San Diego. The Anchor . I will visit this site ofton. It is the keel of a career in your Navy. 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. Routes that currently serve the Centennial Hills Transit Center are: 106A, 106B, and the Centennial Express (CX). I did get to stay with my original company, tho. I suppose there were lots of guys during that time. 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. Support columns were placed in the house and the bus was removed. The RTC currently operates 36 routes with 12 routes operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including The Deuce on The Strip. r.i. nas rota spain nas san diego nas sand point seattle nas saufley field . 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. Our RCPO was an ex Army man named Whitten, and our RPO1 was an ex Marine named Rudd. This one consisted of an all-gold base, with a blue trim around the bottom, and the transit logo between both decks, under the windshield, and under the engine door. The bus was not taken off the property until the next morning, because officials were concerned that the bus might have made the house structurally unsafe. This can be trimmed at the top and framed. CSC SYDNEY SINGER CC CO 549 1955 SAN DIEGO, CA . I was really surprised the Navy closed it down. Sept 1965 Radigan's Raiders According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Laura Meltzer, it was difficult to determine their identities, but Metro believe all were waiting for the bus. In late 2007, the RTC began to rebrand the Citizens Area Transit system as RTC Transit. The facility is located at Grand Montecito Pkwy. San Diego weather is so much better! As the Las Vegas Valley's population continues to increase daily, so too does traffic congestion and the RTC identifies transportation challenges and explores and implements both short and . on side along with the Spanish Landing of which has be rennovated and on the other sidedestruction and just plan let-em fall down if they want to. We spent the entire 9 wks (Jun-Sep 55) at Camp Nimitz, which was new at that time. Taps It Is!! Class of 1980. I do not know if they came from homes where smoking or pets were present. | However, that never happened. Our families were impressed, when we came home on boot camp leave. N.T.C. Yep, 1979-1982. It is the current livery for the RTC paratransit fleet, using the 2nd variant. It is also sprayed with a clearUV finish for extra protection. In 1999, the city expanded the terminal by building a northern plaza which required closing down Mesquite Ave. in the area. USN RTC . The Centennial Hills Transit Center is a transit terminal operated by the RTC to serve the northwest valley and its residents. I went through Navy boot camp there, starting in mid-December, 1977. 748 retired in 2016. 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. All units retired from revenue service by mid-March 2021. & University Rd. Tough men, but they made "men" of us in that short time.They taught us self discipline, self reliance, and self respect and dignity. I was a complete f/up Cmd Radigan's was the first strong male influence in my 17 years of life. That was the first place I went to after graduation. Printsize is 8"x10" ready for framing. He had red hair. There were three minor injuries on the bus, and unconfirmed injuries in the Mustang. You guys make me feel like an old timer. GMC Walter\'s was my CC. Fond memories there (and some not so fond memories). but in reality it has. My name is Don Gaskill and my hometown is Wann, Oklahoma..I was there April of 1969. Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA . N.T.C. Several drivers walked off the job and onto the picket lines, and service had to be suspended on several routes. It sounds like most of the 150s, and probably 160s companies were formed in March '65. Naval Training Center. Boot Camp Graduations . The Downtown Transportation Center (or "DTC") was the main transit center for the RTC systems in downtown Las Vegas. USN RTC . It includes 900 parking spaces, park & ride, indoor waiting facility, next arrival information and restrooms. Company Flag 1 - 128 of 370 images . 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Blood sweat tears and sacarifices us men and woman made. They were identified Thursday night only as three women, ages 65, 49 and 47, plus a 24-year-old man, all of Metropolitan Las Vegas. Joe Dreiling February 18, 2019 at 12:24pm. BOOT CAMP PORTRIATS . USN RTC . USN RTC . The day I arrived was 23:00 PST in 1979 but coming from the East it was 02:00 EST within my body clock. I took some pictures of the interior of the barracks that are still standing. 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. Initially the old LVT routes were operated unchanged except for route 6The Strip, which LVT still retained. 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. If so, let me know. though I knew everything about the world. 224 retired, involved in a crash on July 19, 2006. We guarantee you will not be disappointed with this item or your money back. I recall that we had to cross an arched bridge over an inlet to get to mainside. Roger Baten. Later that year, an additional 40 double deck vehicles from Alexander Dennis arrived, and the RTC unveiled a new rapid transit system which uses the new Diesel-Hybrid RTV Streetcar from Wright Group. 800 & 822 Were used as training buses for a time. This livery was used from 2001 to 2005 on the fixed-route fleet. N.T.C. The first "mountains" livery used was a white base with a mix of broad teal and magenta stripes, black lining around the windows, and the CAT logo in the midsection body, front, and rear. The Downtown Summerlin Transit Facility serves Downtown Summerlin as well as Las Vegas Ballpark and City National Arena. ", "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. Looking for US Navy memorabilia? Remember Camp Nimitz well and the smell of the sea air early in the mornings there. (Not just a photo or poster but a work of art!). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are 151 crew members registered for the Recruit Training Command San Diego. Have memories that I will never forget of the place and the men that went through training with me there. Earlier this week it was fifty years to the day (October the 20th) when I arrived there and became part of Company 580. They even tore down my barracks and "C" school on the NTC side and made it housing. 704 donated to City of the World. Navy Humor. Help| As of 2011, the contract is worth approximately $600 million over seven years. 501-503 bought by ABC Companies in Florida early 2009. 0 users currently logged in and 83 visitors active. USN RTC . Apr 7, 2019 - Explore M Busby's board "RTC San Diego 1972" on Pinterest. is now closed and on Nat'l Register of Historic Places. I did go to the old movie theater a few times but that is about all. This sent the bus out of control and into the brick walls and the house. Camp Nimitz is part of the former Naval Training Center-San Diego. However, on the same day, around 5am, a 201B heading east, was pulling up to the curb on Tropicana and Dean Martin Drive. Naval Training Center. Residential treatment center, a live-in health care facility for adolescents with severe psychological, behavioral, and/or substance abuse issues. In September of 75, I joined the Navy reserves and retired in 1992 as HT1. I was fortunate enough to "see everything I wanted to see and came home numerous times with a momento or two, or three, or whatever I could handle on my own. San Diego. Capt. Best to all sa fowler. After I graduated from boot and services schools, I was transferred to the USS Vulcan AR5, NOB, Norfolk, Va. All items in my listings come from estate sales, garage sales, or various auctions. Military Life. RTC Transit also operates special routes for occasions such as sporting events at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, and Las Vegas Ballpark. You can frame as shown or add your own matte. Many are vintage WWII prints. Too bad, you could have saved that one wooden building and there still exists a small chance to rennovate Building 68 on the Nimitz side. 1957 San Diego Company 344 Navy Boot Camp Book Roster and Photos for Recruit Company 344 for 1957, United States Naval Training Center, San Diego, California. I had a few days in the infirmary due to a bit of food poisoning. Bivin - CO RTC, San Diego 1973 . u/howardkinsd - thanks for the how-to-post-a-gallery tip! I could hardly get out of the pool. Naval Training Center. He is now deceased. 62 Men Graduated 8 October 1957. Enlisted when I was 17 years old. 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 . Some coaches have new grey with black paint scheme. 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". Dan from St Louis but for most of my adult life living in England. SR Donald Ramirez putting things away in a locker. Valid on all routes.[18][19]. Navy Cpo. A proud bunch with SR Kendall Gills, SR Scott Fenton, SR Pete Cuellar, John H. Gamez, SR R. Pena and SR Gerald Carbajal. These reproduction prints represent various time periods and themes. On weekends & holidays, some routes either operate less frequently, operate with less hours, or not operate at all. I believe he was from Arkansas. Recruit commander Frederick. They are still standing. Sure like to hear fm u. Jesse Orona .I went there in March also ,But I was in Comp.183 Was sent there with a all Kansas group ,I would like to hear from you or anyone from that time .The one thing I remember was it was ether Hot or it was Raining. Us Navy. Red Roper San Diego . I went to boot in 87 also, I was a snot-nosed 17 year old who knew it all. Let's Hit Em Philadelphia Navy Birthplace US Marines First to Fight America Fights for Liberty Peace Through Strength Corsairs Billboard Sign The Kill Spider and The Fly MacArthur Returns Old Salts 1880's Seabees Build and Fight I Want You Now Young Men Wanted (1908) Wish I Were a ManCopyright 2003-2016Great Naval Images LLC. 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. The system was totally reconfigured and Strip service begun December 5, 1992. All buses are fully ADA compliant and are 8.5ft (2.6m) wide. Company 911 March - May 1982. It's gone now isn't it? Navy Heritage. 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. 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). Boy did I get a waking. The raises were based on the findings of a consultant, Peter Ronza, who was once employed by Clark County. It is located at Pavilion Center Drive and Summerlin Centre Drive and opened on October 16, 2017. CO 930 1987 RTC San Diego. Should have reenlisted with the Marines after my hitch was over. I was at San Diego RTC from May 11th to July 16th 1993 as part of company 115 led by CPO Lynch whose rate was BT. I watched the place go down piece by piece. Had to lose step crossing the little bridge (Camp Nimitz) because marching companies supposedly caused structural damage. Company Flags . USN RTC . Company 258, Division 7, Sand Diego RTC: Henderson, Christian/hendu: RMSA: Sep 18, 1991 - Dec 18, 1991: Radioman: A School: McGuire, Doug: BM1(SW) Jan 20, 1992 - Nov 29, 1993: company commander: hey all: Palmer . I retired in 1979 as Force Master Chief, Navy Recruiting Commanding. The South Strip Transfer Terminal (or "SSTT"), owned by the RTC, is located just south of McCarran Airport on Sunset Rd. Just curious to see if there are any of my old boot camp buddies out there left. These routes are primarily in the northern portion of the service area. While it services most of Clark County with regularly scheduled routes, most of the service is in the immediate Las Vegas Valley; outlying places such as Mesquite and Laughlin provide transit services to their residents via the Southern Nevada Transit Coalition, which uses several vehicles acquired from RTC Transit. I was in Company 55-284. In 2009 and 2010, proposed bus fares increased from 62% for monthly passes to 100% for full day fare passes. However, in the fallout of the court decision, the RTC returned for a re-vote in which the board then deadlocked at 4-4 for multiple months. LVT and its successors continued to operate service in competition with Citizens Area Transit until about 2005.