Dan Webster Fort Lewis's geographic location provides rapid access to the deep water ports of Tacoma, Olympia and Seattle for deploying equipment. The post supports over 120,000 military retirees and more than 29,000 family members living both on and off post. Bill Norton: Our barracks in B-1-1(June end thru Labor Day1969) had one washer and dryer. We had a couple guys who should have never been in the military could barely tie their boots. I know it sounds crazy but I thoroughly enjoyed basic training and the rest of my time the Army. Several unique requirements were . Wow! Wasn't bad enough that he almost died, but he was recycled too. June/69-Aug/69. Send me your contact info to my email address. The population density was 1,248.5 people per square mile (482.0/km2). Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was one of the largest and most modern . Fort Lewis (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) Official Website. When World War I ended in 1918, the Nisqually people petitioned for their land to be returned to them, but the request was denied by the Secretary of War, Newton Baker.[4]. Story at Fort Lewis, and went in with a bunch of California and Nebraska kids. When they got back, Sgt. The howitzer team rains hell down on the enemy from a distance. My Drill Instructors were SGTs Rude and Woodward. My wife also claims see sa a Bigfoot as we drove thru the forest between Lake Crescent and Forks. I was there March 13 through May 1970. 13th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion BLDG 12228 . 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. In Sept of 68 I was transfered to the 296 guard company. 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. Welcome to Ft Lewis, at that time meningitis was rampid and we couldn't go any where. 13.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. My draft nbr was 11. He was one cool guy. I never bitched though. RESPONSIBILITIES. Sgt. I was in basic from Dec of 69 - May of 70. It was down hill from there. I was C-4-2 3rd platoon, Ssgt Collins and Sgt Brochettes. First basic trainees they had had Clapboard, no insulation, no heating. I am looking to see if anyone has any photos. 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. The unit was redesignated the 654th Area Support Group (Forward) in May 2004, and the 1st JMB in March 2007. Training Company E-3-1. Bungee cord was DI. Steve Short - I knew a "Jerry". 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. Do Froze my ass off, thought I would get the dreaded SM and die. 8th Brigade Army ROTC . Reading this blog helped me. Back in the day when everyone had a prefix in their service number. Found in: beBee S2 AU - 12 hours ago. Yeah, these are the "temporary" barracks we were housed in when I was in BCT at E-4-2 in early 1969. Still have my company photo somewhere. 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. The C-5 aircraft mock up by the ranges is still there as are the ranges. No one so much as asked what we doing there. Surprised to see someone I remember. Would like to get a copy. But that said, what is needed to be done has to be done. Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the following areas: Chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, phlebotomy and immunohematology . Smith or Johnson, fuzzy on the name. The racial makeup of the base was 60.4% White, 20.3% African American, 1.4% Native American, 3.4% Asian, 1.8% Pacific Islander, 6.2% from other races, and 6.4% from two or more races. 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. Spokesman-Review BCT 1-14-67 to 3-10-67; Ft. Lewis, WA, LPC 24-64-;3-12-67 to 3-24-67; AIT, C-3-2; 3rd Plt, 2nd Sqd. I think they had to send everyone home as the entire training battalion was sick. (Survivor of the battle of Hue). Fort Lewis proper contains 86,000 acres (350km2); the Yakima Training Center covers 324,000 acres (1,310km2). Name Fort Lewis Address 2202 Pendleton Avenue Fort Lewis, Washington, 98433 Phone 253-964-3966. He had been one of my basic Drill Sgts in E-4-1 down the road a week or so before. We had a lot of upper respiratory infections. Still looking for some of my buddies that were in A/3/2 with SGTS. ha ha, As I recall we had a OD Green drawstring bag hung on the end of the bunk. A lot of Reservists in the unit especially from Ohio. He graduated June of 71. The D-2-1 sounds correct but Infantry was the 11B MOS which was the training which comes after basic training. Assigned to B-3-2, our barracks housing area was on the edge of the west end and north side on the installation near a very high hill. Randy, hope you get this. Basic and AIT at Ft Lewis March 1970 to late July. I have a group photo, 3rd Plt, E-2-1, 13th Cycle, Graduated Feb 1969. Early one more I woke unable to breathe so I began chain smoke the unfiltered cigarettes that were part of the c-rats. Bill, I was in basic same Aug 1970 to Dec. D42 dont remember the DI' s name. Fort Lewis Barracks. He was sent to E-1-1 while I was sent to D-1-1. Nam has a piece of us all that we'll never get back. The Fort Lewis Logistics Center is a facility at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Hughes. I'm trying to remember my infantry training unitmaybe A-1-3; almost all of those buildings were gone. 54 Echo stationed at Ft Lewis 1982. Sherman was a DS when I was there at the same time. Thank God. Additional training space is available at the Yakima Training Center in eastern Washington, including maneuver areas and additional live fire ranges. Remember that? 231. When we complained, he said with a grin he never said we could keep it. I definitely recommend going to see that beautiful place. It was the A12 version, green with a black fiberglass hood and a 440 6 pack. Terrible weather, too many trips in low crawl pit. Fulmer was my DI C-3-2 2 nd platoon Oct - Dec 71 Brigadier General David L. Stone, who had supervised the original construction of Fort Lewis as a captain, returned as its commanding general in 1936, serving until 1937. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Joint Base Garrison, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Patrick Flanagan Creighton Abrams Was in D.1.1 April 17 1969 drill srg Lamb, E-5-2, SSGT RICHARD E. BURTON, AUG 1969 BEST OF THE BEST. I remember the Soldier who died in the motor pool. Bob Benzon Force marches in rubber boots. Apparently, he had blown up a bathroom at his high school in Portland. My dad, James (Jim) Benson has a picture with a man he describes as George Dunn in April 1970 in Vietnam. Started with DS Dempsey, who was replaced by DSs Rude and Woodward. Unit was E-2-1. I took my Basic Training at Fort Lewis Washington in August 1966. There were pictures of Fort Lewis that I took during that time and a few grey stones which covered the entire base. Fort Lewis Does anyone remember my father Arthur Swanson? My grandfather was drafted into the Army from Nashville, TN sometime in 1967. We went home for Christmas too all sick as hell with pneumonia and or bronchitis. As a kid I have really memories of our time there. I was in Ft Lewis from March 1970 until May 1970 in B-3-2. Apollo 8 I was a cook, so I had the Spec 4 patch instead of the stripes. Drafted Jan 1971. If any guys from Alpha One One Jan 71 see this send me an email at slorazorsedge@aol.com. Basic training at Ft. Lewis, Feb-April 1970. Google Earth road view shows them standing, but the aerial view shows they are gone. The base received much media attention in the wake of the Kandahar massacre, committed by a Fort Lewis soldier in March 2012.[7]. Fort Lewis Internment Camp, a former internment camp (1942-1943) at Fort Lewis, Washington. The old obstacle course was still intact. Yeah I was there B32 (7/28/70 to 10/28) under Sgt. Low crawling under barb wire at night with machine gun fire and explosives. Take care. I remember Sgt. Some dreery days in the motorpool. First meal was a bowl of beans at about 2am when I got there. He was going to be a tunnel rat. With the departure of the 4th Infantry Division (United States) for Vietnam in 1966, Fort Lewis once again became a personnel transfer and training center. Fort Sill, Ok. Got early out due to RIF 1972. He was stateside and passed away I believe in1971On Fort Lewis property. Was your grandpa or is your grandpa from Idaho? Than went back to the barrack until called to pick them up. The weather was cold and rainy with no let up. His name was Sanford Rogers. Thanks in advance, Jamie 385-222-6588. I was B32, 29 July to September 3rd under Sgt. Only to be sent to Ft. Lewis at a moments notice. Then to Wertheim, Germany where I became the battery clerk. Little did I ever think I would see that man again after basic training. If any of my brothers remember me as there DS get in touch with me.be nice to chat. 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 couldn't believe they were sending guys home during an outbreak like that. This is good information about fort Lewis. I am looking for my Basic Training graduation picture, (July 1969), if someone has a copy. The Multi-Purpose Range Complex opened in 1989, and the Shoot House and Urban Assault Course opened in 2005. Where were you from? Was tough but a good memory. The cold, rainy weather. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.9 square miles (41.2km2), of which, 15.3 square miles (39.6km2) of it is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6km2) of it is water. 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. Didn't know him but was looking for sgt paradiscio and cpl prterson c 4 2. Would love to buy him a beer or three. About a decade ago i drove through the post. Fort Lewis, WA Patoon D-1-2. Drill sergeant Lamb??? MENU. I believe you might have graduated with my grandfather (Rush Tissnolthtos) who unfortunately just recently passed away. Podcast 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. Troy I was aware of your previous comments..I was up north and just coming thru the area and thought I would check the place out..as I stated with my Passport & ID as the website stated but no luck..did you take pictures back in 1987 when you toured the area..sure would love to see them if you did..phandph14@gmail.com is my email address if you would care to share..I was there for basic training Mar 28, 1968 thru part of Jun. Wallace. Sometime in the early 1960s Interstate 5 was built through the fort separating the northwest corner of the fort, and creating "Northfort". Old memories, good now in retrospect. Does he remember the DI's name. The field is named in honor of Captain Lawrence C. Gray, who died during a free balloon flight at the field on 4 November 1927. Joint Base Lewis-McChord Jones, Gietson, and Magee. I was one of his Squad leaders. This time, just 6months agoas we approached the checkpoint I noticed both guards were armed with M-16'schecking the ID of the driver in front of me.as he pulled out and the guards approached my car I just stepped on it and followed the car in front of me without stopping for the guards. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. That always bothered me but we had to sign a different roster because our state was charged with our meals. Anyone else? Short tough man was a tanker in Nam during TET. In his graduation photo, it says D Co 2nd platoon. basic training helped me survive. I was there the same as you. I started in June and graduated in August 1968. First time levy rescinded, 2nd time to short less than 6 month left of 2 year draftee status. BCT MAR APR '66 AIT MAY JUN '66 A51 NORTH FORT..SGT GREEN DI . The Firing Point community club, with cafeteria, opened in February 2009. 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 . Home of record: Southern Oregon.I need help with some questions regarding this time. Drill SSG was Bowman, he was a very impressive soldier. Good man, we talked deer hunting and I made him a deer call with wood from a broom handle and black electrician's tape. Paul Ridley I was E-1-1 1968 before the Nam! Julie Titone is co-author of the Grady Myers memoir "Boocoo Dinky Dow: My short, crazy Vietnam War." I was in D22, which may have been very close to you. Stayed at ft Lewis for 2 yrs. Anybody there? . ETSed with 90 day drop Jan 72 as Sp/5. I had double pneumonia and was in Madigan hospital for eight days. Sad to hear they will be demolished. If i remember right i think everybody had to get some kind of shot. His Charlie Company comrades knew him as Hoss. Welcome home and thanks for serving. Was working in a butcher/packing plant before the army. I volunteered to repaint the tool locker outside on D-4-1. A new unit then uncased the colors of its new designation on 1 June 2006 the 4th Brigade, 2d Infantry Division.[9]. Zeeks. I think the 1SG was a SGT E-8 Jenkins, a good solid man. Michael: No reply on your post so I'll do it another way. It is ready to crumble. 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. I believe the highway going past the barracks is now open to the public, but the barracks are now gone. Hey Dan. 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. C-4-2 Chargin Charlie. We eat VC for breakfast painted on side of barracks. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 212.5 males. Thanks just the same. was in B-1-1 with DI David Estes next door to Fagan. Washington Dc you can find his picture on here under graduation picture 4th. 564th Quartermaster Company, 12324 18th Street, Fort Lewis, WA (2023) Home Cities Countries What was Howitzer gunners life like in the war? D11, California Mod squad. Browse 2,534 fort lewis stock photos and images available, or search for fort lewis washington or army base to find more great stock photos and pictures. I wish I had a photo of Sgt. I don't remember his name. B 5 2. [9], In 1981, I Corps was reactivated at Fort Lewis. Task Force Olympia's subordinate units included the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, which deployed for Iraq on 8 November 2003, and returned to Fort Lewis after one year of combat duty, and the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, which departed Fort Lewis on 15 September 2004, for one year and returned September 2005. Drill Sgt Delano and Sgt. Would sleep on top of bunk in the WW -2 -Korea heavy wool pants and shirt. D-3-2 August 1967. Used to have to get my shots then turn and catch him as he got his cause he'd faint. 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. I was there from May 26 through the end of July. E-Mail: sanfordjfreedman@gmail.com. Senior Cloud Systems Integrator - JBLM Fort-Lewis McChord WA - on-site. Dale Dehnke, George Paige, Steve Shannon and Joe Esparza. Drill Instructor SSG White. Fort Lewis' terrain is primarily a mixture of dense conifer woods and open Puget prairie-garry oak woodlands. No doctor. 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. 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. I was also in A-3-2, from late July to Oct. 3, 69. B-5-2 April-May 1968. Free shipping for many products! I was D-1-1 in 1968. A l l is mighty Fine! Library Learn a lot from him, not just Army stuff but how to succeed in life. 253-967-1110. if you want me to take a look at your photo please email it to me and I will certainly take a good look. I would not even know where to start looking for the old area of Basic training from back in the 60s..is there a certain part of the post that was for Basic and can it be googled..I do not know my building but I do know the group I was with back in Mar 68. Assisted Medics in various dispensaries wherever they assigned the Ambulance that day. 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 . A-4-2 Basic Training Aug-Oct 1970. and 9 days. I m sure we all had the same experience with cold and rain and not much food. 4th Platoon, Drill Sgt. I recall the footlocker and trunk routine. You can also find other Military Bases on MapQuest Howitzers are used for shooting far away targets. Please advise. . Yup, Double Timing Delta. 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 know that we did not, but I can't recall how we got our underwear and fatigues cleaned. Please contact me at tfmillerphoto@sbcglobal.net. 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. John P. Trainor. Visit Our Website. Lucius Thomas. Cpl Bluitt was our Platoon DI. Search public notices by typing keywords in the Search field below, or by checking one or more boxes beside the filters listed on the right side. Had come from Germany as a kid. The mission of the unit is to provide support to mission commanders and the joint base community, to serve as an enabler to the soldiers as they train and project America's combat power, and to make JBLM the station of choice for American soldiers and their families. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. D Block was demolished in 2019. Easiest basic anyone ever did. A-3-1 4 May 70 - 2 July 70 Practiced every evening with the other 4 Companies that made up the Battalion for Graduation Parade. Enter on West Entrance Rd. Fagan was our DI, a genuine pain in the ass. Saw clear skies a little more often then, but still a miserable place to learn how to become a Grunt. December 2012 Store Hours: Mon- Sun 0900-2130. Can someone tell me what the numbers following the company letter indicate? His identical twin, Danny, was doing basic/AIT at Ft. Ord the same time we were. Home > United States > Fort Lewis, WA > Government Services > 8th Brigade Army ROTC . I am proud to have trained under him and will never forget what he did for us. It had been filmed by a CBS news crew and the Army was catching some heat, so Drill Instructor Duane Phillips ordered me to paint over it while the rest of the company went on a ten mile jog. Did my duty. Had our white E-4-1 maggot tags where we could be returned if lost. 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. Was drafted April 17 1969, basic training at fort Lewis D 1 1, California Mod Squad. Basic was hard and they kept you scared and on your toes all the time. I remembered low crawling in the mud! I was with B-3-2. 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. It had a G.I holding a couple of severed VC heads and the Brass wanted it gone. I walked up to the window and told the guy I had a sore throat. Love to see some comments from anybody else there at around those times!! 564th Quartermaster Company 18th Street . Lanaman was also in the Co. Everyone was sick from day 1. On 1 June 2006, the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division cased its colors and became the 2d Cavalry Regiment Stryker Brigade Combat Team with its home station in Germany. 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. 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. Kelly Allen and I took a bike trip in 88 and revisited our barracks. I was in E-1-1 from Dec of 69 to April of 70, was lucky enough to get pneumonia and was held back. I think the other DI was black from Georgia (hard to remember after 51 years). There were 3,560 housing units at an average density of 232.8 per square mile (89.9/km2). Brown (1-11-1967 -0 wk. I was there Jan 1968 right after the meningitis epidemic. Dennis Harris Address and Phone Number for Fort Lewis, a Military Base, at Pendleton Avenue, Fort Lewis WA. Patriots Prepared every man a Tiger. Fort Lewis was a United States Army post from 1917 to 2010 located 9.1 miles (14.6 km) south-southwest of Tacoma, Washington. May 2014 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. Even though we didnt remember where they were, we found them easily just because we marched those streets. 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. I was in E-5-2 from October of 1970 to February of 1971. my brother from Hastings was there.3PLT C CO.1 BN2 BDE 11. John..I also did BCT with B-1-1, but in June of 71. I was in C-1-1 in Sept. 1966 (boot) and I think our DI was Sgt chicowski not sure of the spelling. Khe Sanh 253-967-7166. . AIT following (Infantry) there in Fort Lewis. The facility houses minimum and medium security prisoners from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.[3]. October 2014 Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA 98433-9500. Fort Lewis, named after Meriwether Lewis of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition, is one of the largest and most modern military reservations in the United States. In another recommendation, DoD recommended to realign McChord AFB, WA, by relocating the installation management functions to Fort Lewis, WA, establishing Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Apply on employer site. He once told me that a Judge gave him a choice of prison or the Army. Great nephew asked me the other day if we had a washer and dryer in the barracks. The timing is very compelling and suggestive. Cpt. The corporal will go to the NCO training school while the specialist might not. I am amazed that you remembered me, Troy. Left for Vietnam 12/8/69 stationed at LZ Dottie. Do you know how long a GD medic lasts in Viet Nam Colton? Chicago Mostly reservists. I guess I was just ahead of you. Nearly all of us were Reserve in our barracks. Fort Lewis Six, a 1970 event at Fort Lewis, Washington. Drill Sargent Mouton we called ourselves Mouton's Raiders. I had a E5 DI and a Puerto Rican E7. June 69 to Sept 69 Infantry AIT. Beady eyed Zeeks made me laugh so hard I had to do push ups. U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials, I recently took a tour with my grandson. Most of the old North Fort barracks were gone but I found the ones I was in. I wasn't used to boots, so both ankles swelled up due to tendonitis. You will operate as a member of a team of highly skilled engineers, data scientists, system integrators and cybersecurity professionals to collect, ingest, process, analyze, visualize, share, and secure the data for US . Delano, also about 5-5 tall. Victor Villanueva I have photo of this platoon if anyone is interested. Me too Tom. The difference between the two grades is that sergeant is considered a non-commissioned officer (NCO) while the specialist is not. 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. D 1 1. I was in E-3-1. I lost mine. The 14th and the 296th were right next to each other. Fort Lewis barracks: History in the un-making. Stayed at Lewis in a training unit S4 until August and ended up in England for a year in Finance. 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 know there are several ways of locating people especially if you have their original Home Town and at least a Service number better yet a SS number let me know if I can be of help We have found several hundred from my unit Big Bad Bravo, 4th Battalion 21st Inf 11th light infantry brigade. Corperal Lowery was also an instructor. Perhaps your dad is in it? Are platoon got We were right across from the dog training area down a hill where we did a lot of running. Sorry buddy, but your unit was not the first all volunteer group. Joint Base Lewis McChord. Had a Sgt. It is nostalgic thinking back to the wet climate and knowing that we stated in the same place, unchanged that so many American heroes once did. Came home and served 6 years and discharged Jan 1976. The first range was constructed in 1942 on Umtanum Ridge, 13 miles (21km) northeast of the present cantonment area. 1970 February 9 to April 3 C42 anyone know me? The facility is an amalgamation of the . I was there February 1971 B11. Can't believe I made it through all that. During 1949 and 1950, the state of Washington used the center for summer training of its National Guard units and regular Army troops were permanently assigned to the center. So naturally I thought it was great. Did you make the trip to Fort Lewis? COVID-19 Notice. Decypher is a leading integrator of professional, technology, and management solutions and services. The Drill sargent was a puertorican. World War II, 1939-1949. Some 60,000 men, including the 13th and 91st Divisions, moved into the hastily constructed cantonment to train for World War I. Hope you are all well and healthy. and and Drill Sergeant Graves. Ah Bernard: The weather was perfect that year; little rain, cool in the morning but never hot and no bugs. I never imagined that I would complete a career as an enlisted draftee, but I was continuously offered advanced school programs D-3-2 Jan 68 March 68. Mokie, Ive been trying to find you for 30 years. JB Lewis-McChord, WA 984331672 United States. I took my two sons who were 10 and 13 in 1987. Fort Lewis, also known as Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), is located near Tacoma, Washington. God Bless all of our former and current military brethren.