Fort Ord Guestbook
Fort Ord Guestbook
March 2001 to May 2001
Ken Hodson KHODSONK@AOL.COM
BASIC TRAINING-JUL 61 BAA SCHOOL-OCT 61
WATCHED THE MANY FACE CHANGES OF THE YEARS. SAD TO SEE THE GREAT OLD GIRL GO. GREW-UP THERE-LEARNED MANY THINGS THERE. AS LONG AS THERE IS A MILITARY PRESENSE THERE, IT WILL ALWAYS BE FORT ORD. LONG MAY SHE LIVE.
Edward Benson
Was stationed at the airfield there Jan.66-May66. Capt. Crowe ran the airfield. I had a bunch of good times while I was there. Sgt Hurst was the barracks NCO and became a good friend to me. Anyone who may remember me from the Staff Avn. section please drop me a note at---- uh1d@hotmail.com Thanks Ed
Rose Stead
I am only a student here on this historical army base. When growing up I never thought I would be attending the new Cal State University here on the land, which was Fort Ord. My Uncle reminisced about his months, stationed here before being dispatched to Vietnam. When arriving for my first days of school I moved into the old officer housing, now full of eager students. My first day of school here I was handed a packet of papers to fill out and a large poster which I curiously opened. Written across the top “Do not Touch” underneath pictures of all of the possible mines and bombs we could possibly come across. Ha, I bet this is the only school that warns students of potential dismemberment. It is strange, I often wonder about the thousands of men and women who passed through those abandoned buildings now boarded up and crackling from the cold Monterey weather. Many times I have seen people who spent there past here searching with their families for their old dwellings out here. Driving through the mazes of silent streets and grassy walkways.
Reading the entries in the web site gives the younger generations and the people who stumble across this mysterious a sense of understanding. Thank You Rose Stead
bobbydags@excite.com
I WAS STATIONED AT FT ORD FROM 79'TO 81'. LOOKING FOR MIKE GARCIA-629 MED CO. HOPE TO FIND YOU MEXICAN! IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME.
mistian@sprint.ca
I am looking for pictures,information regarding the band at the officer's club in 1944-45. If anybody has any information about that group I would dearly love to hear from them. My dad played lead trumpet there, would love to know more about the gig. mark
amccabe2001@yahoo.com
great site would any one have any boot camp pitures from Dec 59 to April of 60? Tony
Zack Taylor ihatetexas@hotmail.com
A Btry. 1/51-2/62 ADA '87-'88. Looking for any info on "light, silent, deadly" memorabilia. "Planet Ord" was the best year of my career.
Rhonda Doyle - doyler@rocketmail.com
I worked in the Division Ammunition Office 90-93, and then was in the 707th(?) Transportation Company. I left Sept 93 and went to Germany. Ft Ord was my first duty station, and I have fond memories of the soldiers and officers I served with while I was there.
Rhonda Doyle doyler@rocketmail.com
I would like to locate Marion Venoy who was a good friend. At the time (93), she was seeing Robert Williams who had worked with me at the Division Ammo Office. I have lost contact with them and with Sylvester Carter who retired as MSG and moved to Florida, MAJ Paul R. Plemmons, SSG Bobby J. Seawright, CW3 Harvey White, and a good friend who traveled to Germany at the same time I did....Jacquelyn M. Brown from Louisianna. Any information on these would be appreciated. E-mail me at doyler@rocketmail.com
Pat Cox (peacox@gloryroad.net)
After a 44 year absence I stood in my childhood home at 211 Leinbach Ave. on Wednesday, January 17, 2001. Started school at Fort Ord Elementary School. Lived there 3 years 1955-1957. My Dad was 1Sgt. Travis B. Cox in a basic training company and also Headquarters Company 34th Engineer Group. My brothers were Travis Cox Jr. and Kenny Cox. My little girlfriend across the street was Terry Rundell, daughter of Captain Rundell. I have lots of pictures. Very sad to see Fort Ord closed and evrything boarded up.
Aubrey C. Cephas, Jr. acephas4@earthlink.net
I was stationed at "Planet Ord" from Jan 80 to Sep 82. My unit was Trp D, 2/10th Air Cavalry Squadron. I could not wait to leave Ft. Ord when I PCS'd to another duty station. As I look back I realize just how special Ord really was. This web site is a great idea. Sure wish I could time-travel back and do it all over again.
SSG Michael J. Rubio mjrube99@aol.com
I miss Planet Ord. It was first assignment and the one I remember the most. Fort Ord was the place where I matured into a man. I will always never forget Fort Ord.
sommerl1@mosquitonet.com
was at d31 for basic then on to ft.leonardwood,mo in 63.my older brothers all did their basic &ait there starting from '57 thru '63
RUDOLPH CONTRERAS PFC
WAS HERE IN 74 JAN B.2.4. looking for my old budies hope to hear from you .
Bob Rupert rupes@cwo.com
Stationed at Hunter Liggrt from 73-75 with CDEC Engineer Co. Best years of my life! During my last 6 months until my ETS they sent me on a "rehab" transfer to Ft. Ord with the 14th Engr. BN HHC. A beautiful area, but so full of lifers!!!!!
DENNIS ADAMS gomez_adams2000@yahoo.com
HI JUST CHECKING OUT THE OLD PICS AND THE GUEST BOOK SEEING IF ANY OF MY OLD BUDDIES WERE HERE IF YOU GUYS SEE THIS WRITE ME A LINE LOVE TO HERE FROM YOU I WAS IN 7THS&T BATTALION AND THE 301ST TRANS 1984 TO 1986
Kevin Gilfether kevyd@earthlink.net
I'm looking for any of you knuckleheads from HHC 4/17 Scouts from 87-90. You know who you are and we should get together if you're still out there!
Eric W. ebw200@yahoo.com
I was stationed at Ft. Ord in 127th Sig Bn from 1989 to 1990.
paul croy c/o pocoman51@yahoo.com
was there in basic training in 1974, left there when basic training was disbanded. Sure do miss the place
nicholas.compton@rrd.com
Your site has brought back many a memory. August, 1964, Basic Training. I still remember almost all of it. Company was C-1-4 in the old barracks during the meningitis breakout and confinement to the Company area. The long brisk walks, the nice little picnic hikes and the loud, loud, loud firing ranges. Exercise and chastisement. Harrassment and mental abuse, Ah! for the good old days. I now live just 50-60 miles away in San Jose and have been to the old girl once and am planning another trip. Any reunions in the offing? Would like to attend one. Thanks for the memories. Nick
Don Huskey
Webt through basic in 1961
an old engineer
14th engr bn 80-82
paul.escott@roswellpark.org
Assigned to Silas B Hayes from 1/87 to 1/89. Enjoyed every minute of the assignment from the weather to the people. Will never forget early morning runs through post. I was really disappointed with the closing of the post and the deactivation of 7th ID.
johnny-z1@juno.com
Was looking thru the page trying to locate any old buddies or even try to find out what happen to my last unit CSC 6th Bn 31st Inf "Polar Bears" we / I was assigned to reactivate Ft Irwin (NTC) in 1980 ETS in 1/83. my name is John Martinez SSG, at the time.
jlwhite97
great memories!!!!
do you have any pictures of infantry hill.
bav@clnk.com
I was in hhc 3/9 inf 84-87 Coke,Murphy,Sanchez,Hayes,Hayes,Sorrel,Serales,McKee,Hanlin,Herrera,Wirta,Meade,Echlom,Kranig,Davis,Kemph,Brown,Patton,Foley,Bennington, and many more thanks for the good times.
JAYSON JONES
OPEN THIS BASE BACK UP
chris_collman@yahoo.com
1969-71. I was OJT HQ, Finance(TDY) for 8 weeks or so, then transfered 54th MP, duty with Bldg 4953 - Mailroom for the rest of my tour, says it all.
Thanks for the pictures of WWII barracks. Does it bring back memories of me leaping for the door frame before I realized it was an earthquake, not the troops upstairs overturning a locker? Oh yeah.
Someplace I have a picture of a fog covered entrance to Bldg 4953.
DP5656@aol.com
I was assigned to the 13th Engr. BN Nov 90- Feb 93 as a medic assiged to C co. Would be great to hear from any of the Medics, Culp, Thomas, Gillis, Clark, Chaisson, Horton, and Anyone from HHC or Cco. Especially Graves or Lt Anderson. Doc Pruner
bennett3742@aol.com
Basic infantry training at Ft. Ord 1974
steve572@bellsouth.net
I was stationed at Fort ord from may 1985 till dec 1986 in the 14th engineer battalion. Although this was a short time period to a lot of people, it left an impression on me for the rest of my life. I was only 20 at the time and rareing to go. I miss the old place and will never forget it or the good times or the bad times that I had there. thank you for sharing these photos with me and the rest of the world. god bless steve572@bellsouth.net
billeep@pyramid3.net
PJONES8045@aol.com
SEX AND DRUGS AND ROCK AND ROLL GREAT TIMES I REMEMBER AT FORT ORD IN B 1-79FA 76 TO 79 PJ CLEVELAND OHIO
John M. Barbeau
Did my basic training at Fort Ord from 3-1949 through 6-1949, with a pay scale of $75.00 amonth, cigarettes cost .09 a pack, or .90 a carton, I loved the time I spent there, so many fond memories so many great friends, I was then shipped to Japan until the Korean War broke out and was shipped there.Was discharged at Camp Stoneman in northern California in 6-1952. Best time of my life was spent in the U.S.Army.
Kara Chamberlin KaraMiekaChamberlin@yahoo.com
I was at Fort Ord from August?, 1987 to June 13, 1992. I am a milatary brat, like most of my friends. I am looking for anyone who might know the where abouts of several people: Wesley McKeown, Kenny Barre, Bonnie Nelson, Justin Dunn Please get in touch with me. Thanks
Theodore Bridge <biggrigg68@yahoo.com>
I was stationed at Fort Ord from 89-92, A Btry, 2nd Bn 8th FA. Would love to hear from any of the Alpha Gators. My Light-Fighter years were the best and most memorable of my career.
sjones6772@aol.com
My husband was stationed at Ft Ord from 1992-93. This was his very first duty station. As a military spouse I loved living on this post and was saddened that we had to leave due to it's closure. I really miss it and hope that something there is preserved for future public visits and viewing.
Pogosam @ aol. com
I took basis training at Fort Ord in 1956. After basic, I was assigned to the Red Diamond 5th Div. Band as a trombone player. What a Blast for a young guy. Met some great people while at Fort Ord and made some grand memories. After Fort Ord, was shipped to the 279th Army Band in Portiers, France. It is sad to see the old base in such a sorrowful state, but a lot of old army ghosts are still around. Spc 4 Jack L Ellis
mayfly@socantel.net
First Duty Assignment with 2nd Btn 9 Inf. Regiment MANCHUS from 1989-1991. Hated every minute of it while I was there, and miss it all the time now. If there are any others out there let me know.
Lori Ann Cote
I WAS BORN IN FORD ORD ARMY BARRACKS 27TH JANUARY 1967, I LIVE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.
ALL I CAN SAY IS KEEP IT REMEMBERED!!! IT'S PART OF HISTORY THAT WE CAN REVISIT.
daniel_harrison@agilent.com
thirteen weeks but forever engrained in my memory. Faces,names,activities. It's all there. The beginning of a three year hitch that I'll never forget. Summer of '64. C co. 3rd btn 3rd brigade. Live in Palo Alto and it's an hour or so to drve to Monterey. Stop in now and then. It is thick with memories.
musbob2@aol.com
My name is Bob Smith. I was stationed at 127 Signal bn. 83-84.Awesome sight !!!
Kelly Thomas bawindjammer@aol.com
Served with A co. 3/17 from 85 to 87 and A co. 4/17 from 87 to 89 would like to hear from old friends.
Light Fighters
john holmgren Holmg@micron.net
I took AIT at Fort Ord from Aug. 1968 to Oct. 1968,and was in C -3-2 training, was looking for the yearbook from that period.If anyone knows someone that might have one please let me know
mford@aol
i was there in 81-82, SP4-CO C 1stBN 9th INF EUSA-P8 I lost every medal and certificate I earned in a fire and I was hoping someone knew where to direct me for information to hopefully regain copies. Here's to hoping also that I catch up with some of my old buddies.......
rebekarbuck@hotmail.com
This is where I grew up while my dad was in the army and it is awful to see what it has been brought down to. Atleast the government is slowly but surely making something good out of it again. It will always be my home no matter its condition.
rebekah arbuckle, shipshewana indiana daughter of brian arbuckle (barbuck@kuntrynet.com)
seenu
great site
http://members.tripod.de/seenu/
Brian D. Arbuckle (barbuck@kuntrynet.com)
1987-1990 These were the best of times, these were the worst of times. 3d Platoon, A Co, 5/21 Inf. The best platoon in the best company in the best battalion in the 7ID until we were completely demoralized by a change of command. It sure sucked when we went from being "War Eagles" to the "Duty" battalion. I was amazed to see, and have never forgotten, what two incompetent "commanders" (not leaders) can do to the hearts and souls of other human beings. My daughter recently visited Fort Ord and returned with photos of the delapidated facilities that were home to many fine soldiers and their families. That state of decay is analagous to the decay brought to A Co and 5/21 Inf by the two "commanders" (company and battalion) I refer to above. God bless the many who completed the mission inspite of the incomptent commdanders we endured at these levels. Wherever you are, I hope you are well and propsering. If you are in leadership remember, "Take care of the men and the men will take care of the mission." Elgar, Watley, drop me a line.
minnrule@lakedalelink.net
Had my basic training there from end of Aug. 73 to Jan 74...D1/3
hutton@adelphia.net
i was stationed at fort ord in the early 90's in A troop 2/9 cav (recon)
edfos95031@yahoo.com
edfos95031@yahoo.com
John Holmgren Holmg@micron.net
As i was stationed at Ft. Ord from Aug. to Oct. 1968 IN c-3-2 AIT ,was wondering if you might know someone or someplace that might have a photo book that was taken of my training.Don't know if someone might know the Photo lab that took the pictures at that time or not. Looking for any help.
jongie@aol.com
I'm glad I found this site. I was at Ft Ord from late 1946 to early 1948 as administrative cadre in personnel...S/Sgt. Joe Ongie
NoCA49@aol.com
Brings back memories, was drafted into the army in May of '71 and went through boot camp here. 30 years ago, but still vivid. Still go to Monterey and drive by the old rifle ranges and remember.......
Doc Levens Mickkster@juno.com
I was at Fort Ord from 1988 until September of 1991. I was a medic with HHC 5/21 Infantry. I was attached to Bravo Company 5/21 Infantry. Was deployed to Pananma the week before Christmas in 1989. It turned the boys into men. Would like to have contact with anyone (Especially any of our medics) who served with 5/21 during that period. Really miss the parties at Doc Spradlin's house. Anyone who was there will know what I mean. Hated it while I was there but kind of miss it since it is gone. Now assigned as a medic with the Michigan National Guard. What a joke.
William (Chip) Lake lakew@pdqnet.net
Was stationed at the "Planet" from 1988-1992 was with 761st CML Co. we were in the old WWII barracks overlooking the beach ranges. I have many great memories of Ord. Went to the Gulf War with 761st, my daughter was born at Silas B., had many great friendships start. It was the greatest duty assignment I ever had. I remember the many two-three week vactaions to Hunter-Liggett and Camp Bob. If anyone has pictures they want to share, e-mail me and I will trade what I have with you. Take care all.
yellowstonerealty@wyellowstone.com
I went through Basic and AIT at Ft. Ord. It was in Jan. 1963 and I was in C Company, 8th BG, 3rd Brigade. Then to Truck Driver's school. Go sent to Berlin just in time to see JFK give his Berliner speach. This is a great site, I was very sorry to hear about the closing of the Fort, but I guess you can never go back! Don Bergstrom, AKA Stanley
sleonard@ezonline.com
Did my AIT there. Oct. 67 - Jan 68. We were assigned to D-2-2. Saw Bing Crosby during his tournament at Pebble Beach, Gary Lewis of the Playboys graduate from Basic , watched the first Super Bowl from a hotel room in Monterey. with 18 other guys. Great memories of the club on the dune and fisherman's warf. Would like to hear from anyone who served in D-2-2 during that period.
GOLD1968@NETZERO.NET
AS A FORMER FORT ORD RECURIT/'68,H-4-1,SGT/1stLT, I RETURN TO THIS EMPTY PLACE NOT SO LONG AGO,TALK ABOUT A DEAD PLACE/BUT IT STILL BROUGHT BACK GREAT MEMORYS AND SOME GREAT FRIENDS FROM BASIC/AIT/ONTO NAM.NOW THIS AREA (FORT ORD)IS PART OF A COLLEGE,BUT THE MAIN Hq,IS STILL HERE WITH ITS GARRISON FLAG POLE INTACT, IAM TRYING TO GET AS MANY AS POSSIBLE(FORMER SOLDIERS AND OR ANYONE THAT MIGHT HAVE SERVE HERE, TO REQUEST PERMISSION TO SECURE A SMALL AREA SO WE ALL CAN BUY A FLAG AND A PLAQUE TO HONOR 'ALL' AND TO MAINTAIN THIS SMALL AREA IN MEMORY OF ALL THOSE LIVING AND DECEASE,IF ANYONE WITH IN THAT AREA OR ANYWHERE WOULD LIKE TO HELP OR PROMOTE THIS IDEAL? LET ME KNOW/ITS WORTH TRYING/THANK YOU
HENRY DYSON woifman@www.yohoo.com
Hello all my old friends,i were at Ft.ord from 82-84 at 2/32 inf,and 3/32inf. And i really enjoy it my first son were born there and i want to return someday to show him where he were born at.If any if you guys remember me let it be known get in touch. Sgt.SCOTT,VEAL,HALL,BURKS,TILLER,1ST.GRAY.CAPT.MCBRIDE. AND THERE ARE MANY MANY MORE.I am living in S.C. AND WANTS TO SEE YOU GUYS AGAIN.P.S. LARRY EASTER SAID HELLO.Fort Ord,you were the greatest.Later GUYS> SFC.HENRY DYSON```````````
David Flores vallegrandeconstructionco@msn.com
I was a basic recruit with D23 during june july aug of 1970. I will never forget my best friend there at the time, Arcenio Chavez from Big Springs,TX. Sadly in the 31 years that have gone by i lost all photos from that era. It seems to me that there would be photographic records from all graduating BCT classes that have passed through the grounds of Fort Ord. Photographs from our youth become more priceless as we grow older.
James Schultze
It is so sad to see this web site and then look at what Fort Ord is now. It was once a symbol of our great country's might. It is really depressing to drive down past the old barracks and what not and see over grown plants and boarded up windows where thousands used to live and train to protect the United States.
John Dennis Johnd10496@aol.com
I was NCOIC, RATT Section, HHB, 5/15FA, 84-88. SFC Anulao was Plt Sgt. Cpt Pierce was the BC. LTC Gaddis & Miller were the Bn Cdr's. Went with Alfa 1/8FA to Honduras in '85. Went back last fall, DivArty barracks are colored purple and pink for the college dorm students. It is a waste of prime property nowadays, lots of garbage flying around, civilians don't take care of the place. But, the half fog and half sun light is still there!
hi my name is black dragon and i ,am a ninja and i have been traing for fiur years fourth dree black
amy@mail.food-services.anderson.k12.tn.us
I feel very priviledged to have had the opportunity to experience life on Fort Ord. My husband was stationed there 86-89 and I arrived there at age 18 right after my high school graduation. Coming from the mountains of east Tennessee this was a huge culture shock for us but at the same time we welcomed the change. I thought I was flying into paridise the day I arrived at Monterey airport. This base has so many special and rare memories for us and hearing that it would be closing was heartbreaking. I would love to go back...but seeing it in another perspective would not be the same. Thank you so much for keeping these memories alive for those of us that were fortunate enough to experience "Planet Ord". Amy Leinart (husband Sgt. Darryl Leinart c-co 1/123rd aviation)
Victor Showers / V_Showers@hotmail.com
I was stationed at the "Planet" from 1982 to 1987 when I was medically retired from the Army, I was there before and all the way through the transition to "Light Fighter", as a member of the 13th Engineer(Sapper)Battalion, HHC, Medical Section (AID Station), both as a field medic and even as the NCOIC for a short time. both of my daughters were born at Silas B. Hayes and near the end of my duty there I was a patient there myself (after having worked in the wards and ER). I would like to hear from any ex-sappers, or anyone that may remember me from days gone by. Victor Showers. SGT, USArmy (ret) - V_Showers@hotmail.com
c082846@aol.com
Basic training in B 4 3 Sep1969 to November 1969. My name is Chuck Gutzwiller
Larry L. Shearhart herzo1969@aol.com
Basic Training Nov 1964...Radio School 1965
There are a lot of great memoiris there. I hate to see it go, but hopefully they won't level it and build house.
The site is good but more pictures and history are needed.
Thanks for the site.
Larry
Luis_Arbaiza@monterey.edu
luther allen
I spent my basic training at ord in may 1967 B1 123 I think
Lynn Bradley
Had Basic and AIT at Ft. Ord in 1972, then back to Indiana National Guard until 1977. I loved the place especially The Wharf and Pebble Beach. The long runs/marching in the sand were tough, but I wish I was still in the shape I was back then! Thanks Drill Sgt. Muldanado for all the hard work. Any of the 10-15 guys from Elkhart, IN who went together for basic in '72, e-mail me, I'd like to talk again.
Lynn Bradley
Had Basic and AIT at Ft. Ord in 1972, then back to Indiana National Guard until 1977. I loved the place especially The Wharf and Pebble Beach. The long runs/marching in the sand were tough, but I wish I was still in the shape I was back then! Thanks Drill Sgt. Muldanado for all the hard work. Any of the 10-15 guys from Elkhart, IN who went together for basic in '72, e-mail me, I'd like to talk again.
elliott@cmn.net
Scouts from the 1/9 HHC from 86-88 where are you guys. Mac, SFC Dodson. Lt Braddock, Lt Miller, Sgt Rock, Gonzo, Kaiser, Behrens, Rinfrette, Kramer, Billy Aldridge, Billy Baker?
Spark
Charles Holder, NBC NCO A 2/62 ADA 1985 to 1987
I was stationed at Fort Ord as the NBC NCO for a few years until I was arrested for stealing night vision gogles. I was sent to trial & found guilty. I was almost sent to prision but because my wife & daughter cried their eyes out on the stand, the all military jury felt guilty & let me off easy. I knew I took them and so did they. I made up this silly story about how I found them while joging on the beach. I tried to scratch off the serial no. but there was a second micro serial no. on the lens. I was in shock when the matched those gogles with the missing ones from our company. I was dishonorably discharged and reduced to an E-1. How embarassing!! I deserved it though. My life is a little better now. I am married with 6 children, no job right now but I am shooting for an opening that came up at Domino's Pizza as a delivery guy. I love talking and meeting with different people. I love Planet Ord!! Too bad my military career ended like it did!! I want to thank Col. Brown over in JAG for getting me off the hook. Your one great Lawyer!!! Also to First Sgt. Phillips for screaming so loud in my ear that you unblocked all that wax build up!! You used to make me do push ups at the beach & make me eat a few gulps of that gritty white beach sand. I can still hear you laughing so hard you almost broke a rib!! Also to Capt. Doyle, you no good son of a bitch. During the trial you said I was as guilty as sin. You almost sent me up the river. If you were standing next to me right now I would bop you in the nose so hard!!! I always thought you were gay & wanted me.......PVT HOLDER & Maria Holder (wife)
Corporal Ian Fletcher, 1st of the 1st, WAIC bat. 3
The days were long and the nights were cool. I was stationed at Ord for 7 years. From there I went to Polk where life ends. I never got promoted past Corp. I didn't matter, I never knew what the hell I was doing. I remember that day we went to pratice throwing gernades. I was the dope that threw the pin & kept my gernade in my teeth!! Boy, people were scattering like I was blowing SBD farts. What wacko's. I picked up a chick once on Cannery Row, we went to the Aquarium & I fell into the whale tank.....I still think this girl threw me in. They had to pull me out with a giant fish hook. I was soaking wet & the whole place was laughing at me. I am still mentally scarred from this sick event in my life. Thanks to this horrible day I was able to apply for Military Disability because I got 32 stitches on my head from banging into the pool filter. Now I am retired at the age of 38 making $2,800.00 per month doing close to nothing. I think it was all worth it that day!!! By the way, I never saw that chick again....She acted like she didn't even know me. Them were the days!!!!!!!
rachel@aol.com
I lost my virginity at Fort Ord. I will never forget that.
sfjf@epix.net
This site is so cool!! I love the photo's. Do you have any pictures of the day our platoon did a nude 2 mile road march across the beaches of Monterey?? I know the news was there that day. It took me a week to get all that sand out of my butt crack...... What we didn't do to attract attention, those were the days!!
steelerectus@sunmicro.com
I wish I lost my virginity at Ord.... I was very young and full of pimples.....
SIMON B 3/27 WOLFHOUNDS
FOG--CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONIES ON HOT DAYS-- FIRST CALL--PT--BAD FOOD--ROAD MARCHES--GUARD DUTIES--EXTRA DUTIES--GREAT PAY--HONDURAS-- CANADA--PANAMA--DONT MISS ARMY OR ORD AT ALL-- JUST MISS BUDDIES
why dont you kids get into a chat room
Bob Rupert - rupes@cwo.com
I was with CDEC at Hunter Liggett from early '73 - Spring of '75. My last 6 months before ETS I was sent north to Ft. Ord. There I was with the 14th Engr.BN. Liggett was a weird place ... saw lots of pretty strange things going on there. Though I'm a Pennsylvania boy, I neve went home. Still living in Calif. Went by Ft. Ord not too long ago. It's sad to see the place rotting like it is ... so many memories. Both Liggett and Ord left impacts on me that will never go away. And that's ok! If anyone from Engr. Co, CDEC remembers me, how about writing?!?! Actually, if you were at HLMR in the early 70's, feel free to write. It was a unique time there, and we where a strange lot. Blessings to ya'!
davepen@mr.net
Attended Gen. George S. Patton Elementary School on Ft. Ord in the early 70's.
Sorry to see the base closed.
Alex,retired-Air Force
Ft. Ord had the best military golf courses in the states.
SGT TERRY S SISLER
TOOK BASIC FT ORD D-2-3 AUG 74 TIBSTRA WHERE ARE YOU, HEY SPOOK YA OUT THERE SSGT KENARD YOU STILL ALIVE? WHAT A RIDE THAT WAS!
SGT TERRY S SISLER
TOOK BASIC FT ORD D-2-3 AUG 74 TIBSTRA WHERE ARE YOU, HEY SPOOK YA OUT THERE SSGT KENARD YOU STILL ALIVE? WHAT A RIDE THAT WAS!
Mike Burke-bootzy102@earthlink.net
Very nice website, I did Basic at Ord in 69, H-3-1. To me its very sad to see the place that changed my life forever silenced. This website has me sitting back in my chair day dreaming. What a place it was. This website is the only way Ft Ord can live on. Keep it alive. Sgt Mike Burke C Btry 2/17 Arty, 1st Field Force, RVN
Benjamin Graves benjamin@group180.com
Stationed here 1987-1990, C 1-123rd Attack helicopter Bn.
pokey7157@hotmail.com
Anyone remember a SFC Elmer M. Bailey? He was stationed at Ft.Ord back in Feb.1959-Oct.1961. He was with 298thMP.Co. He was a Section Sgt. was an E6 and held this job for 28 mths. Please if anyone remembers him, please email me at pokey7157@hotmail.com. My name is Dena. Thank you for this wonderful site. This will make my mother smile, and cry. My father died May 25th,1973. Massive Heart Attack. You have no idea how much this site means to me, especially the pictures. I was very young, but what Mom told me... when I view these pics, makes me feel closer to my father. God Bless You and Yours.
evansleo@hotmail.com
i would like to contact some people from the 7th light which served in exotic palms. 1983/4 in st.lucia west indies.wo2 seamus o'shea and cpt laverm young thank you.
sjhanes@earthlink.net
Mr. Swann, I cannot begin to express the nostalgia and profound memories you have uncovered in the back of my mind. I was stationed at Fort Ord from 11/82 to 11/84. I was in Bravo Company 4th and the 9th. How I miss those days. The weekly brawls at the Foxhole Club.My friends Jay Hensley,Mark Meechum, Frank Gilfilin,Victor Lee, Mike Surbrug, Alex Martin,Kelly Olsen, Eddie Derr, Jerome Russell Marvin Watson,Gary Scoolfield. Oh how I would love to know how you guys are. I hope you are all happy and healthy.Remember those days in Santa Cruz and Carmel. Or how about our first initiation to Solidad Street in Salinas(LOL)Remember tight Terry with the spandex 1 peice with the pubes hangin'out. Ha Ha or cruisin the strip in Salinas lookin' for honeys and gettin' swooped by the locals.How about the morning run to mudhen lake and back and 1st Sargent Wade cryin' the blues all the time.Remember Ice plant detail for all us screwups.Or dead cat detail(LOL).Alex remeber that trip to Sanfrancisco to see the scorps and we couldn't get a ticket and you gave us a tour and eventually got so drunk you ran the toll on the Golden Gate(both ways).And we wrecked and you got arrested for DUI.Surb and I had to pull a runner on that taxi driver(LOL).Mr. Swann you got my memory bank workin' in overdrive. Guys if you ever read this, e-mail please.I love you guys. Almost 20 years and It still seems like yesterday. Peace Y'all your friend John Hanes from Pa. Go Penn State :)
Jim Buechele
I had AIT at Fort Ord from March through May of 1967. Came directly there from Basic at Ft. Lewis - seemed like heaven after all that Washington State rain & cold. Went on to Ft. Irwin, then RVN with the 5/22 Artillery. I remember the dunes, the shore & Stilwell Hall, and that beautiful view of the sea that you could get from almost anywhere on the post. What a great feeling it is to be able to say that I served there for a while, with some of the greatest guys the Army has ever seen.
bryanjheld@gateway.net
I've lost my division coin after 6 moves. I served with 5th Bn 21st Inf. 9/18/90 - 3/06/92. If any one knows where I can get one please let me know. I now work for the (DAV) Disabled American Veterans at McChord AFB in Washington State, My Ph# is 253-982-1310 @ work. or E-mail me at bryanjheld@gateway.net THANK YOU!! the coin on one side had the division logo with the LIGHTFIGHTER boyonet and the other side a spider with the words LIGHT, SILENT, DEADLY. Please help
plehto@pressenter.com
Very interesting site....I was stationed in Ft Ord 1962 - 1964....company B, 84th Engineer Battalion, We were on the go all the time,,,spent time in Hunter Ligget, Camp Roberts, Particpated in war games in Yakima Wash. and Needles Calif. Would like more info, regarding as to what became of the 84th...Im still in contact with few of my x-army buddies...Hi Fred Mcdonald,,if you see this..
YUK716@CS.COM
7th Finance Company 80-81 Was it fun or what!
MATUTEDM@HOTMAIL.COM
ANYBODY REMEMBER SGT JAIME SGT AKEO ALL HAWAII CO. BCT AUG 68 - ?
Talbot_way@msn.com
spained@nc-arng.ngb.army.mil
A Btry 2/8th FA Where is everyone?
TRUJILLOBLUEBABE@AOL.COM
KENNY C. TRUJILLO U.S. ARMY 1971 BASIC TRAINING AND A.I.T. FRIENDS DAVID CAMPOS FRANK RIVAS JONNY GRANADOS REFUGIO JUAREZ 650 INDIAN SCHOOL RD. # 137 PHOENIX ARIZONA 85012 KENNY C. TRUJILLO
bradley t higgins
enjoyed the photos i am seeking information in regard to my tour of duty with the 54 mp company. iwas stationed at fort ord from jan 1975 to aug 1977 thank you b t higgins po box 224 round top ny 12473
swarren@bak.rr.com
2/10th from 75 thru 84
Flytrap1@hotmail.com flytrap1@hotmail.com
Looking for Sargent Burns, Sargent Richter(Both DI's) and a certain Captain Lang, the CO who were in my BCT company D-2-1 back in first part of January 1969'. They wouldn't let me go on sick call when I got blood poisoning and had a 105 degree temperature & just about died in that old hospital that two guys had to sneak me into...Recall getting bounced around by both DI's and the Captain Lang was pretty free with his fist once too when I got released after over 3 months in the hospital...Wonder where they are now? BE great to talk over old fun times with the those guys you know?
dennis adams dokken36@yahoo.com
i was stationed at the planet from 1984 to 1986 had lots of great times ...ii was with b co 7ths&t battalion under sgt rock and sgt romo .... if any of you guys see this email me love to hear from again someday..also was with the 301st.trans when the light fighter stuff was going on ...so i want to hear from you guys later
murray j swanson
station at fort or and ft HLMR between 1973 and 1985, 127sig bn
Mike Palmer mpalmer@mn.rr.com
Wow! A lot of memories. I was in C co. 4/17 INF "Buffalo" from Dec. 1987-Nov. 1990. I was in 2nd platoon, M60 gunner. Anyone else out there???
Robert Rensema <rensema@home.com>
I was fortunate enough to be stationed at Fort Ord from 1948 to 1950 as CO of Co G, 12 th Infantry, 4th Division. Lived at 5B Sherman Circle, Ord Village, which I presume is long gone. My first son was born at Fort Ord. I have very fond memories of the post and surrounding area and hated to see it join the inactive list, but glad to see the developers haven't got their hands on it
caq@eastman.com
this is a really nice website, it brought back a lot of old memories. I served at Ft. Ord from 1987-89 in B-127th Signal Battalion.
DROWE@MMCABLE,COM
TOOK BASIC TRAINING AT FORT ORD NOVEMBER, 1955-56.
arthuraec@aol
art coleman basic H41 MARCH 1971
ART COLEMAN ARTHUR@AOL.COM
ALOT OF GOOD TIMES AT FORT ORD I GREW UP ON THE BASE AND IN MARCH OF 71 I TOOK BOOT CAMP H-4-1
ART COLEMAN ARTHUR@AOL.COM
ALOT OF GOOD TIMES AT FORT ORD I GREW UP ON THE BASE AND IN MARCH OF 71 I TOOK BOOT CAMP H-4-1
peacox@gloryroad.net
Looking for Terry Rundell, daughter of Captain Rundell who lived directly across the street from me. 211 Leinbach Avenue, near intersection with Coe. Went to Fort Ord Elementary School 1955,56, and 57. My dad 1st Sgt Travis B. Cox in basic training company. Also 34th Combat Engineers, mid-1950's.
skip.villa@wcom.com
my grandfather served with the 7th infantry division, 32nd infantry regiment in WWII in japan.....i would like to know more about this unit and him...i only hear stories about im from my father...i know he received the bronze star....but i would like to know more. his name was Frank j. Villa i don't remember what rank my father told me he was.....but if anyone could help that would be great.....
earlnicdao@msn.com
I still have the blisters from all those 25 miles under 8 hour humps...... Any 4/17 Buffalo who served with me 89-93 and during Operation Just Cause....contact me at earlnicdao@msn.com...
"...this is Doc Nicdao, over..."
David Clavesilla
My Father Meet my mother here I did basic B-3-1 best Dame Co on the Hill Sept.72 Came back in Nov,74 assignd A Co 7th.Med Bn.till Oct.78 ETS then to USAR My 2nd daughter born S.B.Hayes Came back with the 129th.Evac. Hosp. Dec.89 Off to Desert Shield/Storm came back and was ETS at Ft.Ord
george1880@home.com
Brought back memories of life as an Army Brat in the 1960's. We lived on post and I remember hiking and playing in the training areas. I plan on visting this Memorial Day Weekend.
N.H.HASTON JR.
From a Boy to a Man I remember basic training in 1964 and having to lean over your food on the beach range to keep the sea gulls from adding their own special sauce. I got to peel potatos on my first day. GOOD STUFF!!
N.H.HASTON JR. halbert@cox-internet.com
Addition to previous comment....... Basic from 01/17/64 to March 64 A-4-3 RAAAAAAAAAH!!
F.R.Rodriguez
Did Basic at Ft. Ord Nov 57 to Feb 58 Company bldg. on the hill H/Q Company 3rd Brig. 3rd PLatoon.
ronin2691@yahoo.com
The absolute best years of my life were 89-92 as an instructor at the NCO Academy. "This will reflect..." Howdy to SFC Hodges, SFC Howard, SSG Brumley, Chief Magdaleno, SSG Arroyo, and SSG Girton. To the PLDC students in A-2 when I was with Girton, and B-5 students when I was with SFC Blackham, thank you. Hoo-wah! SSG "T"
It's great someone is keeping this Web site. Spent basic there in 1970 and plan to pass by on my Harley this June while touring the perimeter of the US. I'll rev it up when passing by. Here's to ya Sgt Flint ! lg myers
Bob Vasquez bvasquez@peoplepc.com
BCT 11/66 in C-3-1 later served as a DI in C-3-1 till 11/68. This was one fine place to be stationed, damn shame they closed it.
don@shasta.com
Thank you for the pictures.
I was at Ft. Ord three times in my life. 4 July 1969 I Took basic training With the 15th all Hawaii Co. at C-4-3 then A.I.T Sept. 1969 at B-4-3 Cook School. Left Ft. Ord. Nov. 1969 for a 30 day leave then to Vietnam 69-70. I returned to Ft. Ord Jan 1975 for Minuteman Basic training. then left for Ft.Lewis Washington. I returned again in 6 July 1983 I was asigned to HHC. Bty. 1st Bn. 51st Air Defense Artillery 7th Div. Ft. Ord. until latter put in Med. hold. Co. S.B.Hayes Nov.1983 to September 4 1984. Left Fort Ord on TDRL.
spl1779@yahoo.com
i was stationed at ord aug 90-nov 92 i was in the 3/17th bravo company. loved to hear from anyone i was stationed with. real name steve luffey
I Had a boyfriend stationed at Fort Ord. I Lost my virginity on June 19, 1993,C.Co 3/9 barracks. I still think about this soldier every so often. In my heart I'll always love him. I can't ever forget him.
wb6yje@att.net
I was happy to see find the Web site for Fort Ord. I took my advanced Inf. basic training at the fort from March to August 1953 a total of 16 weeks. Then I was station in Munich Germany Leopole Kaserne from Mid August 53' to February 54. Then it was off to Camp Busac in Southern France and Camp Ingrandes France until May of 1954. I worked a transfer back to Augsburg, Co I 11th Inf. Reg 5th Div. Sheirdan Kaserne until Feb. 1956. Back at Fort Ord for the balance of my service discharged in February 1958. Lots of great Memories of Fort Ord. My son was born there in 1957.
Sgt. Robert D. Glenn
c. davidson c. davidson
My dad was a drill sgt. at ft. ord during the early days of wwII. I have heard his stories since I was a little boy. I feel like I know ft. ord very well. My dad is now 83 and his days at the ca. ft. are a story he still loves to tell.
Pat O'Brien poirish@msn.com
Basic training A-2-3, AIT (forgot unit) from July 1969 to November 1969. Great site, lots of memories, drove by the fort about 5 years ago for the first time, reminded me of a ghost town.
Jayhawk618@AOL.COM
It was a great Post. Lot of memories.
kauai1999@att.net
when i took a look at the old pictures on your site, It took my mine back 20 years. I once was station on fort Ord, I really had a nice time, Please keep me up to date about FORT ORD.
Bill Boykins
Ron Treffery rrtreffery@snet.net
Stationed at Ord 1970 with the dental activity. Had the clinic at the Presidio. Not too many area's the Army had were better!
BCOPTERS@HOTMAIL.COM
I AM LOOKING FOR FOLKS WHO FLEW IN THE CAV. WE WERE THE 2/10 AND THEN THE 2/9. I ETS IN 87.
k4avo@amsat.org
eBay has CD-ROMs of Fort Ord. All popular sights, buildings, recreation sites, NCO clubs etc. Over 200 pictures and about 10 mpeg movies on each CD. Will bring back a lot of memories. Go to eBay, at search type "Fort Ord."
scotth@assi.com
My brother was 7th Infantry (light) during "Operation Just Cause" I believe he was stationed at Fort Ord from sometime in 1988-1991. If anyone knew Pfc. Harden, I would like to hear from you and hear details of his service in Panama.
MIKE COOK trivial@pacbell.net
WAS AT FORT ORD DURING 1968 and 1969:
Was drafted and sent to Ord for basic from Jan 30,1968-April 5,1968. Was on THE HILL at B-3-1 ("We're the best...to hell with the rest..RAH!" was our company battle cry). B-3-1 was the very last barracks at the top of The Hill on the right (west) side. Took us up to The Hill from the old lower fort aboard cattle trucks with about 75 men in each. Sgt.Slate was the head DJ--always wore sunglasses day and night. 1st Lt. Hauser was the CO and Master Sgt. Overstreet was the Top Sgt.
After that, went to Ft. Lewis, Washington for AIT from April 6-June 10,1968 then, after 2 weeks leave, on to Ft. Benning, Georgia where I became an "Instant NCO" as we were called. Was there at the Harmony Church area of Benning from June 25 til Sept 25,1968.
After a week leave, I came back to Ft.Ord from October 1-Dec 1,1968 as a drill instructor as part of my NCO training. For AIT troops in the old lower fort barracks area.
The day after Christmas, I reported to the Seattle area for a flight at midnight "across the pond" to Camron Bay, Vietnam. Where I lasted until Jan 30, 1969 before I was wouunded while on a 9th Division patrol out of Dong Tam in the Delta. Was flown to base---then to Saigon---then to Kishine Barracks in Tokyo, Japan for 90 days and then HOME to THE WORLD! And---you guessed it--I ended back at good old Fort Ord in the hospital there about May 1968. Took months to recover and then was attached to the eye clinic up on the south road that ran past The Hill where I worked. Major Ward was the I/C of the clinic. Great duty. Ended up getting a 5 month "early-out" in Sept 1969.
I think it is a damn shame that Ft. Ord was not COMPLETELY preserved as a historical site and opened to toursim and/or even re-used as needed. A GREAT place. LOTS of soul!
Anyone know where I can find even more photographs in detail of Fort Ord. Inside Stillwell Hall, inside the barracks old and new, the old hospital, the nco club, bowling alley, the obstacle courses, rifle ranges, running trails (in the sand UP HILL!), etc.
Best to all.
MC
jaywna2001@yahoo.com
would like to see more pic. was stationed there 1989 to 1993
Steve Blanchard scblanch@charter.net
Just went back through the guest book and read my old entry that was made October of 98. I visit this site often to see if there are any new entries by some of the people that I was stationed with. The time frame would be 81-84 with the 571st MP Co. I love to read the entries. It has made me decide to make a trip back to the place that I hold dear to my heart since it was my only duty station due to a perm. profile. I remember going to a little bar that was called Poor Boys. They served beer and wine only and lunch during the day. At night it would turn into a great little bar to shoot pool or chat and eat salted peanuts and throw the shells on the floor. There was one other place that I liked to go and it was called the Deep Six. My favorite spot was out along Hwy 1 going towards Big Sur. Those cliffs were something else. Would love to hear from anyone that remebers any of these places. So long for now until I get another thought or I come back from the "PLANET".