Chief Oliver was a hard ass during Boot Camp but was the most kindest/loving family man I got to know after training. On October 27, 2005, CAT added a fleet of double decker buses on The Strip Route. | A variant of this livery has the CAT logos replaced with RTC fleet logos on the sides of the coach. The bus was pulling in, and hit the bus stop sign off of the shelter, flinging it on the road. Most weekend/holiday northbound routes continue as 217. Unfortunately, for me, that's just where I ended-up during my stint. The RTC board approved the First Transit bid on a 4-3 vote, but after the Nevada Attorney General reprimanded the RTC for approving the contract without a majority of the eight members on the RTC board (as opposed to merely those present), which was determined by a district court judge that all 8 members were not required and the award was legitimate. Join Navy Don't Read History Make It US Naval Aviation Coast Guard Men Navy Day October 27th Travel Navy USS Miller Old Salt of the Sixth Fleet Become a Naval Officer Remember December 7th Tough Job Still Ahead Viet Nam Who Served Spearhead of Victory Avenge December 7th Sub Clear for Action He's Getting Signal Are You? Some shipmates that come to mind while stationed there are: YN1 Burroughs, BM3 Savini, OS2 Woodbury. Originally, the DTC only had 23 bays, with two of them unnumbered. A year later, CAT received its first shipment of 50 double decker buses from Alexander Dennis. In 1999, the city expanded the terminal by building a northern plaza which required closing down Mesquite Ave. in the area. N.T.C. The initial route structure was soon seen as deficient and second complete revision was made in June on 1993. *Please READ our rules before posting*, Press J to jump to the feed. It was early 1971 and we got off the bus at dusk. 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. Both have since ceased operation. Had to lose step crossing the little bridge (Camp Nimitz) because marching companies supposedly caused structural damage. Coach operators from sister agencies were called in to drive the buses and serve the city before a settlement was reached. Naval Training Center. In late 2007, the RTC began to rebrand the Citizens Area Transit system as RTC Transit. For the other half of the barracks that were razed now stands a couple of very nice looking buildings that I know nothing about. You guys make me feel like an old timer. Receive a hair cut @ 01:30 PST (04:30 . So we went to "rout step" as we crossed the bridge at least twice each day. Tin Can Sailors. 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). It was almost like everyone just decided to leave and never come back. Best to all sa fowler. These routes are primarily in the northern portion of the service area. A proud bunch with SR Kendall Gills, SR Scott Fenton, SR Pete Cuellar, John H. Gamez, SR R. Pena and SR Gerald Carbajal. The driver was arrested and officers said he was under the influence of prescription painkillers. US Naval Training Center - Anchor Yearbook (San Diego, CA), Class of 1980, Pages 1 - 17 | E-Yearbook.com has the largest online yearbook collection of college, university, high school, middle school, junior high school, military, naval cruise books and yearbooks. The bus driver failed to look in her rear view mirror and side-swiped Lorraine Macdonald twice, which did not kill her but left her disable. A few hundred metres away, he jumped off while the bus continued in motion. 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. In 2004, 10 Irisbus Civis coaches arrived for service on the new BRT line, complete with a new MAX Line "bluenose" livery. I was one of those go in the military, or go to juvenile hall for boys.
The RTC received 50 NABI vehicles and the final shipment of 40 42ft "Deuce" double-deck buses in summer 2008. We were sailors once . Enough for the travelog. Others aboard, Hayes and Grindstaff. However, that never happened. It includes 900 parking spaces, park & ride, indoor waiting facility, next arrival information and restrooms. SAN . By-appointment-only paratransit is a door-to-door service. I do hope that all former boots had a wonderful Christmas and pray the each and everyone of you continue to prosper in 2016. CAT Gillig Phantom with the first "mountains" livery (19922001), CAT New Flyer C40LF, 2nd variant of second "stripes" livery (20012008), CAT Irisbus Civis, first "bluenose" BRT livery (2004), CAT New Flyer D60LF, variant of first "mountains" livery using blue and gold (2005), CAT Alexander Dennis Enviro500 in third "goldbug" livery (2005+), CAT New Flyer DE41LFR, 1st variant of third "goldbug" livery with dual CAT and RTC branding (2006+), RTC New Flyer C40LFR in third "goldbug" livery (2006+), RTC Wright StreetCar, second "goldface" BRT livery (2010+). LVT service mainly consisted of loop routes that made many turns throughout the city, sometimes doubling back on its own routes and making several "subloops" within a loop. Camp Nimitz is part of the former Naval Training Center-San Diego. Boot camp took a juvenile delinquent and turned me into a man. 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. 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". No bad memories and San Diego was cheap and cheerful in those days. October 4th, 1991Navy Basic Training GraduationRTC San DiegoCompanies: 228 - 234 Sold in 2018 to a private person. Weguarantee you will not be disappointed with this item or your money back. In 2010, a new "goldface" BRT livery was implemented with the Wright StreetCars, which consists of a gold base with a blue stripe and a white stripe; the one-piece windshield is outlined in white. SR Donald Ramirez putting things away in a locker. Religious Technology Center, the corporate body that controls the intellectual property of the Church of Scientology. [citation needed]. I was assigned to Recruit Co 161 We were bused over to Camp Nimitz where we spent our first few weeks, then back over to the main camp. The first line was called the "Gold Line", which serviced the downtown and strip corridors. The people of the bus only suffered minor injuries. Thanks again mate You Company graduated a few months ahead of mine. I went to boot camp at RTC/NTC in '87. US Naval Training Center - Anchor Yearbook (San Diego, CA), Covers 1 - 15. Bio RTC References . | Valid on all routes.[18][19]. This would make a nice gift and a great addition to any collection orNavy memory. USN RTC . Copyright 2003-2023Great Naval Images LLC. Multimedia CD $39.95 1 New from $39.95 Bring the Cruise Book to Life with this Multimedia Presentation. The RTC argued that the fare hikes were due to higher fuel costs, however the largest increase in transit expenditures came from a tripling in capital outlays, rising from $54.5 million in 2007 to $162.9 million in 2009. Try the Ship's Store. We guarantee you will not be disappointed with this item or your money back. 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 . Day . I was there in 1959, company 204. Bootcamp . Report an offensive or inappropriate entry. GMC Walter\'s was my CC. Multi-hour and multi-day passes are available via RTC app. Amtrak Thruway and Greyhound started using the station in 2021, with Greyhound abandoning its long held station at the Plaza Las Vegas.[23]. Routes 120, 207, & 209 were removed from here while Route 121 began service here on November 8, 2015. 1984 1989 Very fond memories. The RTC then started repainting coaches with this new variant, leaving the already painted coaches with the 1st variant. Navy Heritage. Keolis operates routes 103, 104, 108, 109, 117, 119, 122, 201, 202, 212, 217, 401, 402, 601, 602, 605, 606, 608, The Deuce on The Strip, BHX, & SX. All rights reserved. I believe he was from Arkansas. The CAT bus stop signs around the city were replaced by "Transit Stop" signs using the RTC logo. 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. In 2007, nine RTC executives received pay raises which averaged 22%. He is now deceased. Wasn't all bad though. Company Commander - Chief Stonehocker
New R&O in the pic. Formed in June for 19 week program. Entered RTC San Diego 2/28/73, formed into Co. 077, QM1 Gassman was our Company Commander. It was a strange and yet sort of good place for me at that time in my life. I still have a lot of memories from the place. It was an experience that I'll never forget. The bus took out the shelter, and doing that, a woman was knocked down and hit by the bus, killing her. I feel like Methuselah. 70-71. ****WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PAYMENT****. After I graduated from boot and services schools, I was transferred to the USS Vulcan AR5, NOB, Norfolk, Va. I did get to stay with my original company, tho. Would be fantastic for decorating the home or office wall. The photo has some small creases and is curled due to being kept in a tube for many years. After our 2 week leave, I was assigned to NTC for an 18 month Spec Tour. Dan from St Louis but for most of my adult life living in England. I went to boot camp there March to june 1965. The fixed route contract was scheduled to expire September 25, 2011, and was awarded to First Transit, the apparent low bidder and highest scorer on the comprehensive review, however, Veolia has complained to the RTC board of bidding irregularities in the First Transit bid as well as an unfair emphasis on price in comparison to other technical factors. Company 067 april 88 to june 88. I went to boot in 87 also, I was a snot-nosed 17 year old who knew it all. Where noted, the following transit center abbreviations are used: The Deuce on The Strip is known as "Premium Service Route" & premium fares only apply to this route. Taps It Is!! 1979 Orlando Company 145 Navy Boot Camp Book, 1979 San Diego Company 252 Navy Boot Camp Book. I remember he had a certain straight-faced glare, that when looked at me, he made me almost pee my pants. I was in company 156-65. is now closed and on Nat'l Register of Historic Places. 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. It was colder than a well digger's a$$ in Norway. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING depends on the country. This livery was used from 2001 to 2005 on the fixed-route fleet. Served as Recruit Education Petty Officer; then on to Hospital Corps School, Balboa Naval Hospital; then to Neuropsychiatry Technician School, Bethesda Naval Hospital, Maryland. What a nice site to visit while one is in San Diego. - 106A SB, This page was last edited on 6 March 2023, at 01:29.
Tough men, but they made "men" of us in that short time.They taught us self discipline, self reliance, and self respect and dignity. Naval Training Ctr San DiegoMarch 7, 1978 Boot Camp Graduation photo from N.T.C. (SB) Deuce on The Strip SB, On Garces Ave. - Primm Employee Shuttle & Silver State Trailways, Ace Blvd. Split as 201A/201B; 201A runs along Tropicana, while 201B has western loop on Russell, Split as Blue and Gold; Blue runs abbreviated route between Rainbow and Nellis while Gold runs whole route, making limited stops between Rainbow and Nellis (currently suspended), Loop service split as East (H St) and West (D St), Blue Diamond, Cactus, Carnegie, Horizon Ridge, and Boulder City, Symphony Park, LV North Premium Outlet, City Hall, Fremont Street Experience, Mob Museum, Arts District, The Strat, Free shuttle, operating primarily in the afternoons, Service to Symphony Park, LV North Premium Outlet, Fremont Street Experience. The important aspect will be just having your loved one in the photo. [4] In May 2010, RTC rebranded its lines away from the "ACE" name due to a lawsuit from Ace Cab, a local Las Vegas taxi operator; ACE Gold became the Strip and Downtown Express (SDX); ACExpress became Centennial Express (CX), and ACE Green became the Boulder Highway Express (BHX)[5], The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), under its BRT Standard, has classified the Strip and Downtown Express as a "Basic BRT" corridor. In 1997, the American Public Transportation Association awarded CAT with their highest honor, Best Transit System in America (within its category). "Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada" was placed near the bottom of the coach. The Navy was always changing up how many weeks of training you would receive. The base closed in 1993 and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 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. In March 2010, Miss Macdonald went back to court and won the case again which the bus company has again appealed & won. 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. I was the Yeoman
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