Thanks for this video, I was there as a kid 1974-1981, spent 2nd grade in the little schoolhouse on Graves Barracks by the back gate, 3rd-8th grades in the main school between the base chapel and the NCO club. When I was there, the first McDonald's opened across the street from the Hauptbahnhof, and a KFC opened up across the street from Jaeger Kaserne but became a bar before 1981. There were no Burger Kings, but they had just renovated the commissary to be double its old size by then. The Jaeger cafeteria got remodeled around 1980-81 into a burger stand, I missed the old cafeteria with its steam tables and the soda island in the middle. The dental clinic was upstairs, and the fellow who repaired pool tables had his workshop in the basement. btw when did they block off the main entrance on Wurzburgerstrasse? I saw that they put up a temporary wall, and put parking spots in the entrance during the '80s. WTF? So did everyone have to go in through the side gate near the motor pool? Anyway, a lot of memories, not only of the kasernes but of the town itself, the weekend markets near the Pink Castle, Schoental park, Fasanerie park, City Gallerie shopping mall...thanks again for the video...btw until I saw this video, I had no idea we had M60A2s on Ready Barracks, I thought they were all A1s :)
I was part of the slim group of troops with the mission of closing the place down on the 9th engr side,in 1992. and with that the end of my army day's went home on a early out after 13 years. I have to say germany was a great place to be I was lucky enough to spend 8years there and all over the place have to say hands down best time of my life.
I was in A-Burg, Graves Kaserne CSC 1/7th from 78-81. Loved the country, loved the food. These images of Wurzburgerstrasse bring back so many memories. I'll remember it fondly for the rest of my life ....
Thank you so much for this video! I'm actually choking back tears from watching this. My years in Aschaffenburg, '86-'91, were the best years of my life. I get so homesick when I think about it. Fiori Kaserne, C/4-7 Infantry, and Ready Barracks, 3rd Brigade Headquarters.
I hear you! Absolutely, the best years of my life. I was stationed on Fiori Kaserne, assorted units, in the 1/80th FA, from 1975-1987. Was fortunate enough to get stationed in Hanau, my last 5 years, 1999-2004. Would periodically go to A-Burg just to go. I consider that place my 2nd home. Miss it dearly!
WOW! What memory tidal wave. Delta Co. 3/69 Armor 3rd ID 1984 to 1986 Ready Barracks. "Best Job I Ever had" and best times of my life. Lived off post above the Tilbury Dance Cafe at 126 Wurzburger Str. with my wife.
I was in A-Burg April 1982 through October 1984, Delta Co 3rd Med BN Ambulance Platoon. Out of the 18 months I spend 1/2 of it in the field, Graf, Wilflecken, Vilsek and 2 months straight with the 4th and 64 when they were switching to the M1 Abrams. Thanks for letting DOC shoot and drive the M-1. I DEROsed to the Fr Irwin and the OPFFOR for 1 year but my heart was always with 3rd ID and the best friends I ever had. Remember "Pizza Joe"?
This is how I remember A-Burg from the Motor Pools with all its units down to Wuerzburgerstrasse as seen in the video. Great, great job. The videographer deserves a big round of applause. Thanks for a job well done.My first time I was stationed at Fiori Bks 58-62 and Graves Bks 74-80, thanks for the memories... Bert
I was a Cottonbaler, Graves Kas., Alpha 1/7th from Feb. 82 thru 88, I extended twice as A burg was a great garrison Town and I had no interest in serving back in the US after several soldiers had DEROsed to the states and actually transferred back, telling us the real Army was in Germany........hey, Who remembers macht nichts Charlie? Nice old guy would sell trinkets and stuff on the strasse? Bought my first souvenir from him. The River Fests, schwimbad ( swimming pool) .....'Heylands' Beer(sp?) We called it 'Headache' Beer lol. We'd pool our money and do the ole 'You fly, I buy' and one of us would taxi down and back to McDs across the street from the Bonhof.......Fantastic video , thank you very much....gotta admit when I saw the 1/7 HQ Graves sign at 2:33 I got misty, I was in Alpha co. and that sign was about 20 yards away if that, from the front of our barracks, the HQ being up the stairs to the right, saw that sign every formation for 6 years...... I remember A Burg and Germany very well and had the time of my life.I miss all you Aburg natives,...thank you for the memories, truly
As a 4 year old in 1952, my brother and I would run to the corner to watch the tanks, jeeps and trucks roll by. I loved the tanks, clanking down the street.
Man that was an amazing time so many great memories. I was with the 261st Signal Co. In Ready Bks. 79-83. Infact my son was born in A-burg 81. From there I attended the NCO Academy in Bad Tölz my proudest moment. Who can forget Würzburg Str. and A-burg itself that gorgeous Castle and beautiful city park !!!
Wow! Was with 3/21 Arty in Fiori from 6/69 to 7/72, had a great time really enjoye A-burg as we called and the local people were wonderful. What a great city nothing but good memories.
I live in aschaffenburg and I have seen these very often. I’m an American and my dad was a soldier so I remember the style the barracks were built and it’s so weird when I walk down a street in Aschaffenburg, because it brought back memories from when I lived in fort hood or Wolfgang
Was stationed at Fiori 1983-1985 Lance Missile Crew member. Had the best times of my life there.Fell in love with a German girl named Annetta,met her at a concert of a band called Sound Selection.They played at all the local halls,popular music of the day.Got in a little trouble smuggling hash. Spent some time in CCF in Sweinfurt.Came out of CCF a Soldier,like Navy Seal training. Had the choice to either make it through CCF or going to Levenworth,Kansas.Had 8 months left in country made my E-4 in that 8 months.First inspection after CCF the Colonel stopped at my living space and said he wanted every man in the Kaserns inspection to look just like mine.Great times.Thanks for the Memories
9th Engr. Bn. 1988-1990 anybody remembers the guy who opened up "Red Fox Fried Chicken on the Srausse? He couldn't keep it on the shelf, it sold that fast!😃
Es waren die schönsten Zeiten mit unseren Freunden hier, jetzt ist dieses Land kaputt und nur noch vom Feind besetzt, wenn ich hier weggehe werde ich nichts vermissen, Ausser die super Zeit von damals
Thanks for the memories! I was stationed in Aschaffenburg from 1982-1985 at Ready Barracks, and came to love the country, Bavaria, and the people. If I live long enough I hope that my wife, who is of German decent, can visit Aschaffenburg.
Stationed in Aburg Smith Kasserne 1978-1981 before DEROS to Ft. Leonard wood. Arrived, was instructed by 1stSGGT Fitzgerald put away most of gear, I'll band your wall Locker, bring your utilities. Went to Graff, didn't see Aburg again for 30+ days as we were on CEMTAP (combat engineer maintenance of training area (Deployment)) Loved Aburg but didn't get to spend much time there we were always going somewhere. Our LDA was in Spessart Mountains, I think they call them Hills now. But if your humping all the gear you carry as a 12B- I was issued the M-60 and all the associated equipment. Who's the rest of the gun crew... YOU! So the tripod, T and E stayed on the truck. I was also blessed with all the ammo.. It would be easier for our guys to look in one place and we didn't stay anywhere long enough for the T-pod and T&E to be useful. Also easier to hump up the Hills just saying.
Rivera, I know you. I was in B Btry 1/80 FA, in the Supply Room from 06/75-02/78 reenlisted and moved to C Btry 1/80 FA. Eventually went to SVC Btry. Stayed in that outfit for 12 years.
Dana Galer I was in Aburg 75-77as an automotive parts clerk with the sameM-60A-1 tank unit.My wife and Ilived across the street ina 12 story apt bld that is no longer there by way of Goggle Earth.The Gov. had just put in 4 mill.dollars into new private barracks I never got to see.Got to see alot of Germany in those silly war games thou.
Great memories in Aburg. Married a girl from Hosbach in 78. 37 years and 3 kids and 4 grandkids later we are still going strong. No U.S. militaryleft there now. Ready Kaserne is gone.
Fiori Kaserne A Co 1/4th Inf 1975 - 1978. How I miss Hey Lands Bier and Schnitzelmann's sandwiches, among many things, but I do not miss loading up my M113 at the rail head! A great duty station, a beautiful country and wonderful people.
Thanks for the video. 4/64 Tuskers, We Pierce. Was at Ready for 1 1/2 years between about October 74 thru Feb. 76. Transportation (Truck Driver) for you Tankers. Great memories. Loved the country. And loved the little Pizza place across the street from Main Gate. Nice to get a glimpse of it in the video. Never forget several of my chums there. Rick "V", Doc, Breezly and the rest. KC out.
Was a child dependent in 74, dad was stationed at Fiori barracks ---- remember that little pizza place and the Crazy Horse Saloon a couple of buildings down from that. Also remember the pizza place outside of the main gate at Jaegar Kasern. Nizza Pizza ---- good stuff
Helldpdigr I called the pizza place Tony's. I stayed at smith 85-86. 9th engr a co. I got chills watching this,and a flood of memories. I was 18... wish I could go back. I feel as though I left something there.
@ 0:58 was the Headquarters Building of the 3rd Medical Battalion. I worked there in S-2 (Security) from January 1972 to March of 1973. Lots of good memories of my days in A-Burg.
I was stationed at the 9th Engineers Bravo bulldogs 1983 to 1985 captain Williams CO and first Sargent Jones , loved it there miss the beer Hey Lads Sp4 Leo Picollo
Stationed on Graves 83-87 1/7 INF. What a beautiful city. Great memories of friends and fun times, and yes memories of endless guard details and sweeping the motorpool. Cottonbalers by God.
Enjoyed the pics. I was in Aschaffenburg July 72 through Nov 73, in Fiori Kasserne. Only got to Ready Barracks once, but went to Jaeger Kasserne often, as I think we all did. Fiori Kasserne is now an upscale gated community of condos.
Nice video! Was at Fiori 1991-1992. Went back as a civilian through the 90's, and up to 2010. I was happy to see that my barracks for D Co 4/7 Infantry were turned into apartments.
This brought back memories I was stationed on Ready from 86-88 HQ commo. I even have photos from my room of sun rise over the motor pool. Even have photos from a tower out in the woods we called Hitlers tower.
Micki D ,I was there in 88-90. Look at my avatar. That's me rappelling down Hitlers Tower ,great times. D Co ,4-66th Armor ,Ready Concern , I think I had the coolest 1st sergeant, Peterson ,awesome man.
I was in the 1/4th in '72 and '73, Fiori Barracks. I've been lucky enough to go back and visit several times. Much better seeing Germany as a tourist than as a soldier. Love the German people most of all.
+Donspigeons : I was a dependent there during your time. My dad was the DPCA. My brothers have both been back to A-burg (air force) while on active duty, but I haven't made it back yet. They were great times.
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit mit den Amerikanern, es gab Stammtische bei denen auch die Schülerinnen der Maria Ward Schule aktiv dabei waren. Die Urkunden für die deutsch-amerikanischen Wanderungen im Spessart habe ich noch. Im Aschaffenburger Jugendhaus wurde gegen die jungen Amerikaner ein Hausverbot erteilt und kräftig gegen die Amerikaner Stimmung gemacht. Nachzulesen in der Jugendhauszeitung "Gnubbelsche".
Ich erinnere mich auch die deutschen und amerikanischen geht in Spessart . Ich habe auch die Zertifikate . Ich war einer dieser schlechten amerikanischen Kinder und verhielten sich schlecht . Zum Glück habe ich gelernt, später über das deutsche Volk und wie gut sie wirklich waren. Diese Deutsch Menschen sind unsere Brüder und Schwestern und wir Amerikans sind dankbar, in Richtung ihrer Akzeptanz. Gott segne Deutschland und Amerika. Aschaffenburg 1972 -1975
hi guys...who remembers annabells down würzburgerstreet? man i remember the time from the 1980s up to the 2000 when yall left for good... best time in my life!!!
I was in Smith Barracks 9th Engineers 71-72 and I hated that place. It was tortuous and miserable in those barracks. I recall some “red flag” five day exercise wherein we had to drive our five tons and duce and a halfs around Germany, camping out in the freezing snow plus build a stupid pontoon bridge across the Rein while legitimate river traffic was backed up for miles. Was there about eight months leaving in late January 72 getting out of the Army after three years and a tour of Vietnam. However, myself and friends got to tour much of Germany on our days off even driving to Amsterdam. A lot of local beer was also consumed, delicious and not at all like beers found here in the States.
I was stationed to the 9th engineer in 1975 .Hated the Army but enjoyed Germany and the Heyland beer. I am looking for a friends named Robert Lewis and Jeffery Holder
@@joe1888g I just missed you. I was in CSC 1/4 in 73 & 73, maint platoon. Capt Panoke was the Co when I left. He sucked, but Capt Wm R Herndon, just before him, was a great CO. I'll be you knew some of my buddies who were still there when I left. Are you still in touch with anyone?
@@ahitchcox I did run into one guy I served with there in the early 80's at Schofield Barracks Hawaii but haven't hear from him in over 25 years. Aschaffenburg was a great military community. Lots of fond memories.
As a 4 year old in 1952, my brother and I would run to the corner to watch the tanks, jeeps and trucks roll by. I loved the tanks, clanking down the street.
Thanks for this video, I was there as a kid 1974-1981, spent 2nd grade in the little schoolhouse on Graves Barracks by the back gate, 3rd-8th grades in the main school between the base chapel and the NCO club. When I was there, the first McDonald's opened across the street from the Hauptbahnhof, and a KFC opened up across the street from Jaeger Kaserne but became a bar before 1981. There were no Burger Kings, but they had just renovated the commissary to be double its old size by then. The Jaeger cafeteria got remodeled around 1980-81 into a burger stand, I missed the old cafeteria with its steam tables and the soda island in the middle. The dental clinic was upstairs, and the fellow who repaired pool tables had his workshop in the basement. btw when did they block off the main entrance on Wurzburgerstrasse? I saw that they put up a temporary wall, and put parking spots in the entrance during the '80s. WTF? So did everyone have to go in through the side gate near the motor pool? Anyway, a lot of memories, not only of the kasernes but of the town itself, the weekend markets near the Pink Castle, Schoental park, Fasanerie park, City Gallerie shopping mall...thanks again for the video...btw until I saw this video, I had no idea we had M60A2s on Ready Barracks, I thought they were all A1s :)
I was part of the slim group of troops with the mission of closing the place down on the 9th engr side,in 1992. and with that the end of my army day's went home on a early out after 13 years. I have to say germany was a great place to be I was lucky enough to spend 8years there and all over the place have to say hands down best time of my life.
I was in A-Burg, Graves Kaserne CSC 1/7th from 78-81. Loved the country, loved the food. These images of Wurzburgerstrasse bring back so many memories. I'll remember it fondly for the rest of my life ....
If you See this Land now , you can Not beleave what a hell IT IS now . I will leave Here .
Thank you so much for this video! I'm actually choking back tears from watching this. My years in Aschaffenburg, '86-'91, were the best years of my life. I get so homesick when I think about it.
Fiori Kaserne, C/4-7 Infantry, and Ready Barracks, 3rd Brigade Headquarters.
I had to do the same thing, when the 9th Engr. Bn. Banner flashed across the screen! 1988-1990 Asitrimos.
I hear you! Absolutely, the best years of my life. I was stationed on Fiori Kaserne, assorted units, in the 1/80th FA, from 1975-1987. Was fortunate enough to get stationed in Hanau, my last 5 years, 1999-2004. Would periodically go to A-Burg just to go. I consider that place my 2nd home. Miss it dearly!
WOW! What memory tidal wave. Delta Co. 3/69 Armor 3rd ID 1984 to 1986 Ready Barracks. "Best Job I Ever had" and best times of my life. Lived off post above the Tilbury Dance Cafe at 126 Wurzburger Str. with my wife.
I was in A-Burg April 1982 through October 1984, Delta Co 3rd Med BN Ambulance Platoon. Out of the 18 months I spend 1/2 of it in the field, Graf, Wilflecken, Vilsek and 2 months straight with the 4th and 64 when they were switching to the M1 Abrams. Thanks for letting DOC shoot and drive the M-1. I DEROsed to the Fr Irwin and the OPFFOR for 1 year but my heart was always with 3rd ID and the best friends I ever had. Remember "Pizza Joe"?
This is how I remember A-Burg from the Motor Pools with all its units down to Wuerzburgerstrasse as seen in the video. Great, great job. The videographer deserves a big round of applause. Thanks for a job well done.My first time I was stationed at Fiori Bks 58-62 and Graves Bks 74-80, thanks for the memories...
Bert
I was a Cottonbaler, Graves Kas., Alpha 1/7th from Feb. 82 thru 88, I extended twice as A burg was a great garrison Town and I had no interest in serving back in the US after several soldiers had DEROsed to the states and actually transferred back, telling us the real Army was in Germany........hey, Who remembers macht nichts Charlie? Nice old guy would sell trinkets and stuff on the strasse? Bought my first souvenir from him. The River Fests, schwimbad ( swimming pool) .....'Heylands' Beer(sp?) We called it 'Headache' Beer lol.
We'd pool our money and do the ole 'You fly, I buy' and one of us would taxi down and back to McDs across the street from the Bonhof.......Fantastic video , thank you very much....gotta admit when I saw the 1/7 HQ Graves sign at 2:33 I got misty, I was in Alpha co. and that sign was about 20 yards away if that, from the front of our barracks, the HQ being up the stairs to the right, saw that sign every formation for 6 years......
I remember A Burg and Germany very well and had the time of my life.I miss all you Aburg natives,...thank you for the memories, truly
As a 4 year old in 1952, my brother and I would run to the corner to watch the tanks, jeeps and trucks roll by. I loved the tanks, clanking down the street.
Alexander, my compliment, you did hit the core! I´ve been there that time and i feel so homesick!...
I was at Ready Barracks 1974-1976. Alpha Co, 4 Bn 64 Armor. Great memories.
Man that was an amazing time so many great memories. I was with the 261st Signal Co. In Ready Bks. 79-83. Infact my son was born in A-burg 81. From there I attended the NCO Academy in Bad Tölz my proudest moment. Who can forget Würzburg Str. and A-burg itself that gorgeous Castle and beautiful city park !!!
This was the best Time in Aschaffenburg-we miss you US Boys
I Loved my time there! 1987 - 1989
I've been back to visit several times. Love the country and especially the people.
I miss you to Florian....nothing but fond memories.
Wow! Was with 3/21 Arty in Fiori from 6/69 to 7/72, had a great time really enjoye A-burg as we called and the local people were wonderful. What a great city nothing but good memories.
72 & 73 at Fiori for me. I was in the 1/4th. Barracks were just to the right as you entered the main gate.
Thank you for sharing this video! My Grandfather was there in 1958.
Wonderful! I was in Fiori Kasernen in 1980-81. This video brought back great memories.
I live in aschaffenburg and I have seen these very often. I’m an American and my dad was a soldier so I remember the style the barracks were built and it’s so weird when I walk down a street in Aschaffenburg, because it brought back memories from when I lived in fort hood or Wolfgang
Was stationed at Fiori 1983-1985 Lance Missile Crew member. Had the best times of my life there.Fell in love with a German girl named Annetta,met her at a concert of a band called Sound Selection.They played at all the local halls,popular music of the day.Got in a little trouble smuggling hash. Spent some time in CCF in Sweinfurt.Came out of CCF a Soldier,like Navy Seal training. Had the choice to either make it through CCF or going to Levenworth,Kansas.Had 8 months left in country made my E-4 in that 8 months.First inspection after CCF the Colonel stopped at my living space and said he wanted every man in the Kaserns inspection to look just like mine.Great times.Thanks for the Memories
Bravo 1/7th 85-87, Graves Kaserne. Most memorable time of my life.
was there 1976,fund memories,loved it.
"Hey Lands Bier... Ashaffenburg's Grossest bier" (87-90, 4/66AR) . . . thank you for this! 👊👏🤙
9th Engr. Bn. 1988-1990 anybody remembers the guy who opened up "Red Fox Fried Chicken on the Srausse? He couldn't keep it on the shelf, it sold that fast!😃
Man, I even saw myself, car, First Generation M1 Abrams tank, barracks and married quarters in this video.
9th engineer a burg 83 to 89 smith barracks great duty station maybe the best the Army has .
I was in S-4 Brigade Headquarters, also S-1, Under Colonel Foley. Ready Barracks. 1980-1983. Steve Foster, E5 Sgt
Tony Rivera, I was station at Fiori Barracks HHB A battery. I was a field medic. Beautiful times between '77-'80. Remember Sgt Calderón and Sgt Pabon.
Es waren die schönsten Zeiten mit unseren Freunden hier, jetzt ist dieses Land kaputt und nur noch vom Feind besetzt, wenn ich hier weggehe werde ich nichts vermissen, Ausser die super Zeit von damals
Thanks for the memories! I was stationed in Aschaffenburg from 1982-1985 at Ready Barracks, and came to love the country, Bavaria, and the people. If I live long enough I hope that my wife, who is of German decent, can visit Aschaffenburg.
I was on Ready from 77-80. Married a local girl and we go back now and then to visit. Ready is gone except for bldg.404. No military left in A'Burg
HHC 9th Engineers '81-84, Smith Barracks. Thank you for the very fond trip down memory lane!
Stationed in Aburg Smith Kasserne 1978-1981 before DEROS to Ft. Leonard wood. Arrived, was instructed by 1stSGGT Fitzgerald put away most of gear, I'll band your wall Locker, bring your utilities. Went to Graff, didn't see Aburg again for 30+ days as we were on CEMTAP (combat engineer maintenance of training area (Deployment)) Loved Aburg but didn't get to spend much time there we were always going somewhere. Our LDA was in Spessart Mountains, I think they call them Hills now. But if your humping all the gear you carry as a 12B- I was issued the M-60 and all the associated equipment. Who's the rest of the gun crew... YOU! So the tripod, T and E stayed on the truck. I was also blessed with all the ammo.. It would be easier for our guys to look in one place and we didn't stay anywhere long enough for the T-pod and T&E to be useful. Also easier to hump up the Hills just saying.
Was at Fiori - 557 Maint. Co. 1984 - 1987. Good times; still think about Aburg.
I was also at Fiori, but in 72 and 73, in the 1st Btn, 4th Inf. Fiori is now a gated community, and the old barracks have elevators in them!
@@ahitchcox It's good to hear it's put to use and not just sitting.
I remember Jaeger, Ready and going down to the castle.
I was stationed at Fiori, B Btry 1/80 FA, in the Commo Section between 01/77- 01/80. Lots of good memories.
Rivera, I know you. I was in B Btry 1/80 FA, in the Supply Room from 06/75-02/78 reenlisted and moved to C Btry 1/80 FA. Eventually went to SVC Btry. Stayed in that outfit for 12 years.
I cried like a lil' boy when I saw this! Good old memories! I miss the US Boys!
Wow brought back a lot of feelings. I was in Aschaffenburg from Jan 1976 to Jan 1977. CSC 4/64 Armor, Redeye Section / CS-56 was my 1/4 Ton.
I was in the Redeye section of 4/64 from June 1977 till Feb. 1980.
Dana Galer I was in Aburg 75-77as an automotive parts clerk with the sameM-60A-1 tank unit.My wife and Ilived across the street ina 12 story apt bld that is no longer there by way of Goggle Earth.The Gov. had just put in 4 mill.dollars into new private barracks I never got to see.Got to see alot of Germany in those silly war games thou.
UHPCAMARO I was there in Aburg 75- 77,as an automotive parts clerk with the M60 A-1 unit.
Great memories in Aburg. Married a girl from Hosbach in 78. 37 years and 3 kids and 4 grandkids later we are still going strong. No U.S. militaryleft there now. Ready Kaserne is gone.
Fiori, C Co.1/4 infantry, 80-82, my first duty station. stayed in the army till 2012.... unreal
Fiori Kaserne A Co 1/4th Inf 1975 - 1978. How I miss Hey Lands Bier and Schnitzelmann's sandwiches, among many things, but I do not miss loading up my M113 at the rail head! A great duty station, a beautiful country and wonderful people.
I miss the pizza from Pizza Capri.
I'm glade that I found this video, it brought back some great memories. I was at Graves from 1989 -1991 in A co. 1/7th INF.
Thanks for the video. 4/64 Tuskers, We Pierce. Was at Ready for 1 1/2 years between about October 74 thru Feb. 76. Transportation (Truck Driver) for you Tankers. Great memories. Loved the country. And loved the little Pizza place across the street from Main Gate. Nice to get a glimpse of it in the video. Never forget several of my chums there. Rick "V", Doc, Breezly and the rest. KC out.
Was a child dependent in 74, dad was stationed at Fiori barracks ---- remember that little pizza place and the Crazy Horse Saloon a couple of buildings down from that. Also remember the pizza place outside of the main gate at Jaegar Kasern. Nizza Pizza ---- good stuff
Helldpdigr I called the pizza place Tony's. I stayed at smith 85-86. 9th engr a co. I got chills watching this,and a flood of memories. I was 18... wish I could go back. I feel as though I left something there.
@ 0:58 was the Headquarters Building of the 3rd Medical Battalion. I worked there in S-2 (Security) from January 1972 to March of 1973. Lots of good memories of my days in A-Burg.
Thank you for sharing brought back so many wonderful memories. LCT 1984 3ID
I was stationed at the 9th Engineers Bravo bulldogs 1983 to 1985 captain Williams CO and first Sargent Jones , loved it there miss the beer Hey Lads Sp4 Leo Picollo
Stationed on Graves 83-87 1/7 INF. What a beautiful city. Great memories of friends and fun times, and yes memories of endless guard details and sweeping the motorpool. Cottonbalers by God.
Born in the backwoods...raised by a bear....I was A 1/7 83 thru 89....
1st bt 4th inf 1975 thru 1978. Good memories in a great location.
We probably seen one another walking around the kaserne. My first tour was also, 1975-1978. I was on Fiori for 12 straight rears.
Enjoyed the pics. I was in Aschaffenburg July 72 through Nov 73, in Fiori Kasserne. Only got to Ready Barracks once, but went to Jaeger Kasserne often, as I think we all did. Fiori Kasserne is now an upscale gated community of condos.
ahitchcox if you write me your email Adresse i can sent you many pictures of Aschaffenburg
A was in Auburg,1973 Ready Barracks,ROCK ON.
HHC / 4/64,ARMOR.
Nice video! Was at Fiori 1991-1992. Went back as a civilian through the 90's, and up to 2010. I was happy to see that my barracks for D Co 4/7 Infantry were turned into apartments.
Was in Fiori in 1980-81 A Co. 1st Bn 4th Inf. GO WARRIORS!
Yep, and the barracks all have elevators now.
Oh my, what memories 👍🇺🇸 1994
Thank you for sharing!
This brought back memories I was stationed on Ready from 86-88 HQ commo. I even have photos from my room of sun rise over the motor pool. Even have photos from a tower out in the woods we called Hitlers tower.
Micki D i have the same pictures from the tower
Micki D ,I was there in 88-90. Look at my avatar. That's me rappelling down Hitlers Tower ,great times. D Co ,4-66th Armor ,Ready Concern , I think I had the coolest 1st sergeant, Peterson ,awesome man.
I am Sure you mean stengertsturm the old Stony one atop stengert hill.it is in fact really built before world war 2
Nearby Garrison maneuver grounds Aschaffenburg or Truppenübungsplatz as we locals said,btw it also got transformed into some Nature reservation
1/4 Infantry Battalion from 1981 to 1989, Headquarter Company, Four Duce. Loved it and hated it.
I was in the 1/4th in '72 and '73, Fiori Barracks. I've been lucky enough to go back and visit several times. Much better seeing Germany as a tourist than as a soldier. Love the German people most of all.
I took a lot of pictures, including many of guys I served with. Some were in the Four Duce platoon.
PEACE 2 my Buddy's at the 3rd Infantry Division in Savannah Georgia
Once upon a time in Aschaffenburg.....
First assignment 9th Engineers 1959
thats so interesting! amazing interesting pictures! thank u for sharing :-)
Great memories 77--79 A co. 4/64 Armor We Pierce! Love the Heylands Beer Sign :0) Don A.
+Donspigeons : I was a dependent there during your time. My dad was the DPCA. My brothers have both been back to A-burg (air force) while on active duty, but I haven't made it back yet. They were great times.
+Ryan McCann Yes, bitter sweet memories indeed. Love the people and place. Hated the cold guard duty nights
I was in the Redeye section in CSC, 4/64, 77-80
I was there 1967 to 1968 Company D 9th engineer battalion Robert Deibert
Are you still out there, Bob. I wanted to ask you something if so. Let me know.
Hq & Hq Co, 4.2 Mortar Plt Dec 1963 - Feb 1966 ready Kaserne.
HHC 9th Engineer Battalion 1979 - 1983
Memories 1968-1971
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit mit den Amerikanern, es gab Stammtische bei denen auch die Schülerinnen der Maria Ward Schule aktiv dabei waren. Die Urkunden für die deutsch-amerikanischen Wanderungen im Spessart habe ich noch. Im Aschaffenburger Jugendhaus wurde gegen die jungen Amerikaner ein Hausverbot erteilt und kräftig gegen die Amerikaner Stimmung gemacht. Nachzulesen in der Jugendhauszeitung "Gnubbelsche".
Ich erinnere mich auch die deutschen und amerikanischen geht in Spessart . Ich habe auch die Zertifikate . Ich war einer dieser schlechten amerikanischen Kinder und verhielten sich schlecht . Zum Glück habe ich gelernt, später über das deutsche Volk und wie gut sie wirklich waren. Diese Deutsch Menschen sind unsere Brüder und Schwestern und wir Amerikans sind dankbar, in Richtung ihrer Akzeptanz. Gott segne Deutschland und Amerika. Aschaffenburg 1972 -1975
If anyone remembers my dad, Jonathon H. Foushee, I’d love to talk.
Das waren super zeiten mit den US army!!!!!!
chris 11 naja es war halt der kalte Krieg, hatte damals eigentlich immer Angst gehabt, es könnte gleich losgehn
Does anyone remember my father, J.H. Foushee?
FIORI▪ 1986-89
ECHO CO. 11-HOTEL
ANTI▪TANK CO.
I probably passed you once or twice at the motor pool or chow hall!
hi guys...who remembers annabells down würzburgerstreet?
man i remember the time from the 1980s up to the 2000 when yall left for good...
best time in my life!!!
hahaa
FIORI KASSERNE 1980 557 Maint. Co. WHERE YA AT??!
Was in Fiori in 1980-81 A Co. 1st Bn 4th Inf. GO WARRIORS!
1983-1987 1bn-7th inf
William Capps A co 9th engr. 85-86. Pete markusic
Infantile Division
I was in Smith Barracks 9th Engineers 71-72 and I hated that place. It was tortuous and miserable in those barracks. I recall some “red flag” five day exercise wherein we had to drive our five tons and duce and a halfs around Germany, camping out in the freezing snow plus build a stupid pontoon bridge across the Rein while legitimate river traffic was backed up for miles. Was there about eight months leaving in late January 72 getting out of the Army after three years and a tour of Vietnam. However, myself and friends got to tour much of Germany on our days off even driving to Amsterdam. A lot of local beer was also consumed, delicious and not at all like beers found here in the States.
I was stationed to the 9th engineer in 1975 .Hated the Army but enjoyed Germany and the Heyland beer. I am looking for a friends named Robert Lewis and Jeffery Holder
Or maybe it was CSC not Headquarters company. Darn can't remember.
CSC 1/4 Infantry Four Duce 1974 to 1977
@@joe1888g I just missed you. I was in CSC 1/4 in 73 & 73, maint platoon. Capt Panoke was the Co when I left. He sucked, but Capt Wm R Herndon, just before him, was a great CO. I'll be you knew some of my buddies who were still there when I left. Are you still in touch with anyone?
@@ahitchcox I did run into one guy I served with there in the early 80's at Schofield Barracks Hawaii but haven't hear from him in over 25 years. Aschaffenburg was a great military community. Lots of fond memories.
As a 4 year old in 1952, my brother and I would run to the corner to watch the tanks, jeeps and trucks roll by. I loved the tanks, clanking down the street.
Does anyone remember my father, J. H. Foushee?
1971 HQ ??????? Graves