Basic Training Graduation is going to be one of the most memorable and monumental moments in a service members life. JD, www.semidelicatebalance.com. During their training, more will be understood about the routine that will become such an essential part of their next eight weeks in Basic Combat Training. That place was the grinder. Training was rigorous, intense and comprehensive. I was a lean, mean fighting machine. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? I really need to get into touch with someone whom can vouch for me being there for my retirement benefits document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. Dont know if this is the same guy, or if a copy of his photo would help you, in any way, but, if so, you can contact me at [email protected], and Ill be happy to send you a copy of the photo. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. I did survive the rumble in the jungle thankfully. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! Who knows? Thank you for your service. Publisher Fort Polk, Louisiana : United States Army Training Center, Infantry Collection allen_county; americana Digitizing sponsor Internet Archive Contributor Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center Language December 23, 2018 bill Leave a comment. Some FamilySearch centers and affiliate libraries maintain collections of previously loaned microfilms or microfiche. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. I left Fort Polk in 1967. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. Cant remember all the companies I managed Enlisted Personnel records for, but one of them was the same company I was in for basic training, E-1-2. Two of the guys on my mortar team were in the regular Army and one of them was going to jump school at Ft. Bragg after AIT. I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. NEED HELP WE WERE SPRAYED DURING TRAINING PLEASE CONTACT ME AT [email protected] thank u jimmy. I remember that Fort Polk was called Little Vietnam! One of the Drill Sergeants in our company was Staff Sergeant Harry J. Odom. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. Below: (left) Graduation and (right) equipment used to transform a civilian into a soldier. But bunk and locker drills are simply a means to an end. We switched to AT&T after a month here and it works way better. Tigerland Entrance Ft. Polk, Louisiana 1968 | Fort polk, Army infantry, Us army rangers Pinterest Today Watch Explore Log in Sign up Explore Education Save Uploaded to Pinterest Fort Polk Tigerland Entrance Ft. Polk, Louisiana 1968 Don Osburn 43 followers More information Tigerland Entrance Ft. Polk, Louisiana 1968 Fort Polk Us Army Rangers With that decision out of the way I really paid attention to all my training. She was almost like a Mom away from home. Interesting Tigerland was still operating as it was. Simply find your Fort Sill Basic Training Unit below and look across for the date. Any veteran with a cancer diagnosis who was exposed to agent orange is eligible for VA Medical Benefits. There was just more of it. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. I was a kid (like most everyone else) when I arrived from Chicago at Ft. Polk in the fall of 72 (and stayed until early 73) for Basic and AIT I just wish I could figure out (or remember) exactly WHERE I was there.. Echo-3-2 comes to memory, but Im not certain that its from there. 1972-US Army Training Center Fort Polk LA Commemerative Yearbook 2nd Bat Nam Era $18.99 Free shipping 1963-64 era US Army Training Center Yearbook - Fort Polk, Louisiana $16.00 + $5.00 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? I remember that it was called Little Vietnam! Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, approximately 10 miles east of Leesville, Louisiana, and 30 miles north of DeRidder, Louisiana. I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? I remember, I was in Genes training company. Where is DS Steel? I truly Polk helped prepare me for Nam. 3rd bdg for basic training in 1970 July and later i took my ait in north fort A-2-3 Capt Dixon raiders. Funny. Did see him again until last week. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. Bedford. Have developed agent orange complications over the years including diabetes, and cancer. I was asked to consider OCS and someone told me that I would get out of some training during basic training and watch some videos, etc. Then Vietnam. Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, approximately 10 miles east of Leesville, Louisiana, and 30 miles north of DeRidder, Louisiana. Home; About. Basic Ft Knox then off to TigerLand Ft Polk(07/1970 for AIT yeah, its Advanced Individual Training( 11BRAVO) for another 9 weeks . 3rd Armored Division 1950 Yearbook Fort Knox KY Spearhead Army Field Artillery. Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. I will never forget the blast of heat and humidity that greeted us as we exited the plane. Had drill Sargent Spain also. that guy was terrific to us. In October 1974, Fort Polk became the new home of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), and basic training and AIT started being phased out. Hey. On graduation day Sgt Rainwater made us clean our M-16s over and over saying they were dirty until late in the evening, making many of us miss our flight connections to go home, knowing we were going to Vietnam. 1998. (101st and 1st Cav). Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). Probably saved my life. Company Commander: Capt. I could barely run when I got drafted, but they made me into a lean and mean fighting machine. Waiting lists may apply. I guess I thought I was tough enough but soon realized that I wasnt. For some reason, I remember thinking that he may not have been in the best of health. I was fortunate to qualify number one in the Battalion on the M-16 and was called to the stage at the graduation awards ceremony to receive a prize from the CO. . Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. If its not in the Pictures its not included. Hoorah! Half a century ago next October. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. 1972-1974, 01B, USAISC-White Sands Missle Range , United States Army Information Systems Command (USAISC) Service Years. I am proud to have done my part in the war, and proud to have been a part of the support team. So hell yes it was still operating. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. Names and images of graduates and commanding officers are also included. In addition, your length of service was now six years. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. Being out of the bush would have been different maybe just more patrols as usual? I can say that both physically and mentally, from July through September in Southern Louisiana was rough. Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. (LogOut/ FORT POLK, the largest military installation in Louisiana, is located in the western part of the state, near the bur- geoning communities of DeRidder and Leesville. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA) 1970 US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC) That and when two of the DSs were throwing stones at the Southern Copperhead snake who was coiled up by the edge of the narrow, one lane road as our company marched by. Bravo Blackhawks! (photos: U.S. Army). Pays to be smart!!! We were taught a wide range of military skills including how to perform close order drills, how to salute, how to march in formation, how to operate a rifle, how to throw a hand grenade, how to use a bayonet, how to engage in hand-to-hand combat, how to read a map, how to make a bed the army way,how tocare for equipment, and how to perform physical exercise. The following is a list of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and similar publications held by the History and Genealogy Department. I might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. She had worked there for many years before I was assigned there. . 211 Recruits Graduated on 22 October 1967. Sustained rate of fire for the M16/M16A1 Rifle is 12-15 rounds per minute. Well, what did you think? 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. Morning formation was followed by breakfast, then by physical training, then by more training in accordance with the program for that day. Went to the Vietnam Memorial 3 times so far. Poszesny. That is unless you wanted to drop down and do push-ups by the snake. book may be hard to find so registering to complete your school's Virtual Yearbook may be the next best thing to finding Fort Dodge Sr High School yearbooks. Each of us was issued an M-16 rifle. on June 26, 2018, There are no reviews yet. Their educational levels ranged from primary school to college graduate. Next I had to take a flight physical. Oh, and dont forget the time when the DS walked down range to fix one of the automatic targets after we were ordered to unload our M-16s. I have no knowledge of being sprayed while in tiger land at Fort Polk. My mother and father are now deceased and they had so many questions that never got answered. Big black guy who drank CC and coke every night. Still would like to connect with Jan Cole. Either way it was infantry training at Tigerland. I have been back to Fort Polk trying to find the exact location of the old Tiger Land. Below: Drill sergeants inspecting the troops. D 2 1 BCT Fort Polk, LA. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. He got very ill during an exercise and was carried to shade, they laid him on his back the medical report said that he died from pulmonary aspiration. Hard to believe. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. All of them had great singing voices and I loved singing the songs while we were marching. Pre-Owned. It made a difference the TIGERLAND training an edge perhaps over others. Good Luck, and hope this helps. Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. New set, sent me to Ft. Eustis Va. for transportation school. 1972. See all photos from Brian H. for Alligator Lake Recreation Site and RV Park. It spent a few years post World War II as inactive, until the 3rd Armored Division was reactivated in 1947, and became the US Army Training Center, Armor (USATCA), in 1956. Did you know a lady by the name of Marg??? Jan 1967, about 4th week into, I came down with bronchitis/pneumonia, spent approx 3 weeks at Bragg hospital, after release was assigned to another basic training unit, E102 to finish where I left off. (photos: U.S. Army). Thank you in advance. God Bess, Was at Polk remember 3 drill sargents sgt Posesnyor maybe Pozesny a hell of a good sgt, sgt Timberlake a terrible sgt and a sgt ODonell. No hes only 5-9 and was in Vietnam in 1966 he was at Polk in 1967 the year him and my mom married. It is a God awful reality at 68 years of age. Never forget!! But most importantly, we were taught to listen to the drill sergeants, obey orders and perform as part of a team. Tom Rafferty who later transferred to finance , Vinnie Mulvaney, Tom Kirila, Bill Damrel, Willie Williams, Mineola,Tx are some of the guys I worked with. Couldnt believe the lousy treatment after being treated like crap in basic. I would like to speak with you and I hope I can help fill in some pieces but not in public forum. Opens in a new window or tab. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. Arrived at Polk for basic in summer 66, C-4-1, Charging Charlie. Anyone want to email me, I will answer you. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. I was in TayNinh, Vietnam in 1969 and that area was the most heavily sprayed with Agent Orange than anywhere in Vietnam. Military Service. 216 Recruits Graduated on 15 March 1968. James A. Thomas, III. basic d52 lpc class ait tiger land may 1968. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. 1972 Ft. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company C. Roster for Recruit Company C for 1979, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. Best wishes to all those who served and a big thank you! I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. 1954 Co B, 63rd Infantry Regiment, 6th Infantry Division, 1963 Co B, 5th Bn, 1st Brigade, 7 October 1963 29 November 1963, 1961 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO), 1963 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA), 1970 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC), 1974 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA), 1976 United States Army Training Center Fort Dix New Jersey Yearbook, 1977 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO), 1986 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Sill, OK), 1987 US Army Training Center Yearbook (Fort Jackson, SC). E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. Fort Polk is served by four Child Development Centers on-post. Some were active army; others were serving in the reserves or national guard. The first team would lay down fire while the second team would advance and then drop and lay down fire for the first team to advance. 5 in 15 months. Marching to and from the rifle range, in full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work. The United States Army Armor School began in 1940 as the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky. All of the guys that were in my company for basic training were National Guard guys from all over the US. I was also was assigned to Company A, Special Troops. Was anyone with A company 2nd bat. According to reports six men were arrested on. So I guess I was too late for the soldier youre looking for. If they lack it, leadership is faulty. Opens in a new window or tab. Also the post mentioned the Danang experiences and the atmosphere of the withdraw of troops from Nam at that time. Each platoon contained approximately fifty men. . Seems we started the day with a 5 mile run, ate a quick breakfast and on to training. I was drafted 04/1970. First Shirt was First Sgt. The The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. Military Police Army. 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. The quick build up of US forces in Eurpoe was to deter further Russian aggression. On Monday morning, January 4, 1971,at around 4:30 A.M., while we were asleep, drill sergeants stormed into the barracks barking out orders demanding that everyone get up, get moving, and quickly fall in for morning formation. THANK FOR THE REPLAY I WAS IN POLK FROM JAN/ TO JULY DO U KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AN GENT ORANGE BEING USED AT POLK. As I commented to Allans post above, I worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Enlisted Records Branch. Im trying to gather photos etc. Training company was directly across the road from Tigerland. Military Careers. Sgt. John Roppelt. I think I trained in South Ft. Polk. yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. Show more 126 photos . Think it was 2 weeks pass home before going to the Nam as 11BRAVO. Fort polk Anyone having any information that may help me can E-MAIL ME at [email protected] thankyou get down and give me 50 !! haha, I had 4 brothers in the Army at the same time 2 went to Vietnam 1967 1968 Gary Humberson and Johnny Humberson if anyone knows them or pictures please contact me they trained in Fortpolk they from Vidor Texas. It encompasses the crucial events, milestones, and, most importantly, the people who make up the class and make it unique. We all cooperated with the program andmade a good faith effort not just to get bybut to try to do well and learn what was being taught. Ive been battling agent orange diseases for over 15 years now and the VA still think I could have been exposed to dioxin like roundup when I was a kid. The drill sergeant was the trainees point of contact with the chain of command. Although I had numerous friends who got shipped to Vietnam, I was so blessed and grateful that my name never came down on a list, and I never had to go. Search the history of over 778 billion I requested a copy of my records in 2015, and received them. I was then shipped to north fork to perform kp for a few weeks while the quartermaster and signal battalion was preparing to embark for Vietnam. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. Commenced Training 12 Dec 1966 Show more Ft Polk @2 The. I was now a trainee. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. That was rough. I went from Ft Knox Basic direct to Ft Polk AIT Tigerland Aug.1970 then direct to Vietnam as 11Bravo. However, the only record I have of SSG Odom, is a picture of him in the book from my basic training days. While much of our collections have focused on the United States Navy, we also have significant . Each of us was issued bedding. what year or years was your father at FT POLK as DS? I flew from New York City to Houston, Texas; from Houston I flew to Lafayette, Louisiana. We were taken to the mess hall for some grub. I was there until Oct. 1968, when I was REFRAD. Though it was inactivated, the division was identified as the third highest priority inactive division in the United States Army Center of Military History's lineage scheme due to its numerous accolades and long history. Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant ROLAND SCHMUCKER. I would love to hear any stories if you have them. It was named in honor of the Right Reverend Leonidas Polk, the first Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Louisiana, and a distinguished Confederate general in the American Civil War. Levied to Vietnam May of 1970. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. After AIT, due to taking a 2-week leave for personal issues, I was assigned back to Ft. Polk. Probably because most of our NCOs were Korea vets and did not receive that type of training and just told us to walk up the hill. pvt.james c,johnson. Later in years after going to VietNam Infantry 11Bravo Grunt discharge from Army restarting my life marriage kids, job, kids college, divorce, now 67 yrs young. After zero-week, basic training commenced. We practiced that many times. Hill 270, 350, Maude, the ridge line and others I cant recall. Heck, it was learned that I was a competent golfer so I was selected to play in a tournament with base officers so I was excused for an entire week to practice and play, my wife having sent my clubs to the fort via Greyhound bus. Drafted April 70/ did basic at Ft Knox then shipped to Ft Polk Tiger Land for another 8 weeks AIT(July-Aug). I was suppose to go to fort Lee Va, for supply school finally got there in July of 71. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. Apparently, you and I were in the same building, at the same time, from April, 1967 to November, 1967. P.S. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Hope your duty was better. Dix he was a tough guy but fair. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. I could never figure out why he had a southern accent. Below: Trainees at work (photos: U.S. Army). You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. Awful tour including malaria, food poisoning twice, agent orange residuals resulting in diabetes, and much more. Below: Trainee platoons (photos: U.S. Army) There were approximately fifty traineesper platoon, each commanded by a drill sergeant. I took basic and AIT training at Ft. Polk July-Nov 1971. Arrived at Fort Polk for Basic 25 Feb. 1971 E-2-2, it was 70 degrees compared to Chicago at 4 Degrees below a welcome change. I worked in the Enlisted Personnel Records Branch, Military Personnel Division, Adjutant General Section. Could this be him? I was at Fort Polk in the summer of 71 I had basic and a it there .we came from Newark New Jersey and was suppose to fly out to fort Polk but the flight was cancelled so they took us to the holiday Inn hotel that night and we flew out the next day .I was like one of the last people to be drafted in the army .I enjoyed being there I was in the best shape of my life .after ait I was going to lpc school but my grandfather died so I went home .when I got back I still had my orders for Vietnam and I wanted to go because my brother and my brother-in-law was already there so I signed up to go .however we were holdovers for 10 days and ended up going to Erlangen Germany .I really didnt want to go there I wanted to fight . I won the trophy for my battalion for the PCPT. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Polk in May (I think) but for sure 1967. I was there from Sept to Dec 1967.Sgt Strahan from Cape Cod was my drill sgt. 1972 Fort Dix, NJ B 1-21st Platoon. In those days, Polk was as rough as anything the Marines handed out. xc. Im a little lazy. Benicio Del Toro. I still have that lighter today. I never ate a meal so fast, as I did that one . About 1:30 am, we went to a supply room, got a sheet, pillow, and blanket, and was marched to a barracks. Never went to VN, but processed a lot of guys going. SDS Willie Sims was my drill instructor. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Find Classmates and Graduates from IA Below: map of Louisiana showing the location of Fort Polk. Sometime in December 1970 the army ordered me to report to Fort Polk, Louisiana for basic combat training (BCT). Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1977, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Does anyone out there have any pictures that they may have taken while at Tiger Land during that time frame. Go big or go home (in a body bag). Was a black man who drove a white Caddy and drank CC & Coke. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? Was a 71H30 (Personnel Specialist) with Adjutant Generals office in building 317. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. Montana Magazine 4 issues, 1956-95. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Are you trying to find old school friends, old classmates, fellow servicemen or shipmates? I finally decided to leather up and purchased a vest. The Taxi Driver said. I made SP5 in 15 months 03/68, and got out in 10/68. Assigned to 4th Bn, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus), 25th ID. I would not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that time in the Vietnam War. War is not for the weak. Regardless of any progress made in the countrys educational institutions, the Armys business is success in war and the Army cannot safely neglect any subject that experience has shown to be important to that success. General Dwight D. Eisenhower. That website is https://www.archives.gov/veterans. Search for yours at https://militaryyearbookproject.com And I was fit. BCT was an eight-week long program. Then I was sent to Ft. Bliss and thought Id died and gone to heaven. Greetings my fellow brother(Gary Forrest) 1971 Ft. I remember a Drill Sergeant Burdett, tall thin man, very quite and not too mean. So, I guess that he was a badass infantry grunt and did not care too much for other positions. D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington He was drafted into the Army. Those being shipped out were processed by some of my buddies in Company A, Sp. They were in such great shape. 1955 Fort Dix Company A 18-3. just missed going to Danang for base security by one patrol as the war was winding down. I took a 4 week leave and then was to report to Oakland on July 4, 1967no later than 1200 hours to be sent to Vietnam. Fort Polk has quite a few dead zones actually, mostly in the training areas. Story of Bau Bang. Arrived at Fort Polk From Chicago where it was 4 Degrees in Feb of 71 and 70 at Polk I thought I died and gone to heaven until I met My Drill by the name of Lopez real asshole hated us Chicago Boys he said we were all Gangsters. Effective date of change is the publicantion of the 2001 annual history) CY 2001 (2 copies . I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. During an inspection, it was not uncommon for the inspecting officer or designee to loudly berate one or more of us for an infraction, almost invariably of a petty nature. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. Although I never had to go to Vietnam, I FULLY support my brothers and sisters who had to go, and am so proud of those who returned and especially for those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. How long was Basic? Fort Ord was closed when I was drafted due to spinal meningious. Went to Fort Polk after doing basic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The items are shelved in an area that is closed to the public. Pre-Owned. Of course, there is no draft today. Fort Polk is the only Combat Training Center that also trains and deploys combat units. I hope they both are still alive. I know that he did a tour at the British Jungle Warfare School in 1968. Lucky me, most of men were national guard/enlisted reserve, after graduation I had gotten a copy of orders sending me to Ft.Polk Louisiana,AIT, these orders were canceled/revoked. Better trained than the other AIT 11Bs I think. Its been a LONG time, and its good to reminisce and remember. Take care. I seen your comment on training cycle year books. I was at Fort Polk, La. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1963 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1963, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Go to the website and contact the webmaster. Leoncio Estrada. He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- He was a good man. You knew where you were going when you got here. A welcome surprise on my final day at Polk. He was one of the best supervisors that I had the pleasure of servicing. I just found out that I am not a baby killer. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1982 Company C. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company C, 7th Battalion, 1st Infantry for 1982, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, Georgia. My Platoon Sgt was SSG Spinney. About U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. I was in For Polk also, and went to Vietnam as an infantry man and was wounded after 245 days in the bush. All personnel providing training were active duty military. 192 Recruits Graduated on 23 May 1969. Very unpleasant place. Are you From New York? I was in B-4-1. The U.S. Army has spent considerable time, effort, and money on locating, identifying, and inventorying thousands of archaeological sites on Fort Polk and the property owned by the U.S. Forest Service where the army trains. Anniston Alabama. If you served in 1st Armored Division, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. I may or may not have seen your father depending on what section, Basic or AIT troops he may have trained with. And NO, we could not see what the snake was doing, as we were ordered to face forward and look directly at the soldiers head in front of us. He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. Looking for Drill Sergeant Skillern August, September 1969 . 9/11/2018 Previous review. Did you know that Fort Polk has all four varieties? Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. All of us took our participation in the program seriously. Upon arrival, 04/67, there were no open slots for Combat Medic, and I was offered an opportunity for OJT as a Personnel Specialist. With the war winding down like it was but one can never really figure out the military competely. Then I went to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for AIT. I met some really gorgeous women there, too. I spent the next 15 months in that department, under the supervision of CW2 Paul A Brewer, and 1LT Norman A. Davis, Jr. Another person you may have known was civilian Virginia A. Walker, who was a civilian records clerk. Was assigned to E-2-2. The rifle range was located several miles from the barracks.
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