May 2013 Unit was E-2-1. I was the only Nebraskan. Jeffrey Fellin We were quarantined due to spinal meningitis. I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. A company would have about four platoons called first, second, etc., No #134. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. Then later, when I came back to the states in 76, I was with 268th signal (at Ft Lewis) who just happened to be using the same building B-1-1 used to be. 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. We did go home over Christmas.. Lon Reed. There was one shower that worked and the 2 working toilets. The forest is massive and I'm a believer. The Group is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Hate to see them go, though; they were symbolic of a no-frills draft-era army where creature comforts for the troops were not a consideration. June/69-Aug/69. Couldn't toss them. We stayed in these barracks for two weeks during "Induction". Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. I think his name was Brandon or Braden. My cousin whom came in to basic as I was leaving basic got sent to nam. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Register by Feb. 18 to get shirt by packet pick up. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. Went through North Fort Lewis (JBLM) Oct 22, 2021. Wayne E James by name. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) Also known as Richard David | Richard Davison | Richar Davidson . No one so much as asked what we doing there. I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. If I had still been in training, I would have been recycled. SP4 Haines with an M-60 machine gun. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. I remember we had DI Day who turned 18 while we were in training and also had SFC Smith. Also, do you remember the name of your CO? Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. I went on to Fort Lee VA right after basic. I now live in Laguna in south Orange county also California. Hit Vietnam 70-71. 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. Never knew his first name, would love to track him down and but him a beer or three if he is still around. Even though my name started with "B", my place in the platoon was last row on the left. Boocoo Dinky Dow BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". I was with the 199th Lt Inf Bde attached to a SOG unit. Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Lanaman was also in the Co. (253 . He gave me a bottle of cough syrup. I know that we did not, but I can't recall how we got our underwear and fatigues cleaned. Although the law went into effect in 2005, implementing its requirements for JBLM access have been delayed until now. 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. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. I distinctly remember are welcome as we got of the bus from the train depot every expletive you can imagine came out of the DS mouth. His saying was "What is the spirit of the bayonet" answer "to KILL". Microphone When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. 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. He once told me that a Judge gave him a choice of prison or the Army. Hence PV2 Wallace had KP. I remember on the day before graduation Fagan screamed his men into marching order and took them into the forest where he had kegs of beer waiting for them. National Veterans Art Museum Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). 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. That taught bayonet training and was he good. We were assingned to guard duty at the stockade. Was in basic training around the same time. Dak To Interesting. 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 in E-3-1. Want to make sure I didn't unsubscribe by mistake. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. He probably got an Article 15 for being so dumb. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . Easiest basic anyone ever did. Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. Bob Benzon I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. Finally went to sick bay. Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. It is sad to know that these barracks are now being demolished. I was there from Nov.1968 to April 1969.I was in training company D-2-1.One of the D.I.s that I remember was Sgt.Dalhover.If anyone remembers that winter, it was on of the worst ones in 50 years or so we were told.Some training was cancelled on account of the snow.That and the rain made our training miserable.What made it bearable was the camaraderie as we were mostly from the Bay Area and like the saying goes misery loves company. Job Title: System Administrator Job Location: Fort Lewis, WA Job Code: CS20220510-91500 Job Description: Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. Over the years I started to think that I was exaggerating to myself that it rained, or snowed just about every day that I was there. I was in a different unit and have no interest in a photo of yours. The whole platoon was from Chicago. Went out once a week. 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. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. I drove through the checkpoint without stopping.and they didn't chase usjust like in the Nam and just like when I was in the Army in 71. Reunion I was in B -3-2. July 1968. 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. Hope you are all well and healthy. I also have no idea how our laundry was done in Basic, but I remember vividly going to a laundromat in Fort Ord cook school because of one event. I guess I was just ahead of you. 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. They are the HQ for 8th Bde, Army ROTC for 8 western states and Guam/American Samoa. If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. Turned 18 in basic. Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. I enlisted to be a social worker and psychiatric helper which I was guaranteed by the US Army. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Basic training June '68 - Aug. '68. I rejoined my company while they were on bivouac. The weather was cold and rainy with no let up. Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? WWII era temp. At some point in all of that, he was promoted to sergeant 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. Washington; Search; Compare; Project; Community; Partners; News; Help; Old Maps Online. You must have been in the 1st, 2nd or 4th platoon. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. Drill Sergeant Prince was the only one I remember. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. Remember some names: Tom Nash, Bob Morris (the old man), and Tom Wiley. Sunshine! Fort lewis, WA 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com 10 Day Weather - Fort lewis, WA As of 2:34 am PST Tonight --/ 29 1% Tue 31 | Night 29 1% SE 3 mph A few. We only got out for training. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord, is an expansive military base situated about 10 miles south of Tacoma. FORWARD Do It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. Learned what a front leaning rest was right away. No way I enjoyed the freedom of driving and having an ambulance plus an aid man if we had emergency runs. Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. Sgt. Dale Dehnke, George Paige, Steve Shannon and Joe Esparza. DI made sure he told me not to screw up again. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. Enjoyed the beautiful PNW and beautiful girls. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, A-1-1, DI SSGT Delano. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. John Trainor. Still a pretty post. Thanks, I was there I believe from the first week of June..1968 till August 1968we graduated from basic at fort ord California and were flown up to Seattle and then bus over to fort Lewis we were in unit b/4/3eight weeks of ait infantry training it was the worst eight weeks of my life they ran our ass all over the place 20 miles forced marching..running to rifle range..the rain was unbelievable and the heat 100 degrees in Julyall we heard everyday how we will be killed in Vietnam and boxed up and shipped homeit was interesting my dad was there in World War Two he liked fort Lewisyes fort Lewis brings back lots of memories..I do believe a lot of what I learned at fort Lewis helped me through my tour of Vietnam..25th infantry division Aug 1968 - Aug 1969. He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. I don't remember his name. 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