Unbeatable prices on Pan America 1250 Special rentals in North Fort Lewis, WA, backed by quality customer service you can depend on. Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. My mistake didn't mean to do it. Chilly, windy and cold. 15 seconds! Ken Rodgers We got a view of Mt. Mitchell Rogers - "SP4" is Specialist 4". October 2012 I was in D-2-2. Anybody out there remember me or that Co.? I don't remember his name. Podcast Joe Tschida 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. Kept asking him about them and they would always be here soon never got them. Many other episodes made it hard to respect the military, but relieved to know after basic that C-3-1 was an exception. 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. July 2012 I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. Don't hesitate to contact us by phone, email or live chat! Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. "Go for broke" forth platoon, second squad. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. I was in B-1-1 June thru August 1969. Jan-Feb 1968. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. That was B-2-3. If that area had a basketball court across the area where mail was dished out, then that's the same place. Your dad walked on such stones. Only to be sent to Ft. Lewis at a moments notice. Duane Phillips. Anyone? Of course, the economy of Fort Lewis revolves around Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington's largest employer with over 52,000 Department of Defense and active-duty military members. Fort Lewis Map Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) (IATA: TCM, ICAO: KTCM, FAA LID: TCM) is a United States military facility located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord, JBLM . It was common for this to happen, except Fagan didn't do it for us. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. February 2018 Had to scrub the place top to bottom. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. His identical twin, Danny, was doing basic/AIT at Ft. Ord the same time we were. Shortest DI in the Army I think, perhaps 54 tall. My D.I was Sgt. We had Drill Sgts. Brings back many memories. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. talked to the navy recruiter and he got me in the navy, but I had to go through boot camp again. I was also in A-3-2 late July to Oct. 3, 1969. Full-Time. Lol. We did the entire basic in wet gear. I don't remember his first name. Interesting reading all these posts after this many years. It had a mural of a severed VC head on a bayonet with slogan on it: To kill and have no mercy. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. September 2014 Veterans Day Had a fella by that name when I went through basic in B32 with Sgt. They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. Only DI I recall was Malone! New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. I was stationed there in 68 we had to stand guard overBaby alligators and a funeral for one there was two groups one was from California the other was from Washington and I think my drill sergeants name was dear or deerI cant remember the spelling. Graves, in fact I have a photo of him. Training was under very tumultuous weather conditions and Mt. People were running everywhere. Had a very young Drill Instructor who did 2 tours in Vietnam. I was in Ft Lewis from March 1970 until May 1970 in B-3-2. Tacoma, Seattle, Portland, the gorge all these have so much to offer as far as music, museums, outdoor activities, etc. Unit was E-2-1. We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. Trying to find platoon photos. They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? Hundreds of thousands served on Fort Lewis over the decades. No way I enjoyed the freedom of driving and having an ambulance plus an aid man if we had emergency runs. Infantry school Miserable winter weather for jungle orientation. Caught the chicken pox and was in hospital got recycled to a B ,can't remember . I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. . Dale. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. My wife also claims see sa a Bigfoot as we drove thru the forest between Lake Crescent and Forks. I was in that BCT unit 3 years earlier, so I'm sure the command personnel had changed by the time you were there. US Army and Japanese Ground Self . I was trying to remember my experience as a 17 year old during that period in my life. I took basic same time Oct-Dec 71 C-3-2 3rd Platoon. Still a pretty post. Then assigned after zero week of testing, KP and other duties moved to Company A-3-1 to begin eight weeks of Basic Combat Training which included bed making, using a buffer, rolling and folding underwear etc. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord, is an expansive military base situated about 10 miles south of Tacoma. Remember we would get rained on, get soaked then told to on rain gear. I must have been 1 or 2 cycles behind you. Consisting of 87,000. BCT 1-14-67 to 3-10-67; Ft. Lewis, WA, LPC 24-64-;3-12-67 to 3-24-67; AIT, C-3-2; 3rd Plt, 2nd Sqd. I did not and on to Fort Ord then to Sill and OCS. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. I was in E-1-1 from Dec of 69 to April of 70, was lucky enough to get pneumonia and was held back. Opened in 2008 we are the only privately owned boarding facility on a military post in the U.S. The hottest month of the year in Fort Lewis is August, with an average high of 78F and low of 54F. 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. Rained all the way up and back as we drove thru the Olympic forest. I started in June and graduated in August 1968. One funny story about my basic. Some dreery days in the motorpool. we had two Sgt. Fort Lewis 1 : 24000. Now there are 2,000, and those are slated to be demolished in the next two years. JBLM-issued Rapid Gate Identification The forest is massive and I'm a believer. I told my drill sergeant that was wrong and that I was suppose to be a social worker and psychiatric helper and he said "Damn it Colton your going to be a G** Dam Medic. We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI Holiday Dr Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98438 United States Hours: Email Us Northwest Adventure Center Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433 United States Hours: Email Us More Outdoor Recreation Cascades Snowshoe Feb 26 7 am - 6 pm Sporting Clays Mar 4 Fly Fishing 101 Mar 5 9 am - 3 pm Mount St. Helens Climb Mar 11 MWR Job Fair Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, A-1-1, DI SSGT Delano. Bill Crist I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. 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. As in B-3-2Bravo Company-what-what? AIT D-3-3 Infantry, I took basic at Fort Lewis: October, November of 1970 w/ A41. The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. Long time ago. COMM phone number for Joint Base Lewis-McChord Housing Services Office (HSO) 253-967-3581. December 2013 B11 I think we were called the rats or something like that. My company was C 3 2. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! Those old barracks have been demolished and the road we fell out on is now open to the public. I never talked to a gunner, but I'm sure it was either lazy day or really hard work. Bravo 3-1 Drill Sgt White. Training Company E-3-1. Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Still looking for some of my buddies that were in A/3/2 with SGTS. Spokane Public Library . CO was Capt Cook, XO: Casey, SDI: Robinson. Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. Washington Dc 3rd Battalion 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. 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. Contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. This website still works very well, and it is fun to read the comments posted by those who shared Ft. Lewis BCT around that time. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. THX. Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. I walked away thanking him the last time I saw him because his training methods instilled in me total confidence to achieve whatever goal. Foreign passport with a current arrival-departure record or foreign passport with INS Form I-94/I- 94A bearing the same names as the passport and containing an endorsement of the aliens nonimmigrant status, if that status authorizes the alien to work for an employer Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 with printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card Was there June 68, D-5-2. Wilber (Wilber's Willing Warriors). Meteorology training. Had your initial and last four of your ssa # on your clothes, My Dad is John Nix. A good time was had by all. . DI was SSgt Hunt. Can't believe I made it through all that. 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