Smoked pot with his girlfriend in his room in the barracks, then would send squad leaders out to get money for a hotel room for her. Rainer was awesome. Also Danny Solley from Atlanta, TX. As a winner in the first VN Draft Lottery I was drafted 4 May 70 and was flown to Sea Tac Airport and then bussed to Ft Lewis WA USATC. We were right across from the dog training area down a hill where we did a lot of running. Convenient and Affordable. 360-456-7368. Should have pursued the NG's or Reserves but was too burned out. My wife is a big Twilight Saga fan. I was in C-1-1 in Sept. 1966 (boot) and I think our DI was Sgt chicowski not sure of the spelling. Anyone remember? Fagan was our DI, a genuine pain in the ass. honor platoon every week expect one. Last minute they sent to ft.Lewis in December.Very cold was in A-3-1 alpha gator north fort. We were activated a few times for riots and Weather extremes. Didn't get recycled, got sent on to Ft. Ord, California to 05Bravo school, radios and Morse code and PRC-25 on my back. B 5 2. 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 . Drill sergeant Lamb??? You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. If anyone remembers or was in Alpha Gators at that time, would appreciate a comment. He was a Drill Sgt. Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . June to September. Carroll McInroe Joint Base Lewis-McChord Weather Forecasts. Recently returned from Seattle as my wife and me went to visit my son and his wife in Bremerton. 360-688-4073. After basic I spent 16 months there with the 94th Evac Hospital. I wish I had more information to give you. And yes it rained all the time! About every 5 weeks would be assigned to guard duty at motor pool or headquarters. I was E-1-1 just after you. The night we came in, we were ordered to clean that court from snow with our tiny shovels, and another taller drill sargeant who looked like a Great Dane atop a platform and silhouetted against the morning sky, barking orders at us! We were there longer because of the IG inspection. Bruce Levy - I was in E-3-2 in March 1970. The Drill sargent was a puertorican. Rocky, you and I were there at the same time. Most of us were from Utah. I did basic at Ft Lewis, D-3-1 September 1970 to November 1970. Jeffrey Fellin Im glad we did it when we did. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. Drill Sgt. Krfp Radio 1499 Washington Boulevard Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5534 E-mail: usarmy.jble.3-mp-gp.list.eustis@army.mil Phone: 757-878-4811 DSN: 826. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) He was in Viet Nam in 1964-65. The high point of BCT. Ambush Our company was in I Corp Bravo Co 4th Btl 21st Infantry 11th light Infantry Brigade (Americal Division, which was actually the 23rd INF). Hi soldiers! Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. Anybody out there remember me or that Co.? We got to go home over Christmas and I was down with pneumonia the whole time. Veterans I showed up right after youAug 1968D-5-2. It is indeed a historic place. Drill Sergeant Kihiki Anyone? Rough 8 weeks there. He was a hot head and very competitive. I remember Sgt. 3rd Battalion I was lucky to go through BCT during the summer months when the weather was perfect. Fort Sill, Ok. I watched as maybe 15 or 20 dudes dropped their stuff into the bag. JBLM-issued Rapid Gate Identification We were there 3 years apart but our barracks werent that far apart and both still there in 88. Betty Rodgers Discover the past of Joint Base Lewis-McChord on historical maps. Heard you all running all over the place glad you made it back got a pal that didn't. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 14th MP company. New housing planned for 2027. 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. Totally corrupt and physically abuse DI Rod Walters. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. JBLM is located about an hour outside of Seattle in Tacoma, Washington. December 2012 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. I was in the hospital for a week but never got re-cycled. He is a black man. 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. 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. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano The timing is very compelling and suggestive. Even the 11 Charlies (mortar men) who were all NG from Hawai'i were good runners. They'll have a special story time, crafts and games. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 . First name was Jerry and we were both from Lincoln Nebraska. I came in October 30th 1968 right after you C-5-2, didn't really see or know anyone but my company due to meningitis not allowed out of company area. You would be hard put to find an activity that you could not do in this area. Very grateful. 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. D-5-2. Woke up with snow on our heads a couple of times. I did my Basic Training there. Spanaway 1 : 24000. He was an Airborne Ranger, black belt in Karate, and looked like a black Arnold Schwarzenegger. Boocoo Dinky Dow John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. We only got out for training. Like you I planned a visit to North Fort. I drove through there about a decade ago. North Fort Barracks Fort LewisWA98433 Menu & Reservations Make Reservations Order Online Tickets Tickets See Availability Directions I had DI Johnson for BCT (D-5-1) October, November, Dec. 1970. plt. Full-Time. Download the JBLM Connection, your consolidated monthly bulletin. D.I. Michael: No reply on your post so I'll do it another way. Was in a bunch from Ohio,I remember Bruce Schmidt from Butte, Mt. Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. Great memories there. D Block was demolished in 2019. He was great to. Ernest Hemingway (A/3/2) with Drill Sergeants Graves and Forcade. Basic at Lewis Nov 69-Jan70. June 2013 So they let me go home for his funeral. Thanks, Sgt Lamb was our DI April to July 1969. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine. As soon as we transferred to the newer, 3-story buildings for BT, the IG inspection came there and it was cleaning time again. There must have been list because the machines were in constant use but there was no quibbling about who was next. We were all constantly wet! I found my barracks which they had converted into an EM club. My first day of AIT I had to pull KP. We stayed on both floors as there were dual metal bunks. My other uniforms hang in a closet in my home. Thanks Phil, thats good intel. I was from the bay area when I went in the Army, the city was Vallejo, Ca. We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. I forgot over the years. Spokesman-Review Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. (Survivor of the battle of Hue). I had a great tour in Europe. Leo, I got there in January '70. I was in C-5-2 Late 68 next door. I hope you or someone else can help me connect the dots, my memory not too good anymore. Lorenzen, Clune , Reavley, Torres, Murakami and many others. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. E-1-1 Hard to remember after 51 years. US Army and Japanese Ground Self . I was in the First All Volunteer RA Basic Training Company AT Fort Lewis, WA (10 Sept 1971). a co. 2 bn 2 bde graduation march 1971 snappyten@yahoo.com, I was in a-4-1- 4th. But it didnt stop are training. I visited theLew 20 years later for fun and wow all the memories. Did Lewis basic have a mock-up Vietnamese village in 68 like Fort Jackson did? Interesting reading all these posts after this many years. Saved my life. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. B-2-2 Drill Sgt. Almost got held back but was allowed to graduate with class as an E-2 .Quite an experience Sorry to see the old buildings go. Little did I ever think I would see that man again after basic training. I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. I never heard of a case of it, but I think those restrictions became protocol for training for several years. I do remember the cold rain and snow. I ended up becoming a Deuce and 1/2 driver for AIT and drove the guys out to the field. 15 seconds! BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. Enjoyed the constant heavy rain wearing wet weather gear, or a poncho. . 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. They disappeared and were never found (just the boat and gear) RIP Wayne. No guard duty anyway. I was trying to remember my experience as a 17 year old during that period in my life. Mine was E6 John Trainor, 3 time Nam vet. Joseph Heller Other guys had Ft Lewis orders but for the Transfer point to VN. I didn't want to be back home, so I decided to try another route. We graduated basic in a snow storm in fatigues. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. But you know, he was really a decent guy (20 years later!). I was D-1-1 in 1968. I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . First thing, he took us to the PX and said we could buy anything we wanted. Do you remember what unit you were in? Had come from Germany as a kid. Any chance you knew him? Worked with a bunch of great Medics many of them draftees like myself and also great doctors. BCT D-3/1, Inf AIT D-2/3. That taught bayonet training and was he good. Had a friend in E-1-1. Oct.1968. If I had been a sergeant, I could tell people outside of my kitchen what to do. His children (my cousins) and I cannot find the trunk that held his letters, photos and official paperwork, so I have only a rough idea of his service. SPAM Ah Bernard: The weather was perfect that year; little rain, cool in the morning but never hot and no bugs. If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. March 2018 . They are HQ for NW US ROTC. 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. I want to thank him and every vet out there for sacrificing everything. Good times because I was with some of the best men Ive ever met. I was there, early in 1970, C-4-2 Charging Charlie, our fearless leader was Sergeant Mouton we were called Mouton's raiders. ABOUT: The 6th Military Police Group (CID), headquartered at JBLM, is comprised of three battalion headquarters located at Fort Hood, Texas, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, and JBLM. He reminded me of Sammy Davis Jr. Names I remember.. Garland,Might,Hammond,Weisman,Baker,Rogge,lock, Tastead, Were some crazy times that I will never forget. I took basic training there in August 1966. Several unique requirements were . Click on the link for more information. In 1987 the North Fort was just the same as in 1971you could almost hear the cadence of marching troops ghostly down the streets. Morgan Sports Cars Artillery training. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. I was with B-3-2. It would be sumpn to see or at least communicate with some of the guys. 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. YES, I was in your company. One guy tried a couple of times to take his life. His grave states we was an SP4, not sure what that is. 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. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 I don't have any photos from the army. How i hated it then but enjoy thinking about it now! Foreign passport with a temporary I-551 stamp or temporary I-551 with printed notation on a machine readable immigrant visa Blue Summit Realty & Property Management. Every time they shot one off, it was like the loudest bang in the world. Lots of memories. I have our graduation picture should anyone want a copy. Tom Williams I was drafted in May of 1968 from Omaha, NE. He was tough but fair and an awesome teacher. We had to sleep with the windows open no matter the weather. My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . There were once 5,000 of these buildings. He had been one of my basic Drill Sgts in E-4-1 down the road a week or so before. Story at Fort Lewis, and went in with a bunch of California and Nebraska kids. Thank You. Send Julie an email. Hit Vietnam 70-71. Long time ago. I remembered low crawling in the mud! He was a bad ass, but he sure could sing. 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. My email address is bobshackelford@gmail.com. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. I never got used to it. 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 B-3-1 and graduated in Nov 70. New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. I was up. 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. Reunion 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. All in All it was a good time and i got alot of great memories and the VA is still taken care of me. D52. Went out once a week. I probably wouldn't recognize the place. Most of the guys in the unit were NG's or ER's, with a few US's--draftees who didn't hesitate to remind the RA's that they would be out a year ahead of them. The massive parade field had also been developed. 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. Would love to hear from you guys. I also recall a LT Gill who was a piece of work but who isn't at that age. Moore for my book. D11, California Mod squad. This page will introduce newcomers to all JBLM has to offer. Names that I remember: Anthony DeJoy, Ayala, Zupanzic, Verzemnics, Cronin, Rupp, Washington, Ormsby. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. My boots are out there too. It was raining the whole time there! 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. My grandfather was in Fort Lewis for basic, graduated in 70. World War II, 1939-1949. Ranier was beautiful and orange from the setting sun.We were all from California. First meal was a bowl of beans at about 2am when I got there. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? Posted: February 14, 2023. Where were you from? Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. The weather was cold and rainy with no let up. D41. Orcutt from Pasadena, Jefferson from Venice Sanchez from Pomona and Strobridge from Santa Maria. D52 all the way. Washington State Enhanced Drivers Licenses and IDs are Real ID Act compliant, so either can be used to prove identity. November 2012 Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. Timeline Attributes. All my old paperwork from our platoon was lost in a flood. Clapboard, no insulation, no heating. He was my drill sergeant in boot camp in 1970 and looking for some information for a Little Help from the Army which I've never had, D-2-7. Monte Allen I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. PS How in the hell do you remember the class number laugh I have snap shots from then and a bit of recall but to many things inbetween. 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. It was down hill from there. 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. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. The Pet Brigade worked with Joint Base Lewis-McChord personnel to develop this kennel so that military families, retirees, and civilians with JBLM access would have the finest accommodations for their pets, paired with . It's PCS season! Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. Fort Lewis, home of the 627th Air Base Group, in Washington, has been the home to thousands of veterans. I was in E-1-1. He was sent to E-1-1 while I was sent to D-1-1. SFC Jones and his Platoon SGTS were Positively Motivated and determined to help each trainee to maximize everything taught, learned and applied for immediate and future application/use. About eight guys from ND and MN showed up there at the same time. WE could never walk on the platoon center floor, bunks were arranged around the perimeter, and he would sometimes come in at night after we'd showered, and pour dirt out of a gunny sack on the floor, empty the butt-can water on it, and make us crawl through it making oink sounds like a pig, then on to the upstairs and same thing, with the upstairs guys low crawling downstairs, passing each other on the stairs! Was working in a butcher/packing plant before the army. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. Basic: B-1-1 11/9/66 - 2/67. Project Name: Fort Lewis Barracks. Do hope that you find some info about your dad. Office wanted someone with a degree so I stayed until offered a six month early out because of the RIF in 1972. Finished two weeks early and got sent to Ft. Gordon, Georgia for 05Charlie school, radio-teletype. I was USAR. Mr. Hitt. 54 Echo stationed at Ft Lewis 1982. But then the DI got his revenge by having us do onerous calisthenics in the rain in middle of the night. Tough SOB. On Graduation Day it rained so they moved everything indoors to that big auditorium across the parade field. April 2015 CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. Our DI was awesome, but when he was gone for a few days, the DI from a neighboring platoon substituted for him. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. 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. September 2014 We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. Lots of memories. 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. Home on leave for 30 days and off to The 7th Inf Div in Korea where I spent the rest of my hitch. 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. Came down with pneumonia 2 weeks before graduation. I was in Inf AIT and saw Drill Sgt Gietsen yelling at some basic trainees doing pushups. At Ft. Lewis with a bunch of guys from Butte, NT. Sgt. Had a good job and lived in Lakewood. My D.I was Sgt. 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. JB Lewis-McChord, WA 984331672 United States Store Hours: Mon- Sun 0900-2130 Phone: 253-964-3161 HR Office (253) 964-2522 Food Court COVID-19 Notice Due to current COVID-19 concerns, all Food and Store hours of operations may change frequently without prior notice - please check your local Exchange Facebook for up to date information. Michael Simpson Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA Duration: Permanent, Direct Hire Salary: $125-130K (Based on Experience) SUMMARY . Since our BTC was the first ALL Volunteer group to cycle through Ft Lewis, the Cadre did not meds with us at all day or night. Anyone remember??? Man I hated that place! A good time was had by all. GO Army. I have my photo from Basic and I am still here in Sacramento my email I think should show up here I do not recognize your fathers name but that really does not mean much, I had all the guys sign the back of my photo. When we ran around in the tear gas shack singing Happy Birthday, it was the first time our sinuses had cleared. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. Hawk E-3-1 basic training Fort Lewis, Washington 11jul66 north Fort. Al. We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. I hope you get a chance to read "Boocoo Dinky Dow" Grady's experiences at Fort Lewis are a big part of the story. Plei Trap Hundreds of thousands served on Fort Lewis over the decades. Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". Our DI was Sgt Johnson. It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. Tim Woodward Force marches in rubber boots. You are so right Lon. i have rarely looked back on it as sometimes it bothered me .. A-3-1 @ Ft Lewis 4 May 70 through 2 July 70 Draftee then went to Ft Sam Houston Texas for Medic Training. His assistant DS was a short guy who always looked like he was about to tell a joke. 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 We spent nearly 2 hours on the base. The original Fulton Dental Clinic was closed in December 2001; the building relinquished to the Fort Lewis Directorate of Public Works and Engineering and served as the Headquarters for 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (L) (Stryker). Sherman was a DS when I was there at the same time. 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. 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. I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. But the memories will always remain. D-4-1 the fog is lifting. Black Panthers at that time would raise some hell occasionally on the base. In his only appearance, he allowed that we "looked like a bunch of blind dogs in a meat factory". Davila's Tigers. Drill Instructor SSG White. The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. Browse 330 fort lewis washington stock photos and images available, or search for charles de gaulle airport or fort benning to find more great stock photos and pictures. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. THX. My dad passed away in 1989 and I've found this old picture but don't know much about his time at Ft. Lewis other than my mom's brief recollection. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. For some reason our actual training didn't start until a week later so for the first week we had KP and other crappy stuff most days..ugh. Basic 4/69 to 7/69 Di sgt fisher, sgt Recheck, c-4-2, Fort Euistis Va then Bear cat nam, A Co. 227th ASHB 1st Cav. Download the app on Apple or Google Play stores. Email me I think we might have gone through basic in the same barraks, I was in E-3-2 March to May 1970. 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 lost mine. My grandfather was drafted into the Army from Nashville, TN sometime in 1967. Nearby government services. Yeah, these are the "temporary" barracks we were housed in when I was in BCT at E-4-2 in early 1969. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. / Entrar Im from California which now complied with the Real ID Act. I would like to find the group pictures of B-3-2 group during that time. Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. Christmas 1968 Basic training Jan 1970 Jan thru March. I was a NG from Tennessee. We had the meningitis restrictions also back in 1966 too. I was in B-1-1 June thru August 1969. Economy & Jobs in Fort Lewis, WA. around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. Click herefor MWR hours of operation. Assigned to base headquarters Plans and Training Directorate office. 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