Donald Sparks replied to James C Aultman's discussion Boot Camp Summer of 1977 in RTC San Diego
"Yes, I went through in August 1977, I turned 18 in September there. I started 8/11/1977 on "Worm Island" and stayed there approximately 4 weeks until we went across the bridge to the advanced side. I couldn't fold clothes very good and ended up…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Sparks left a comment on RTC San Diego
"The side of the bridge across from where the USS Neversail was was called Worm Island. I remember, because that is where they drove us from the airport to disorient us, in case someone was thinking about taking off. It was very memorable. They had…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Sparks left a comment on RTC San Diego
"I don't know when they went back to the old style uniforms but, I had to wear those new ones in 1977. The first thing I did when I got to "A" school in Great Lakes, Ill., was to buy myself some real ones. Needless to say when I got to the Tincan I…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Sparks left a comment on RTC San Diego
"Oh my company was Co 211"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Sparks left a comment on RTC San Diego
"That old bridge leading from Worm Island brings back some old memories. I Trekked back and forth across it starting in August 11, 1977. fours weeks of crossing and during hell week had to stand duty guarding it from possible AWOL's. Funny they shut…"
Aug 21, 2019
Donald Sparks left a comment on RTC San Diego
"Hit Boot Aug.11,1977 _ Had a seemed like forever 8 weeks there. Was there when some civilian was robbing all the boots after lights out. After boot, BT-A school in Waukegan, Ill for 4 months. Then a MAC flight to Madrid, Spain and C-10 to Rota.…"
Aug 21, 2019