THE HISTORY OF FORT ORD 1847-1994
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9 жыл бұрынHistory of Fort Ord from 1847 to its closing in 1994. A Chuck Conners Production
"To all those who's lives were entwined with Fort Ord's heritage, we salute you."
Thumbnail: Fort Ord Aerial Image 1941. Source: National Archives
Brought to you by the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group - Greg Krenzelok
About the preservation of Fort Ord and what the U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group is doing - Greg Krenzelok (In response to a viewer question (Betty)
Hi Betty - Since 2008 I have been working on the preservation of the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital (U.S. Army Horse and Veterinarians 1941) located at the City of Marina’s Equestrian Center. And in the process, I started documenting Monterey’s U.S. Army Horse history at the Presidio of Monterey, Camp Ord/East Garrison (Fort Ord National Monument), Fort Ord’s Main Garrison, and beyond. I have left no stone unturned. I knew from my previous research that places like Fort Ord get lost when the buildings come down and progress moves in, to the point where you didn’t know where it was. Using aerial maps, I have tried to outline key areas. This has been a huge undertaking and I have only been able to cover the early Presidio of Monterey’s history up to WW2 and Main Garrison’s and Camp Ord/East Garrison’s history from its start to WW2. I have an extensive collection that documents the U.S. Army’s Horse Soldier history of the area. When I first started my research there was a lot of talk about doing this and that and preserving the Fort Ord history, but very little has happened. But I want you to know that ever since I started working on this research the goal has been to start a museum. Please realize I can’t cover the whole extensive history of Fort Ord, but I am working on a small part of it. Very soon now the last of the 700 Series buildings from WW2 will be coming down and progress moving in. After all these years the City of Marina and it’s mayor are getting very close to making the museum a reality. We were able to get the Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital on the National Register of Historic Places, the first of the Fort Ord buildings to get this status. It takes a lot of work and funding to do projects like this. Hopefully, in the near future, we will open that museum, it will be located at the City of Marina’s Equestrian Center. Below are just a few links to my Fort Ord research. Don’t’ forget to follow the links within each website for more great Fort Ord History. Please get involved! - Greg Krenzelok
Fort Ord Buildings, Completion Reports Pictures 1940-1942
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Fort Ord Station Veterinary Hospital (U.S. Army Horse and Veterinarians 1941)
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11th Cavalry Presidio of Monterey, 1919 to 1940
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76th Field Artillery Horse-Drawn Presidio of Monterey and Fort Ord
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East Garrison/Camp Ord 1919-1940’s Army building Documentation
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7th Division Headquarters Buildings, Fort Ord Main Garrison WW2
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250th Coast Artillery Camp McQuaide (Part of the original Fort Ord Garrison) WW2
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@vickijohnson4428 9 жыл бұрын
I was a 91-C in 56th Med Battalion from June 1980 - October 1982. I will always hold a very special place in my soul regarding Fort Ord. I now live near Fort Lewis which is another beautiful Army base....for everyone who was stationed or lived at Fort Ord, it did have its own beauty..I am very proud to have been a soldier!
@michaelmiranda4140 2 жыл бұрын
I lived on Fort Ord in 1968 when we were stationed there from Germany when my dad was being deployed to Vietnam; We lived on base for 9 months when my dad had to fly out and my mom, sister and I flew back to Germany to wait for dads' return from the war. I went to Stillwell elementary school during my stay it Fort Ord.
@christinemorse9482 Жыл бұрын
Our family, Air Force, resided on Fort Ord from 1990-1992 and it was/is a cherished memory. Today - decades later I live on Ord. While I recall the fond memories of the sad destruction of so much history gone without generations knowing the history, value, and stories that filled the streets and walls of each structure. A beautiful place and beautiful memories.
@williamanderson4999 7 ай бұрын
That's around the same time I was their. June 1980- Dec 81. 301st Trans company across from the hospital Silas B Hays.
@pmd467 4 ай бұрын
I believe our barracks (7th MP Company) were across from yours. We were just North of the Mess Hall. I'm sure we passed each other..:-)
@pmd467 4 ай бұрын
I remember your unit..:-) You might remember the 7th S&T company.@@williamanderson4999
@skymaster7606 5 жыл бұрын
I was never stationed at Fort Ord but my biggest childhood memory is driving down to seaside to visit my grandparents in the early and mid 60's and the soldiers marching along the highway and training on the beaches, probably the reason I served 11C.
@Eaglewarr7 3 жыл бұрын
this is a great film well done i was the 1SG of the 571st MP Co and when we returned from Somalia in 1994 the post was already closing. This film tells the end we moved the entire MP Co to Fort Lewis where it is still active today 2021.
@pmd467 4 ай бұрын
Hey 1SG. I was at the 7th MP and 54th MP (Detachment) Fort Hunter Liggett from Oct 79 till Jan 81, then off to the 3rd ID Kitzingen, Germany. 981st MP (Physical Security)
@alberthartl8885 2 жыл бұрын
My father was stationed at Ft Ord beginning in 1941. His North Dakota reserve unit had been called to active duty and made part of the 7th Division. This was several months before Pearl Harbor. In 1994 I went with him for the closing ceremonies. I had the privilege to meet dozens of men who served with him for 2 1/2 years in the Pacific. He passed away the following year, in 1995.
@josephrogers5337 2 жыл бұрын
In 1991 I moved to Marina, CA, just north of Fort Ord. Our house was only two houses away from the northern perimeter of Ft. Ord. I often heard The morning and evening ceremonies. When it was closed it was sad to see so many housing areas abandon, and vacant. Part of my work at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey was support of Public works areas on what we called the Ord Military Community. A area of housing was used by officers families. I often went to Fr Ord, to the Post Exchange, and other facilities. One reason it was shut down was that the city of Marina civilians opposed expansion of the Air Field that supported Fort Ord. There was room but the usual backlash about where they flew, what noise they made, and it would decrease Property values. If the Air Field had been expanded, I really Think That Ft. Ord would still be there. I saw housing areas fall in to dis-repair and vandelism. With homeless, shortage of housing it could have help in that area. Shame, Shame.
@washingtonhidalgo3056 Жыл бұрын
Shame, it is, but as you said the locals looked the other way, no good initiative as to how to put many facilities vacated to good use, instead they let the land go to disrepair.
@jimsmith9819 Жыл бұрын
i was stationed at Ft Ord from 06/27/69 in Hospital Co. then on 09/26/69 was transferred to 629th Med Co working in the Hospital until being sent to Germany 12/12/69. to all my brothers and sisters stationed there over the history of the Fort, thank you for your service. it was an honor to serve there
@andrejuliette6502 5 жыл бұрын
Served at Fort Ord in 1971, A company Fifth Battalion Third Brigade for basic and received AIT training as a Quartermaster Supply. Left Fort Ord as an E-3 PFC in route to Fort Hood, Texas. Returned in 1991 as an E-8 Master Sergeant and retired 1992. Twenty one years of service. Proud to have served my country and being a 7th Infantry and a Fort Ord soldier.
@MasterCEH 4 жыл бұрын
I went to Fort Ord on 23 June 1971 for Base Training in the US Army (A-4-2) and Retire from US Army at Co A, USAG Fort Ord 31 July 1993. After being station all the overworld ie: Vietnam (7mo), Germany (6 years), Middle East (1 year), Korea (4 years), Okinawa (2 years) Panama ( 3 years) and the Philippines. (2 years). I miss Fort Ord, CA I was station there 4 times.
@freedomforever6718 2 жыл бұрын
My life was entwined with Fort Ord when I went through basic training in 1974. I have a lot of memories of that experience both good and not so good. In the end I am proud of having served there.
@ghostcityshelton9378 5 жыл бұрын
I was stationed at Fort Ord in the mid 1980s, 7th S&T, "Silent & Deadly", was our motto. I was a 55 B ammo/explosives expert. The last building I said "goodbye" too was STILWELL HALL . I just found out that it was (very sadly) torn down. What a shame but time marches on.
@paulsuprono7225 2 жыл бұрын
Sad . . . Such a distinctive building. Preservation wasn:t a priority, then ! 💀🇺🇸
@jerryupp239 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you to all who served our country! Your service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.
@thomasthompson6378 3 жыл бұрын
I went through Basic Training and AIT in 1967 (May through August) and, near the end of Basic I came down with -- of all things -- measles. That meant my whole company (I was in H-1-1) had to be quarantined and many of us thus had to miss our first authorized leave of absence. Our primary drill instructor was Sgt. Archie S. Hodges, and he had an outsized personality to match his exceptional esprit de corps. He was definitely one of the good guys.
@Uncledougs1 9 жыл бұрын
I served at fort ord in 1971, under Commander Hal Moore, great memories at ord, I was in training in unit A-4-1, Wish to see old buddy's from that time,
@Uncledougs1 9 жыл бұрын
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@dmkext1 6 жыл бұрын
I was there in 1971 also. A-1-2.
@kenjaramillo1053 5 жыл бұрын
Was there from Jan ‘71 at C-1-3 then AIT thru Aug. ‘71. Then on to Ft. Riley.
@gunchief0811 5 жыл бұрын
Twice I deployed to Fort ord. From Fairfax High school in Los Angeles CA, I was an U.S. Army J.R.O.T.C. cadet from 1983-1985 and during spring break of our Jr. And senior years we were allowed to participate in Joint Cadet Training for 6 days and five nights. We ate in Army mess hall, we stayed in Army Barrack's and we ran and negotiated the Infantry Obstacle course, we also shot the M-16(a1) rifle and the M-60 machine gun we had field classes from 7th Infantry soldiers and NCO's and we were able to also attend classes on leadership. I enjoyed those spring break trips for training. I later joined the United States Marine Corps and served 21 years honorably. As an Artillerymen and rifle and pistol coach. (P.M.I) but I do remember those Army J.R.O.T.C. days fondly and recall Sgt. Major Donald Bishop and Master Sgt. Herrera who were our senior Army instructors and led us Cadets and taught us basic drill as well as Land navigation. Army style. Good times. Good memories R.I.P. Sgt. Major Don Bishop and Master Sgt Herrera... The cadets of Fairfax J.R.O.T.C. Owe u our thanks... Ford ord was a good experience.
@gunsmokegaming 5 жыл бұрын
Col Hal Moore from the movie "we were soldiers"? If course not Mel Gibson, but who he plays as.
@scottjohnson9912 2 жыл бұрын
I went through PLDC at Ft Ord , I'll never forget running Pt along the coast . Our instructor was a Vietnam veteran and a damn good NCO and soldier . He taught us alot .
@stewpadasso154 2 жыл бұрын
I missed basic training at Ft. Ord by 6 months. I ended up at Ft Sill. But eventually I lived in Monterey and serviced equipment doing the decommission and cleanup of the ranges. What a great base.
@michaelrussell499 Жыл бұрын
lol I went to basic and AIT at Ft Ord. The stationed Ft Sill!’ Lol
@Amujames1 7 жыл бұрын
In Aug of 1961 I volunteered and was sent to FT ORD for my 8 weeks of basic training, with Company D-9-3 . then went on to a few weeks training in the Supply school. After Ft. Ord, was station at Ft Bliss TX for 5 months with the School Support Com. Orders came and I was transferred to Kaiserslautern, Germany 7th Army 45th Engr Bn, S-4 Section for two years, discharged in July 1961 and came home to El Paso, TX ... All in all, I enjoyed my military duty as a US Army Solider.
@teamgaxiola 2 жыл бұрын
Man you just missed Vietnam thanks for your service glad you did not have to go to war.
@douglasturner6153 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You volunteered in August of 61 and were discharged in July 61. That was a good trick.
@bobcrnich1676 2 жыл бұрын
My dad trained here during World War Two, armored tanks Lightning Thunderbolts!!! Went here to park for att pro am golf tournament, then my daughter recently went to four years at California States Monterey Bay, graduated during the flu of 20, lives there now worked at pebble beach and met bill Murray!!! Beautiful place and we need defense more than ever now, god bless fort ord
@walterjacksontaylor8683 2 жыл бұрын
i was in cdec at ft. ord in 1973 to 1976, cdec stands for combat developments experimentation command, new weapons and new ideas for the future. i was a clerk typist/supply clerk. you couldn't have invented a better experience. every few months we would travel to hunter liggett military reservation, which is 90 miles south to joined in the experiments... i'll never forget ft. ord and all the joy and experience it gave me... greatest time of my life.
@rgarizonahomestead2729 Жыл бұрын
i did my basic training back in the early 70s and slept in the old wood barracks that would burn down in under 3 mins. thanks for sharing the history of the old base
@ChiefMac59 2 жыл бұрын
Was stationed across the bay at the Presidio of Monterey 1977-1980. Went to Fritzsche for flight orientation prior to going to Flight School. After graduation I went to Fort Campbell to 101st Airborne until they went to the Crashhawk and returned to Fort Ord with the 7th Aviation Battalion before going into the Reserves
@jerryneff6323 3 жыл бұрын
I served at Fort Ord from May through July, 1972, Basic Training, H-1-3, 1st Platoon, 3rd Squad Leader. Awesome training & DI's. During Basic Training I contracted a nasty virus and spent 3 days in the very nice Silas B Hayes Hospital. I witnessed Monterey's 4th of July fireworks from the 3rd floor of the hospital.
@carmenisnichwichtig1374 2 жыл бұрын
I was no soldier but the wife of one. I gave birth to my son in November 1990 in Silas B.Hayes Hospital and we lived at Napier Street on Fort Ord. Memories😊
@MidsierramusingBlogspot 2 жыл бұрын
I came to Fort Ord in 1967 after basic at Ft. Leonard Wood. I was there for two weeks for AIT training as infantry. Then they sent my unit back to Fort Leonard Wood for training as combat engineers. We were in the old barracks. I loved the EM club! nothing else except the great weather. I visited Fort Ord on a bike ride about seven years ago and it had become Cal State Monterrey. My barracks had become a dilapidated mess with street people in and out.
@michellebaker614 9 жыл бұрын
Greg, thank you for that video. My father retired 20 years in 1966 and I was born there. It really saddened me to see a huge base close.
@GregKrenzelok 9 жыл бұрын
Hi Michelle, thank you for posting. I always love to hear from those who Fort Ord was a part of their life. I have worked very hard to document as much as I can of the early main garrison area so it will not be forgotten. A lot of us have Fort Ord in our blood.
@steveprinz7331 2 жыл бұрын
While I served in the Army National Guard we used the extensive trench warfare training complex many times in the late 80s early 90s so much fun and a awesome rifle range. We would travel from Camp Robert's, ft hunter ligget. Spent many years training with both regular Army and the Marines during those years
@keesaespley3758 2 жыл бұрын
I was there with my family in 1997. My daughter was born at C.H.O.M.P. . My husband attending the Defense Language Institute at Monterey. He served in the Air Force as a Cryptolinguist. I have such fond memories of Okinawa Street and the beautiful views from my living room widows at Ft. Ord !
@tyronejones7341 2 жыл бұрын
Attended basic training at Fort Ord from November 1972 to February 1973 It was one Army fa ility that had good food due to it's cooking school. It is now California State University Monterey Bay. I miss old Sstillwell Hall on the beach!!!!!. Nothing but good memories of the old fort.
@LA-ep2nr Жыл бұрын
I served at Ford Ord, 1975-1977. What a great place and lasting memories. Beautiful views of the Monterey Bay, trips to Cannery Row, Carmel, Salinas, 17 mile drive, Pebble Beach, downtown Seaside and many other places in Monterey. One of the best times in my life. Hooah!!!!
@garyluck8502 2 жыл бұрын
I was there in 67 after coming back from Vietnam they sent you close to home I was from Missouri!!!
@DuranjrJuan 2 жыл бұрын
My dad juan a. Duran sr. Did basic training at fort ord in 1959. I remember him saying . He went to Gilroy,CA. For the garlic festival. He wore his class A uniform.
@jasonbabila6006 2 жыл бұрын
Both my dad and high school principal did basic training at Ft Ord before they were sent to Vietnam sometime between 1967 and 1968.
@hugholdham6634 2 жыл бұрын
I was stationed there 1983 to1986, Aco. 2bn 9th Inf. Regt. Manchu's. Ft.Ord was a wonderful experience. We became light silent and deadly during my service.
@williamanderson4999 6 ай бұрын
For all to know information. Former NFL HC, Ron Riviera of the Washington Commander's was a dependent at Ft Ord and was a standout football player and graduate of Seaside High School.
@michaelmannion7877 Жыл бұрын
I and my family lived in government quarters at Ft. Ord from June of 1982 to June of 1993 while I was assigned to the Defense Language Institute in Monterey We loved the base and all of its outstanding facilities
@randywilson9090 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the good memories
@DanielOrtegoUSA 2 жыл бұрын
I attended Boot Camp there and graduated among the top class B-5-1 BRAVO! June-September 1971
@multitieredinvestor183 Жыл бұрын
We lived on Casino Drive. I came home one afternoon to see neighborhood kids playing with live M-79 rounds. The EOD responded quickly. This was in 1967.
@williamanderson4999 7 ай бұрын
For those that didn't know. HC Riviera from the NFL Washington Commander's was a dependent at Ft Ord and played football and graduated from Seaside High school.
@multitieredinvestor183 Жыл бұрын
I was Chief of the CDCEC Pictorial Branch 66-68. Loved everything about Ord and the area. Now live next to Fort Hood.
@functionalgirl1 9 жыл бұрын
I was stationed at Co.A 7th Supply and Transport. Our barracks and battalion was at the Stillwell Hall area of Ft. Ord. I just saw the video of Stillwell Hall being demolished. We used to jog around that 5 days a week. It was beautiful inside. I was there July 1981 to Feburary 1984. I worked in our motorpool. That was on the opposite side of our company and toward the "new" barracks. Thanks for the video.
@toddbates444 9 жыл бұрын
+functionalgirl1 i was in hsc 7th s and t bn, i was at ft ord from 1986 to 1989, i was there last september 2014, a lot of it is still intact,, yes stillwell hall is gone, but so much was like going back into time, i had 3 years to know monterey carmel big sur, truly the best time of my life,
@functionalgirl1 8 жыл бұрын
+David Rodriguez I remember when I first got there I made friends and we all went down to Cannery Row to a bar called "The Barrel Room." I was only 18 but got in w/ a fake id. I would love going out to the EM club on weekends and dance to the great 80's dance music. Like Kano's hit I'm Ready. What a jam that was. Yes, one if the best times of my life also. Happy New Year!
@ghostcityshelton9378 5 жыл бұрын
Oh man...how sad to hear about Stilwell Hall being torn down. There used to be a yard behind 5hat building where they would have cook outs, play games ect. ...Over time the sea claimed the land and the last night I was at Stilwell Hall I spent time walking around the place & spent time in the back on what was left of the patio, listened to the waves & looked at the full moon. I've wanted to go back for years but always got side tracked. I was stationed at Ft. Ord in the mid 1980s in 7th S&T BN. (supplies/transport). Will never forget those days. I can't believe Stiwell Hall is gone. Time marches on.
@scottjeep1 2 жыл бұрын
I was in B Co 7th S&T 82-84. Then moved to 301st Transportation. We went to "The Boiler Room" several times. The area was beautiful. Loved my time there. Great group of friends.
@randywilson9090 Жыл бұрын
In February 74 I did my basic training at Fort Polk Louisiana before being sent to Fort Ord for my AIT I remember pulling guard duty at night and looking at the bay and how beautiful it was
@randycrager4074 Жыл бұрын
I did my Basic there and it rained from the time I got off the plane until I graduated and got back on a plan to head to my AIT training at Fort Bliss Tx. I've never been back.
@garydflatt4904 5 жыл бұрын
I remember drinking 3.2 beer and playing pool at the EM club during basic training at Ft Ord.
@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper 4 жыл бұрын
The first place I saw the movie " PATTON " it was shown everyday in 1973.
@wcharliewilson7004 3 жыл бұрын
There Jan to early Mar, 73. C-4-1 DI Berry... do remember the 3.2
@PrestonChristian 9 жыл бұрын
I was priviledged to have trained under the command of General Harold G.(Hal) Moore in 1972 1st Battalion 1st Brigade at Fort Ord. What better man to prepare soldiers for battle. I was a 19 year old draftee. The training was brutal, as it needed to be. I salute you General and all in your command. To me it was a sad day when Fort Ord closed.
@dickbartley439 9 жыл бұрын
I was there in 1972 tripping on acid that the sgt.in charge of the firing range gave us(over half the firing line was tripping)and it was the first day we were supposed to fire full automatic with the m-16. Those tracers sure were purtty.
@johnshelton3018 Жыл бұрын
Very sad indeed. We lived at 203 Bonn Road, which is still in use, from Spring 1972 to December 1975. Two youngest were children born there. Learned how to play golf on the two courses. Was honored to be selected as a volunteer marshal at the 1975 "Crosby". All 4 years at The Training Command.
@paaat001 2 жыл бұрын
Fort Ord was also administratively in command of the Defense Language Institute (DLI-WC) at the Presidio of Monterey when I was there in 1972.
@palopintotexasweather4947 Жыл бұрын
In August of 1990 there was MATC 90 Basic training. It was the first and last basic training in 20 years. This was never mentioned in the video.
@Peter_Proudfoot Жыл бұрын
I was born in the base Hospital in 1964 while my father was in Vietnam for the first tour out of 3. Lived there several times over the years. A lot of fond memories.
@jeffreywilliams3944 7 жыл бұрын
In 1979 my father and I and my entire family drove from Sarasota, Florida. My Father was a Sergeant Major assigned to headquarters. and I was a specialist 4th class at the same time.. My mom, dad and sister were stationed there, and I transpired from the 24th mechanized infantry division, Georgia. Thanks Jeff
@williamanderson4999 6 ай бұрын
I was privilege to be a part of the 301st Transportation company. My grandest moments was being trained to drive the brand new 915 Tractor & trailer truck. At age 19 that was my best experience/ most enjoyable time being in the Army. I could understand why young helicopter pilots and aviators felt about driving or flying a very expensive toy. That was during the summer of 1981. Later the next Army combat vehicles would be the Bradley fighting vehicle, and the M1 tank, wow it sounded like an aircraft.
@earlseppala17 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything
@GregKrenzelok 9 жыл бұрын
+earl Seppala You are welcome!
@richsimpson2583 2 жыл бұрын
August of 1966 I took Basic training here. At Ft Ord my Parents moved to retire in southern California. I dropped out of highschool and joined the Army retired in June of 89 23 years
@rph111745 Жыл бұрын
My father spent time there in the late 30s when he was with the 11th Cavalry at The Presidio of Monterey. I did BCT there in 1964. Back for a short TDY in 1967. Then in 1974 for a USAR annual training. Then a bunch of times in the 80s for some overnighter NG drills. Always loved the time I spent there.
@donalddodson7365 2 жыл бұрын
Fort Ord may be physically gone, but I suspect there are hundreds of thousands of us for whom it will be part of our personalities until we "Graduate" to Life beyond.
@larryfromwisconsin9970 3 жыл бұрын
Sadly the Stilwell Center fell into the ocean. Much of the prime real estate was retained by the military to support the neighboring Presidio of Monterey Defense Language Institute and Naval Post Graduate School. They had outgrown their borders and welcomed the family housing, golf course, PX, and other recreational facilities. Many of the soldier barracks and Junior Enlisted housing areas remain abandoned. The 2008 recession delayed any further reclamation.
@ericanthony9536 2 жыл бұрын
I was part of a Company of Marines assigned to the DLIWC Presidio to learn Vietnamese in 1968. I have fond memories of the quality of that Army school, our Vietnamese teachers; but also the incredible NCO club overlooking Monterey Bay --- for many reasons it was my favorite assignment during my enlistment. What a privilege it was to serve there!
@jovanwestbrook5964 6 ай бұрын
I served on Ft.Ord 88 thru 94 HHC 3/27 WOLFHOUDS 91A, I new the planet well!!!!
@liamalepta8003 Жыл бұрын
I was stationed at Ft Ord till its closure. I really liked my time there, the entire bay area was beautiful. Was good place for a solider that had many places for entertainment. My father went to his basic training at Ord. He enjoyed me sharing what had become of the base when I was stationed. Fond memories I have, dating a few female soldiers based at DLI, the Defense Language Institute in Carmel. they had great joint relationship with Ord, any permanent party soldier could freely go on DLI post and get involved with education and recreation services. I really wished could have stayed there at Ord for the duration of my enlistment, but as they closed, I was given orders to go to Ft Hood which I hated that post. Ft Ord had far better situation's for soldiers than that dirty Ft Hood post.
@everettesmith2591 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome! thank you! so many memories of Ord! Aco.2nd Bn. 27Inf. Wolfhounds 87-90
@GregKrenzelok 9 жыл бұрын
Thank you Everette!
@mc192503 7 жыл бұрын
Hey Everette..I was there from 1982 -1988..same company..I never thought I would say this but today I miss it..great people..and great times..remember hanging out at the Foxhole club just across the street..(Marc Carroll).
@jeffhill1412 4 жыл бұрын
l was stationed at Ft. Ord '83-'86
@mikecastillo8747 6 жыл бұрын
great video! I was there nov 91tojune93, 6bn/8FA. great place for a young guy to start out in life. spent a lot of time down in Camp Roberts tracking artillery. off duty time was a real blessing!, there was always somewhere or something to do in all the surrounding communities. I'll always cherish my time at the "PLANET" no other like it.
@davidabernathy4553 Жыл бұрын
Well now this was a interesting video and I went from fort Leonard Wood in Missouri to fort ord in California in 1968. After my AIT training. I went to Vietnam and was assigned to the 25th infantry division.
@johndear2431 2 ай бұрын
1977 HHC 3/32 FT ORD, CA. I used to take the Greyhound bus to my hometown of San Francisco almost every weekend while stationed there.
@fredvaladez3542 2 жыл бұрын
I took my basic training at Fort Ord in 1957 when the 5th Division was there. Thanks Sgt. Tufono and Cpl. Figueroa.
@DustyB 4 ай бұрын
My great grandfather went to Basic Training there in 1956
@toddbates444 9 жыл бұрын
i was here from 1986 to 1989, im from akron ohio and i just went back to visit in september of 2014, i love monterey carmel fort ord, where did this time go, it went so quickly, i was pfc bates, i was with hsc 7th s and t bn, i also had special duty as life gaurd at the swimming pool the last year i was there.
@andresgarcia-jc4mf 2 жыл бұрын
Do U still visit, I'm from the area,
@andresgarcia-jc4mf 2 жыл бұрын
I've been to Elyria
@PIIT0II Жыл бұрын
Growing up in the 2010’s me and my family often would go from Watsonville where we still live to Monterey spend time doing random family things. I always drive by the empty barracks and even at age 9 had a at time army major show me around the old facility. I’m happy seeing this video next time I drive by those decaying barracks on the side of the highway I’ll remember the heroes that were born their
@michaeldickman3067 3 жыл бұрын
good memories-had basic training at Ord May and June, 1974, B-4-3.
@dapperdan3204 3 жыл бұрын
I spent August through October 1970 at Fort Ord for BCT, Company C, Third Battalion, Third Brigade, 2nd Platoon. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to experience the best part of Fort Ord. It is very sad to see what has happened to this beautiful Post. I have many memories, some good, some not so much. I made a lot of friends during BCT that I wonder to this day what may have happened to them. I left basic training with the rank of PFC and was sent to Fort Lewis, Washington for AIT.
@GregKrenzelok 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dan for sharing your Fort Ord memories with all of us. I appreciate all of the memories posted on the site. They all help us to understand what it was like to be stationed at Fort Ord. Thanks - Greg Krenzelok - Director - U.S. Army Veterinary Corps Historical Preservation Group
@dapperdan3204 3 жыл бұрын
@@GregKrenzelok You are very welcome. Thank you for posting the video to share with everyone. I originally was supposed to go to Fort Leonard Wood. They gave me orders for Leonard Wood and airplane tickets for Fort Ord. They said is was easier to change my orders than the tickets, so I spent an extra week in reception waiting for my orders to catch up. For a 20 year old from Western PA., it was a long way from home.
@teamgaxiola 2 жыл бұрын
I was born Aug 7 th. 1970.
@tkso.philly-7868 2 жыл бұрын
I swore into the Army in 87', and I always wanted to be stationed out there on the coast.
@bassammechammil1470 Ай бұрын
my training for 4 weeks was there oct 1968 ,,beautiful place,
@kodycross9144 6 жыл бұрын
Makes me sad to watch this. Such a beautiful and useful installation. Also the deactivation of the 7th ID as a maneuver unit. What a loss of capability. I'm a GWOT era soldier and I feel a bit sad that I never got to expierence this great place or never got to be a member the fine fighting organization known as 7th ID.
@curtisbarnes3905 Жыл бұрын
I was there for 5 months in1970 for basic. Lead a group of young men, most Hispanic that I went to school with at big spring ,tx. We had a great time during basic. After that I went to radio school and then to mortars. I went in as regular army. I had hurt my knee in college and it got me out after 5 months and I went home to my new wife. I never knew what happened to all those great guys I went in with . I hope they all made it home alive and well, but war is he'll and don't make it . God bless them that serviced out of Fort Ord.
@kariegootkin3972 6 жыл бұрын
I served in 8TH EVAC from 1989-1990 after my first duty station in Korea 19TH SUPCOM.
@ernesttaintor3040 2 жыл бұрын
Basic training Fort Ord 1965 B-2-1 Drill Sgt Dawes
@b2bfusion 3 жыл бұрын
Lightfighter 89-93. How lucky were we to be stationed here?!
@liamalepta8003 Жыл бұрын
Ord was kind of a special place, anyone who was stationed there, all of us from its inception to its disbanding.... with the Ord's, we were all brothers and sisters, like family. I got that feeling when I was stationed there, perhaps it was the spirit of General Ord looking over his troops, with a proud that you were there as brothers in arms.
@gregoryhagen8801 Жыл бұрын
Loved it there. You could smell the ocean from our barracks.
@roberthealey526 2 жыл бұрын
My high school JROTC battalion went there in 1972,1973 for one week during Easter Break for a taste of Army boot camp
@EmperorJinx151 9 жыл бұрын
I had no idea there were so many vid's about FT. Ord. I think I owe my existence to the fact that it was built. I know my sister Crystal does for a fact. Her father was stationed there & never would have met my Mom if there were never a Ft. Ord. It is funny how places make it possible for people to even know life.
@GregKrenzelok 9 жыл бұрын
Fort Ord has entwined many lives, thank you sharing yours - Greg Krenzelok
@johnthomson8332 3 жыл бұрын
My dad was there in 68 serving the Michigan National Gaurd. I found a medical paper that said he broke a bone in his foot, my guess is it's probably from running.
@matthewgraham6980 Жыл бұрын
With the renewed competition in the Pacific, it may be time to bring back Fort Ord.
@Ty-mr2kq 5 жыл бұрын
Nicholas Antonio Dupree was stationed here around 1979. I'm still looking for him. Ive never met him. Anybody know him?
@scottnordlund1502 5 жыл бұрын
I lived there from 59 until 62 when my dad was stationed there in five years later I took my basic training there a company 3rd Battalion 3rd training Brigade
@jeffreywilliams3944 7 жыл бұрын
Please find Sargent Major Gerald Duncan Williams and Jeffrey Duncan Williams in 1979 when I was the soldier that delivered the 75mm blank canon round at 5 pm every day that I was there and charged with delivering and supplying under the direction of the 54th MP Company the boom that everyone heard from the days of July 1978 through October 1980.Love, Sergeant Williams & 7th Infantry Division Fort Ord ,California.
@armandogonzales9259 2 жыл бұрын
My father was at Ft Ord. He was later to go onto Japan then Korea where he was at the Chosin Reservoir. Cpl Paul H Gonzales Seventh Division 31st Regiment Army Engineers.
@KevinS3928 10 ай бұрын
❤ 7th MP 1979-1980 571st MP (STRAF) 1980-1981 lots of good memories from the planet.
@maddennis55 2 жыл бұрын
I had basic training here, 1974.
@toddmachado4329 2 жыл бұрын
I was at planet Ord as a 11B from 84 to 87 with 3/32nd INF
@byronleatham1183 2 жыл бұрын
It's the beginning of world war II my father and many of my uncles on both sides of my family were mustered out too forward and sent all over the world my father however ended up being an MP on the trip trains to San Francisco from Ogden Utah during that time my mother was inspector number 9 at salt lake ordinance Depot later they lived in San Francisco for my father was stationed for the durations of the war I've heard many stories about four-door local VFW had a film with my father in it of forlord California it's quite hilarious thank you for your service all veterans and I'll current duty soldiers and members of the US military thank you for my freedom
@thomasmanning829 2 жыл бұрын
H41 Basic Training February 25 to April 30 1969. I still have my graduation book.
@Hndsomdevl1 2 жыл бұрын
I did training there C Co. 1/1 in 89' Houst to House
@tonylopez1841 3 ай бұрын
How can I get a hold of a year book from May 1951
@tonylopez1841 3 ай бұрын
My Grandfather was in the 6th infantry division 63rd regiment CO C under Lt. G C Poole and W.G Campbell 1st SGT
@mikeyerke3920 5 жыл бұрын
I served 1986~1988 at Ft. Ord 🇺🇸
@Superfastjellyfish669 6 ай бұрын
The chapel is still located in CSUMB
@jeffreywilliams3944 7 жыл бұрын
I had been called to Hunter Army Airfield for the 547th Medical Company Clearing Company to Deploy to Guyana in central America to recover some 900 American citizens from the Reverend Jim Jones town. We went on alert and deployed to Hunter Army Airfield with Air force C-141 with ramp down for unit to be deployed, I noticed when I was 19 that there were already 2 pallets of something covered. We with full combat gear boarded the C-141 and the ramp closed up.
@butgod2480 3 жыл бұрын
BCT Jun--Aug 1971 AIT following. Good memories.
@jrstebbeds6507 Жыл бұрын
I was a medic at fort ord army hospital from 01/04/1969 to 06/10/1970. Worked on the meningitis ward C-2. Commanding General was Major General Davidson. Fort Ord Hospital then was one level contonment type hospital with twenty wards to a ramp. Wardmasters were SSG Dudley and after he came SSG Larry Miller. I left fort ord as a specialist E-5.
@tkso.philly-7868 2 жыл бұрын
The 7th Infantry (light),they too went to Panama in December 89' . Good outfit-
@teamgaxiola 2 жыл бұрын
I see it’s often abandoned . You have to go by base to get to Laguna seca. Kinda Erie driving by the base
@MICHAELGREGORYACTOR 3 жыл бұрын
Basic and AIT in '68. Sgt Woodfolk was our Drill Sgt. Tough little bastard who kicked our asses and kept us in line. In retrospect - a good time that helped all of us become more disciplined and grow into men..
@JG-tt4sz Жыл бұрын
My father arrived at Ft. Ord just as the nukes were being dropped.
@frankgoodwell1261 9 ай бұрын
I was drafted on October 10, 1972 and did my basic at Fort Ord, so the info at 14:00 of this video is not correct concerning the end of the draft.
@soldtobediers 2 жыл бұрын
Airborne Basic B 3-3 Nov. '71 SSG Lewis Drill Sergeant & can recall some damn good ice plant fights. -SGT. William 'Rock' Gilpin 82nd Abn. Div. 1/504 ''Devils in Baggy Pants''
@jackdaniel7465 6 ай бұрын
Bco 3rd Bn 325th (Blue Falcons) Thank you for your service my Airborne Brother!!
@soldtobediers 6 ай бұрын
@@jackdaniel7465 Yep! All of them Tattoos are permanent!
@jackdaniel7465 6 ай бұрын
@@soldtobediers I have Jump wings and unit Tattooed on my right shoulder as well!!
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