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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 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. Harold Hathcock, 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. My brothers name was Gene Edward Cole he was from Oklahoma. Could have, should have, would have. Three, we ran to almost every training area. Have developed agent orange complications over the years including diabetes, and cancer. LOL!! . All of them had great singing voices and I loved singing the songs while we were marching. I am glad I stayedf in the Guards for 21 years. . Greetings my fellow brother(Gary Forrest) Our drill sergeants kept us busy. on the Internet. Proud to have been sent there. Did you know that I am afraid of snakes? The army placed great stress on spit-and-polish. We celebrated with a parade. Below: Drill sergeants inspecting the troops. We find that the Romans owed the conquest of the world to no other cause than continual military training, exact observance of discipline in their camps, and unwearied cultivation of the other arts of war. Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus. Hated those low crawls right after chow. When we lost the Best Barracks the 6th Week. Then I went to Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, for AIT. Funny. Polk's Great Falls Directory 1965, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1983, 1999. Later in years after going to VietNam Infantry 11Bravo Grunt discharge from Army restarting my life marriage kids, job, kids college, divorce, now 67 yrs young. Contact me at john3351@comcast.net if you have any insights on the use of agent orange at Polk. Please contact me Two of the guys on my mortar team were in the regular Army and one of them was going to jump school at Ft. Bragg after AIT. Yes, I did go to Vung Tau, Vietnam, assigned to 147th Ash co, (Chinook) in flight operations, my point, am not sure, to this day, was it Divine intervention, or just plain good luck, yes, I think the first. He got sick after three week . Thanks Dad for that $100 bucks. 1972-US Army Training Center Fort Polk LA Commemerative Yearbook 2nd Bat Nam Era $18.99 Free shipping 1963-64 era US Army Training Center Yearbook - Fort Polk, Louisiana $16.00 + $5.00 shipping Hover to zoom Have one to sell? Each of us was issued bedding. 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. I remember, I was in Genes training company. Have very fond memories of serving my country in uniform. Names and images of graduates and commanding officers are also included. (101st and 1st Cav). 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. I dont know if I could take orders too good. A critical feature of BCT was instruction on how to operate and maintain the armys basic combat infantry weapon, the M-16 rifle. Thanks, again, for your post to Charlies site. Company Commander: CPT Stanley L. Adsit. Went to the Vietnam Memorial 3 times so far. After a hard day of basic training, you could eat a rattlesnake. Elvis Presley. jbroppelt@gmail.com, greatly appreciate, thank you. A virtual library of Military History. Got there about 7:30 pm or so. He got very ill during an exercise and was carried to shade, they laid him on his back the medical report said that he died from pulmonary aspiration. Remember them who didnt come back alive and those missing. Zero good memories and Im still pissed off. He had just graduated from high school I believe a year before he was drafted. Company Commander: 1st Lieutenant CAREY W. GREEN, JR. 194 Recruits Graduated. How many coaches do you think we ate at those old yellow mess halls? I was in the Lancaster PAANG for 21 years. I enlisted in Dallas and was sent to Basic at Ft. Polk in October 67. . Then I was sent to Ft. Bliss and thought Id died and gone to heaven. pvt.james c,johnson. Four, we had maybe only 3-4 hours of sleep. He also functioned as a teacher and roll model. cg mp; hy on; Never forget!! Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. I would love to hear any stories if you have them. Arrived at Polk for basic in summer 66, C-4-1, Charging Charlie. Either way, was there to serve my country. Home; About. 1998. If you have any photos and wouldnt mind sharing, I would really appreciate it. Go big or go home (in a body bag). This relationshipwas far more intense than anything found in an academic setting. I could barely run when I got drafted, but they made me into a lean and mean fighting machine. Norman Davis, Jr. We had numerous clerks in that office. Your story perked up my ears as soon as I saw Fort Polk. The 2nd Armored Division moved from Fort Polk to Fort Hood, Texas, in 1993, with the majority of the 5th Division's equipment. Nice assortment of Montana books and magazines. anyone remember what 1st Sgt Rainwaters first name is? Seen alot of bad things some by KIA to many WIA. Sign sits at the entrance to Fort Dix military base is shown May 8, 2007 in Fort Dix, New Jersey. Dont think they were doing AIT year books anymore at this time? The Fort Ord Yearbooks contain photographs depicting the transition from civilian to military life, combat and medical training, and various locations around Fort Ord. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.No page numbers found.Photos extend into binding and to edge of pages.Pages are resized and over-cropped to capture images. She had worked there for many years before I was assigned there. Below: Trainee platoons (photos: U.S. Army) There were approximately fifty traineesper platoon, each commanded by a drill sergeant. Below: (left) Graduation and (right) equipment used to transform a civilian into a soldier. yes his time at Ft Polk would or should be on duty assignments date and time ect. Its been four years since I reached out before. See members of old school clubs and relive old times. Morning formation was followed by breakfast, then by physical training, then by more training in accordance with the program for that day. Privacy was non-existent. A Sergeant woke us up about 4:00 am. i was there in 1971 we were sprayed . Each barrack had an indoorlatrine which included a communal shower area, a row of urinals (without partitions), and a row of toilet bowels (also without partitions). I would like to say however that I wish I would have known him. December 1967 Yearbook. Levied to Vietnam but PUEBLO Spy Ship was seized and all in our class sent to ROK. These comments are based upon my personal experience as a trainee and are entirely my own. there in 68 through 69 and locating those books can be challenging, E-Bay does have a number of them listed, Good Luck. WIA Feb 21st 71 medevac to Zama Japan from 91st Evac March71 then to Valley Forge Army Hosp. I believe todays young persons should be required (Like Israel) to give their country two years. 4/1966 3/1969 Basic and AIT Fort Polk Louisiana. I was one of the lucky few that escaped Vietnam duty; Being sent to Germany after Russian tanks moved into Czechoslovakia that year. I seen your comment on training cycle year books. Gary, I understand. Used and complete. Went to Vietnam in 71-72 and had an awful tour with the Americal Division in Chu Lai and then Danang. 1971 Basic Training Graduation Book, Fort Polk, Louisiana To access the content of this book, scroll down. Strange journey but I survived the Nam to live the Dream I living now! Fort Polk changed from a Continental Army Command (CONARC) post in July 1975 and became a Forces Command (FORSCOM) member. Effective date of change is the publicantion of the 2001 annual history) CY 2001 (2 copies . Still have my 2nd Training Brigade year book with all DIs. Still would like to connect with Jan Cole. Sgt Simms was my DI. Our drill sergeants were pretty good guys, even the biggest & loudest, Drill Sgt Prigmore. They bused us to Fort Polk and upon arrival low crawled us about one half block to our company. We arrived at Ft Polk around 1AM Aug.~Nov 67. I get kind of remorse thinking how close i came to getting out of the bush without being wasted or wounded. Won the Barracks 5 weeks in a row. Poszesny. The location of the graduation is also shown below. Sustained rate of fire for the M16/M16A1 Rifle is 12-15 rounds per minute. And NO, we could not see what the snake was doing, as we were ordered to face forward and look directly at the soldiers head in front of us. I was a NG training in Infantry Mortar. Our troops are capable of the best of discipline. After 5 minutes the top ranking officer said soldier, it sounds like you dont want to be an officer. I naively said, well, sir, I really dont. He blew up, yelled at me for wasting their time and bodily threw me out of the office. 206 Recruits Graduated on 16 September 1960. Search for Classmates, Friends, and Family in one. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. All matters pertaining to the operation of the platoon went through him. A magnifying glass. We arrived in busses and were assigned to barracks. I was drafted 04/1970. On Monday morning, January 4, 1971,at around 4:30 A.M., while we were asleep, drill sergeants stormed into the barracks barking out orders demanding that everyone get up, get moving, and quickly fall in for morning formation. E-Yearbook.com has a wealth of genealogy information spanning over a century for many schools with full text search. Jan 20, 2017 The Vietnam war was still going strong in the winter of 1970. He also retired at Fort Polk from the 12th Cav, 5th Infantry Division. Charlie Company Vietnam 1966-1972 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division. Find 1st Armored Division unit information, patches, operation history, veteran photos and more on TogetherWeServed.com. He served in Vietnam 1968-1969. He was a good man. Welcome home brother. The rifle range was located several miles from the barracks. Our training day commenced at around 5:30 AM with revelry and ended at dusk to the sound of retreat. After being sworn-in at Ft Lee, NJ, we were taken to JFK & boarded a commercial charter 707. 3rd Armored Division 1950 Yearbook Fort Knox KY Spearhead Army Field Artillery. 1-19th: Alpha Class 63-20: Cache Creek Chapel Complex: November 6, 2020: 1300-1400: Browse 708 fort dix stock photos and images available, or search for fort dix new jersey to find more great stock photos and pictures. I was born in 75 at Fort Polk and his last tour in Vietnam was 71. One one occasion took a plane load of TIGERLAND graduates to SEATAC in Seattle where they got on another plane to VN. Arrived at Fort Polk From Chicago where it was 4 Degrees in Feb of 71 and 70 at Polk I thought I died and gone to heaven until I met My Drill by the name of Lopez real asshole hated us Chicago Boys he said we were all Gangsters. just missed going to Danang for base security by one patrol as the war was winding down. The success of basic training depended on the quality of the training provided. The Drill Sargent kept lined up all night that 1st day. 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. The barracks were not new but the same style we had at Fort Ord at the reception station. 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. Interesting Tigerland was still operating as it was. 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. Did see him again until last week. Revisit your fraternity or sorority and see familiar places. We stood on that asphalt pad out back until about midnight. I am not wild about our politicians either. 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. A small portion of Fort Polk is filled with dense, jungle-like vegetation, and this helped commanders prepare their units for battle in Southeast Asia. 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. Went to Ft. Sam Houston for AIT training as a Combat Medic, from 01/67 thru 04/67. All got Post Privileges except that winner got Off Post Privileges. Assigned to 4th Bn, 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchus), 25th ID. Simply find your Fort Sill Basic Training Unit below and look across for the date. I have no worries about supplements for medicare because I have Tricare for Life which I do not have to pay for. I had taken it before. I was at Fort Polk in June July and August 1966. Yearbooks. Joe was a real nice and funny guy. In the spring of 1976, the Infantry Training Center at Fort Polk closed its doors and ceased operations. As we exited the bus, the soldiers assigned to the Reception Center began yelling at us, and telling . Fort Dix Basic Training Yearbook 1979 Company C. Roster for Recruit Company C for 1979, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Dix, New Jersey. No Copyright.No Table of Contents.Title page is on the Cover.No page numbers found. The entire company participated. 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. Use our online Genealogy Resource to uncover history quickly! After B-4-1 I wasnt afraid of anything the Army could hand me. I finally decided to leather up and purchased a vest. She worked there long before I got there, whe was still working there when I left. Thiswas the case for two reasons. I remember we were trained how to assault a hill with fire teams. 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. His name is Bruno Silva. (photos: U.S. Army). (LogOut/ To access the 1971 Fort Polk basic combat training graduation book,go to the linknoted below. Trainees were carefully monitored to ensure that the rifles were being pointedin a safedirection. We did Obstacle Course in 38 Minutes Company B South Fort. I wonder how many didnt make it back alive from those rosters? (photos: U.S. Army). 1972. First time with a grunt buddy, second time with my wife and 3 sons, and the last time I went alone. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. I was there in March of 1968 and would like to contact some of the guys in my unit but have forgotten which company. wp. Im a little lazy. Benicio Del Toro. We were exposed a number of times in Vietnam, though. United States Army Training Center Armor Fort Knox Kentucky yearbook Feb 6 1972. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. He was a soldiers soldier and died from agent orange last year. Never will forget Fort Polk and so will anyone that been there. Thank you God! Our office supervisor was, if my memory serves me correct, was 1LT. Do you want to find pictures of parents or grandparents when they were in school? In search of obtaining a Ft Polk Infantry Training Camp annual from around 1968 that would include Clifford A. I left Fork Polk on July 15, 1967. It wasn't until the 1961 Berlin Crisis that Fort Polk reactivated on a more permanent basis and became an infantry training center in 1962. Six, after the first couple of weeks we could get a weekend pass. I was in the best shape of my life even better than when I played high school and college baseball. and completed my military obligation in D-3-2, just a side note, I have looked for that pocket patch for Drill Corporals forever, cant find one. Opens in a new window or tab. Search the history of over 778 billion (source: google.com) Fort Polk is situated in a remote part of the state. She trained me how to do my job, and was always so supportive, as I learned. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company D, 2nd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1977, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Knox, Kentucky. First year alot came from cook county Chicago 2nd year it flipped and they were from Orange county LA. In 1970 it served as a center for basic combat training operations. First Shirt was First Sgt. Sometimes, they processed deferrments for some of the guys, so they wouldnt have to go to Vietnam. E-Yearbook.com will also publish the yearbook images online for people to share and enjoy. Assigned to G2/G3 at Hq USARV. He passed away last year from cancer, Agent Orange. 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 I was wounded 02/71 on a patrol working off LZ CENTER. I never found this only later in years to read the time lines of the 196th Light Infantry movements. Apparently, you and I were in the same building, at the same time, from April, 1967 to November, 1967. The Bird Tail by McBride. With Yearbook.org, you can join your class list to receive reunion and alumni event updates, find yearbooks, and search for alumni Select your class year. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. He was pissed because, as he said, he had to be there to feed us recruits. I managed the personnel records for the same leaders who were in my basic training company. No protected images or material on this website may be copied or printed without express authorization. During an inspection, it was not uncommon for the inspecting officer or designee to loudly berate one or more of us for an infraction, almost invariably of a petty nature. At Fort Polk my training company consisted of five platoons. Selecting patches as statements military status ect. Sims in the 2nd Training Bn 1968? Simms got his orders for Nam after our Graduation. Did a year in the Infantry while in Vietnam and was wounded 6 months after I arrived. Pozesny was our 1st SGT. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, (6) US Army Photos/Basic Training/Fort Polk, Louisiana 1972, USPS First Class Mail International / First Class Package International Service. Opens in a new window or tab. Search for yours at https://militaryyearbookproject.com I made SP5 in 15 months 03/68, and got out in 10/68. Give me $20 Buck it will cost you $20 Bucks each and I will have you back here in 2 hours. Bastards.. Fort Campbell Basic Training Yearbook 1968 Company C. Roster ane Photos for Recruit Company C, 4th Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1968, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. My job was in the Adjutant Generals office in Building 317, as well. I dont remember too muchgetting head shaved, uniforms, etc. I remember the Stewardess gave us a small paper cup with some liquid that put us out for the entire flight. The drill sergeant was the trainees point of contact with the chain of command. In my training company, trainees came fromdifferent ethnic and social backgrounds and from different regions of the United States. Basic was not a totally unpleasant experience for me as most of us were not slated for infantry AIT, where the atmosphere was much, much more serious. Next I had to take a flight physical. 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. I can say that both physically and mentally, from July through September in Southern Louisiana was rough. Below: training included instruction on how to use the M-16 rifle as a sword. As a result, there were few of us who were going to Viet Nam, at least immediately. My DI was Sgt. The Arrny post, originally called Camp Polk, was establish- Hill 270, 350, Maude, the ridge line and others I cant recall. Ending up 11-C but did the same duty as 11-B except we carried a 81mm mortar and an M-16. Army -- Records and correspondence, Soldiers -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Registers, Soldiers -- Training of -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Military training camps -- Louisiana -- Fort Polk -- Periodicals, Allen County Public Library Genealogy Center, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Went through AIT at Fort Polk after finishing basic at Fort Campbell. Good Luck, and hope this helps. International shipment of items may be subject to customs processing and additional charges. 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. Five, it was hot and humid and it rained. My mother and father are now deceased and they had so many questions that never got answered. After those preliminary orders for Fort Ord I had an interview with the OCS officers, maybe a Lt. Col, and 2 Majors? Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. I am a D. I was there for Basic. Thanks Mike, but I really can not remember my DIs names. Fort Polk Louisiana 1966. I ended up in Danang and was on every fire base with in 20 miles. Of course, there is no draft today. I know that in the past our local and state government in PA helped deserving guys like you get their benefits. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Private Sparno, the fact is I still remember the sharp, hot, burning shrapnel, frags, on my hands and arms. I flew from New York City to Houston, Texas; from Houston I flew to Lafayette, Louisiana. I was at Ft. Polk, E-1-2, from 10/66 through 01/67 for basic training. 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. I was suppose to go to fort Lee Va, for supply school finally got there in July of 71. After zero-week, basic training commenced. After arriving at Fort Polk, actual training did not immediately begin. As I commented to Allans post above, I worked for Virginia Walker, Lead Clerk in the Enlisted Records Branch. It was a bad time to be in the Army because most men were resentful draftees, but we got by. Opens in a new window or tab. I also processed personnel records for discharge and for shipment to Vietnam and Korea. BCT in Fort Polk, LA in April 1972. Would it be on the DD214? I turned 21 at Tiger Land. Fort Jackson Basic Training Yearbook 1963 Company A. Roster and Photos for Recruit Company A, 3rd Battalion, 1st Training Brigade for 1963, United States Army Basic Training, Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Upon graduating from TIGERLAND one of two duty stations were assigned. Traineesreceived instruction on various facets of soldiering. Pre-Owned. That, alone, made my 18 months at Ft. Polk, a much more enjoyable time. 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. Basic training with B/2/2. Sometimes in my sleep, I can still hear the choppers coming in. 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). i was in ft.polk in 1971 turn 18 peeling potatoes . Below: Reception station, Fort Polk, Louisiana(photo: U.S. Army). However, the only record I have of SSG Odom, is a picture of him in the book from my basic training days. Please allow additional time if international delivery is subject to customs processing. 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. Found your post last night. One of my band mates just finished his Army service playing in the band at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, CA. I was at Fort Polk, La. Nonetheless, everyone was treated the same. The U.S. Army has spent considerable time, effort, and money on locating, identifying, and inventorying thousands of archaeological sites on Fort Polk and the property owned by the U.S. Forest Service where the army trains. See all photos from Brian H. for Alligator Lake Recreation Site and RV Park. Full day care, before-and-after school care, part-day, and hourly options are all available depending on demand and other factors. I survived 6 months in the bush before WIA. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. Went to Fort Polk after doing basic at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The Fifth Training Brigade, Company E--Second Battalion. I believe the Sgt Major was called pineapple. I would like to post the Mar May 1968 Ft. Polk cadre of D-3-2. Want to find out what hairstyle was popular in the 1920s? We got on board a rickety old plane and flew somewhere in Texas then took busses into Fort Polk, LA. Fort Ord was closed when I was drafted due to spinal meningious. Allan, I stumbled on your post on this website, while browsing through the website. Permanent Party with Company A Special Troops. Almost got in bed about 2:00 am. It would have been our last or next to last patrol before being moved to DaNang. Appreciate any info you have. There were no thefts, assaults or fights amongst us. The one guy on my mortar team was Joe Hosey from Kocomo, Indiana. I was also was assigned to Company A, Special Troops. Have picture of him from album. 3rd bdg for basic training in 1970 July and later i took my ait in north fort A-2-3 Capt Dixon raiders. He never made it to Vietnam and never made it back home. Your country's customs office can offer more details, or visit eBay's page on, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States. my dad was a drill sgt here roger burdette wish someone had some pics of him think he was there in 1967-68 and later. I had no other training to compare it to but it was the hardest thing, both physically and mentally that I ever went through. How do I find out who died in Vietnam from my training cycle? Bravo Blackhawks! Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Was anyone with A company 2nd bat. How can I do that? Training was rigorous, intense and comprehensive. Below: Trainees at work (photos: U.S. Army). For the next 12 years, more soldiers were shipped to Vietnam from Fort Polk than from any other American training base. I was one who came in from Cook County, Chicago on April 21st 66 in a plane load. So hell yes it was still operating. Did you know her? With the war winding down like it was but one can never really figure out the military competely. A welcome surprise on my final day at Polk. Helping others to find their Boot Camp yearbooks and Platoon Photos. But bunk and locker drills are simply a means to an end. Its dirty, and its ugly. Hygienic and bodily functions were performed in view of others. I met some really gorgeous women there, too. He was drafted into the Army. I was assigned to Company A, Special Troops, as you were. Anyway good luck in your search. I too have served my country well 17 yrs; 6 mths. Our cadre were all recent Vietnam vets and seemed sadistic to us. 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. Delivery is subject to customs processing and mean fighting machine 2001 annual history ) CY 2001 fort polk 1972 yearbook 2.! 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