SGT Dunn, We did most of the training in wet weather gear. 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. It was trashed; yep, he piled it up. One of the units in our battalion were all from Chicago. Then it was off to Ft Ord. I remember the old Baracks. BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. Graduation April 1969' and a whole bunch of us marched directly across the parade field to AIT all 11B's would like to find these guys I have photo's of basic and a few of AIT drop me a line. Fort Lewis would have a grand and stately appearance. Basic training perfect? I was in E-3-1. When they got back, Sgt. May 2016 The 6th Military Police Group (CID) conducts criminal investigations of serious, sensitive, or special interest matters to support commanders and preserve the Army's resources in peacetime . E-3-1 basic training Fort Lewis, Washington 11jul66 north Fort. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! Guest Readers I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. Unfortunately for the attackers, one of our defenders butt-stroked his rifle into the head of one of our Officers who was charging us, and knocked him out. We only got out for training. 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. Remember this chant, B11we are the best . the rest as we ran thru the streets and hills. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. I bunked with Baker and Halawappo upstairs! Worked with a bunch of great Medics many of them draftees like myself and also great doctors. 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. Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. It was an Air war by then we had the ROKs and the Thais and ARVNS doing the dirty work.got my jeep shot up twice but came home unscathed!!!!! She was watching a soldier with a stupid grin dump an entire bottle of bleach into the washing machine. Pilot Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. This was the exact same place where our brave soldiers spend their time after fight fearlessly for our country. Pokazuje odlego w kilometrach midzy Fort-Lewis i Victoria wraz z tras na interaktywnej mapie. They are HQ for NW US ROTC. AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. Sept To Nov 1969. Also Sgt Massa, who based on his demeanor, might have been one of McNamara's morons. Vicksburg, as well as photographs . Sunshine! Lanaman was also in the Co. Dong Tam, May 1969 to MACV Tm 75, 7th ARVN Div Recon Co., flew home Thanksgiving Day 1969. Good one to. DRILL CPL DEUFECT. Drill SSG Burton was something else..! Took basic in North Fort Lewis D Block from the last of August to November 1966. I went to the LPC course after basic to become a squad leader at Infantry AIT, then straight to D-2/3 across the parade field. ( Drill Sergeants: GRAVES, KINCADE OR possibly FORCADE ). I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. SFC Moon and Sgt Cook. It was hard and demanding especially the mental games played by the DS's. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) North Fort Barracks Fort LewisWA98433 Menu & Reservations Make Reservations Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions 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. Hey Dan. Rainer only appeared a few times during our two months there. fort lewis, washington barracks . My wife also claims see sa a Bigfoot as we drove thru the forest between Lake Crescent and Forks. Recognized as one of the few joint military bases in the world, this joint base is now capable of serving more people who are in the service of the United States of America. D 1 1. Walker were in charge of our training. Located in the Puget Sound region just south of Tacoma, Washington, Joint Base Lewis McChord is a premier installation in the Pacific Northwest.It provides world-class installation support to more than 40,000 Active-Duty, Guard, and Reserve service members and around 15,000 civilian workers. I was just over a year behind you at Ft. Lewis and was also sent to Ft. Sam that fall and became a 91Bravo. I'd blow my nose, dig a hole with my heel, and bury the toilet paper. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. I was there Jan 1968 right after the meningitis epidemic. Looking for pictures of Basic Training Unit A-3-2 May '69 thru Sept.'69. I misplaced our Basic Training Graduation Picture and wondered if you still had yours. Entered Army Dec 67 BCT with D 3 3 thru Feb 68. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. July 2014 The sprawling installation is home to much of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Special Forces Group. He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud Systems Integrator (Network) to support Multi-Domain Task Force - Pacific (MDTF-Pacific).Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. Anybody there? Want to make sure I didn't unsubscribe by mistake. I went to Vietnam, they assign me to the 18th combat engineer battalion, and I was attached to the 5th special forces along in Cambodian border in South Vietnam. I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. A-2-1, Johnny Baugh drill instructor. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. 360-456-7368. Did Lewis basic have a mock-up Vietnamese village in 68 like Fort Jackson did? All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. 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. I miss the team work we had going on then. Drill Sgt. Barracks were freezing cold. Did not have Blood or Thomas as DI, I am looking for a dear friend of mine that was my buddy in 1970 at Fort Lewis Washington I believe Bobby was his first name and my drill sergeant was Fasano, drafted jan 20 1968 basic training ft lewis washington have know idea, I got drafted in 1969 and went in you 1970 when it was nice and cold when I arrived at the airport in my shorts and short-sleeve I asked my buddy what's that white stuff like that because I came from where was never snowed never forget that, hey dave young do you know anything about 1968 1st platoon 35 engineers c company at fort lewis washington, Sgt. Was in B-1-1 April 1968. He is PFC Robert (Bob) Dodge. building. Then sun came out but still had to keep on rain gear all day. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. I was in B -3-2. D-1-1 april 69 . I guess I was just ahead of you. just tried to repeat a request to hear from Fort Lewis alum back in Feb 69 thru June 69' was in the middle of an extensive info text out and all of a sudden everything went blank, then a new request from this site came up asking if I wanted to receive notifications from this site. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? I remember the 20 mile force March, they don't work trainees as they did then. I seem to recall his name, but after 50 years I'm not much sure of anything. Names that I remember: Anthony DeJoy, Ayala, Zupanzic, Verzemnics, Cronin, Rupp, Washington, Ormsby. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. I assume it was sent out but I just flat don't recall and now I'm curious. The outside portion was 13 red and white stripes, and when you swung both doors open, there was a field of blue, with 50 stars. I was with the 199th Lt Inf Bde attached to a SOG unit. Both served in World War ll. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Not much of the BCT area left. Drill Sergeant Kihiki Washington Dc Timeline Attributes. We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. At the motor pool you stood next to a light pole that covered an area about 20 feet in diameter. I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. Went back and backpacked through the Cascades a few years ago. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. Surprised to see someone I remember. Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. 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. Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. Young and scared but willing to do what we were told. Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. Zeeks and Sgt. Germany 1-1-68 to 3-68, A co., 1/13th Inf, Mech, Plt ldr, Co. XO; Jungle School, Panama CZ March-Apl, 1969; HHCo, 9th Div. Had to sleep with the windows open. E-Mail: sanfordjfreedman@gmail.com. Ken Rodgers Trainor was God sent for me learned lessons that carried me through life up to today. I was not a serious collector of army stuff but have some items and pictures to remind me. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. Don't trust the Army boys! Good times because I was with some of the best men Ive ever met. August 1971 - December 1971 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. Rainier. You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. Located at 368 38th Street, Astoria, Oregon, it is easily the most famous spot where they filmed. Off I went to be a medic in Vietnam. THX. 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