Lived there as an Army Brat from 1971 to 1973 in the NCO quarters (bldg 4500 4th floor). What a great place to live and play as a 10-12 year old! Thanks for the walk down memory lane!
I was there also from 1970 to 1973 as a brat. My dad was a Major then. I can't remember the name of the street we lived on. 4th floor though. Woods in the backyard, larger apartment buildings across the street and a playground behind them. Right down the street from the heliport. I used to love going to the hobby shop to do crafts on weekends and the movie theater on post for $1.00 movies. There was a place we used to buy a stack of comic books for $1.00 too, can't remember where. They were all used but I miss having them.
I was stationed at pirmasens from 1977 thru 1979 with the 76th Trans Company. I met my wife there when she came to see her brother who was my Sargeant. I loved pirmasens. Played many of fast pitch softball there. My name is Carl Gavin. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for the video.
Great video! I was stationed there from June 60' to Dec. 62',"A co. 79th Engineer Battalion. Had some fabulous times at the Atlantic Bar and the Church Bar(actually in basement of a church).Went TDY all over Germany,building roads,missile sites,runways and also demolishing former WW2 buildings and airfields. At that time,the German Mark was 4.25 to the U S Dollar. A Parkbrau beer was 1 mark! Loved Pirmasens!
Do you remember drinking beer from the "Boot"? You had to turn it sIdeways or else it would splash back in your face! Great times! Hooray for Parkbrau! I was actually filmed there for a German TV show while dancing! Really great memories!@@helgadye1125
@@andycharles6921 Yes, of course I remember. We used to watch the newcomers who didn't know how to drink from the Stiefel, how they got splashed bei the bier.
Love your video! I m happy that I can send to my precious mother! She and my dad were there I as learned to walk and talk. She has many wonderful memories of her, my dad and their many friends. I believe she will love this along with the music! Thank you for sharing! 🌏 ❤️
Born and raised in Pirmasens, i worked as a paramedic for the German Red Cross. I sometimes visited the "Kaserne" with the ambulance to take injured GI`s to Landstuhl Hospital.
My husband and I were stationed hete in 1967 . He was a PFC at that time. It was a great place to be stationed . Thank you for the walk down memory lane.
It's now a university town. US Army family apartments were converted into student hostels. I studied there from 2006-2011 and lived in an old US army apartment at Saarstrasse . Beautiful memory and beautiful city.
Thanks for your reply. It is nice to hear from someone who also loves Pirmasens! I lived in the high rise apartments off base on Am Kiesweg (near the swimming pool).
I knew a lot of Americans who had young children. The children always learned to speak German before their parents did, especially if they lived off base and played with German kids. Thanks for taking time to reply. Always nice to hear from someone who loves Pirmasens.
Great to see this video of Husterhoeh Kasern and Pirmasens. I was stationed there in the US Army in 1970 and 1971. This really brought back a lot of memories, and I met my future wife there. If you have any more Pirmasens info, please share it.
stationed there 58th sig co. In 59 - 60 spec 4 -- strange to see the motor pool again and the wasserturm our platoon tavern was near by and named after the tower Park Brau was the go to beer thanx for the film!
1b3gt I will I find more pic...i was born there .I hat a asome stepfather .I miss so this video I made for him .mabey he finds it ..willi wickens from his little prince's
I was there in 1977-78 I was an MP in the 636 Ordinance Co Our barracks was the four story building that had an aviation beacon on a platform on the roof Believe it or not we would go up to the fourth floor where our rec room was, climb out a window and make our way up to that platform We would do this at night There we would sit and smoke hash! Hey I know it was a stupid thing to do but we were 18-19 year olds I’m 62 now and there’s no way in hell I would do such a thing today But brother, what a view it was!!!
I was stationed there from 1976 through 1979 with the US Army HHC 59th Ord Group at the Husterhoer Kaserne. Good old memories. Anyone from that period please let me know. I still remember the German American Volkfests, the Parkbrau Beer factory near the base, Pirmasens downtown and miss our messhal kindy nicknamed “ The Hard Rock Cafe”.
My unit was 5th Combat Equipment Group .. 5th Maintenance 1972.. building across from the fire house.. our motor pool in the video with the tracks and tanks.. there was a movie theater and 59th MP building..
I was born in pirmasens 1975. my name was tanja hartenstein. my mom is uschi..i have done this video for my stepfather ,he left us in 1987 ,his name is willi wickens usa army. It's only a big thank you to him,because I learn to love to hold and give the gift of a good memory.DAD this is for you if I to not see you in this life ,I will see you next life..i always love you DAD
Tanja_ May your dad be with the stars in Heaven,I am sure that he was a star to you ! Thank you so much for your efforts in making this piece.I was stationed in Pirmasens from June of 1960 to December of 1962 with the 79th Engineer Battalion. I really loved this little town and I hope to see it again before I too become a star in Heaven.
My Dad was a Sargent - Signal Corps. Dad, Mom, Sis, and I lived there in dependent quarters 1953 - 1955. A bunker from the war was still in the back yard. The memories still at 73 very alive.
Thank you. I was stationed here (1970 - 1973 HHC 59th Ordinance - Radio Operator. These pictures bring back so many good memories.
Lived there as an Army Brat from 1971 to 1973 in the NCO quarters (bldg 4500 4th floor). What a great place to live and play as a 10-12 year old! Thanks for the walk down memory lane!
Chuck Faust
Your a welcome.
I was there also from 1970 to 1973 as a brat. My dad was a Major then. I can't remember the name of the street we lived on. 4th floor though. Woods in the backyard, larger apartment buildings across the street and a playground behind them. Right down the street from the heliport. I used to love going to the hobby shop to do crafts on weekends and the movie theater on post for $1.00 movies. There was a place we used to buy a stack of comic books for $1.00 too, can't remember where. They were all used but I miss having them.
I was stationed here (HHC 59th Ord. - Radio Operator) during the same period of time.
I was stationed at pirmasens from 1977 thru 1979 with the 76th Trans Company. I met my wife there when she came to see her brother who was my Sargeant. I loved pirmasens. Played many of fast pitch softball there. My name is Carl Gavin. This place will always hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for the video.
Great video! I was stationed there from June 60' to Dec. 62',"A co. 79th Engineer Battalion. Had some fabulous times at the Atlantic Bar and the Church Bar(actually in basement of a church).Went TDY all over Germany,building roads,missile sites,runways and also demolishing former WW2 buildings and airfields. At that time,the German Mark was 4.25 to the U S Dollar. A Parkbrau beer was 1 mark! Loved Pirmasens!
I used to go to the Atlantic Bar.
Do you remember drinking beer from the "Boot"? You had to turn it sIdeways or else it would splash back in your face! Great times! Hooray for Parkbrau! I was actually filmed there for a German TV show while dancing! Really great memories!@@helgadye1125
@@andycharles6921 Yes, of course I remember.
We used to watch the newcomers who didn't know how to drink from the Stiefel, how they got splashed bei the bier.
Love your video! I m happy that I can send to my precious mother! She and my dad were there I as learned to walk and talk. She has many wonderful memories of her, my dad and their many friends. I believe she will love this along with the music! Thank you for sharing! 🌏 ❤️
Born and raised in Pirmasens, i worked as a paramedic for the German Red Cross. I sometimes visited the "Kaserne" with the ambulance to take injured GI`s to Landstuhl Hospital.
My husband and I were stationed hete in 1967 . He was a PFC at that time. It was a great place to be stationed . Thank you for the walk down memory lane.
I was at Charlie ( Salzwoog / Thunder Road) from 1986 to 1987. I miss Pirmasens. Thank you Tanja for the video.
I was stationed there from 1972 - 1979. I really miss Pirmasens! Thank you for posting these pics. I hope you find your Dad!
sohang1173
I think not I was 14 years old .now I'm 42.and he is in his 70 ore 80 now..but I will see him in heaven
It's now a university town. US Army family apartments were converted into student hostels.
I studied there from 2006-2011 and lived in an old US army apartment at Saarstrasse . Beautiful memory and beautiful city.
Thanks for your reply. It is nice to hear from someone who also loves Pirmasens! I lived in the high rise apartments off base on Am Kiesweg (near the swimming pool).
my dad was stationed there '74-'77 and I went to K and 1st grade there
I knew a lot of Americans who had young children. The children always learned to speak German before their parents did, especially if they lived off base and played with German kids. Thanks for taking time to reply. Always nice to hear from someone who loves Pirmasens.
Great to see this video of Husterhoeh Kasern and Pirmasens. I was stationed there in the US Army in 1970 and 1971. This really brought back a lot of memories, and I met my future wife there.
If you have any more Pirmasens info, please share it.
stationed there 58th sig co. In 59 - 60 spec 4 -- strange to see the motor pool again and the wasserturm our platoon tavern was near by and named after the tower Park Brau was the go to beer thanx for the film!
1b3gt
I will I find more pic...i was born there .I hat a asome stepfather .I miss so this video I made for him .mabey he finds it ..willi wickens from his little prince's
Pirmasens will always be a part of me......
Cedric Martin
it always be there ,to go back .
2ND MI BN 1982-1984 Best time of my life!
I was there in 1977-78 I was an MP in the 636 Ordinance Co Our barracks was the four story building that had an aviation beacon on a platform on the roof Believe it or not we would go up to the fourth floor where our rec room was, climb out a window and make our way up to that platform We would do this at night There we would sit and smoke hash! Hey I know it was a stupid thing to do but we were 18-19 year olds I’m 62 now and there’s no way in hell I would do such a thing today But brother, what a view it was!!!
I remember buying monthly groceries at the Commissary there in 1969-1970
I was stationed there from 1976 through 1979 with the US Army HHC 59th Ord Group at the Husterhoer Kaserne. Good old memories. Anyone from that period please let me know. I still remember the German American Volkfests, the Parkbrau Beer factory near the base, Pirmasens downtown and miss our messhal kindy nicknamed “ The Hard Rock Cafe”.
......1970-1972 best time of my life, PAD Nucleonics Div
Ned Ontai
I will look for more pic.so can go back in time
The place I called home from 1972 to 1984.
The US Military is Gone 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I was stationed there loved it.
I was born at Muchweiller Hospital and my dad was stationed there but we lived on the economy.
My unit was 5th Combat Equipment Group .. 5th Maintenance 1972.. building across from the fire house.. our motor pool in the video with the tracks and tanks.. there was a movie theater and 59th MP building..
I was at 5th Maintenance in 1972 also. Still remember formations at 0730 in the basement when it rained. There was a bar on the top floor.
Cooles video
4:32 Die Kaufhalle wurde letztes Jahr abgerißen.
My sweet daddy was there from 68 to 70 with my Mama living on base 😭😭
Wow what a difference to now 😮
My home from 74-77 great time for me
I was stationed there 90 to 92
😭😭😭😭😭😭
I was born in pirmasens 1975. my name was tanja hartenstein. my mom is uschi..i have done this video for my stepfather ,he left us in 1987 ,his name is willi wickens usa army. It's only a big thank you to him,because I learn to love to hold and give the gift of a good memory.DAD this is for you if I to not see you in this life ,I will see you next life..i always love you DAD
Tanja_ May your dad be with the stars in Heaven,I am sure that he was a star to you ! Thank you so much for your efforts in making this piece.I was stationed in Pirmasens from June of 1960 to December of 1962 with the 79th Engineer Battalion. I really loved this little town and I hope to see it again before I too become a star in Heaven.
andy charles
Yes I think the same some day I will see him,in heaven
andy charles
And I hope you can back and see it again..send my love over to pirmasens as well
Hallo Tanja, hast du deinen Dad in der Zwischenzeit eigentlich gefunden? Liebe Grüße aus Pirmasens ( Mai 2019 )
My Dad was a Sargent - Signal Corps. Dad, Mom, Sis, and I lived there in dependent quarters 1953 - 1955. A bunker from the war was still in the back yard. The memories still at 73 very alive.