I was in Ft Lewis from March 1970 until May 1970 in B-3-2. Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association 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 This change affects companies with employees who need unescorted access to JBLM or YTC. Lol. Signed up in San Antonio, Tx. Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. Fort Lewis 1967 B-3-2 Drill Sgts. 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. Serving the Rugged Professional", Survivor Outreach Services | Total Army Sponsorship | Safety, Human Resources | Civilian Expeditionary Workforce, U.S. Army Environmental Command | Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy & Environment, TRAINING ALERT: Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery, demolitions, and mortar training from Feb. 28 at 12 a.m. to March 3 at 11:59 p.m.
Take a 90-minute scenic drive to the majestic Cascade Mountains, or visit the region's most recognizable landmark, Mt. It means his rank was E4. Anyone remember? B-5-2 April-May 1968. 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. Woke up with snow on our heads a couple of times. Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) - The Exchange, JBLM Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). I assume that you were in the same training area in D Block in North Fort? God bless. . Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. Washington State Archives, Digital Archives is the first Digital Archives in the nation to Preserve the electronic Records of both State and Local Government. I was in D-2-2. Anyone else? Our Senior Drill Sergeant was SFC Jones. From May, 1966 to June, 1972, Fort Lewis trained 302,000 soldiers and deployed them overseas, including the 4th and 9th Divisions. If someone came out of the darkness the weapon would have been useless with no time to load. A standard Washington State Driver License or ID Card can no longer be used to get a visitors pass for access to Joint Base Lewis-McChord or the Yakima Training Center starting April 1, because neither complies with Real ID Act of 2005 requirements. Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . May 1969 thru Late Sept./Early Oct.(??) 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. I cant help but wonder what ever happened to these individuals. Some of the B-1-1 buildings were still there but barely recognizable and were being used for city warfare exercises. Thank you for remembering Drill Sgt Wilber as I could not come up with that name. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) December 2013 Hey Russell, I was in at the same time. Weren't you the one that ended up at NAMPHIB doing a 3 month hitch to Laos with Winkler and company. Looking for information. Left for Vietnam 12/8/69 stationed at LZ Dottie. I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. I still have fatigues in a box in my garage which were washed and starched heavily at Ft Sam Houston in 1970; still stiff. He was one cool guy. It also impacts people who need visitor passes for unescorted base access to visit friends, family, the museums, hospital or other locations on either JBLM or YTC. 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. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? So much fun. All windows were open about 8" at night to prevent colds. Old maps of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Old Maps Online. We did the entire basic in wet gear. April 69 to June 69 Basic Training E-1-1, Sgt. E-2-1 Nov 68 to Feb 69. Walt Morrow November 2013 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. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. Not sure where you were located at Fort Lewis, but most of the buildings in D Block in the North Fort area have been demolished. Love to see some comments from anybody else there at around those times!! . My Dad was 1Sgt Boyd Willams. Drill Sergeant was S/sgt Jackson. Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. Grady Myers Ron, you might want to make an original post. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. Ahh those memories of walking fire watch many nights. For more info, visit https://home.army.mil/lewis-mcchord/index.php/contact/noise-and-public-disturbances. So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. My son will have to get us on base as he has a military ID. World War II A11 Is Mighty Fine! Trying to find platoon photos. Returned to USAR, 305th Field Hospital, Gulfport, MS. Hi, It looks like you graduated with my dad at Fort Lewis. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. Richard Nixon Quote We were part of the Americal Division and up in I Corp above Chu Lai Got in country July 69 and back to the states July 70 I had 5 months left in the Army and I will be damned if they did not send me back up to Fort Lewis There I was assigned to the 3rd Armoured CAV as the Training NCO lived off base with my wife and actually had a pretty good time. My draft nbr was 11. As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. Atkins and Sgt. From May 1969 thru October 1969 for Basic Training and Advanced Infantry Training. Art School Vietnam Archive Fort Lewis Posted: February 14, 2023. I was on 2nd floor. Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. They are the HQ for 8th Bde, Army ROTC for 8 western states and Guam/American Samoa. We had a brand new 2nd LT (LT French), all of 18 years old, who insisted on calling us "son". Not sure about the date I arrived at fort Lewis it was only temporary. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. I was in D 1 1 at that time. I was in the First All Volunteer RA Basic Training Company AT Fort Lewis, WA (10 Sept 1971). One funny story about my basic. 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. Sandy Denny wrote a song: Who Knows Where the Time Goes. Proud to have serve. Office wanted someone with a degree so I stayed until offered a six month early out because of the RIF in 1972. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. (We can do!) Permanent resident card or Alien Registration Receipt Card (INS Form I-551) FEB. 28 - MARCH 3 TRAINING ALERT: Joint Base Lewis-McChord will conduct day and nighttime artillery, demolitions, and mortar training from Feb. 28 at 12 a.m. to March 3 at 11:59 p.m. For more. we had two Sgt. LOL!! My best to all of the good Americans out there. This was their second try to get thru basic. Apollo 8 I was USAR. I had authority over kitchen staff. Was Sgt. My dad, James (Jim) Benson has a picture with a man he describes as George Dunn in April 1970 in Vietnam. Drafted March 1970. About a decade ago i drove through the post. My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. 15 seconds! I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. Bill Crist I was there in April-May 1971. Michael: No offense but it was not the 3rd platoon of B-1-1 in August of 1969 that had a kegger in the woods. They were a mess. D-3/1. His, Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making, Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War. Ben do you have any info on E,2,1 I was there in Feb to April 1970 for basic. Thanks. Dan Webster I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . Mokie Ruiz give me a shout, Dale S. Hi, my dad graduated from basic at Ft. Lewis June of 71. Graves and Forcade (or Kincade?) Guess you could use it as a club. Call Chris for questions at 9870-58989-3331 ext. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. My time was very uneventful. Thank you. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Drill Sgt Connor was my DI. Really had a lot of respect for that guy. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. Got us ready Wassup Dale? Phil, the MP advised everything changed after 911. Got in trouble had to do kp through most of training even on graduation day! D 1 1. Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. I never talked to a gunner, but I'm sure it was either lazy day or really hard work. B-3-1 Sep-Nov 70. November 2012 Thanks , I was flown to After AIT I was assigned to Ft Lewis again but not to the VN transfer point instead my orders were for Madigan General Hospital. Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. Tall Black guy, E-5, buck sergeant. John Trainor July 30, 1970 to September 3rd or so. 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. Remember Ft. Lewis very well. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. I was in E-4-1(When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going: E-4-1) on North Fort Lewis for basic from July to Sept 1971. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. Cold wet and frozen. The hottest month of the year in Fort Lewis is August, with an average high of 78F and low of 54F. 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. You were in the reserves, from Albert Lea MN. 1968 C-1-1 Sargent Potter, E-5 and Sargent Davis E-6. Please respond if you were there. Was in D12, Sargent Mooney was our DI. Im from California which now complied with the Real ID Act. Fort Lewis Temporary Lodging/Billeting. The sprawling installation is home to much of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 7th Infantry Division and the 1st Special Forces Group. I went on to Fort Lee VA right after basic. Thoughts, comments? Want to make sure I didn't unsubscribe by mistake. You would be hard put to find an activity that you could not do in this area. (253) 967-3581. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. I was in B-5-1 (if I remember correctly) and we were in 2 story barracks with double bunk arrangement, with a shower and bathroom on the first floor. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. (A/3/2) with Drill Sergeants Graves and Forcade. I'd like to thank them for their ultimate sacrifice. WWII era temp. Jim Long, Senior Drill Sgt. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Our guard commander at the Stockade was Sgt. I was in A-2-1 and the drill sergeant was John (Johnny) He graduated June of 71. and 9 days. Willie Roberts, Kacey Wilson and 2 others at 5071 Crary Ave, a single family residence - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. 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. Michael Simpson Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. October 2013 Pleiku to Ane Khe to long Than and the Delta to camp BearCat and 1969 to 71 A228TH AVN BATALLION 1st CAV Crew Chief Chinooks. Never knew his first name, would love to track him down and but him a beer or three if he is still around. Interesting activity after being assigned to my job in the post headquarters. Gerber was Company Cdr. He was an engineer out of Fort Lewis who spent roughly two years in Vietnam, and he returned to Fort Lewis to serve as a drill instructor. I remember the big guy by the name of Spicer. I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. I was in the 2nd Platoon. 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. Went to AIT FT. Bliss Texas it was as hot as Lewis was cold. I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. They landed on the moon during basic training. My Drill Sgt. Neill Public Library Found a copy and also the original from January 13, 1972 when I was separated (RIF). Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. Guys from all over. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. . Got my covid shots at the VA clinic here in the Villages,Fl. Got a 6 month early out and ended up serving 18 mos. 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. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. Was he a squad leader? I did my basic training at Ft. Lewis in November 1970 and graduated in January 1971. When you saw a bunk mattress rolled up they did not come back. (253 . Went through North Fort Lewis (JBLM) Oct 22, 2021. If I were googling the area of the old barracks for basic training or the streets where would I look..I remember towards the end of our Basic Mar 68 we all marched down to the theater and got to see the move The Sand Pebbles, looks like I found my old barracks..6A 6036-01..found this # on my old army records, am I reading it right I would have been in A Block building 6036..A Co 5th BN 1st BDE May 1968. I remember we had DI Day who turned 18 while we were in training and also had SFC Smith. Hit Vietnam 70-71. Thanks for the heads up. Can't help much with your search. Long time ago now, Bruce and Troy I was in Bearcat 1st Cav A228 and bn I played crown and anchors with the Austin's and ate hot Thai food 1968 March to 1971 Sept, Drafted 7 Dec 1967, started Basic Jan 68. 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. He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. Hi John. Remember that? Job Title: System Administrator Job Location: Fort Lewis, WA Job Code: CS20220510-91500 Job Description: Intermediate professional with practical knowledge of job area. Shepard a really tall, black guy? They all died in Vietnam God Bless those guys. I still have nightmares about him. Two options from the medics. I did my AIT there also A motor man. Clapboard, no insulation, no heating. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. I I I I 1st Air Cavalry AUE provided full design of the bearing walls, floor and roof framing in light gauge framing for this 3-story building used to house soldiers. We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. I was sitting, waiting for my stuff when I heard a lady gasp in horror. In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. Couldn't toss them. Teddy Fisher The sergeant and his cohort ran after the culprits, but the duffel bag was tossed out the back window into waiting arms and spirited away. The whole platoon was from Chicago. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. nov 69 north fort , was coldfor this california boy ..119 pound go get'er i sometimes wonder what ever happened to all the guys my memory blends all-into-one with the various duty stations and experiences. Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. If you are a veteran who served at Fort Lewis, you may be entitled to money to pay for your medical bills due to your exposure to these harmful chemicals. George Callan There for basic training on July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I'm tracking down information on my grandpa in the service Sep 30 69 when left out fort lewis sfc t g hollandsworth, in nov 69 i don't remember squat except it was rough ,wet , cold i lived in a barracks like those mentioned when i was in basic training ,'i ended up a medical corpsman by choice and went to "i" corps viet nam they sent 50 of us up there to go through boot camp and AIT. I remember Sgt Mouton really competent guy I thought, maybe 2nd platoon? Pinto was our DI. Several unique requirements were . Email me I think we might have gone through basic in the same barraks, I was at Ft.Lewis March 13 1970 to May 1970 in B 3 2. Retired now for close to 9 years and enjoying life. Hundreds of thousands served on Fort Lewis over the decades. Walker were in charge of our training. 22 YO then and I just turned 72. Not so much. My cycle was the first to use the buildings in 25 years. June 2013 Drill Sergeant Kihiki Our Drill Sgt. I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. The Group is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Pots and Pans..! I was B-3-2 under Sgt. I think we were all borderline pneumonia cases. I had basic training there 1969 from fort Lewis I went to fort ord California for infantry training and leadership School. Unit was E-2-1. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. I was there as well end of January through April B-5-1 or B-5-2 can't remember in quarantine as well are platoon leader Lee died. 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. Needless to say spotless before we moved in. Microphone Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. March April and May for me.I remember we were the 4th platoon and I remember the painting of the decapitated VC on the outdoor broom closet with the caption"we eat VC for breakfast" and I remember Hecker and Steele and Hansen and Bryant and Beaudwin, and Liedtke and Pugh and Linstead and Halowapo and Burke the Indian. fort lewis washington army base fort benning army charles de gaulle airport Don't hesitate to contact us by phone, email or live chat! My grandfather was drafted into the Army from Nashville, TN sometime in 1967. It is sad to know that these barracks are now being demolished. It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. Infantry I saw him in Da Nang, Vietnam during the war. I was in B 5 2 Jan 70 for Basic Road Runner Platoon. Learn a lot from him, not just Army stuff but how to succeed in life. 30 Nov 1970, D-3/1. Vietnam 68-69, 18th Brigade, I was there in BCT C42 Chargin Charlie Rah!! He's in the Navy as was my dad Bill and my father inlaw Jack O'brien. If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. Sergeant Blood was PT. honor platoon every week expect one. The United States Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, was established on 15 March 1966 to relieve the overload at the U.S. Army Personnel Center, Oakland, California. I was sent back to ft Lewis for some permanent party. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. ). Went down the road past the Correctional Custody Facility (CCF) for 11B AIT. I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. I never got used to it. Fagan was an acting E-5 and a dick. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. Do you remember what unit you were in? Betty Rodgers He took a commission in the army after his drill sergeant stint and as an officer, went on to work in Finance and retire from the army. I remember seeing his uniform patches when I was a child, and he had a patch from the Americal Division, another from Sixth Army and an engineer patch with the motto "This We'll Defend." D52 all the way. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. 2nd Platoon. I was C-4-2 Charging Charlie as well. I let my boys climb on the old ropes. Senior DI Veliz. AKA Hodge Philadelphia.7/9/1969 Basic training at Fort Bragg NC. I was just over a year behind you at Ft. Lewis and was also sent to Ft. Sam that fall and became a 91Bravo. There were others as well, but my memory of them has faded over the years, Any information would be greatly appreciated! No doctor. Only DI I recall was Malone! Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. "Aspirin, or bad rest, and then be recycled." Bungee cord was DI. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. . . BCT MAR APR '66 AIT MAY JUN '66 A51 NORTH FORT..SGT GREEN DI . I took basic training at Ft. Lewis NOrth Fort March13 -May 15 1970. Dale. In augustI'm looking for photos or yearbook??? We were all constantly wet! Charlie Company And corporal Redman train for DI school. A good time was had by all. Phil Klippel was the CO. Got early out due to RIF 1972. Reunion I was in 2nd Platoon D-5-2. He also had a cool toughed up mustang. Please add me to your E-Mail/Comments list. THX. A-3-3. I was at Fort Lewis Basic Training Feb 1969' and AIT until June 1969' got married here in Sacramento then on to Vietnam Americal Div 11th LIB Duc Pho I Corp you were a year earlier so i probably could not offer much for that year. Wallace. Anyone? Contact me if you want. 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. We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. Get email updates for new Senior Data Analyst jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. I was a squad leader down stairs and ended up in a Sheridan tank. a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. (253) 912-2112. Steve, the only thing I can say that makes sense from your time to mine was the losses during Tet early 1968, they needed you and you were one of the best they had so they made an exception. I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. Sgt Shields, do you remember what shots they gave us with the "guns" and when we did gas mask training did they use real mustard gas? If that area had a basketball court across the area where mail was dished out, then that's the same place. I want to thank him and every vet out there for sacrificing everything. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98438 Phone: 1 (253) 982-3285 x3020 McChord Field Commissary Hours Sunday - 1000 to 1900 Monday through Saturday - 0900 to 2000 Boocoo Dinky Dow slorazorsedge@aol.com . The commander of Nursing Services a Lt Col was alway after me to transfer to Nursing Services. 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. 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. Bravo 3-1 Drill Sgt White. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. Madigan Army Medical Center is one of only 21 surgical simulation centers in the U.S. to achieve a Level One status, the highest for surgical education excellence. A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. This is good information about fort Lewis. Story at Fort Lewis, and went in with a bunch of California and Nebraska kids. Thank you. Again D-3-2 only July 1971 to September 1971 (or maybe it was October). I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. I was in c 3 2 April 68 to June. Some dreery days in the motorpool. Right behind you. Khe Sanh Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. We could run forever and not feel the pain. I escaped b/c I didnt want to be recycled. I have a couple of before and after shots posted in "Basic Training Memories" in Facebook if you have a Facebook account. We were under quarantine for spinal meningitis. Sept To Nov 1969. Was working in a butcher/packing plant before the army. Grady Myers Cold and windy in Oklahoma. I volunteered for 2nd shift 'fire watch' so I could go down to the furnace room and light 'em up. I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. Troy this is very sad, have you never found your bunk mate ?? I took my basic training at Fort Lewis in August of 1966 and was then sent to Fort Ord for AIT. I seem to recall his name, but after 50 years I'm not much sure of anything. Register by Feb. 18 to get shirt by packet pick up. Steve Almond They are given coordinates. My D.I told me to pick four guys besides myself for a 3 day pass home. Would love to buy him a beer or three. On-Base Housing at Joint Base Lewis McChord. I was D-1-1 in 1968. The high point of BCT. Very grateful. Washington is one of five states (along with Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and New Mexico) that do not comply with this law. Entered Army Dec 67 BCT with D 3 3 thru Feb 68. I was drafted right after college. This was actually written on the envelope as his return address at Ft. Lewis during Basic. SGT Dunn, I watched as maybe 15 or 20 dudes dropped their stuff into the bag. I was in E-1-1. 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. Wow! 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. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. Nearby government services. A l l is mighty Fine! I believe it was Drill Sgt Pino. Only to be sent to Ft. Lewis at a moments notice. Leo, I got there in January '70. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. Visitors with this ID must still go to the Visitor Center to get a base pass. Nearly all of us were Reserve in our barracks.
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