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. there in 68 through 69 and locating those books can be challenging, E-Bay does have a number of them listed, Good Luck. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. Menu. cn. Any one wit information or photos my company was Co. E 1st Bde. Still would like to connect with Jan Cole. A Big Thank you to the fresh-back Vietnam Veteran who saved my ass by nocking me down just before it blew up12 feet away. Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. Did you know her? Gary, I understand. LT BAT, Actually Im a Life Member of the DAV and that is the only organization I belong to. 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. Harold Hathcock. After returning to Fort Polk in mid-1967, as stated above, I worked as a Personnel Records Clerk, and one of the companies that I maintained records for was my basic training company, E-1-2. I went from Ft Knox Basic direct to Ft Polk AIT Tigerland Aug.1970 then direct to Vietnam as 11Bravo. Never went to VN, but processed a lot of guys going. 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. However, I processed records for many guys who were sent to Vietnam. That was rough. I would not have thought that Tigerland was still open for business at that time in the Vietnam War. In addition, your length of service was now six years. I found out late, why! Opens in a new window or tab. The training center covers more than 199,000 acres 4311 square milesj in picturesque Kisatchie National Forest. I was at Fort Polk for AIT during July and August 1968, after having completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ. Made E-5, Spec.5 in 15 months. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. 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. Does anyone remember a drill Sgt. Fort Knox Basic Training Yearbook 1956 Company D - 15th Battalion. All personnel providing training were active duty military. I dont know if I could take orders too good. I was there during the Tigerland AIT July-August 1970. I was with CoA, 3rd Bn, 3rd Bde, Jan-Feb 1967. The bunks contained no safety rails nor did the bunks have ladders tofacilitate access tothe upper bunk. Haven't had a cell issue since. 3 Embossed,brown Robe Santa Claus Postcard 1909 & More. Do you want to see past girlfriends or boyfriends? Training was rigorous, intense and comprehensive. Thank you God! The barracks were not new but the same style we had at Fort Ord at the reception station. The 1st Sgt was known as Pineapple. Below: map of Louisiana showing the location of Fort Polk. Basic training is horrible. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. Hope your duty was better. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. 1973 1969a 1975 About this record This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. 1972. Dodge High School Yearbook. Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. D Company, 5th Battalion, 1st Brigade, 2nd Platoon, D-5-1 U.S. Army Basic Combat Training, Ft. Lewis, Washington Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1967 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 6th Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1967, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, Georgia. Yeah, 50 years has gone by in a snap but Vietnam remains with me everyday and the shrapnel in my right forearm and my left ass cheek reminds me I was there. 1967 Co E 1ST Battalion 2nd Brigade Fort Polk Louisiana Army Training Ye. Either way, was there to serve my country. 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. He got sick after three week . We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. Basic traing Fort Polk, LA 1974 Basic training! Personal space was limited to our bunk bed, wall locker andfoot locker. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1964 Company E. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company Company E for 1964, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. I was assigned to Company A, Special Troops, as you were. Great stress was placed on neatness and spit-and-polish. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. Dont know if this will help, but I hope so. Obtained port calls and extracts from morning reports for AWOLs. I had just graduated from college and gotten married so I was one of the old guys and a college boy. As Ive posted before, went to the wall in Washington 3 times. And yes I am right handed. C $33.50. 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. (photos: U.S. Army). SDS Willie Sims was my drill instructor. I also processed week-end warriors (Reserves and National Guard troops), in summer, 1967, who were assigned to Ft. Polk for their summer training. The army placed great stress on spit-and-polish. Fortunately, mine never was. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. I later that year went back to the Academy and became a Drill Sgt. I am 67, I know deep down, I would probably been assigned to 9th Infantry, 25th Infantry.or 1st infantry division in the delta as a rifleman, or mortarman with a high probability of coming back zipped up with my name on the wall. I came home pretty beaten up and didnt ever want to deal with politicians again. I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. Filled with black and white and color photos from the training center. 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . gods speed . Rarely did instructors repeat themselves. My training companys chain of command was as follows: trainee (E1 or E-2) -> drill sergeant (E-5) -> senior drill sergeant (E-6) -> first sergeant (E-7) -> executive officer (2nd lieutenant) -> company commander (captain). 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. Some were active army; others were serving in the reserves or national guard. . Company D, 3rd Battallion, 2nd Training Brigade August 67. Went to Fort Polk after doing basic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. A military yearbook from 1966. The Continental Trailways bus that transported us 37 draftees from the Dallas selective service office arrived at the Reception Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana at approximately 11:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 1966. Something went wrong. One, we ran in the morning before breakfast. Company Commander: CPT Dennis J. O'Driscoll. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. Next I had to take a flight physical. Helping others to find their Boot Camp yearbooks and Platoon Photos. I, too, made E-5, Spec. Training had begun. But bunk and locker drills are simply a means to an end. Good luck and let us know. Im not getting any younger, Got there in July 1971. Pre-Owned. thank you lord!!!! Troops. (photos: U.S. Army). 192 Recruits Graduated on 23 May 1969. Then I was sent to Ft. Bliss and thought Id died and gone to heaven. We were from vastly different backgrounds and most of my classmates reservists or guardsmen. Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States. Each of us was issued bedding. Did you know a lady by the name of Marg??? I will never forget the blast of heat and humidity that greeted us as we exited the plane. Privacy was non-existent. He also functioned as a teacher and roll model. Instant Access to Millions of Yearbook Pictures, High-Resolution, Full Color Images Available Online, Search, Browse, Read, and Print Yearbook Pages, View College, High School, and Military Yearbooks, Browse our digital annual library spanning centuries, Support the Schools in our Program by Subscribing. Thank GOD you didnt hit anyone, fool. When the VA kept denying you 100% disabitityyou should have gone immediately to your local and state congressmen for action. From there I was sent to Key West, Florida, then Germany and home. Gene, you were probably there when I arrived from Ft. Sam Houston, in April, 1967, so, if you left in July, 1967, you left as I was just getting my feet wet with managing Enlisted Personnel records. 1969 Ft. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. 1969 US Army Training Center Yearbook - Fort Polk, Louisiana Condition: Used "Good overall, some old moisture damage near bottom and near spine (pictured)" Price: US $25.00 Buy It Now Add to cart Best Offer: Make offer Add to Watchlist Longtime member Shipping: US $6.00Economy Shipping | See details Located in: Carthage, Mississippi, United States All of us took our participation in the program seriously. There in 1966, Dear Jimmy and Claudia, just wondering if you ever got any confirmation of Agent Orange being sprayed in Fort Polk and the year and maybe the circumstances or location of where it was sprayed. However, we never really put that into practice in Vietnam. All in all, things could have been much worse for this 1969 draftee. Thank you for your service. Montana State College Yearbook 1952. This loud, intense and intimidating onslaught of noise caught everyones immediate attention and set the tone for what basic combat training would be like for next eight weeks. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. First, Drill Sergeant Carter was under pressure to convey, and for the platoon to learn,a massive amount of information in a short period of time, and second, the serious purpose of the instruction itself, whichwas to mold us into soldiers possessing the requisite knowledge and skills needed to performin a military capacity. The land that is now Fort Polk is part in a region of cultural resources, including archaeological sites, historic houses and structures, and other sites of historical value. For us graduationtook placeon February 26, 1971. Company Commander: 2Lt Robin Edmond. They bused us to Fort Polk and upon arrival low crawled us about one half block to our company. (This annual historical summary combines the previously separately produced U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) and Office, Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) annual historical reports. Army. How long was Basic? 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. The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. C $40.13. Conditions were crowded anddrab. So, I guess that he was a badass infantry grunt and did not care too much for other positions. Terrible, awful, sickening, and hurtful is all I can say about Vietnam. Trainees were taught how to fire the M-16from different positions(all of which were awkward). I hope they both are still alive. I finally decided to leather up and purchased a vest. Trainees were taught how to use the M-16 as a sword. I think I trained in South Ft. Polk. Does anyone remember a Drill Sergeant Clark? Company Commander: CPT James W. Matthews. Company Commander: 1/LT. About 1:30 am, we went to a supply room, got a sheet, pillow, and blanket, and was marched to a barracks. Subsequently, it was selected to conduct Vietnam- oriented advanced training. I could barely run when I got drafted, but they made me into a lean and mean fighting machine. During that time 1/40th Armor participated in training exercises with the . toddsherman1948@gmail See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama 1972-1974, 1976-1977. Poszesny. But you learn its not just about you. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. He would have served from April 68-April 71. US Army Basic Training Yearbooks The change from civilian to a soldier is accomplished in eight weeks, where the recruit will receive intensive training in the fundamentals of combat. 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. I was wounded 02/71 on a patrol working off LZ CENTER. Completed Infantry AIT in July of 71 at Polk. For some reason, I remember thinking that he may not have been in the best of health. Opens in a new window or tab. If you served in 1st Armored Division, Join TWS for free to reconnect with service friends. the war was winding down big time when I was WIA Feb.1971. Marching to and from the rifle range, in full pack and mostly at quick time or double-time pace, was physically demanding work. Anybody says the marines had it harder dont know what theyre talking aboutpropaganda. I was at Fort Polk, La. Sgt Simms was my DI. Anyway the post who mentioned being at TigerLand and then the Americal. John Roppelt. That was the first time I ever heard about agent orange being used at Fort Polk. Date: Country: State: Montana City: Provenance: I was at Polk for Basic Mar May 1968. 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. Contained herein are commentsdescribing theprocess. You were probably there when I came through in Oct. 1966, on a Trailways bus from Houston. Military Police Army. I do seem to remember that my time there started out pretty darn hot and muggy. Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. Give me $20 Buck it will cost you $20 Bucks each and I will have you back here in 2 hours. Did not matter what your MOS was going to be. And I was fit. 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. Here is a hint: go to 1-22infantry.org and then go to photos and look at them for the time period you were there. We slept in metal-framed bunk beds; two trainees to a bunk. In basic training we separated the NG personnel by regions where they lived in the US. do you know if they were stll doing AIT for Tigerland training cycles during 1970? I truly Polk helped prepare me for Nam. Unlike today, troop numbers seemed to depend upon enlisted & draftees to a much greater degree than reservists. 1972 US Army Infantry Training Center Fort Polk Louisiana LA Yearbook 4th Condition: Used Price: US $19.99 Buy It Now Add to cart Add to Watchlist Returns accepted Ships from United States Shipping: FREE Economy Shipping | See details Located in: Hatboro, Pennsylvania, United States Delivery: Estimated between Thu, Dec 22 and Thu, Dec 29 to 23917 I requested a copy of my records in 2015, and received them. D 2 1 BCT Fort Polk, LA. Every now and then, I had to serve CQ duty (weekends only) at the Adjutant Building. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. just curious. Reunion 2006 Grand Lakes O The Cherokees,OK, Audie Murphy Presidential Medal ofFreedom. Lost the use of my right arm below the elbow and lost about a quarter of my left ass cheek. The physical was the toughest one I had ever taken and with a lot of emphasis on your eyes and motor skills. December 23, 2018 bill Leave a comment. 5 in 15 months. God Bless. Please give me any info you can. I met with the CO. Dix was my Platoon Sgt. Company Commander: CPT Barry Shelton Sprouse. Browse 708 fort dix stock photos and images available, or search for fort dix new jersey to find more great stock photos and pictures. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. Bedford. Of this, 100,000 acres are owned by the Department of the Army and 98,125 acres by the U.S. Forest Service, mostly in the Kisatchie National Forest. I dont recall the COs name. Completed Infantry AIT at Fort Polk in July of 1971. Opens in a new window or tab. During that time, I was issued a set of uniforms, various pieces of military equipment, and completed certain paperwork. This did not mean that we were happy and contented troopers who derivedjoy from being in basic training. Most of the time in AIT we had to run everywhere. At the time the U. S. Army required that all enlisted personnel successfully complete BCT. Pre-Owned. xc. Go to the website and contact the webmaster. 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 would love to know if hes alive and ok. Bob Warden bigbadbob345@yahoo.com. Its dirty, and its ugly. According to reports six men were arrested on. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. 1972 ARMY Fort Polk YEARBOOK - Company B, 5th Battalion, First BCT Briga. Almost sounds like a ditto repeat which i had as well. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1969 Company B. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company B, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1969, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Since 9-11, Fort Polk Soldiers of have been called to serve around the world, deploying to Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, New Dawn, Inherent Resolve and more, in missions that embraced medical, military police, engineer and other support roles in addition to combat missions. Finally got in bed about 3:00 am. After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. Too many moves since then Ive lost whatever pics and paperwork that I had. I was a lean, mean fighting machine. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. never forget my time at fort polk.. co c 1st bn 5th bde 3rd plt. Did 10 months and 5 days and went home wounded. The United States Army Armor School began in 1940 as the Armored Force School and Replacement Center at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Of course, there is no draft today. 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. I know that he did a tour at the British Jungle Warfare School in 1968. . The big buildup was coming the Army wanted to keep experienced people at this training facility. didnt really put into perspective the impact of being at Ft Polk AlT wouold mean then in june-Aug 1970. I was the grunt that left the post about Tigerland and Danang. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. (101st and 1st Cav). If you think this would be the time period I would be glad to check my year book. Please take care guys, catch you later. I ended up in Danang and was on every fire base with in 20 miles. So, we either worked in the same office, or you worked down the hall from our office. 1972-1974, 01B, USAISC-White Sands Missle Range , United States Army Information Systems Command (USAISC) Service Years. He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. 153 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1977. Welcome to the club, Gary. We had sometimes seen those guys looking miserable, wearing not just the helmet liner but the steel pot as well, definitely tougher than we had it, and that was not too pleasant. I was in fort Polk for boot camp and AIT my Sargent was drill sargent Shepard anyone with information i arrived January 1975 to may 1975 we all endured ranger like training while there a lot of running,lots of PT and push ups as i tell my story today it helped me become the man i am today all respect to tiger land home of the pigmy rattle snake and alligator lake. Are you From New York? He was a good man. 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. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. This book is from the United States Army Training Center Infantry in Fort Polk Louisiana. now and then I wonder what could have been with the move to DaNang and being for the most part base guard. I got drafted, as well, 1966-1968. Herbicides were not used there. he really made it hard on us Texas guys. Fort Polk was rather interesting place to be. Then I was sent to tiger land in May of 71 and I was not even a Grunt. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. And, the bonus is that you will not be in the Army on active duty for more than two years and wont get a second tour of Vietnam that you might as either a Warrant Officer or Officer. James A. Thomas, III. I just found out that I am not a baby killer. The following is a list of school yearbooks, alumni directories, and similar publications held by the History and Genealogy Department. My DI was Sgt. I, too, have wondered so many times, how many of those guys made it back. Anything from small groups to several greyhound buses. . 1-19th: Alpha Class 63-20: Cache Creek Chapel Complex: November 6, 2020: 1300-1400: The relative calmness of zero week belied what was to follow. The Taxi Driver said. The training we received at the infamous TigerLand was good. I had taken it before. I know that in the past our local and state government in PA helped deserving guys like you get their benefits. Of course went to Viet Nam we made up three new Companies for The Big Red One in Viet Nam. By 1968, Fort Polk was a leading source of soldiers trained in its advanced infantry school nick-named Tigerland. Our collection of US Army Basic Training Yearbooks include Fort Benning, Georgia, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Fort Dix, New Jersey, Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and Fort Knox, Kentucky. 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. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Polk in May (I think) but for sure 1967. It also serves as a compilation of the teachers and staff who made your high school years memorable. In 1962, Fort Polk began converting to an infantry training center. I was in the Lancaster PAANG for 21 years. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. The Fifth Training Brigade, Company E--Second Battalion. I have no knowledge of being sprayed while in tiger land at Fort Polk. But not you, no you fired a round off dropping the DS to the ground. Thiswas the case for two reasons. No civilians were involved. I was at Tigerland from July-Aug 1970 then orders to the Nam. Below: Drill sergeantinstructingtrainees at the rifle range. Training Dates Not Reported. yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. Fort Ord was closed when I was drafted due to spinal meningious. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. 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 . Looking for Drill Sergeant Skillern August, September 1969 . In search of obtaining a Ft Polk Infantry Training Camp annual from around 1968 that would include Clifford A. Was in the rice patties in Vietnam on August 19th of 71 and wounded in February of 72. Show more 126 photos . Did a lot of out processing of basic and AIT units. 206 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1960. In AIT I had 2 regular army guys on my 81mm mortar team. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. i was in ft.polk in 1971 turn 18 peeling potatoes . Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company B. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company B for 1979, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. Did you happen to know a DI named Sgt Simms? After a few weeks I thought that being a helicopter pilot might be a better idea. The success of basic training depended on the quality of the training provided. I met some really gorgeous women there, too. 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. He was a little squirt and I was 6 2 and weighted 190 lbs. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. Us Army. . I also processed personnel records for discharge and for shipment to Vietnam and Korea. Navy Nursing. Had 1st Sgt Rainwater.. Thank you for your post. kk x DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS US ARMY TRAINING CENTER, INFANTRY AND FORT POLK Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459 This book is for you. Upon graduating from TIGERLAND one of two duty stations were assigned. War is not for the weak. She was almost like a Mom away from home. The Film/Digital Notes contain a description of the microfilm or microfiche numbers. In Basic they ran a kid to death, as the FS said at the time, he was a fat bastard and didnt deserve to be in this mans Army. I wonder what they put down for the cause of death. Basic training with B/2/2. Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. I am certain we took some unnecessary casualties because of that. On Jan. 23, 1973, Secretary of State Henry Kissingers negotiated settlement to the hostilities took effect. Every month, we always checked to see if our names were on that months roster. The prize turned out to be an engraved Zippo Lighter. My platoon had a corporal, but he was outside the chain of command. Not fun, but a great place to become infantry. I did the math and I decided to stay as an infantry soldier. We got on board a rickety old plane and flew somewhere in Texas then took busses into Fort Polk, LA.
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