I covered BCT and 11B AIT with field ambulance and when I made Sp/4 was moved to emergency ambulance at North Fort Dispensary 7 or Dispensary 2 near some relatively new barracks but not on main post. Thanks for the heads up. Spec 5 Snydal (final rank), Did you happen to know Sergeant drill sergeant faisano Fort Belvoir Resident Agency . . Download the app on Apple or Google Play stores. Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. I would graduate 2 July70 as E2 based on performance and testing or so I guess. - 0 Comments. Intensive infantry training and frequent field maneuvers were becoming the norm on post. Bruce Levy - I was in E-3-2 in March 1970. 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 Most of those barracks were built for WW II and are still standing today. Remember that? I entered late August 1970. For Washington and Minnesota this is the Enhanced Driver License or Enhanced ID Your grandfather was most likely engaged in saving a lot of American lives at the expense of the bad guys. D Block was demolished in 2019. You need a sponsor to get thru the gate. He would have likely been at the North Fort; and there were trainees in all directions during the time you indicate. It is indeed a historic place. I don't remember his name. This was an enjoyable training with a lot of ceremonial Army stuff and very good training from giving shots to making hospital beds. He ordered us to file into the building and deposit any contraband into a duffel bag. Second platoon C-5-2 October 30th 1968 old fort, barracks looked just as shown here, it was so wet and so cold we would put dimes in the dryer to get a little heat after a long day. Fort Lewis (Washington), a former United States Army post (1917-2010) in the U.S. State of Washington Fort Lewis Internment Camp, a former internment camp (1942-1943) at Fort Lewis, Washington Fort Lewis Six, a 1970 event at Fort Lewis, Washington Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a joint military base into which Fort Lewis, Washington, was consolidated Click herefor MWR hours of operation. Project Location: JBLM, WA. I must have been 1 or 2 cycles behind you. I want to thank him and every vet out there for sacrificing everything. Vince Gerling. Tacoma, Seattle, Portland, the gorge all these have so much to offer as far as music, museums, outdoor activities, etc. Home on leave for 30 days and off to The 7th Inf Div in Korea where I spent the rest of my hitch. U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card A short skinny black E-6. Ah Bernard: The weather was perfect that year; little rain, cool in the morning but never hot and no bugs. Candlewood Suites on Fort Carson, CO . Jonny Baugh was a combat veteran, Silver Star in Vietnam. Recognized as one of the few joint military bases in the world, this joint base is now capable of serving more people who are in the service of the United States of America. He was tough but fair and an awesome teacher. They now fall under the authority of the Army and are referred to as Joint Base Lewis-McChord. I even got a DI threaten me after pulling the trigger on the close or drill with theM-16. you remember the drill sargent making us run in and out of the barracks with foot lockers carried on our head. I remember the old Baracks. Dispatches I was drafted right after college. 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. 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. There were 12 of us from different areas of TN. Fagan was our DI, a genuine pain in the ass. I was in the 2nd Platoon. He was a veteran of the battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea. Sgt Spoon and the junior spoons thought that it was great fun to harass the trainees on KP. I am looking for soldiers of basic trainnig, promotion 1967 , D-5-2, Fort Lewis. Do you recall? Went through basic training at old fort lewis in feb'71 to Apr'71. He could get mean and sadistic at times and was feared by the entire 4th Platoon. Our fatigues mostly went out to the quartermaster laundry and the rest was washed in the machines in the latrine. 8th Brigade Army ROTC . It was a lifetime ago and that is rather underscored when I see the veterans our age around the VA hospital in Minneapolis when I go there. Located at 368 38th Street, Astoria, Oregon, it is easily the most famous spot where they filmed. Hello Diane, charleswallace0903@yahoo.com. Was there like 7/30/70 till I graduated basic and went to my permanent unit. DRILL CPL DEUFECT. This site provides logistical support to military service members. Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 . For the full list of federal holidays, visit the OPM website. There are a wide variety of rentals available near the base. Location 9511, Washington Boulevard Southwest, Lakewood, Washington, 98498, United States The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Weather Underground provides local & long-range weather forecasts, weatherreports, maps & tropical weather conditions for the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area. Hometown Property Management. I never got used to it. They'll have a special story time, crafts and games. I graduated basic training from Ft. Lewis Washington on December 1967. slorazorsedge@aol.com . Works under moderate supervision to set objectives for own job area. There were a bunch of us NG from TX, MT, and WI. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. I was the only Nebraskan. I can scan and send a copy if someone doesn't have one. I believe he was already suffering from PTSD because of his short fuse. E-1-1 was in the hospital for about 3 weeks with pneumonia. Evan, you are so spot on about how our days were spent . We had some reserve drill sgts for their 2 weeks and they had a hard time keeping up with us. from May thru Sept. 1969. 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. I think the other DI was black from Georgia (hard to remember after 51 years). I was there. I ended up leaving early because my grandfather passed away. March 2015 I was one of his Squad leaders. 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. Sherman was a DS when I was there at the same time. (Colorado), I to was at Ft. Lewis early 1970, I'll find my DD214 to get exact dates. My dad was drafted from California and went to basic June or July 1967 B co trying to find someone who might remember him. 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$63,526 Yearly. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. Cpt. If you were sick, you were a malingerer. John Trainor, great warrior, learned much from him, things I applied to life, to this day serves me well. 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. We were pushed to extremes of physical tolerance and had to carry our weaker "trainees" on forced marches for many miles in cold and rain. D.5.2August 1968 to October 1968SaluteDrill Sergeant Hungerford and PT Sergeant Blood. Wonder if you remember big stone by mess hall. At some point in all of that, he was promoted to sergeant The next morning several of us were told we were in the wrong company and got transferred to B-2-3. I am looking to see if anyone has any photos. I never bitched though. December 2012 Boocoo Dinky Dow Wow! Graves and Forcade were the D.I.'s. 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. I was in Ft Lewis in 1971, can't remember the months I was there, have to look it up, I was in Company C-3-1 all Hawaii company. I've learned from the comments that most of the barracks have been demolished over the years. Known Toxins I hope some of my platoon members read this and reach out. Thanks for sharing your story, Lon. Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. Spanaway 1 : 24000 . Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. B-5-2 was my organization. His name is Robert(Bob) Dodge. Thank You. Grady Myers Interesting. (Drill SGT;s Forcade and Graves) I would gladly pay for one.. One funny story about my basic. there in years and barracks told that story. 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 I took my two sons who were 10 and 13 in 1987. For more information, click on the link. Was in D-1-1 from June '68 to Sept. '68. I Corps Vietnam 4/68 - 4/69. As a civilian again, I drove through Fort Lewis a couple of times and looked over the old BCT area. 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. Made Specialist 5 for Madigan Main Post Company B Ambulance section providing Med support to BCT and 11B 11C Training Companies. Michael Simpson It's post 9/11 gone are the day's when you could just drive on the base. West Coast Self-Storage Dupont (253) 964-8888. He said it was because 5 or six guys had just died in the Fort hosp. I drove through the checkpoint without stopping.and they didn't chase usjust like in the Nam and just like when I was in the Army in 71. Phil Klippel was the CO. I will always feel a connection to Fort Lewis. We had to take turns standing night watch to keep the coal furnace going. May 2013 Tim Woodward Visit the page linked above forCOVID-19 and vaccine info and the latest I Corps Blue Hash. Send me your contact info to my email address. Probably the same short, thin, white, young, recent Vn returnee. Echo Company, First Batallion, First Brigade. I was in E-1-1. Over 302,000 soldiers received basic training at Fort Lewis between 1966 and 1972. Some of the guys I worked with were Phil Knapp, John Krietgens, Jim Conney, Mark Nolan. 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. I was in basic training at Ft. Lewis from Feb 11, 1970 to April 1970. The difference between the two grades is that sergeant is considered a non-commissioned officer (NCO) while the specialist is not. Hernandez, other DS was Fagan. Does anyone know if AIT organized enlistees/training according to who was Vietnam-bound? I see your father has passed but encourage you to keep looking. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. So you were there in the cycle before me. I was in D-2-2. No doctor. No one so much as asked what we doing there. 68-69. Visit the directory for contact info. But I did lose four high school buddies. Yes John Kelly, i remember the meningitis outbreak. Dan, I started AIT when your VOLAR basic trainiing started. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. DS names that come to mind are Vadrin pronounced Vadreen, Robles, Fir and Letey. He was sent to E-1-1 while I was sent to D-1-1. Everyone loaded up with candy bars and stuff. D52 all the way. He was going to be a tunnel rat. Pilot Fort Lewis, WA Gate Locations; Fort Lewis, WA Base Directory; BAH Rates | Lodging | Units; Military Friendly Local Businesses. The interesting thing was you were assigned a M-16 and five rounds in a clip. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. Was in D.1.1 April 17 1969 drill srg Lamb, E-5-2, SSGT RICHARD E. BURTON, AUG 1969 BEST OF THE BEST. JBLM is located about an hour outside of Seattle in Tacoma, Washington. 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. Would love to buy him a beer or three. John P. Trainor. Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. Rained almost every day. He was great to. My last week of basic I was given my alert orders to go to Fort Sam Houston to be a medic.. I took basic training at Ft. Lewis NOrth Fort March13 -May 15 1970. Joseph Heller I was was drafted April 1968 sent to theLew for basic A-5-2 and also had pneumonia and graduated June . During our runs he would sing the cadence that would put a spell on you. If that area had a basketball court across the area where mail was dished out, then that's the same place. He brought my grandmother to live near or on base not sure. THX The two bases merged in 2010. Drill sergeant Lamb??? Still looking for some of my buddies that were in A/3/2 with SGTS. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. Cold and windy in Oklahoma. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? I was in the row of barracks next to the main road (East Drive) in 1966. think that was the last of it to be demolished last year. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. Not on either of my 214s. DI was SSgt Hunt. I was in c 3 2 April 68 to June. I was drafted August 28,1968 houses in Ere Drill Sgt Leheigh It was miserable it rained almost everyday. Your post was Jan 2018 so maybe I hope by now you have found him. Davila's Tigers. I was in basic from Dec of 69 - May of 70. 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. 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. THE GOONIES HOUSE. Really had a lot of respect for that guy. / Entrar I know he told me he was behind the big gun with big shells so I am assuming some form of Howitzer. By May 1938, the 3d Infantry Division and Fort Lewis boasted 5,000 men in garrison. D11, California Mod squad. Had BCT at Ft. Benning, E-11-3, Harmony Church, Drill Sgt. Mostly Southern California. 10 residents linked to the property at 2582 Mann Ave - Find owner, businesses, contact information, property data, public records, neighbors, and more August 1971 - December 1971 Anyone remember? I was also in A-3-2, from late July to Oct. 3, 69. 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? I couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. I was there at north fort from 1/15/68 to 3/18/68. Any chance you knew him? Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? ldr-Capt. Went out once a week. Letters Ray Heltsley I was stationed at Ft. Lewis in the 14th MP company. Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. I was with 2/2 in 1981 thru 1983. 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. 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. SP4 Haines with an M-60 machine gun. William I may have been there at the same time I was in the 1st platoon 2nd squad leader our drill instructor said was American Indian he was a tuff SOB and a silver star recipient I wish I remembered his name. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. Steve, yes I knew a Jerry, I believe he was squad Leader? Rainier. I was on 2nd floor. Lewis on 2-18-1969' out of Oakland for Basic Training A-3-1 2nd Plt Hello, 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. 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". I still have the D-3-2 photo somewhere. Even though my name started with "B", my place in the platoon was last row on the left. Fort Lewis WA | Fort Worth TX. 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. I was there March 13 through May 1970. LOL!! Does anybody remember the DI's name? I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. Hundreds of thousands served on Fort Lewis over the decades. I'm trying to remember my infantry training unitmaybe A-1-3; almost all of those buildings were gone. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. We always had to have someone on fire watch to keep the coal furnace going. Washington State University No guard duty anyway. U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington "I enlisted in the Army on February 19, 1968. The sites are McChord Air Force Base and Fort Lewis, both located just south of Tacoma. We remembered each other from basic training and had a good time reminiscing about some of the things that went on. I actually received your "thank you" message in my inbox today. Morgan Sports Cars All of that, cold, rainy, bitterly cold, everyone sick as hell. I was with Linstead when we came back and saw your work.I was a holdover.finally assigned to the Army Security Agency trained at Fort Ord and eventually they sent me to NAM as everyone was coming home. Basic and meningitis together was not a happy time. I'm writing about my experiences in the Army. 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. 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. 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. If any guys from Alpha One One Jan 71 see this send me an email at slorazorsedge@aol.com. Ed Bremer Ford Thunderbird I'm McGowan! Had a very young Drill Instructor who did 2 tours in Vietnam. William I arrived at E1-1 Sept 5th to the greetings of drill Sgt Ruth. Mt. Most of the troops were going to the war zone those days, where it was too hot in more ways than one. For more information click here. Ft. Lewis Washington is surrounded by pristine nature and plenty of outdoor activities. Was in basic training around the same time. God bless! 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. basic training helped me survive. November 2013 Names that I remember: Anthony DeJoy, Ayala, Zupanzic, Verzemnics, Cronin, Rupp, Washington, Ormsby. I now live in Laguna in south Orange county also California. Find similar educational institutions in Washington on Nicelocal. Drill instuctors were Colvin and Carter. I would like to find the group pictures of B-3-2 group during that time. At the hospital they assigned me to Madigan B Company Ambulance Section at Main Post right next to Main Post Dispensary. Monkey bars before going into the chow hall. I did basic and 11B ft lewis. He ran our butts off, but at the end of basic we double-timed 10 miles with no problem. It is sad to know that these barracks are now being demolished. Went down the road past the Correctional Custody Facility (CCF) for 11B AIT. 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. After AIT is did a tour in Vietnam Nam. Buddies in basic Sparling and Shoemaker. Drill Sergeant Forcade (or Kincade??) I do have a group photo if your interested I don't mind emailing it to you? I was there, Nov 70 A-1-1, DI Delano. I was with you there B1-1 Potter was black Saling was Small went to Vietnam in March 1968 6th bat 31 inf. Took both basic and Infantry AIT at Lewis. Patrick Flanagan Was he a squad leader? Willys Jeepster It serves as a training and mobilization center for all services and is the only Army power projection base west of the Rocky Mountains. B-1-1 1967 Drill Seargant Potter (good cop) and Saling (bad cop).. 17 years oldVietnam 1968-69Tet Offensive as we landed at Bien Hoa. Suddenly, in the dark, we were attacked by elements of the trainers who charged our positions. The Army splits the rank into either corporal / sergeant or specialist. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. I heard in the hospital 85% of the training cycle had URI problems. March 2014 Easiest basic anyone ever did. All because i defended a fellow soldier from a bully officer. 66th MP/93 Btn, Phu Tai/Binh Dinh 10/67-9/68, really dis-appointed..went to Ft Lewis wanting to get on post and visit the old north fort..website said valid ID and a passport would get you on..not the case after waiting for 1 1/2 hours got to the window and was asked if I had a sponsor..the only way you can get on post as a visitor. JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD - In answer to the ongoing housing needs at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, garrison leaders recently announced new homes will be built in the Meriwether Landing community, on Lewis North, in 2027. Most of the guys in 4th Platoon had AIT orders for other posts. Long time ago. I'll never forget their faces. Fort lewis, WA 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com 10 Day Weather - Fort lewis, WA As of 2:34 am PST Tonight --/ 29 1% Tue 31 | Night 29 1% SE 3 mph A few. Joint Base Lewis Mcchord I was there Apr-May 1971 C 5 2. billruizmokey@gmail.com is my email. February 2013 . 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. D'Wayne Hodgin 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. 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. They are the HQ for 8th Bde, Army ROTC for 8 western states and Guam/American Samoa. Again D-3-2 only July 1971 to September 1971 (or maybe it was October). Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. It is ready to crumble. Went to Vietnam after that. He listened, then said Didnt they tell on the first day never to give money to anyone? Canned answer; hed been there before. Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. Two options from the medics. Office: 866-604-9126 9am-5pm EST Email Live Chat 9am-9pm EST Check out MilitaryByOwner on Facebook and on Twitter. We had to sleep with the windows open no matter the weather. Also remember 1st Sgt Curtin who was limping and bent (combat injuries?) Physically I did well but knew their goal was team building because of Psych degree I already held when drafted and I was 22 years old. 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. They landed on the moon during basic training. But this left me with so many questions, I wish I could have been a bit older to speak to him about it. Sprained ankle 1st day of basic spending a week at Madigan. Sergeant Blood was PT. Ben do you have any info on E,2,1 I was there in Feb to April 1970 for basic. D-3-1 September '67 thru December '68. These support activities include supply, transportation, maintenance, and material readiness. 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. A-2-1, Feb-Apr 1967. Click the link above to receive alerts about JBLM and Pierce County area emergencies. Last time I checked Google Maps the Company area was still standing. Jan-Feb 1968. Enjoyed the time up there and had a great group of guys, especially with us being all from Hawaii. CO was Cpt Dietz, I was there in Jan 1970 D31 Beautiful place. I remember the spinal meningitis and having to have every other window open at night. DI made sure he told me not to screw up again. Ericka, not sure your dad and I were there together you did not have any dates. Our DI was dubbed Double Time Philipswe stacked rocks on all of our breaks during training.we left 10 ft piles of rocks all over a north Fort. The 1st Joint Mobilization Brigade serves as host unit. Arizona guys, some Nebraskans, and a few from Chicago and Gary IN, good training, Mt Rainier was a pretty remarkable sight. A black guy named Pennington always called me Country, didnt start out too well but we became friends. 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. The majority of our staff is either military spouses or dependents who can relate to the joy and stress of a military move. 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. Fort Lewis Privatized Family Housing. I sort of remember Long and definitely Senior DI Hernandez (he was older, big belly and his given name was Juventino). Prody, Doug (Peterson??) I was in E-1-1 from Sept 1969 to Dec. But then the DI got his revenge by having us do onerous calisthenics in the rain in middle of the night. Went to Ft Sill for AIT and finally to Vietnam Nov 1969. 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. I was sitting, waiting for my stuff when I heard a lady gasp in horror. 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. 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