We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. He was a rep for the Veterans of Foreign War. but I was there FEB 18, 1969' thru Basic Training then stayed there (no leave) for AIT 11B Infantry training, then to Vietnam. Interesting. I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! The drill sgt called us Ridge Runners and asked if people in Tn wore shoes. In 1987 the North Fort was just the same as in 1971you could almost hear the cadence of marching troops ghostly down the streets. JBLM is located about an hour outside of Seattle in Tacoma, Washington. Fort McCoy Resident Unit 1681 West Eaton Road I was in Inf AIT and saw Drill Sgt Gietsen yelling at some basic trainees doing pushups. 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. Learn about housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well as information about setting up utilities. Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. My wife visited a friend in Olympia and probably drove near the base with our daughter inlaw. He said he ran his duty rosters from Z to A because of that. Find similar educational institutions in Washington on Nicelocal. There were once 5,000 of these buildings. May 2015 If someone came out of the darkness the weapon would have been useless with no time to load. Then someone wrenched the bag from the sergeant and ran up the stairs and into the building while others provided interference. Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. I did my AIT there also A motor man. I was in c 3 2 April 68 to June. I got luck and was sent to Ft Sam Houston TX for Medic training. Gietsen we ran rings around them. One wool blanket. you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. The four of us did drive from Bremerton, where my son and wife live, up to Port Townsend for lunch though. BCT, 23 Sept 1968 A-3-1. I was in B-5-2 Jan 70 Carl Imlay was DS and DS DeGeorge was senior DS, how was there 1970 looking for my buddy when I was there my drill sergeant was Fasano we went to the horse race track together and we even hit Pike Street downtown Seattle if you know what I mean. I was one of his Squad leaders. U.S. ARMY INSTALLATION MANAGEMENT COMMAND, "We Are the Army's Home - Reunion Do you recall? As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. In addition to BCT, I shipped to Korea and Vietnam from Fort Lewis. I was in a different unit and have no interest in a photo of yours. I do remember the cold rain and snow. I was D-5-2 also Gary Ludwig June 1968-- grad. For more information click here. D-4-2, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971. Bravo! 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. Full-Time. There was a Hispanic DI named Hernandez, i think, short guy. 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. Does anybody recall the address of those baracks? Most of the platoon were from . 5128, Pendleton Ave, Lewis Main. My wife also claims see sa a Bigfoot as we drove thru the forest between Lake Crescent and Forks. I was there July 9th 1969. = Link to anongovernmental site. PeopleFinders is the best people search for contact info and public records. February 2018 For more information, click on the link. Ssgt Tanksley. A-4-2. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. Sgt. A-2-3 Jan - Mar 1969. . You are not exaggerating about the weather. My cycle was the first to use the buildings in 25 years. There is so much more to say but this will suffice. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, William. Trying to find platoon photos. Fort Lewis Army Base in Pierce, WA Contact Information Phone: (253) 967-1110 DSN: 357-1110 In 2010, as the result of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC), Fort Lewis, was merged with McChord Air Force Base to create Joint Base Lewis- McChord, also referred to as JBLM. Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. I took my basic training at Fort Lewis starting in August of 1966. Also, do you remember the name of your CO? When they got back, Sgt. There was a tombstone shaped marker by the corner of our barracks that said "Let no man's soul say unto me, Had I been properly trained". Related to Judy Davidson | David Ricks | Janet Davidson | Joseph Davidson | Laura Davidson. . Thank you. Every other window open due to the meningitis epidemic, 20 mile forced march. It was cold suckasses were made platoon and squad leaders, I was there beginning July 1968 & my DI was Sergeant Smith, I remember very well but I was too young to know any better when I got drafted I was going to school working and had a brand new baby boy then I got my induction papers because I lost one hour at college, Marie do you live up in Placerville, CA are you or were you an Ultra runner at one time. Drill Sgt Dennison / Captain J.E. Location 9511, Washington Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, Washington, 98498, United States The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. Was committed to training us well. Snack bar and PX accross the street but was off limits . I was sent to Fort Lewis Washington for Basic Training in early 1968, and it was miserable. Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. Dale Dehnke, George Paige, Steve Shannon and Joe Esparza. August 2013 God bless! Brings back many memories. Washington; Search; Compare; Project; Community; Partners; News; Help; Old Maps Online. Bush Hat Later twice I was levied for VN but both times the levies were rescinded and I never received orders Good duty which I enjoyed and got to help Nursing Service assigned to the Dispensaries and put more of my training to use. My drill sergeant was Sgt. Leo, I got there in January '70. Known Toxins AIT Fort Sam Houston, Combat Medic. ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. December 2012 His name was Sanford Rogers. If you, or your Dad, want to contact me, I'll send a few photos so we can be sure, one way or the other. Ours was DS Robles an E6 who had been to VN as 11B. When we recently visited the Seattle area I felt a pull to return to Ft. Lewis and see the old barracks and surrounding area. Long time ago. Ford Thunderbird Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Hi Travis, I was in Basic Training and AIT up at Fort Lewis from Feb 18th, 1969 thru July 1969 My MOS was 11B which was the Infantry and yes I went right to Vietnam in July 69 I remember a guy with the last name Hollingsworth. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. God only knows where they ended up but they had AIT of 11Bravo. Man I hated that place! Art School November 2012 He ended up going into Bomb Disposal warfare. Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) - The Exchange, JBLM Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Carroll McInroe I was in A42 for 9 weeks starting Aug 25 1970. I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. Find Richard Davidson in Joint Base Lewis Mcchord, WA - phone, address, email. Wayne E James by name. Baugh. Most beautiful sunrise I have seen was there. Big sign on the corner it says (Who Dares Wins). Hey Dan. Monte Allen Half my platoon were all California ( Im native) and the other all northeast areas mostly poor uneducated. Julie Titone Cannot remember their names. 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. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. They were a mess. We had a couple guys who should have never been in the military could barely tie their boots. Had a Sgt. Not a Bad Training Cycle. I was in E-1-1 from Dec of 69 to April of 70, was lucky enough to get pneumonia and was held back. Tall lanky white guy who could run like a gazelle. Depression Grady was an M-60 machine gunner in The U.S. Army's Company Cs 2nd Platoon, 1st Battalion, 8th Regiment, 4th Infantry Division in late 1968 and early 1969. There were pictures of Fort Lewis that I took during that time and a few grey stones which covered the entire base. I was still only 17 so I wasnt sent to Vietnam. I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. 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. Memorial Day I cracked a smile and the DS made me dig a hole and bury it. Thank Jan-Feb 1968. I received basic training starting February 14th 1968 at North fort lewis. The uncomfortable thing was that about 4 months before I arrived some one got beat bad by two people and had the M-16 stolen. 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. JBLM-issued Rapid Gate Identification March 2018 Wallace. Drill SGT BEAN bunch of us from Sacramento and San Francisco. I remember Capt James and the tailored fatigues. This position requires an active membership as a Soldier in the Army Reserve before a start date can be set. Randy, hope you get this. Assigned to base headquarters Plans and Training Directorate office. I assume it was sent out but I just flat don't recall and now I'm curious. Could never really get warm.rain and snow most of the time.sad to see the old barracks torndown I guess it's progress. No one so much as asked what we doing there. BCT Feb 18, 1968 D-2-1, Platoon # 134. We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. Dispensary 2 in the new barracks area served BCT. Fort Lewis Aug '66 - Oct '66 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. I think we were all borderline pneumonia cases. I was there exact same time.. trying to find photos or yearbook, if you know of any? Thank You. Oct 66 to Jan 67. Drill Sargeant Moore, Sgt Heimie, Cpl Atchison. I was in B-2-2 Jan 70 and we were told that we were the first all volunteer unit at that time. I was stationed at Ft. Lewis from 5/1994-7/1995, D co. 1/33 Armor. Oct 71 to Dec 71 C-3-2 2nd Plt Sgt Folmer DI Fort Lewis Temporary Lodging/Billeting. Some of the B-1-1 buildings were still there but barely recognizable and were being used for city warfare exercises. . His grave states we was an SP4, not sure what that is. April 2013 3rd Battalion I suppose that my Vietnam Nam yellow and green service sticker on the back bumper of my 96 Lincoln sufficed as my pass. Good times because I was with some of the best men Ive ever met. July 1968. Pamela Sleezer, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Public Affairs on Feb. 23rd, 2023. Everyone was sick from day 1. Lots of memories. A short skinny black E-6. It was cold, wet and miserable. you remember the drill sargent making us run in and out of the barracks with foot lockers carried on our head. 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? 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. John Trainor who was two time Viet-Nam true warrior. We remembered each other from basic training and had a good time reminiscing about some of the things that went on. Had a friend in E-1-1. Fort Lewis was merged with McChord Air Force Base on 1 February 2010 to form Joint Base Lewis-McChord . Grady Myers Does anybody remember the DI's name? 360-456-7368. He ran our butts off, but at the end of basic we double-timed 10 miles with no problem. The weather was cold and rainy with no let up. The VA takes care of my health needs and it seems strange that all those old guys around there (Minneapolis) are the same vibrant young soldiers during the Vietnam war. He later died in 2009 from emphysema, from god knows what. Began BCT June 1969 in B-1-1 starring DI Robert P Fagan (RIP, Texas) I was at Ft Ord, Ft Sam Houston, and CINCPAC HI Still have pictures, a handful of the gray stones covering the base and an ashtray I stole from the back of the messhall. I was the only Nebraskan. November 2013 I visited theLew 20 years later for fun and wow all the memories. 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. Told us we would need plastic name tags for graduation the the Army didnt provide but he could get them for us. Contact me if you want. Patrick Flanagan Basic Training, Ft Lewis WA,September 18, 1970 to November 70. So many memories. Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. We has a few guys very out of shape who had a Drill Sargent at the table as they ate yelling in their face they didn't deserve to eat. we had two Sgt. That was September 71. It sucked every day. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433. Took basic in North Fort Lewis D Block from the last of August to November 1966. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. 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. I bunked with Baker and Halawappo upstairs! A good time was had by all. Nevertheless, I hope you get your questions answered. August 2012 I was fortunate. 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. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . 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. Perhaps your dad is in it? Drill Sergeant Davila. April 2015 I cannot find a class picture and need assistance, If anyone has a photo or know where I can find one, I would appreciate it. dagnabbit@outlook.com, I remember very well having to do guard Duty have nighttime had to be fully dressed in fatigues and walk back and forth in that cold Barrett then I have to wake up my other buddy to take over, Looking for anybody that might have been there in between January of 1970 to the summer. Even though my name started with "B", my place in the platoon was last row on the left. My draft nbr was 11. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. My picture was missed placed yrs ago so i dont have it to look at to recall those days. It sucked at the time but nothing but good memories now. 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 C-4-2 Charging Charlie as well. Trying to be thankful for all the good things since. My DI was Sergeant Certiza. Well do I remember basic training and Drill Sgt McDoniel. Read full story, Bring your kids to McChord Field Library March 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Book Patch Childrens Library on Lewis Main 3 to 5 p.m. to celebrate Dr. Seuss contribution to childrens literature by honoring his birthday. I too was in A-3-2 in that Oct to Dec 1971 cycle. They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. 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. Vietnam Archive Located in Washington, Fort Lewis dates back to 1917. 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. We had an E 5 by the name of Houlihan. Fort Lewis Privatized Family Housing. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. Responsibilities Peraton seeks a Senior Cloud Systems Integrator (Network) to support Multi-Domain Task Force - Pacific (MDTF-Pacific).Location: Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. February 2013 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. Mostly Southern California. So much fun. 8th Brigade Army ROTC Nurse. 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. 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. Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . Did you know of DI Prince? If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. So you were there in the cycle before me. Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. Posted: November 02, 2022. Never had enough to eat only when we in the field. Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. Best drill sergeant in the universe, he trained us with no heart, though as nails, but made me a survivor and a disciplined person. Are platoon got The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. Lots of people sick with upper respiratory infection. I saw him in Vietnam filling sand bags. Levied twice for VN. Later levied twice for VN but both levies rescinded. 1971 B-2-2. 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. 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. U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington "I enlisted in the Army on February 19, 1968. I was in E-1-1. November 2018 That high school typing class came in handy I guess. I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. SPAM Want to make sure I didn't unsubscribe by mistake. So, fortunately didn't need the combat training. I would love to talk with someone from that era. Fort Lewis Housing Services Office. Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA. It was bad during that time. Joseph Heller Hughes. Worked in post Head Quarters, Directorate of Plans and Training November 70 to March 72. platoon . who was the short drill sergeant .. the assistant drill was Geitson may be not the exact spelling but sounds correct. Spanaway 1 : 24000. Your grandfather was probably stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. 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. The next group through spread them outI knowI was a holdover as my orders did not come through. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. 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. I actually received your "thank you" message in my inbox today. Basic D-5-1 Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. I never got used to it. We could run forever and not feel the pain. Jim, I was there the same time, Nov 1970 - Jan 1971, Alpha 1-1. Tim Woodward It worked and I stayed out of the hospital. 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. I was probably in the rotation before you Oct-Dec. Remember that? 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. Thanks just the same. It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. There were a couple of guys in the barracks across from us who were taken out on stretchers, both dead from spinal meningitis. Woke up with snow on our heads a couple of times. It would be nicevto hear from anyone that remembered my Dad. I don't know much about his time there other than the Year he graduated. Late 69 Fort Lewis B-3-1 Thanks. Register by Feb. 18 to get shirt by packet pick up. Your post was Jan 2018 so maybe I hope by now you have found him. Was drafted April 17 1969, basic training at fort Lewis D 1 1, California Mod Squad. First units to go through basic since korean war. 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. Artillery training. They are given coordinates. Any one out there? Finally went to sick bay. I dug so many holes, I wore out the heel on my left shoe. My D.I was Sgt. I lived on Ft Lewis as a kid in 1966 and 1967. 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 Fort Lewis, home of the 627th Air Base Group, in Washington, has been the home to thousands of veterans. My dad was a DS in Fort Lewis at that time. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. Hi there, my dad was stationed there as well. I was there in April-May 1971. Over 302,000 soldiers received basic training at Fort Lewis between 1966 and 1972. D Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade. Tacoma, Seattle, Portland, the gorge all these have so much to offer as far as music, museums, outdoor activities, etc. Drafted Jan 1971. I was there from May 26 through the end of July. Lots of memories. Anyone remember him. Jones, Gietson, and Magee. Unbeatable prices on Pan America 1250 Special rentals in North Fort Lewis, WA, backed by quality customer service you can depend on. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Brown (1-11-1967 -0 wk. Chilly, windy and cold. I think I was in B-1-1 but remember Long (think he was a big guy and a shake and bake). Pots and Pans..! Consisting of 87,000. We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. 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 was in C-1-1 in Sept. 1966 (boot) and I think our DI was Sgt chicowski not sure of the spelling. Nearly all of us were Reserve in our barracks. 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. We did most of the training in wet weather gear. I served 18 months and 5 days. Im glad we did it when we did. My best to all of the good Americans out there. 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. Didn't make it to Viet Nam. Anybody out there remember me or that Co.? May 2013 Ken Rodgers New barracks at Fort Lewis were specified with bearings walls and framing by other. Remember we would get rained on, get soaked then told to on rain gear. I knew no one except my company and platoon mostly. I believe we were Delanos 1st class of trainees. April 69 to June 69 Basic Training E-1-1, Sgt. 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." North Fort Barracks Fort Lewis, WA Military Bases - MapQuest Get directions, reviews and information for North Fort Barracks in Fort Lewis, WA. Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. I tried to access the rear gate to Ft Lewis summer of 2012. Shepard a really tall, black guy? around 1967 - 1969 at Ft. Lewis. I was always starving, too, but I gained ten pounds in the 2 months I was there. Other DIs include: Lines, Chapman, Johnson, Broyles, Cummins, Miller, Farabee. We cruised the old Town and eventually made our way to Forks. Phillips noticed what I had done. Again D-3-2 only July 1971 to September 1971 (or maybe it was October). Felt so good, we begged the sergeant to go back in. Phillip, I was just before you in D-2-2, having started in January 1970, just as the meningitis outbreak hit. D 1 1. 3802. Morgan Sports Cars Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. It is now known to have contaminants in the water and soil such as arsenic and iron. Ron, you might want to make an original post. DIs Brochette and Collins, C-4-2 Charging Charlie DS Mouton, we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders, Should have expanded a little, Aug 1970-Oct 1970, C-4-2, Chargin Charlie, DIs SSG Collins, a good man, and SGT Brochette. Find a home that best fits your needs. Belated thanks for sharing your memory, Evan. What a beautiful lake. Can't find much on D-2-1..Greatly appreciate any assistance. December 2013 Lucky break being home. slorazorsedge@aol.com . She was watching a soldier with a stupid grin dump an entire bottle of bleach into the washing machine. 1969 Basic B-1-1 and then AIT on the other side of the parade field. THE GOONIES HOUSE. February 2014 I remember that at each meal they would yell NG's to the front of the line. Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. Tough SOB. I needed a copy of my DD-214 not long ago. He went duck hunting with his brother on Spokane's Snake River in 1972. Shields I was E-1-1 just after you. But it didnt stop are training. We were quarantined due to spinal meningitis. It was tuff but I'm glad the draft got me. About housing options available at Joint Base Lewis-McChord as well to Judy Davidson | Laura Davidson because. That oct to Dec 1971 cycle exact spelling but sounds correct | Laura...., 20 mile forced march also claims see sa a Bigfoot as we drove thru forest... 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