I was in company 168.Yes it sadens me to hear that it was torn down.What i learned while going to boot camp, was paying attention to details,being a team member, whiched help me later in life, and giving me the oppertunity to meet other men from all over the United states. USN RTC . I remember our Company Commander Drake and Faust. Amtrak Thruway and Greyhound started using the station in 2021, with Greyhound abandoning its long held station at the Plaza Las Vegas.[23]. San Diego. It serves the Sahara Express and route 206. Some of them included Ex-President Eisenhower, Bobby Kennedy, and even the namesake of Camp Nimitz, Adm. Chester A Nimitz (retired by that time). Even if this was not your company it will bring back memories guaranteed. In 2004, CAT received its first shipment of 10 Irisbus Civis bus rapid transit (BRT) vehicles from Irisbus. The driver of tractor trailer was killed in the accident. In 2009, the RTC raised bus fares despite public outcry. However, time is running out. Many are vintage WWII prints. Please make sure to read about the condition. The route is now called The Deuce. Mine were torn down for a parking lot across from the Grinder. In 2001, the second "stripes" livery came in three variants, with the second one being the primary livery. Bootcamp RTC San Diego 1979 More like this Naval Training Center Navy Seabees Navy Aircraft Carrier Navy Life Boot Camp Us Navy San Diego Flickr Memories Pictures of the now closed San Diego Recruit Training Command and Naval Training Center P Peter Bradley Navy Day Camping San Diego Navy Chief Petty Officer Navy Boots Navy Veteran Routes 120, 207, & 209 were removed from here while Route 121 began service here on November 8, 2015. To be able to purchase reduced rides and passes, the RTC requires passengers to present an RTC issued Reduced Fare ID card, RTC issued Veterans ID card, RTC issued Mobility Trained ID card, any reduced fare ID card from any US transit agency, a Medicare card, or a current Clark County School District issued school ID. He is now deceased. [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. It is indeed a sad sight and a contrast to what the other segments of both bases have been worked out. Company Commander - Chief Stonehocker Enlisted in Aug 73 company 235 CC BMC Tooman, Yes --- I crossed that bridge any number of times when I was in 1965's company 348. These routes are primarily in the southern portion of the service area. And the next president if it's that woman will destroy even more of the history and pride of our military. Unfortunately, because the Boot Camp had been closed down, there was no replacements for quite awhile. Tough guy but was good for all of us recruits. Sound familiar? Naval Training Ctr San DiegoMarch 7, 1978 Boot Camp Graduation photo from N.T.C. Company 241, October 25, 1979 to December 20, 1979. This photo measures 13.5 by 11.5 inches. 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. The recruiter said I was "supposed" to go to Radioman school. I did get to stay with my original company, tho. [27], On the evening of 9 January, a 202 bus heading west hit a bus stop sign, near Boulder Highway and Flamingo Road. Please fill out your profile as completly as possible. Got sent to marching party myself about 3/4th the way through Boot camp. Wasn't all bad though. Spent another 24 weeks in RM 'A' School. 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. When my Galley tour was over I asked for and got assigned to the Photo Lab. The numbers were moved to the right of the front and rear of each coach, and "www.rtcsnv.com" is placed on the rear either on the destination sign just under the screen or on one of the engine doors. I was asked to be in the color guard and did several parades. The SSTT was opened in 2003 after the Vacation Village hotel and casino was closed, which was the southern terminus for many CAT routes. San Diego. So we went to "rout step" as we crossed the bridge at least twice each day. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is both the transit authority and the transportation-planning agency for Southern Nevada. I am listed. San Diego. [12] MV also operates the 700 series (Silver Star) routes. All Paratransit card holders and up to 3 children under 6 with fare-paying rider ride for no charge on all fixed routes. Met a lot of great people in my four years, great times! 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). Basic Training . I stayed there until I was discharged in January of 73. In March 2010, Miss Macdonald went back to court and won the case again which the bus company has again appealed & won. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Corky! For the life of me, I cannot remember what building my company was in. In-n-out Burger . On weekends & holidays, some routes either operate less frequently, operate with less hours, or not operate at all. RTC Transit is the name of the bus system in the Las Vegas metropolitan area of Clark County, Nevada. It has 16 internal bays, 5 external bays, and an air-conditioned lobby for transit riders. Double breasted dress blues and combo hat, worn once at Preble Field for graduation. Ahh, two times. Capt. Class of 1985. That was the first place I went to after graduation. USS Recruit (TDE-1, later TFFG-1) was a landlocked "dummy" training ship of the United States Navy, located at the Naval Training Center in the Point Loma area of San Diego. This would make a nice gift and a great addition to any collection orNavy memory. The Downtown Summerlin Transit Facility serves Downtown Summerlin as well as Las Vegas Ballpark and City National Arena. However, things began to change in the following years. Initially the old LVT routes were operated unchanged except for route 6The Strip, which LVT still retained. Thisimage is printed on Archival-Safe Acid-Free canvas using a high resolution printer and should last many years. 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. Most routes run from early morning (04:00) until late night (01:00). That building is failing apart nowadays. The important aspect will be just having your loved one in the photo. Naval Training Center. My brother. It is located near Maryland Pkwy. Even though all buses in the system have wheelchair lifts, RTC operates RTC Paratransit for people who have difficulty in accessing the regular transit system. 179 retired after accident in November 2020. The bus was pulling in, and hit the bus stop sign off of the shelter, flinging it on the road. I graduated on 12/31/87 with Company 227. [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. In addition,we will replace the canvas print unconditionallyif youdamage your print. - 106A SB, This page was last edited on 6 March 2023, at 01:29. Local residents may ride on premium routes with residential fares & all-access passes, but a local ID is required. All items are sold in the same condition as when I received them. Some coaches have new grey with black paint scheme. I suppose there were lots of guys during that time. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Just about that time there was an outbreak of Spinal Meningitis which closed down Camp Nimitz for a few weeks. CO 930 1987 RTC San Diego. The RTC created a Bus Shelter Advisory Committee, and made studies concerning bus stop safety. It includes 900 parking spaces, park & ride, indoor waiting facility, next arrival information and restrooms. RTC also maintains an open charge account with a local taxicab company to service paratransit ridership when unforeseen delays occur, frequently caused by traffic congestion. The impact tore some of the victims to pieces, and hurled some dozens of yards from the point of impact. County of San Diego Interim Review Process Planning Agreement: 2008-10-29: . Navy Humor. Enlisted when I was 17 years old. 0 users currently logged in and 83 visitors active. As new vehicles arrived, the RTC started a vehicle replacement program and began to retire its older CAT fleet. I missed out on getting an old "scuttle-butt". After our 2 week leave, I was assigned to NTC for an 18 month Spec Tour. For the other half of the barracks that were razed now stands a couple of very nice looking buildings that I know nothing about. (NB) Deuce on The Strip NB, Transitway on Casino Center Blvd. Boot Camp Grad. I still have a lot of memories from the place. [1], Purchased through campus bookstore; provides a 50% discount on monthly passes and a 68% discount on semester passes. Entered RTC San Diego 2/28/73, formed into Co. 077, QM1 Gassman was our Company Commander. U.S. Navy Boot Camp RTC San Diego California Co. 194-75, Summer 1975. It really did make a person feel very sad and emotional about the goings-on. We also serve the various counties, plus info concerning our sister city Tijuana MX in the sharing of information, opinion and events to bring us closer together in the richness & diversity that makes us Americas finest city 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. I believe that I was in Barracks 68 or 69. We were sailors once . 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). 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. However, that never happened. Entire series retired due to cracked suspension frame in 2013. Canvas offers a special and distinctive look. Search for a command's Crew List| is now closed and on Nat'l Register of Historic Places. That was fine with me though. I was the Yeoman Around 9:30 pm, CAT bus 915 on route 207 was heading south on Christy Lane and turning left onto Mabel Road, when the bus hit a Ford Mustang car. The fleet consisted of mostly old vehicles such as Flxible Grummans, GMC RTSs, TMC RTSs and Gillig Phantoms. The man was arrested on suspicion of DUI and was listed in critical condition. Had a great time while at recruit training! In 1992, it became the terminal for Citizens Area Transit, once Las Vegas Transit ceased operations. USN RTC . And it looks like the original USS Recruit (TDE-1) there, not the second iteration. You can add your own entry and contact Navy Buddies listed. Register and add yourself to the Crew List of the Recruit Training Command San Diego. On the advanced side there was one barracks building left standing all by itself and although it was secured, just looking at the "H"-style building brought back many a memory. Boot Camp liberty Weekend at the San Diego Zoo . GMC Walter\'s was my CC. Route 109 is available along Maryland Pkwy. After 1 day I realized I didn't know s#%*! N.T.C. In January 2013, the remaining contractors submitted their final proposals to the board, and on February 14, 2013, the RTC voted to award the Sunset Maintenance Facility to Keolis, and the Simmons Maintenance Facility to MV, beating out the original two contractors. ****WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PAYMENT****. It is the keel of a career in your Navy. Unfortunately I don't remember his name. In my second photo, I cropped that top area off so you can see how it would look if trimmed. They are still standing. Others continue as 104, 109, or 117. I was the mail petty o and it wore me out during sports week. In 2022, the system had a ridership of 46,406,800, or about 125,300 per weekday as of the fourth quarter of 2022. Coach 702 has been repainted with this livery variant. I was part of a detail that was tasked to go get our civilian clothes being stored at NTC San Diego. Navy Day. San Diego, CA : 1958, 1965 : US Naval Training Center Sampson, NY : 1943 : US Naval Training School Dartmouth College Hanover, NH : Aug-Sep 1942, Sep-Nov 1942 : US Naval Training Station Yerba Buena Island San Francisco, CA : 1901 : US Navy Naval Receiving Station Norfolk, VA : circa 1945 - Volumes 8, 9, 14, 17, 18, A, and D : US Navy Naval . Search crew members| Enough for the travelog. Returned to RTC San Diego as a Company Commander from 1975 - 1978 as a MM1. In 2008 the Park & Ride lot was expanded, doubling the amount of spaces available in response to the overwhelming use of the lot by commuters heading to the airport. I took some pictures of the interior of the barracks that are still standing. We did our graduation out on the "Grinders" in the warm California sun :). There was a mess hall at Camp Nimitz where we ate morning and evening meals, but we usually had lunch at a mainside mess hall. I was one of those go in the military, or go to juvenile hall for boys. Would be fantastic for decorating the home or office wall. Revenue service on MAX started on June 30, 2004; ridership increased by 25% by the end of 2004, and end-to-end travel times were cut approximately in half, from 50 to 25 minutes.[3]. 154 renumbered to 191 after March 25, 2017 strip shooting. I did go to the old movie theater a few times but that is about all. Boy did I get a waking. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV or RTC) was formed in 1965 by state legislation to oversee federally-mandated transportation planning in Clark County. and Gilespie St. The RTC also began to receive 45 New Flyer CNG vehicles in late fall 2008. Looking for US Navy memorabilia? All rights reserved. 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