I will never forget the blast of heat and humidity that greeted us as we exited the plane. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1977, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. Thanks. I guess you could call them the barracks of the 1940s. 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. I think it helped me survive and gave me some edge over less fortunate troops who trained elsewhere. My biggest memory of my 18 months there, was the town of Leesville. LOL. Got to Nam and became 11B for 4 months before I touched a mortar. I was suppose to go to fort Lee Va, for supply school finally got there in July of 71. Did you know that there are four varieties of poisonous snakes in the US? Fort Knox Basic Training Yearbook 1956 Company D - 15th Battalion. Maybe I can get some answers to the questions thay they had. He also did 3 tours in Vietnam as well. No hes only 5-9 and was in Vietnam in 1966 he was at Polk in 1967 the year him and my mom married. The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. We got on board a rickety old plane and flew somewhere in Texas then took busses into Fort Polk, LA. She was almost like a Mom away from home. I was at Ft. Polk in 1968. 1972 ARMY Fort Polk YEARBOOK - Company B, 5th Battalion, First BCT Briga. Find Iowa High School Alumni, Reunions, Yearbooks and Class Photos! 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. The CO previously was a NCO infantry soldier in Vietnam and had received a field commission. I was in D-2-1 July 1967. I would eventually end up on aircraft carriers deployed in the South China Sea and beyond." Jeff Manthos . Uploaded by I was no longer a receptee. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company C. Roster for Recruit Company C for 1979, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. P.S. Upon check in, there were no slots available for medics, so I was offered the opportunity to do OJT as a records clerk. (photos: U.S. Army). Fort Benning Basic Training Yearbook 1968 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 6th Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1968, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Benning, FtLoc. Trainees were taught how to fire the M-16from different positions(all of which were awkward). 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 ? Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. BCT was an eight-week long program. 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. Archaeology, History, and Predictive Modeling: Research at Fort Polk, 1972-2002 Amazon $39.95 $9.50 SEE DETAILS Fort Polk Alumni - US Army Base, Louisiana T-Shirt S & H: see site $19.99 Amazon Tigerland - Fort Polk, Louisiana - Embroidered Patch 3" Round Embroidered Patch S & H: see site $6.95 Amazon Fort Polk Louisiana - Tigerland Premium T-Shirt I remember, I was in Genes training company. View cart for details. Hey, Joe, This book is from the United States Army Training Center Infantry in Fort Polk Louisiana. Still would like to connect with Jan Cole. toddsherman1948@gmail Fort Polk Louisiana 1966. Maybe just a little bravado there perhaps. v. : 31 cm Publisher varies Fifth Training Regiment, Second Battalion, Company G (22 Aug. 1963-17 Oct. 1963) -- Fifth Training Brigade, First Battalion, Company D (28 June 1965-21 Aug. 1965) -- Second Training Brigade, Second Battalion, Company B (20 Sept. 1965-13 Nov. 1965) -- Second Training Brigade, Second Battalion, Company A (3 Jan. 1966-26 Feb. 1966) -- Second Training Brigade, Third . Almost got in bed about 2:00 am. Anyway good luck in your search. Its nice to meet someone who, although not at the same time, lived in my same company, and worked in the same building as I did. Tigerland 1964-66 as a draftee. Basic traing Fort Polk, LA 1974 Basic training! 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 I ended up in Danang and was on every fire base with in 20 miles. My basic training was in Company E, First Battalion, Second Training Brigade (E-1-2), from October, 1966 thru January, 1967. I did Vietnam in 70 and that wasnt as tough as Polk, either. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. I left Fort Polk in 1967. It would have been our last or next to last patrol before being moved to DaNang. He was a soldiers soldier and died from agent orange last year. The day we left Polk he told us to keep our butts down. We stood on that asphalt pad out back until about midnight. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. It began with a jolt. This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. He had only been there a few months and became very ill. 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. I was in For Polk also, and went to Vietnam as an infantry man and was wounded after 245 days in the bush. I took basic at Ft. Polk, in South Fort, in company E-1-2. During the summer of 1968, I processed reservists and National Guard personnel, who came to Ft. Polk for summer training. How funny is that? . 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. 1973 1969a 1975 About this record This screen shows the complete catalog entry of the title you selected. Yearbooks are one of those home sources, usually found in an attic or basement, which many people don't think of as a family history source. dd. I was at Fort Polk, La. I was at Fort Polk Tiger Land March thru May. 1971 Ft. Then to Fort Sam AIT 91A10. (photos: U.S. Army). God Bless. If you have any questions, ask us on facebook or twitter. 1965 US Army Training Center Infantry Fort Polk LA Yearbook Co D 1st Bat. that guy was terrific to us. I was at Ft. Polk, E-1-2, from 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training. I was a little surprised that they were still sending 11Bs to Nam from Polk at the time you were at Tigerland. When someone would ask where did you go for AIT? When you responded Fort Polk, there was always some kind of crazy comment. Congratulations for the good luck of staying out of that debacle. Daddy helped bring the combat trackers to light. Was very lucky. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. We all managed to get along. Virginia was a really wonderful older woman, who really cared for the Army personnel who worked in her office. Thank you for your post. 5 in 15 months. Start your search today! I love all my brothers who participated in the Southeast Asian War Games. During that time, I was issued a set of uniforms, various pieces of military equipment, and completed certain paperwork. 1972 Fort Dix, NJ B 1-21st Platoon. Check out our fort polk yearbook selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. Hence, the stakeswere much higher. would love to know if hes alive and ok. Bob Warden bigbadbob345@yahoo.com. But you know, weve had so much BS with the lies and half truths concerning Vietnam, I wouldnt doubt it at all. Seems we started the day with a 5 mile run, ate a quick breakfast and on to training. We all knew that we were going to Vietnam after training and we were also reminded by the training instructors every day. Our troops are capable of the best of discipline. I enlisted and was sent to basic at Ft. Bragg, NC. Relive homecoming, prom, graduation, and other moments on campus captured in yearbook pictures. I was at Ft. Polk from July- November 1971. 242 Recruits Graduated on 21 February 1964. In 1967, after AIT at Fort Sam Houston, Texas,I went back to Fort Polk, and worked in the Adjutant General building in the Personnel Records Branch. Hated those low crawls right after chow. As for the personal qualities of the my fellow trainees, I can state without reservation that they all adhered to the highest standard of conduct. Then Vietnam. Had drill Sargent Spain also. Thank you God! After medic school, I got a 2-week leave, because had to go home to get a divorce (while in medic training, I got a Dear John letter). Landed in Vietnam on August 19th. C $40.13. Company Commander: Capt. We can provide you with an electronic version of your yearbook that can assist you with reunion planning. There are more rocks and trees to give you cover on the ground than there are in the sky. We celebrated with a parade. Anyone interest in the cadre send me your email for scan picture. If anyone remembers my brother or this incident I would really like to talk. Fort Polk, Louisiana, is a U.S. Army military base located in western Louisiana. October 1972 Yearbook. I was in the best shape of my life even better than when I played high school and college baseball. (photos: U.S. Army). However, we never really put that into practice in Vietnam. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. Something went wrong. Appreciate any info you have. The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. Good Luck, and hope this helps. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. It was preceded by a so-called zero week, aone-week period set aside to give new trainees like myself, at this time known as receptees, an opportunity to acclimate to the new environment. 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. Morning formation was followed by breakfast, then by physical training, then by more training in accordance with the program for that day. Went to Fort Polk after doing basic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Full day care, before-and-after school care, part-day, and hourly options are all available depending on demand and other factors. Only when I went to AIT were there guys going to the Regular Army. Ending up 11-C but did the same duty as 11-B except we carried a 81mm mortar and an M-16. I was with a great group of guys and our cadre were excellent. I found out late, why! (photos: U.S. Army), Completion ofboot camp is a wonderful achievement. I contacted a warrant officer on post and was told I would have to take the test again as there were no results in my file. E-Yearbook.com can help you with scanning and providing access to yearbook images for promotional materials and activities. As Ive posted before, went to the wall in Washington 3 times. PT usually took place in the morning. Dodge High School Yearbook. Are you planning a reunion and need assistance? now and then I wonder what could have been with the move to DaNang and being for the most part base guard. So, I guess that he was a badass infantry grunt and did not care too much for other positions. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. After my training at Polk I went to Ord then to Benning. Commenced Training 12 Dec 1966 Show more Ft Polk @2 The. I would certainly be interested in seeing those pics, I was assigned to D-3-2 and in that time period I had completed a course at the Ft. Polk Academy and was serving as a Drill Corporal at that time. Rand McNally indexed pocket map undated. Looking for old family members and relatives? web pages I do seem to remember that my time there started out pretty darn hot and muggy. I remember a Drill Sergeant Burdett, tall thin man, very quite and not too mean. Arrived at Polk for basic in summer 66, C-4-1, Charging Charlie. its an old saying but welcome home! But no one openly questioned or challenged the legitimacy of the army as an institution or the demandsimposed on us as trainees. This did not mean that we were happy and contented troopers who derivedjoy from being in basic training. Inadequate training would mean producing troops ill-equipped to perform successfully as soldiers which in turn would erode the effectiveness of the army and put the national defense of the nation at risk. After arriving at Fort Polk, actual training did not immediately begin. I truly Polk helped prepare me for Nam. Realize for many Vietnam sucked but for me, a big improvement over Ft. Polk. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. They were in such great shape. Funny, but I never thought I would ever run across anyone that worked in the same building that I did at Ft. Polk. Be the first one to, United States Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk, Louisiana. While much of our collections have focused on the United States Navy, we also have significant . on June 26, 2018, There are no reviews yet. Being out of the bush would have been different maybe just more patrols as usual? Sustained rate of fire for the M16/M16A1 Rifle is 12-15 rounds per minute. 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. Training was rigorous, intense and comprehensive. 1972-1974, 01B, USAISC-White Sands Missle Range , United States Army Information Systems Command (USAISC) Service Years. Made E-5, Spec.5 in 15 months. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1960 Company L. Roster for Recruit Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Training Regiment for 1960, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. Without a cadre of competent and dedicated drill sergeants, such as Drill Sergeant Carter, basic combat training would not have been possible. Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1971 Company E. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company E, 1st Battalion, 2nd Training Brigade for 1971, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, Kentucky. I went to, and got involved in the First Baptist Church in Leesville, and met some really great people who lived in Leesville and the surrounding area. 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. God Bless all you guys that did better than me. For many of my fellow trainees, graduation was a landmark event not only for them personally but also for their families, many of whom were in attendance. . Those being shipped out were processed by some of my buddies in Company A, Sp. I have no knowledge of being sprayed while in tiger land at Fort Polk. Dont know if this will help, but I hope so. Ironically, I had the records for my basic training company, E-1-2. It will never help bring back what Ive lost. Completed Infantry AIT in July of 71 at Polk. Yearbook (Fort Polk, LA) 1970 US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Bragg, NC) Three years ago at age 66, I was diagnosed with Leukemia which can be caused by Agent Orange. C $33.50. Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. I was at tigerland 1966-67..seargent Ramos.kept me aliveGodI hated that placebut now..Its one of my fondest memories. Copyright 2005-2023 Digital Data Online, Inc. Material on this website is protected by copyright laws of the United States and international treaties. Therefore, the primary reason why you . I dont know if I could take orders too good. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. Obtained port calls and extracts from morning reports for AWOLs. The Fifth Training Brigade, Company E--Second Battalion. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. I might recognize their names, but I can not recall specific names or what platoon I was in . It made a difference the TIGERLAND training an edge perhaps over others. 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. The soldier is at once the agent, instrument and object of state violence. -Kenneth T. MacLeish, Below: Trainees at the rifle range. U.S. Army Basic Training Yearbook Fort Dix,NJ Company S 2nd BCT Brigade 11/18/66. I hated the Army for that. Youre going to have to know what Brigade,Battalion and Company he was in, Basic Training Company or AIT, I was a Drill Sgt. need to know the same thing ,if any knows please contact me at jimmyandclaudia@gmail.com thank you, Wonder how long they did that? I turned 21 at Tiger Land. On December 26, 1970, I reported to Fort Polk, Louisiana, for basic combat training. I was assigned to Company A, Special Troops, as you were. I managed the personnel records for the same leaders who were in my basic training company. Great stress was placed on neatness and spit-and-polish. Military History and Ephemera Collections. About U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016. He was one of the best supervisors that I had the pleasure of servicing. Does anyone remember a Drill Sergeant Clark? I went through AIT at Fort Polk June through August 1966 then to Nam. I could never figure out why he had a southern accent. 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. Search for yours at https://militaryyearbookproject.com I went thru basic from April 20 thru July 1967. Went Ft. Ord then to Ft. Benning and on to Vietnam Jan 1969. Hygienic and bodily functions were performed in view of others. A critical feature of BCT was instruction on how to operate and maintain the armys basic combat infantry weapon, the M-16 rifle. Guys who worked in the Levy Section, where rosters for Vietnam came down from Washington, lived in Co. A, Sp. Then I went to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for AIT. Useful 1. Basic Ft Knox then off to TigerLand Ft Polk(07/1970 for AIT yeah, its Advanced Individual Training( 11BRAVO) for another 9 weeks . Hope your duty was better. 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. Did see him again until last week. In October 1974, Fort Polk became the new home of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), and basic training and AIT started being phased out. This relationshipwas far more intense than anything found in an academic setting. Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. See all photos from Brian H. for Alligator Lake Recreation Site and RV Park. 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. Believe it or not, I have good memories of my time there, the friendships and camaraderie. 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. (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. I was a PAANG soldier so I was extra nice to them so they did not screw up the mortar when I was leveling the mortar. Went through AIT at Fort Polk after finishing basic at Fort Campbell. How can I do that? 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. He changed me from Fort Ord for wasting their time. It is a hardcover book with unnumbered pages. I finally decided to leather up and purchased a vest. I also know it has been a struggle for a lot of you vets to find peace. Was anyone with A company 2nd bat. I remember that it was called Little Vietnam! 1972 Topics Soldiers--Training of--Louisiana--Fort Polk--Periodicals, . I think my dad was there around the same time you were. When he was a DS at Fort Polk, he couldnt stay away from Vietnam. Does anyone remember a drill Sgt. Basic B-5-2 May 68, ait ft Monmouth Nj,then vietnam. Dont think they were doing AIT year books anymore at this time? I really need to get into touch with someone whom can vouch for me being there for my retirement benefits Ft. Polk "Welcome" Sign. cg mp; hy on; Home; About. anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? It was an interesting 18 months, to say the least. According to reports six men were arrested on. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant CAREY W. GREEN, JR. 194 Recruits Graduated. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was a very memorable time in my life. But you learn its not just about you. Probably saved my life. Actually Im a Life Member of the DAV and that is the only organization I belong to. Finally got in bed about 3:00 am. LOL. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. do you know if they were stll doing AIT for Tigerland training cycles during 1970? Had draftees coming in 24 hours a day. John Roppelt. Drafted April 70/ did basic at Ft Knox then shipped to Ft Polk Tiger Land for another 8 weeks AIT(July-Aug). 1-19th: Alpha Class 63-20: Cache Creek Chapel Complex: November 6, 2020: 1300-1400: After basic, I was shipped to Ft. Sam Houston, in Texas, for medic training. Several things were quite different from basic training. You were just one of the many things that made Fort Poke so memorable. If your last name started with A, B, C, or D it was off to Germany. I hope you keep searching and I wish you my best. Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. Thank GOD you didnt hit anyone, fool. 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. 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. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. Was a step up. 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. Nice assortment of Montana books and magazines. If its not in the Pictures its not included. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. I was a NG training in Infantry Mortar. Effective date of change is the publicantion of the 2001 annual history) CY 2001 (2 copies . I was there from Sept to Dec 1967.Sgt Strahan from Cape Cod was my drill sgt. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 15th Battalion, 5th Training Regiment for 1956, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. kk x DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY HEADQUARTERS US ARMY TRAINING CENTER, INFANTRY AND FORT POLK Fort Polk, Louisiana 71459 This book is for you. Bravo Blackhawks! Sometime in December 1970 the army ordered me to report to Fort Polk, Louisiana for basic combat training (BCT). I was in Echo Co.in S. Ft. and Charlie Co. at N. Ft. TO MIKE CASLEY I met some really gorgeous women there, too. Got an Army Commendation Medal for that. 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. We were exposed a number of times in Vietnam, though. Take care. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance. US Army Training Center (Infantry) Staff, Fort Polk, LA Home State Texas Home Town Not Specified Service Plaque Full Service History Elbon, Daniel, PFC Status USA Veteran Service Years 1972 - 1973 MOS 31J10-Teletypewriter Repairer Primary Unit US Army Training Center (Infantry) Staff, Fort Polk, LA Home State Ohio Home Town Not Specified So hell yes it was still operating. I may or may not have seen your father depending on what section, Basic or AIT troops he may have trained with. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. The items are shelved in an area that is closed to the public. ME!!! All of them had great singing voices and I loved singing the songs while we were marching. But not you, no you fired a round off dropping the DS to the ground. After those preliminary orders for Fort Ord I had an interview with the OCS officers, maybe a Lt. Col, and 2 Majors? Are you From New York? Purple Heart didnt mean much when I discovered the loss of my writing ability in my right hand. Trainees were carefully monitored to ensure that the rifles were being pointedin a safedirection. anyways bro..keep strong know we all did our best and the nurses who kept alot of us alive to this day. Took my Basic Training a Polk, South Fort I believe, Mar 1968. 192 Recruits Graduated on 23 May 1969. We were trained in Infantry and the 81mm mortar in AIT. To further reinforce the immersion process,for the first four weeks we were confinedto the post. But I played it along and missed a bit of basic. 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. The week before we graduated from basic we were in formation and told what our next duty station would be, but not what training it was. Book for the fifth training Brigade United States Army training center infantry Company c first battalion. Then, after basic back to Tigerland. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? Four, we had maybe only 3-4 hours of sleep. ! I think I still owe you 50 pushups sarge !! Fort Sill Graduation Dates . I also processed week-end warriors (Reserves and National Guard troops), in summer, 1967, who were assigned to Ft. Polk for their summer training. It served the 1st Armored Division in the 1950s, and became a basic training post during Vietnam War years of the 1960s and 70s. He would have served from April 68-April 71. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. Who knows? the war was winding down big time when I was WIA Feb.1971. Damn was it hot. I was a lean, mean fighting machine. Was a 71H30 (Personnel Specialist) with Adjutant Generals office in building 317. 10 talking about this. A military yearbook from 1966. But most importantly, we were taught to listen to the drill sergeants, obey orders and perform as part of a team. Trps, as well. for him since he remembers very little information about his friends there. Funny. The bunks contained no safety rails nor did the bunks have ladders tofacilitate access tothe upper bunk. As a 2nd LT got orders to VN after one yr. A week later orders were cancelled for all cadre at the Fort. My company might have been E-3-3, or maybe that was my Basic company. Go to the website and contact the webmaster. Women's Army Corps. It also serves as a compilation of the teachers and staff who made your high school years memorable. These centers provide care for children ages six weeks to six years old, Monday through Friday. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. If AO was used at Fort Pork I would like to know about it. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. I had no other training to compare it to but it was the hardest thing, both physically and mentally that I ever went through. 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. 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. Below: bottom row, second from right: Phillip Weiss Below: every trainee was taught how to disassemble and reassemble the M-16 rifle. Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). I am certain we took some unnecessary casualties because of that. At Lafayette I boarded a bus that took me to Fort Polk. Where is DS Steel? 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