Posted on May 11, 2014
Anyone ever serve at Ft Ord, California before it closed?
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Ft Ord was closed in 1994 as part of the 1991 BRAC Commission. It was home of the 7th Infantry Division. The remaining 7th ID units moved to Ft Lewis, WA once it closed. This former US Army post was right up next to the beach in Monterey Bay, California. One could walk to the warm and sunny beach in minutes from the barracks. My older brother served there in the early 1990s. Of all places that closed, why Ft Ord? I would think the Army would have kept it and renovated all the buildings.
Would you like to have served there and been close to the Monterey Bay beach?
Would you like to have served there and been close to the Monterey Bay beach?
Fort Ord
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I was at Ft. Ord/Ft. Hunter Liggett from '77-'80 and again in '81-'84. I sure miss being in that area. Some of the best golf courses in the Army.
Not so sure of the warm and sunny part. Ft. Ord was the low spot in the bay and the hot valley would suck in the fog every day over Ft. Ord.
It was a beautiful spot to be stationed and there were plenty of outdoor options. Anyone responding ever go to the races at Laguna Seca on the back end of Ord?
Not so sure of the warm and sunny part. Ft. Ord was the low spot in the bay and the hot valley would suck in the fog every day over Ft. Ord.
It was a beautiful spot to be stationed and there were plenty of outdoor options. Anyone responding ever go to the races at Laguna Seca on the back end of Ord?
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SPC Robin Price-Dirks
I was stationed at planet Ord in 1981 before moving on to Fort Carson, Colorado. I really loved it there
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PFC Francis Ramseyer
I was there from1962 to 1964. Great place, I went to live in Carmel to remain in this beautifull area after my Army Time
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SPC Kevin Hoag
I was there from 1980 to 1983 2BN 17TH INFANTRY B CO 3RD PLT fog was to cool people still don't believe me when I tell them how it comes in.
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I changed MOS and attended DLI from 89-90 and lived on Fort Ord. It was a great tour. However, when you are looking to save money, Fort Ord is a great choice for bases to close. Of course in typical fashion it ends up costing more than keeping it open! We are so stupid...
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MSG Darrell Martin
SFC Domingo Martinez , You were the class just ahead of me . I was there March-May 1970. When we graduated from AIT ,our 11C went to Vietnam and the rest of us were sent all around the world with intent to come and get us for Vietnam at a later date. I did my 2 years in the 18th INF Berlin Brigade ,came home ,and enlisted in the MOARNG for another 33 years , retiring in 2004. MSG Darrell Martin(retired)
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SFC Domingo M.
MSG Darrell Martin - I was there in September of 1969. Our barracks were up on the hill.
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SFC Domingo M.
SFC Domingo M. - I can't make a correction on my previous comment so I'll reply to myself. September 1969 was at Ft Bliss for basic training.
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SFC Domingo M.
SGM (Join to see) - I was at Ft Bragg during the time they were doing all the base closings. I too wonder what happened to all that money they saved on an annual basis year after year. I would venture to say it was never about the money, Democrats always want to balance the budget on the backs of the military. Even though the Constitution sets up CIVILIANS TO OVERSEE our military, I've never been too fond of that idea.
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Yes, this was my first permanent party assignment in 77-78. I qualified with the M203 grenade launcher in the back 40. I remember forced marches with 2 canteens and full butt pack and other LBE, load bearing equipment.
I remember pulling Post Interior Guard, PT around Stilwell Hall, and on the economy was Seaside, Marina, Monterrey Bays' Pebble Beach, 17 mile drive, Big Sur, Watsonville, and Salinas. I had duty at Paso Robles' Camp Roberts and Ft. Hunter Liggett, and Ft. Irwin et al.
I remember pulling Post Interior Guard, PT around Stilwell Hall, and on the economy was Seaside, Marina, Monterrey Bays' Pebble Beach, 17 mile drive, Big Sur, Watsonville, and Salinas. I had duty at Paso Robles' Camp Roberts and Ft. Hunter Liggett, and Ft. Irwin et al.
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SSG Michael Noll
Ditto first duty assignment, pulled guard duty. Went through the Light Fighter Course and was shipped out after they downsized our unit. 1984-85. E CO 707th Mt Bn. Best assignment in twenty years of service. Went back in 09 for our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
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