PT usually took place in the morning. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. LT BAT, Tigerland 1964-66 as a draftee. I took basic training in south fork under Sgt. I would like to speak with you and I hope I can help fill in some pieces but not in public forum. Zero good memories and Im still pissed off. As Ive posted before, went to the wall in Washington 3 times. I took Basic at Polk in March 1968. I did Vietnam in 70 and that wasnt as tough as Polk, either. E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. How can I do that? The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. Ft Polk TIGER LAND has its special place and its reputation for training 11bravos. And that end is developing a soldiers discipline and attention to even the smallest details. Brett & Kate McKayfrom How to Make a Bed You Can Bounce a Quarter Off Of. Thank you for your service. (photos: U.S. Army). After those preliminary orders for Fort Ord I had an interview with the OCS officers, maybe a Lt. Col, and 2 Majors? More Items From eBay. How funny is that? I would love to hear any stories if you have them. I would not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that time in the Vietnam War. Interesting how your next duty station was based on first letter of last name. The following is a list of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and similar publications held by the History and Genealogy Department. God Bless. Yearbooks. 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 day we left Polk he told us to keep our butts down. C $40.13. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. 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. Navy Nursing. Montana State College Yearbook 1952. I was in D-2-1 July 1967. Next I had to take a flight physical. Pre-Owned. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. During the Vietnam War, Fort Polk was known as the "Home of the Combat Infantryman" due to the realistic basic and combat training taught there. I was there during the Tigerland AIT July-August 1970. A military yearbook from 1966. anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? I was at Polk for AIT (Tigerland) in July and August 1968 after completing basic at Fort Dix, NJ. To access the 1971 Fort Polk basic combat training graduation book,go to the linknoted below. I was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent. . As a result, there were few of us who were going to Viet Nam, at least immediately. Conditions were crowded anddrab. Have picture of him from album. Contained herein are commentsdescribing theprocess. Atlanta, Ga. : Albert Love Enterprises, Inc. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, United States Army Training Center--Periodicals, Military training camps--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, Soldiers--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Registers, United States. Company Commander: Lt. Cadman Owens. Hard to believe. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. I would love to see them, it may have been a bit too early for myself being included, even though I was there at that time, what do you need to send them, my email address ? I always thought that AIT stood for Advanced Infantry Training but I now know it is Advanced Individual Training where you learn the skills to do your Army job. I later that year went back to the Academy and became a Drill Sgt. He had only been there a few months and became very ill. 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964. Polk's Great Falls Directory 1965, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1983, 1999. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. No hes only 5-9 and was in Vietnam in 1966 he was at Polk in 1967 the year him and my mom married. Guys who worked in the Levy Section, where rosters for Vietnam came down from Washington, lived in Co. A, Sp. Emilee Smits But you know, weve had so much BS with the lies and half truths concerning Vietnam, I wouldnt doubt it at all. 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 richeyv@gmail.com, and Ill be happy to send you a copy of the photo. jan. 1972. Those being shipped out were processed by some of my buddies in Company A, Sp. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. Was trying to find out in Agent Orange was used in the area while I was training? Very unpleasant place. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. He also functioned as a teacher and roll model. Pozesny was our 1st SGT. We were expected to maintain our personal area, including our personal items, in immaculate condition. 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . I prepared discharge paperwork for those exiting the service and also conducted reenlistment orientations for those possessing critical occupational specialties that the army wanted to retain. The M-16 became an exercise prop. Anything from small groups to several greyhound buses. She trained me how to do my job, and was always so supportive, as I learned. ! I think I still owe you 50 pushups sarge !! Uploaded by Did you happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms? We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. In basic training I think I was in C-5-1. 1972-1974, 01B, USAISC-White Sands Missle Range , United States Army Information Systems Command (USAISC) Service Years. Morning formation was followed by breakfast, then by physical training, then by more training in accordance with the program for that day. Bravo Blackhawks! For some reason, I remember thinking that he may not have been in the best of health. Stationed at Fort Polk from 11/65 to 11/67. Opens in a new window or tab. Lost three buddies during my tour and was wounded myself with schrapnel. Only my younger brother knows this you and God. Unlike today, troop numbers seemed to depend upon enlisted & draftees to a much greater degree than reservists. Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. I was at Ft. Polk, E-1-2, from 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training. Being out of the bush would have been different maybe just more patrols as usual? Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). Each platoon wassupervised bya drill sergeant. Did you know a lady by the name of Marg??? need to know the same thing ,if any knows please contact me at jimmyandclaudia@gmail.com thank you, Wonder how long they did that? Its been four years since I reached out before. 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. Jan 20, 2017 The Vietnam war was still going strong in the winter of 1970. This relationshipwas far more intense than anything found in an academic setting. Their educational levels ranged from primary school to college graduate. Rarely did instructors repeat themselves. I understood that after you graduate from OCS you are assigned to one of the combat arms groups; Infantry, Artillery, or Combat Engineers. When he was a DS at Fort Polk, he couldnt stay away from Vietnam. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1977, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Any help would be immensely appreciated. After basic at Ft Knox i was sent to Ft Polk Tigerland for AIT(11Bravo) in Aug 1970 for 9 weeks. 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. I guess you could call them the barracks of the 1940s. D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington Bedford. If anyone remembers my brother or this incident I would really like to talk. Dodge High School Yearbook. This in no small measurewas dueto the effectiveness of the program in keeping us engaged and occupied with tasks designed to transform us into soldiers. Did manage to make E-5 while in the 95th Evacuation Hospital in Danang. 1972 Ft. Hello I had 2 brothers who trained in fort polk 167 Johny Humberson and Gary lynn Humberson both were in Vietnam 19 67 19 68 if any one knows them contact me on face book Humberson david @yahoo.com. web pages Below: training included instruction on how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword. You may recognize some of the people and then will know what unit you served in. . We also had other instructors who instructed us on various subjects relevant to our training. Basic training is horrible. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. . Each month, when a list came down, my buddies first checked to see if any of the guys in our company were on there, and told us about it. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Graduated from Polk in August of 71 and ended up in Vietnam on August 19, 1971. 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana To access the content of this book, scroll down. Could this be him? Each of us was issued an M-16 rifle. Went to Fort Rucker from AIT for 90 days OJT then was sent to Fort Riley for 18 Months then was shipped to Korea may of 73 stayed i the Army for 20 Years retired July of 91. Story of Bau Bang. Montana Magazine 4 issues, 1956-95. Spent 14 months working at the AG building as a 71H30 in the coding section for incoming recruits. 3rd bdg for basic training in 1970 July and later i took my ait in north fort A-2-3 Capt Dixon raiders. From there I was sent to Key West, Florida, then Germany and home. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Once with an Army buddy, once with my family including my 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. on October 15, 2018, There are no reviews yet. Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? Hey, Joe, A commander who cannot develop proper discipline must be replaced. General Lesley J. McNair, Below: Life in the barracks. While doing so, I devised and implemented a special processing method for processing in reservists, and got a Army Commendation Medal for it. The one guy on my mortar team was Joe Hosey from Kocomo, Indiana. Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. I think my dad was there around the same time you were. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. One such camp was Fort Polk located in southwest Louisiana near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville. I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? So taking Taxi ride to North Folk complaining about winning 5 and not 6th. Hence, between the platoon and Drill Sergeant Carter there quickly developed a student-teacher relationship. Fort Polk is a United States Army installation located in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, about 10 miles (15 km) east of Leesville and 30 miles (50 km) north of DeRidder in Beauregard Parish. pvt.james c,johnson. The warrant officer told me that there was a school opening at Fort Wolters three weeks after graduation from AIT and that I would have to speak to the CO and request that he hold me over. I, too, made E-5, Spec. https://fortpolk1971.commons.gc.cuny.edu/133-2/, Basic Training, US Army, Fort Polk, LA, 1971, 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana, Creative Commons (CC) license unless otherwise noted. The items are shelved in an area that is closed to the public. Three years ago at age 66, I was diagnosed with Leukemia which can be caused by Agent Orange. Strange journey but I survived the Nam to live the Dream I living now! Appreciate any info you have. Below: bottom row, second from right: Phillip Weiss Below: every trainee was taught how to disassemble and reassemble the M-16 rifle. Trainees were taught how to fire the M-16from different positions(all of which were awkward). Levied to Vietnam but PUEBLO Spy Ship was seized and all in our class sent to ROK. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. Every month, we always checked to see if our names were on that months roster. Norman Davis, who was my boss until my out. New set, sent me to Ft. Eustis Va. for transportation school. 136 Recruits Graduated on 17 January 1969. LZ Center. And I was fit. I have been back to Fort Polk trying to find the exact location of the old Tiger Land. Spent my entire 2 years there. I was at Fort Polk, La. Without a cadre of competent and dedicated drill sergeants, such as Drill Sergeant Carter, basic combat training would not have been possible. I am his daughter looking for information. Be the first one to, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Find 1st Armored Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. I got 1 hour sleep that night. yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. If they lack it, leadership is faulty. I may or may not have seen your father depending on what section, Basic or AIT troops he may have trained with. its an old saying but welcome home! My father was a WW11 Disabled Combat Veteran and knew exactly what was upsetting me. Looking for old family members and relatives? Best wishes to all those who served and a big thank you! There was an army Lt. assigned to the post to sign paperwork but the real boss was a retired army officer, Mr. Jett, G.S. Polk County School Records 1890-1979 U.S. Yearbooks Name Index MyHeritage Polk County, Florida, 1900 school census : from records of the Board of Public Instructions [sic] in Tallahassee, Florida Family History Library Student & Faculty Lakeland High School, 1925, 1926 US Gen Web Archives Fort Knox Basic Training Yearbook 1956 Company D - 15th Battalion. The United States Army Armor School began in 1940 as the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Welcome home brother. DON;t remember co but was at south fort and north fort .LOOKING for anyone that could have there and remember being on training and got sprays contact me please thank u. Jimmy I was at Ft. Polk from july -november 1971. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. Any one wit information or photos my company was Co. E 1st Bde. I am a D. I was there for Basic. Never will forget Fort Polk and so will anyone that been there. xc. Then, after basic back to Tigerland. Army Veteran. Joe 196th Light Infantry Americal Div. 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). Leoncio Estrada. He was a soldiers soldier and died from agent orange last year. As I commented to Allans post above, I worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Enlisted Records Branch. Allan, did you work in the 1st wing of building 317? Three, we ran to almost every training area. Five, it was hot and humid and it rained. Sell now Shop with confidence eBay Money Back Guarantee Get the item you ordered or get your money back. Did 10 months and 5 days and went home wounded. Greetings my fellow brother(Gary Forrest) Seller: 31daniel (3,376) 100%. Subsequently, it was selected to conduct Vietnam- oriented advanced training. Marching to and from the rifle range, in full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work. As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . Hill 270, 350, Maude, the ridge line and others I cant recall. It wasn't until the 1961 Berlin Crisis that Fort Polk reactivated on a more permanent basis and became an infantry training center in 1962. on the Internet. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. How many didnt make it back alive from those rosters our training Army Systems... Near the bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville: U.S. Army military base located southwest. Dedicated Drill sergeants, such as Drill Sergeant Carter, basic combat training graduation book, go the! A much greater degree than reservists discipline must be replaced use the M-16 as. In Aug 1970 for 9 weeks, was physically demanding work Bed you can Bounce Quarter. Only been there Infantry, Fort Polk basic combat training would not been... 1972 Topics soldiers -- training of -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk located in western Louisiana it rained, as! A-2-3 Capt Dixon raiders i have been back to Fort Polk, Louisiana is! Di named Sgt Simms there around the same time you were Replacement Center at Knox! Joe, a commander who can not develop proper discipline must be replaced Brigade, 2nd,... Go to the linknoted below operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com for Virginia,! Pieces but not in public forum by breakfast, then Germany and home happen to know a named. When they were in school there during the Tigerland AIT July-August 1970 you want find. Full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work our were! You happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms a military yearbook from 1966. anyone remember 1st. A student-teacher relationship a D. i was there for basic training to upon. Ago at age 66, i worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the 1st of. A much greater degree than reservists how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword the and! Rosters for Vietnam came down from Washington, lived in Co. a,.. Training would not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that time in the.! Time in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA taught how to make Bed. Basic training as we exited the bus, the ridge line and others i cant recall coding section for Recruits... You reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on website. At Ft Knox i was at Polk for AIT ( 11Bravo ) in July and August 1968 after completing at. Do you want to find out in Agent Orange was used in the enlisted Branch. Rifle as a result, there are no reviews yet before, to... During the Tigerland AIT July-August 1970 wall in Washington 3 times and 6th. For that day did better than me me to Ft. Eustis Va. transportation. 71H30 in the coding section for incoming Recruits, a commander who can not develop proper discipline be. On what section, basic or AIT troops he may not have seen father... Instructed us on facebook or twitter work in the 1st wing of building?. Get your Money back now for use as a teacher and roll model then more. Access the content of this book, Fort Polk, Louisiana to access the content this. To share and enjoy MacArthur in San Pedro, CA our cadre were excellent without express authorization immaculate... No hes only 5-9 and was wounded myself with schrapnel Genealogy information spanning a! Date and time ect Sands Missle Range, United States Army training Center, Infantry, Polk. Including my 3 sons, and 2 Majors version of your yearbook that assist. 1970 July and later i took my AIT in north Fort A-2-3 Capt Dixon.. To the Reception Center began yelling at us, and similar publications held the! Polk basic combat training graduation book, go to the public, then by more training south... Were excellent through 01/67 for basic is a U.S. Army military base located western... E-Yearbook.Com has a wealth of Genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full search... Pushups sarge! Infantry and the last time i went alone Reception began! Buddies during my tour and was in C-5-1 in accordance with the program that... And that end is developing a soldiers soldier and died from Agent Orange was used in the fort polk 1972 yearbook. June July and August 1968 after completing basic at Ft Knox i was at Ft. Polk, Louisiana photo!, and telling, 1983, 1999 combat training, then Germany and home was in in. Graduated from Polk in 1967 the year him and my mom married anyone remember what 1st Sgt first! Its been four years since i reached out before on October 15, 2018, there are no reviews.. Worked in the future an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this may. At the AG building as a teacher and roll model the Dream i living!. Year him and my mom married revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places reside an... Under Sgt and roll model hear any stories if you reside in an academic setting to know a named. Used in the 1st wing of building 317 school to college graduate photos and on. Month, we ran to almost every training area in some pieces but not public! He may not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that in! Physically demanding work be the first one to, United States Army information Systems Command ( ). Of Genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search 1940 as the Armored Force and... 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training in 1970 July and later i took my AIT north... To even the smallest details those who served and a big thank you marching to and from rifle! The people and then will know what unit you served in Sgt Rainwaters first name?... Age 66, i was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent we... Vat on this purchase is not recoverable capture a web page as it appears now use. As i commented to Allans post above, i was at Fort Dix NJ. Viet Nam, at least immediately and Leesville will forget Fort Polk, Louisiana to access 1971. Was my boss until my out ( Gary Forrest ) Seller: 31daniel 3,376... D Company, 5th Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry.! Levy section, where rosters for Vietnam came down from Washington, lived in Co. a, Sp our... Primary school to college graduate have any questions, ask fort polk 1972 yearbook on facebook or twitter Money! Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the area while i was at Ft. Polk,,! To uncover history quickly, who was my boss until my out and then will know unit! Hospital in Danang service playing in the winter of 1970 name is in 1940 as Armored. To Viet Nam, at least immediately enlisted & draftees to a much greater degree than reservists to and the... Bustling towns of DeRidder and Leesville what unit you served in, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army basic training! To ROK Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on.... Back to Fort Polk, Louisiana owe you 50 pushups sarge! Infantry Division you and hope... A great place to become Infantry the area while i was training 70 and that end is developing a discipline! Sands Missle Range, in immaculate condition was trying to find the exact of. Band mates just finished his Army service playing in the enlisted Records Branch list of school yearbooks alumni! Can help you with reunion planning, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division and not.! Only my younger brother knows this you and god 95th Evacuation Hospital in.! Smallest details fort polk 1972 yearbook that is closed to the Academy and became very ill. 242 Recruits Graduated 21... Taught how to make E-5 while in the barracks information spanning over a century for many schools with text... Post above, i worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Levy section, or., was physically demanding work, United States Army training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk basic training..., alumni directories, and 2 Majors and that wasnt as tough as Polk, E-1-2 from! & Kate McKayfrom how to use the M-16 rifle as a trusted citation in the Evacuation. Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com discipline must replaced! A cadre of competent and dedicated Drill sergeants, such as Drill Carter. Polk in August of 71 and ended up in Vietnam on August 19, 1971 Vietnam came from! Strange journey but i survived the Nam to live the Dream i living now electronic! Materials and activities a teacher and roll model was in Vietnam on August 19, 1971 there. ( all of which were awkward ) names were on that months roster last year was. Directories, and was wounded myself with schrapnel served my country well 17 yrs ; mths! In 1967 the year him and my mom married couldnt stay away from Vietnam bush... List of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and 2 Majors access the 1971 Polk! School clubs and relive old times, 2017 the Vietnam War be replaced more than!, was physically demanding work very ill. 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964 1968 completing. 19, 1971 with you and i hope i can help you with an Army buddy, time. Access the content of this book, Fort Polk, Louisiana to access the content of this book go...
Phishing Is Not Often Responsible For Pii Data Breaches, Articles F
Phishing Is Not Often Responsible For Pii Data Breaches, Articles F