Red Roper San Diego . N.T.C. According to the sign in front of the men, the date is March 7, 1978. This area was constructed between 1952 - 1955 on land reclaimed from the San Diego bay, and was where recruits would spend their first three weeks in bootcamp before moving over to the "main" side of NTC. All remaining CAT buses are in the process of retirement or being refurbished to the new RTC gold/blue livery. There were three minor injuries on the bus, and unconfirmed injuries in the Mustang. Hopefully this little history lesson will be read by someone and they could respond in-kind. I was in company 072 from April to May. Multi-day passes cannot be purchased on vehicles. Unfortunately, for me, that's just where I ended-up during my stint. In 2004, 10 Irisbus Civis coaches arrived for service on the new BRT line, complete with a new MAX Line "bluenose" livery. Nonetheless, you know the saying: Shoulda, Coulda, Woulda. Door-to-door service for riders who are unable to use the fixed-route system. Crazy the hotel I use to work at is in this photo. Have memories that I will never forget of the place and the men that went through training with me there. Some shipmates that come to mind while stationed there are: YN1 Burroughs, BM3 Savini, OS2 Woodbury. "Company 184 Can't be Stopped, let me see your left foot drop. I don't know what-in-the-holy-hell happened but, one day the building was there and the next day it was obliterated, literally! In 2002, The Amalgamated Transit Union and the bus contractor, ATC, began contract renewal negotiations, but the two sides were unable to reach a compromise on operators' wages and in May of that year, CAT suffered its first strike. The public demanded that the RTC improve the safety of its shelters, while the RTC stated that there was only so much they could do. Branch. was Ist class Raymond Hester. We also had a red-haired CC, but this short fellow was a 1st Class Boatswain Mate. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I'm interested because I served with a gunners mate,as I was also, named McElroy White. In my second photo, I cropped that top area off so you can see how it would look if trimmed. These reproduction prints represent various time periods and themes. Graduation photo at RTC San Diego, CA (1970) USN RTC . Others continue as 104, 109, or 117. Training . The Downtown Transportation Center (or "DTC") was the main transit center for the RTC systems in downtown Las Vegas. In 2004, CAT received its first shipment of 10 Irisbus Civis bus rapid transit (BRT) vehicles from Irisbus. Yep, 1979-1982. The initial route structure was soon seen as deficient and second complete revision was made in June on 1993. 101, 102, 104, 107, 109, 110, 113-141 at Sunset. By-appointment-only paratransit is a door-to-door service. I WAS IN COMPANY 025 FIRST YOU WANT OUT THEN NOW YOU MISS THE PLACE. Provides neighborhood loop routes that connect senior living communities with shopping areas and regular fixed-route service. I graduated Jan. 1966, Company 905 C.C. Thanks to the lowly-scumbags of inner San Diego, many of the buildings were damaged in every, shape and form. The photo has some small creases and is curled due to being kept in a tube for many years. Those poor kids stood outside in the freezing Michigan Winter in overcoats before coming inside for the ceremony. Going to Camp Pendleton this Christmas (2013) to be their Santa for the season. Company Commandre was MMC P. J. Bus operators, mechanics, and most other contractor employees are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1637. The DTC had 30 numbered bays, and 4 unnumbered bays that serviced 14 RTC routes, and a private Primm employee shuttle route. Repowered from Detroit Diesel 6V92TA engines. This msg is for Jesse orona. Company 164 of 1972. - 106A SB, This page was last edited on 6 March 2023, at 01:29. Navy Boot Camp Yearbooks Bainbridge (The Compass), Navy Boot Camp Yearbooks Great Lakes (The Keel), Navy Boot Camp Yearbooks Newport (The Helm), Navy Boot Camp Yearbooks Orlando (The Rudder, Navy Boot Camp Yearbooks San Diego (The Anchor). 1968 Jan - RCT Company 621 . USN RTC . It is a subsidiary of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. [citation needed], On the morning of 13 September, a man in a 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo, crashed into the bus stop at Spring Mountain and Dectaur, killing four, and injuring 8. Blood sweat tears and sacarifices us men and woman made. And it looks like the original USS Recruit (TDE-1) there . Naval Training Center. I graduated on 12/31/87 with Company 227. The chow hall, the indoc building and the west/north half of the barracks complex were literally ground-up with hugh piles of concrete chips and being hauled away to some other construction sightprobably a portion of Interstate or new roads. | Can't remember everyone's name but do remember fases. Michael "Mick" Owens, from Houston, TX; Co. 210, May-July 1963, Company Commander CPO J.J. Vickers. Later in 2005, the RTC received its shipment of 50 double deck Alexander Dennis Enviro500 vehicles, painted in a third "goldbug" livery. In 2011, with the investigation over, the bus was moved to the RTC Simmons facility where the bus was finally dismantled for any usable parts & eventually scrapped. This is a page for sailors that began their USN careers at San Diego, or those that worked there. I was glad to be done with that place, but over the years, I kinda' miss the place. Naval Training Center San Diego ( NTC San Diego) (1923-1997) is a former United States Navy base located at the north end of San Diego Bay, commonly known as "boot camp". Father Time has taken it's toll on all of the buildings and the remaining barracks building are really an eye soar for San Diego. [27], On the evening of 9 January, a 202 bus heading west hit a bus stop sign, near Boulder Highway and Flamingo Road. Camp Nimitz is part of the former Naval Training Center-San Diego. Formed in June for 19 week program. The first line was called the "Gold Line", which serviced the downtown and strip corridors. In addition, ACExpress was introduced as branding for its express bus service, with an express bus line connecting the Centennial Hills neighborhood northwest of the city with downtown Las Vegas, the Center Strip, and UNLV. Hated the utility style uniform and got dungs as soon as I got to NATTC Millington. Company Flag 1 - 128 of 370 images . Support columns were placed in the house and the bus was removed. Recruit training is a sharp break between civilian and Navy life and is the fundamental element in any man's time in the Naval service. Route 109 is available along Maryland Pkwy. I was in company 156-65. However, on the same day, around 5am, a 201B heading east, was pulling up to the curb on Tropicana and Dean Martin Drive. At around 07:30 hours, Charles Sell was near Washington Ave. and Lamb Blvd, when Metro police reported that, while naked, he stole beers from a 7-11, and then proceeded to steal CAT paratransit vehicle 1792. [citation needed], On the morning of 7 July, a red truck hit the CAT bus stop on Boulder Highway and Flamingo Road, killing 1 woman and seriously injuring another woman. New "No Right Turn On Red" and "This Bus Stops At All Railroad Crossings" stickers were placed on the rear. Earlier this week it was fifty years to the day (October the 20th) when I arrived there and became part of Company 580. I have some good memories that I can't ever forget of Boot Camp. In-n-out Burger . Then after A school at NTC was stationed on the USS Ranger CV61 north island naval air station. It is indeed a sad sight and a contrast to what the other segments of both bases have been worked out. County of San Diego Interim Review Process Planning Agreement: 2008-10-29: . My first photo shows the entire picture. My name is Kyle Overby. Left and was sent to Connecticut and became a barber on the Fulton AS-11. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. At one point, LVT was named America's worst transit system. The only Irisbus Civis coaches that operated in the United States. USN RTC . San Diego. San Diego. I'm sure it would have been a better experience if the weather had been better. In 1999, the city expanded the terminal by building a northern plaza which required closing down Mesquite Ave. in the area. It was almost like everyone just decided to leave and never come back. Yearbook Annual The Anchor Recruit Training Command Company 134 NAVY San Diego. In addition, we will replace the canvas print unconditionally if you damage your print. ****WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PAYMENT****. ", just wanted to get in touch with some of my old classmates and find an old class grad pic. Arrived NTC, Feb 23 1965 in blue jeans and T shirt. The Navy was always changing up how many weeks of training you would receive. 301, 305, 309, 310, 311, 312 donated to SNTC. USN RTC . One of the plots on the left was cleared for the new MS/CS A-School barracks starting in 1982, the new barracks were complete by '86. I went to boot in 87 also, I was a snot-nosed 17 year old who knew it all. N.T.C. The SSTT has 18 transit bays that are serviced by 7 RTC routes, Megabus, which began on December 12, 2012, providing service from the SSTT to Los Angeles via Riverside, & BoltBus to Los Angeles. Approximately 40% of Clark County residents do not live within close proximity of a bus stop. The RTC closed the aging terminal on November 7, 2010, with the grand opening of the Bonneville Transit Center. Enlisted when I was 17 years old. Most classes and training events were at "mainside" NTC. Graduating after about 9 weeks, I took 15 days leave to Oklahoma, then back to San Diego for Shipfitter A and C1 welding schools. Please fill out your profile as completly as possible. San Diego. Jim. Printsize is 8"x10" ready for framing. Coaches were originally numbered A011; A013-A061. All items in my listings come from estate sales, garage sales, or various auctions. Residential treatment center, a live-in health care facility for adolescents with severe psychological, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. The raises were based on the findings of a consultant, Peter Ronza, who was once employed by Clark County. One correction on the history of Camp Nimitz. For what your company destroyed and re-built, rennovation one old barracks and bringing it back to life for all to see should not have been that difficult. Boot camp took a juvenile delinquent and turned me into a man. Aerial view of NTC/RTC area (Liberty Station now) from ~1980. In my opinion, Corky dropped a big "log" when it came to preserving just a segment of both bases for former recruits to walk through and remember the old days. Every was just being knocked down and hauled away. I watched the place go down piece by piece. is now closed and on Nat'l Register of Historic Places. About this group This group was set up for all USN sailors who attended boot camp at RTC San Diego for the purpose of re-connecting with friends, sharing boot camp stories, and establishing an online history of one of the most significant commands in the history of the U.S. Navy. I was assigned to the WAVE dining room and got to know a couple of the station photographers. Some of them included Ex-President Eisenhower, Bobby Kennedy, and even the namesake of Camp Nimitz, Adm. Chester A Nimitz (retired by that time). In 1997, the American Public Transportation Association awarded CAT with their highest honor, Best Transit System in America (within its category). Multimedia CD $39.95 1 New from $39.95 Bring the Cruise Book to Life with this Multimedia Presentation. Sept 1965 Radigan's Raiders Yea no respect for us guys who busted our. The driver of tractor trailer was killed in the accident. I was in Company 55-284. Naval Training Center. I was part of a detail that was tasked to go get our civilian clothes being stored at NTC San Diego. It got so bad that the perimeter of both bases were fenced-in. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them. In March 2010, Miss Macdonald went back to court and won the case again which the bus company has again appealed & won. I can't remember the company number, but I remember the CC. SR Donald Ramirez putting things away in a locker Condition: I watched the Recruit Graduation on the U.S. Navy Official Site. Graduation Date: 10 August 1979 1979 San Diego Company 252 Navy Boot Camp Book NTC: San Diego - The Anchor Company Commander: R. D. Clark IC1 (SS) Men Graduated: 64 Graduation Date: Not Stated Supplemental Content: Honors Photos Navy Boot Camp and "A" School Articles Navy Boot Camp Yearbooks Bainbridge (The Compass) N.T.C. RTC San Diego 1979. 0 users currently logged in and 83 visitors active. Navy Military. Was glad to leave at the time! Company Comander was SMC Newkirk. Naval Training Center. Most weekend/holiday northbound routes continue as 217. Returned to RTC San Diego as a Company Commander from 1975 - 1978 as a MM1. It is also sprayed with a clearUV finish for extra protection. I retired in 1979 as Force Master Chief, Navy Recruiting Commanding. Wasn't all bad though. In late 2007, the RTC began to rebrand the Citizens Area Transit system as RTC Transit. As for now, it's time for taps! I wonder where all my shipmates are today. Initially the old LVT routes were operated unchanged except for route 6The Strip, which LVT still retained. USN RTC . As new vehicles arrived, the RTC started a vehicle replacement program and began to retire its older CAT fleet. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the Recruit Training Command San Diego, Report an offensive or inappropriate entry, Company Commander in Charge - Chief Harry Oliver The two contract system is similar to that of Foothill Transit in the Los Angeles area, which is the third largest outsourced fixed route public transit system in the United States.[11]. Anything prior the timeframes stated above no longer are available. 350 retired and transferred to Sunset (Keolis) as a training coach. The RTC decided to abandon their teal and magenta color scheme and adopted a white, blue, and gold scheme with blue stripes with a cat running on a white base, white around the windows, moving the CAT logo to just above the first window on either side, under the windshield, and on the engine door (with the exception of the Neoplans which had the logo placed above the rear header). Coach operators from sister agencies were called in to drive the buses and serve the city before a settlement was reached. San Diego. I did play the trumpet in the Drum and Bugle Corps the last few weeks starting service week 5, which included getting the opportunity to go off base to participate in the 4th of July parade in Coronado Beach the weekend after . ", "New express bus route to service airport", "Four killed as car demolishes bus stop in Las Vegas | Las Vegas Review-Journal", "Woman killed in wreck with RTC bus ID'd FOX5 Vegas KVVU", Freeway and Arterial System of Transportation (FAST), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=RTC_Transit&oldid=1143121693, 24-hr service from Deer Springs to Sunset, Torrey Pines, Washington, Valley View, Russell, and Las Vegas Blvd, Some southbound trips continue as 117 or 122, Tropical, Camino Eldorado, Camino Al Norte, Martin Luther King, Peak service splits 106A/106B; 106A runs counter-clockwise at north end, 106B runs clockwise, Route split as 111A/111B; A stops at Green Valley Pkwy & Warm Springs, while B stops at Pecos & Windmill instead, Las Vegas Blvd (N/S) & Silverado Ranch (E/W), Many N/W-bound routes continue as 217 (fewer as 104 or 122), Simmons, Rancho Tonopah, Sammy Davis Jr, and Koval, Paradise, Maryland Parkway, and St. Rose Parkway. UNLV/NSC/CSN UPass Monthly & Semester Passes are accepted on all RTC routes & students must show their UNLV, NSC, or CSN student ID's when boarding. No respect these state officials and developers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Free shipping. Unfortunately I don't remember his name. Naval Training Ctr San DiegoMarch 7, 1978 Boot Camp Graduation photo from N.T.C. In 2009, the RTC raised bus fares despite public outcry. As of 2011, the contract is worth approximately $600 million over seven years. ADA Paratransit & RTC Mobility Trained passengers must swipe their RTC issued ID through the farebox when boarding. The matte is printed right on the canvas. Citizens Area Transit ("CAT") was formed by the RTC to provide reliable bus service to the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Las Vegas Township, Mesquite, and Laughlin. Company Flags . Thanks for this site. Entire series retired due to cracked suspension frame in 2013. I would like to walk through my old barracks looks like its still standing. The RTC then started repainting coaches with this new variant, leaving the already painted coaches with the 1st variant. It is the keel of a career in your Navy. 961, 963, 972, 976, 977, 978 retired from RTC fleet inventory, but still operate under "Silver Rider", which is based in Laughlin. The base closed in 1993 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Military Veterans. LOL The Navy taught me respect, discipline, courage and dignity. & Elkhorn Rd. One of the plots on the left was cleared for the new MS/CS A-School barracks starting in 1982, the new barracks were complete by '86. So we went to "rout step" as we crossed the bridge at least twice each day. On weekends & holidays, some routes either operate less frequently, operate with less hours, or not operate at all. It is located near Maryland Pkwy. $49.99. I went to boot camp at RTC/NTC in '87. Several drivers walked off the job and onto the picket lines, and service had to be suspended on several routes. The South Strip Transfer Terminal (or "SSTT"), owned by the RTC, is located just south of McCarran Airport on Sunset Rd. Still remember my cc's Oliver and Ford, outstanding men. I stayed there until I was discharged in January of 73. Double breasted dress blues and combo hat, worn once at Preble Field for graduation. Both have since ceased operation. My boot camp company commander was SH1 Torres. 800 & 822 Were used as training buses for a time. | Got sent to marching party myself about 3/4th the way through Boot camp. In March 2007, CAT received its first shipment of 30 Diesel-Electric Hybrid vehicles from New Flyer. The luxury of a Master At Arms. All vehicles will be wheelchair accessible. 62 Men Graduated 8 October 1957. They had also purchased 90 new New Flyer D40HFs. Company 270, Parkers Crabs. I am interested in the person that you mentioned running into after basic named McElroy. was that a company marching in step might set up sympathetic vibrations that would bring down the bridge!! I don't remember my company number, but I do remember getting caught during service week smoking in the scullery. The Westcliff Transit Center is a transit terminal built in the valley's west side community of Summerlin. So sad to see all of the history of this Recruit Training Center gone. Our RCPO was an ex Army man named Whitten, and our RPO1 was an ex Marine named Rudd. The RTC created a Bus Shelter Advisory Committee, and made studies concerning bus stop safety. r.i. nas rota spain nas san diego nas sand point seattle nas saufley field . After CT school sent to Karamursel Turkey for 19 months, then aboard USS Oxford (AG-159) until discharge in '62. It was an experience that I'll never forget. Just turned 17 years old. Along the top couple of inches there is some type of stain, my guess is something splashed on it. GMC Walter\'s was my CC. I went through Navy boot camp there, starting in mid-December, 1977. I do remember once being downtown SD sometime after bootcamp and seeing a boot shipmate named McElroy. These are the only Streetcar coaches in the United States. [26], On the afternoon of 28 January, a woman, driving a 2004 Ford Taurus, crashed into a double decker bus at Charleston and Rainbow, killing herself and injuring 5 people who were on the bus. All Paratransit card holders and up to 3 children under 6 with fare-paying rider ride for no charge on all fixed routes. Don't remember the company number, but the CC was a red-haired chief. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recruit_training#Navy, Santa Clarita Woodlands Park+ Mentryville Historic Park, San Diego International Airport (SAN/KSAN). [13] MV also operates RTC Paratransit operations as of March 2020. The driver was arrested and officers said he was under the influence of prescription painkillers. Originally, the DTC only had 23 bays, with two of them unnumbered. is now closed and on Nat'l Register of Historic Places. @ Grand Montecito Pkwy. is now closed and on Nat'l Register of Historic Places. Ridership numbers declined in 2009 when fuel prices dropped back to reasonable levels, and riders either returned to their own vehicles or began carpooling with co-workers and family. After our 2 week leave, I was assigned to NTC for an 18 month Spec Tour. In those days if you weren't assigned to a school and you were an E-2, you got Galley Duty for 90 days. I would have had a hard time checking it in at the airport for my trip home! I will visit this site ofton. It was colder than a well digger's a$$ in Norway. My parents didn't even recognize me after 2 months, walked right past me. Had a great time while at recruit training! Basic Training . July 1972 San Diego. Canvas offers a special and distinctive look. Us Navy. Upon closure of the RTC Tompkins facility, the bus was taken from the facility and moved to an off-site storage location. He is now deceased. San Diego. Juvenile judge in Galveston, TX told my Dad, "You put him in the military service or I'm going to put him in reform school." Boot Camp Graduations . USN RTC . Ahh, two times. and Gilespie St. Girl He Left BehindShes a Wow We Can Do It! Our Eastern AL DC-6 from New Orleans via Little Rock with about 50 southern (AL, AR, LA, MS) recruits was unable to land at San Diego due to fog on the evening of 20 Jun, so they diverted us to LA, then bussed us back to NTC SD on the AM of 21 Jun. October 4th, 1991Navy Basic Training GraduationRTC San DiegoCompanies: 228 - 234 Naval Training Center. The Centennial Hills Transit Center is a transit terminal operated by the RTC to serve the northwest valley and its residents. Construction began in July 2009, and it opened March 28, 2010 in conjunction with the launch of the ACExpress C-Line (renamed to C-Line Express in May 2010 & Centennial Express in November 2010). It was a great experience. I do hope that all former boots had a wonderful Christmas and pray the each and everyone of you continue to prosper in 2016. Routes 120, 207, & 209 were removed from here while Route 121 began service here on November 8, 2015. Someone else might remember those days in "63". For anyone who had a father, brother, or other tie to the N.T.C., the condition probably won't be as big of an issue. Buyer to pay $4.10 delivery charges. After I graduated from boot and services schools, I was transferred to the USS Vulcan AR5, NOB, Norfolk, Va. [citation needed]. Wow seems not so long ago in memories. Naval Training Ctr San DiegoMarch 7, 1978 Boot Camp Graduation photo from N.T.C. USS Recruit? Company 016-1979 . Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, Direccin General de Radio, Televisin y Cinematografa, Rochester Telephone Company (disambiguation), Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County, Category:State road transport corporations of India, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=RTC&oldid=1147528344, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Replication and transcription complex, the most vulnerable part of a, This page was last edited on 31 March 2023, at 15:10. Military Life. Roger Baten. The official subreddit for San Diego California, "America's Finest City", were a rapidly growing (over 300,000 strong!) San Diego history as told in 1978 - YouTube 0:00 / 9:14 San Diego history as told in 1978 CBS 8 San Diego 176K subscribers Subscribe 297 22K views 1 year ago In November 1978, News 8's. All rider alerts, bus announcements, bus books, and new NABI Hybrid, NABI Diesel and New Flyer CNG buses no longer use the CAT logo. If any one of my fellow boot campers happen to read this please let me know. Could use a bit of Brasso. All buses are fully ADA compliant and are 8.5ft (2.6m) wide. New R&O in the pic. Return to previous page Unavailable Please make sure to read about the condition. The first ACE route was the ACE Gold Line, connecting downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Strip, and the South Strip Transfer Terminal. These are the first hybrid buses to be used for fixed route service in Las Vegas. I'll be happy to combine shipping on all items.
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