?1972) by naming the square in front of the Administration Building (at Bldg 1 on 1 Avenue of the Palms) after him. During World War II, Treasure Island became part of the Treasure Island Naval Base, and served as an electronics and radio communications training school, and as the major Navy departure and receiving point for sailors in the Pacific aboard surface ships and submarines. View of Treasure Island MARINE BARRACKS TREASURE ISLAND NAVAL BASE. It was founded by President Thomas Jefferson and Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in 1801. Two other estimates determined the fair market value at $250 million. Treasure Island is embarking on its latest transformation into a new, sustainable community, grounded in a colorful history whose themes resonate with today's issues and tomorrow's concerns. ... Treasure Island was a receiving station, a headquarters base and training station. ?1980s Treasure Island was used by the U.S. Navy for shipboard fire fighting and damage control training for Hull Maintenance Technicians and other sailors. 3. The moving webcam displays excellent panoramas to the islets from Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, the largest island of the archipelago. Naval Station, Treasure Island closed 30 September 1997. Naval Supplementary Radio Station. The Pandemonium remained in use until July 1969. I was stationed on Treasure Island in 1963/1964. (2806A) Marine Barracks. They are therefore considered the key strategic development force in the World Government and are expected to obey its orders at will. This is one of the top duty stations in the Marine Corps. The facility consists of two contiguous islands: the northern island is named Treasure Island (TI) and the southern island is named Yerba Buena Island (YBI). Find your Brothers on Marines.TogetherWeServed.com, During World War II, Treasure Island became part of the Treasure Island Naval Base, and served as an electronics and radio communications training school, and as the major Navy departure and receiving. The Recruit Training Station for the West Coast, under the command of Major E.P. History. Marine Corps Barracks Mare Island Is A Non-Profit Corp. If you served in this unit, reconnect with your, Copyright Togetherweserved.com Inc 2003-2011. point for sailors in the Pacific aboard surface ships and submarines. I directed traffic at the main gate. A Marine lieutenant helped take over San Jose. I am a therapist working with a Vietnam Era Vet who was in the : brig at Treasure Island. Find your Brothers on Marines.TogetherWeServed.com JOIN FOR FREE TODAY! something that relates to this former post. If you don’t believe us, take a three-hour trip north to a friendly place called Twentynine Palms. to private first class ronald t. apostle, usmc: further reference is made to your claim for per diem for the period january 26 to june 13, 1956, while on duty under instruction at marine barracks, naval station, treasure island, san francisco, california. X : Photos of Treasure Island NB: XXX : Items of Memorabilia : Reunion Information : History of Treasure Island NB: If you have any photos that you would like to submit and share with those that view this site, please email a scanned copy or contact the WEBMASTER of this site to make other arrangements. Detachment. Aug 25, 2014 - This Pin was discovered by Linda Mysliborski. that you were stationed with at the Barracks? 2 & 3. Waves, US naval hospital, Embarkation barracks, The Marines, Frontier base, Lucky bag, Many great photos of all base activities Great photos of buildings inside and out Over 397 pictures and the base story told on 280 pages. photos that you would like to submit and share with those that I attended the Electronic Technician "A" school that was 48 weeks long. Naval Barracks. The Naval Station also served as an Auxiliary Air Facility airfield for airships, blimps, dirigibles, planes, and seaplanes by Hangars / Bldgs. Additionally, the Hull Maintenance Technician Training School Phase "A" was trained at Treasure Island for Nuclear, Biological, Radiological and Chemical Warfare Training as part of their phase "A" and phase "B" training. The old Navy Exchange, Movie theater, hangars, and bowling alley buildings also still exist. During the 1960sâ? Marine Second Lieutenant William W. McMillan, Turtle Creek sharpshooter who competed in the 1952 Olympics in Finland, joined the ranks of new officers recently when he was commissioned at the Marine Barracks on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. Seems that the Marine Barracks, Chow hall, and many of the buildings on the East side of H Avenue remain intact to this day. After the war, a training center for nuclear decontamination was established on the island. The Auxiliary Air Facility airfield was limited to helicopter landing pad use at Naval Airship Square on the East side of Hangar/Bldg. Mar 28, 2014 - Explore Mike Wilson's board "Marine Barracks Vallejo/Mare Island" on Pinterest. Broadcast nationwide on the ABC radio series Orson Welles Commentaries, the ceremonies featured Commodore Robert W. Cary, commander of the center, and Orson Welles, who interviewed family members. Gregory “Greg” Lake had a strong desire to become aMarine. On 9 December 1945, the three theatre complexes on the base were dedicated to World War II Naval heroes killed in action. 8-22-99. In 1996, Treasure Island and the Presidio of San Francisco Army Post were decommissioned and opened to public control, under stipulations. In 1993, the naval station was selected for closure, and Navy operations ended there in 1997. Did you know Posted by: Mike Hughes (planwiz@erisa.com) on 7/06/13 at 13:31 In Reply to: Re: Treasure Island Transit Barracks & Brig - 1969 posted by christine wilson on 3/29/13 at 12:00 : Hi. The Island Marine team was prompt, professional and answered all my questions. someone that was stationed here or maybe you would like to post A full size mockup of a navy ship dubbed the USS Pandemonium (PCDC-1) was constructed in July 1956. There could be far worse places to be in the Marine Corps. Treasure Island Marine 74-76 - Cpl. I served on Treasure Island 1975-1976 as a Marine Corporal MP. BARRACKS 341 on Avenue M and 4th Street) which was a static damage control trainer that was used for real time shipboard battle damage repair and control. Would you like to find some friends Marine Barracks Treasure Island, CA. NS Treasure Island was closed on 30 September 1997, as a BRAC III Major Closure. Patch: Unit Details: Strength Detachment Type Base/Station Existing/Disbanded Disbanded Year 1846 - 1997 Description. view this site, please email a scanned copy or contact the WEBMASTER of this site to make other arrangements. The star shaped multiwing barracks (two of them) were right across from ours. The Mare Island Naval Shipyard (MINS) was the first United States naval station established on the Pacific Coast. (2806B) Skaggs Island Naval Radio Receiving & Control Station, 12th Naval District. Treasure Island History The odyssey that is known as San Francisco’s Treasure Island has fluctuated, assuming chameleon properties for three quarters of a century. If you ever spent time on Treasure Island in the 40s, 50s, 60,s 70's or 80s, this will bring back some memories. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Historically, it was the barracks and headquarters for the Marine Corps compound between 1917 and the 1990s, the time of the removal of the Marine detachment. Served in this Detachment? MARINE TREASURE The weather is generally nice and you have a beach literally right across the street from you. Use Theatre One was named for Doris Miller, the first African American to be awarded the Navy Cross; Theatre Two was named for Medal of Honor recipient Edward O'Hare; and Theatre Three (at Bldg 401 on Avenue I and 9th Street) was named for Medal of Honor recipient Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone USMC.