't mind emailing it to you? Culture shock for a bunch of surfer boys. I was drafted right after college. 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. I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. Stayed at ft Lewis for 2 yrs. Assigned to base headquarters Plans and Training Directorate office. I too was in A-3-2 in that Oct to Dec 1971 cycle. "Aspirin, or bad rest, and then be recycled." We had a Sgt (a Black man) The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. Lanaman was also in the Co. DI was SSgt Hunt. So many memories. Next time I vacation up there Ill preplan and also bring my passport. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. I assume it was sent out but I just flat don't recall and now I'm curious. About the Position: 108th Training Command, Initial Entry Training (IET), 4 BN/414, 1 Brigade, 104 Training Division, located in Fort Lewis, Washington. Trying to be thankful for all the good things since. Never forget the part of my life! We had guys come from basic at other posts to our AIT (B-2-3) company and because of Drill Sgt. Couldn't toss them. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. Walker were in charge of our training. Book Signings I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. Download the JBLM Connection, your consolidated monthly bulletin. Bravo! His identical twin, Danny, was doing basic/AIT at Ft. Ord the same time we were. Lt. Klippel was our CO. We were confined to the company area, except for training, due to meningitis concerns. I took basic same time Oct-Dec 71 C-3-2 3rd Platoon. Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. 2nd Platoon. Got my covid shots at the VA clinic here in the Villages,Fl. 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! a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. Troops were using them for city warefare training. Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. 15 seconds! I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. 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. There was a guy from Atlanta, TX named Donny Simmons. I went thru basic training on N. Fort Lewis 1969. After AIT I was assigned to Ft Lewis again but not to the VN transfer point instead my orders were for Madigan General Hospital. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. 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 . Grady was an M-60 machine gunner in The U.S. Army's Company Cs 2nd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Regiment, 4th Infantry Division in late 1968 and early 1969. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. Names I remember, David Smith from Lewiston, Idaho and I remember getting my ass kicked by another trainie from Tx. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. About eight guys from ND and MN showed up there at the same time. D-5-2. Assigned to B-3-2, our barracks housing area was on the edge of the west end and north side on the installation near a very high hill. Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) - The Exchange, JBLM Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Against Football You were in the reserves, from Albert Lea MN. I was B-3-2 under Sgt. It was a beautiful place and a big change from Santa Monica. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? We got to hang out but had to be there for muster calls on the loud speakers. I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. Bldg. We did most of the training in wet weather gear. I did basic there in April 1971 (D-4-1) They had a G.I holding a severed head of a VC on the outer tool locker. We stayed on both floors as there were dual metal bunks. Our paths may have crossed. It had a G.I holding a couple of severed VC heads and the Brass wanted it gone. North Fort Barracks Fort LewisWA98433 Menu & Reservations Make Reservations Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. Fort Lewis Barracks. Betty Rodgers Steve Orr Audiobook But I've been lucky all my life! Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. Kent Nagle, Vince Grimes, ? YES, I was in your company. Most were from Chicago, some from WA state, I was only one from AZ. So long ago much is lost in time. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. We had nick names, mine was "Chaplain". A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. Thank you for your time. Tasted like heaven and you could have 2. The VA takes care of my health needs and it seems strange that all those old guys around there (Minneapolis) are the same vibrant young soldiers during the Vietnam war. My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. i was a cook there me and shelby davidson were friens he was a di, can you show the pictures of your platoon in b-5-1, Glenn Davis, were u ever married to one of the Schroeder girls' here in Nor-Cal If you were you were my brother in law old pal I was in the old Barracks from Feb 69' to June 69' for Basic and AIT, i was with B-4-2 nov 20 til feb 4 1967 to 1968, I remember Drill Sargent Tanksly April-May 1968. I was drafted August 28,1968 houses in Ere Drill Sgt Leheigh It was miserable it rained almost everyday. ldr-Capt. I suppose that my Vietnam Nam yellow and green service sticker on the back bumper of my 96 Lincoln sufficed as my pass. Punishment by group was the order of the day, if anyone screwed up, we all got punished. Played on the tennis circuit, played football and basketball and made friends with guys that are close to this day at 72 yrs old. I watched as maybe 15 or 20 dudes dropped their stuff into the bag. Tall Black guy, E-5, buck sergeant. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. Remember the old buildings well. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. It means his rank was E4. There were once 5,000 of these buildings. The army could have been much worse for me during those 2-1/2 years and the VA has been very good to me. I was there July 9th 1969. Sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2 i suppose fort lewis, washington barracks my Nam... 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