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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Dexheim - Anderson Barracks
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Wow! I am so glad that I stumbled upon your site. This brought back so many memories. My days in the chapel and my nights spent on the back side gate. I wish their pictures of the chow hall or the barracks of the 501st.
This will always be the home of the 12th Eng. Bn. They were stationed there longer than any unit in the US Army, Myself from 1978-1985 and the 1988-1990
The picture of the Chapel brings back great memories of Spring mornings and all the flowers and trees blooming. The Chaplain's assistant would ring the church bell for the Catholic and Protestant Services.
This is a great find. I was stationed in Dexheim from 1975 until 1979. I can still recall the 3 to 5 mile run through the beet fields each morning for PT. I was a Combat Engineer Track Vehicle crew member and a mobile assault bridge operator during my enlistment. I married a local girl from Oppenheim. We lived in a little apartment nest to the slaughter house in NeirsteinI can almost taste the Schnitzel and liebfraumilch. I remember the Chapel well, I got to do special duty as the Chaplin’s assistant for a time. I also remember the front gate, I was assigned to drive the Van that would drop off and pick up the enlisted men in town. It’s really hard to look at these photos and not get emotional I had so many really great memories there. It is also sad to see it in the over grown stat it’s in.
papamike69 I was on the mabs when they sank in the rhine Jan 25, 1977. Hit my head on deck railing when I went into freezing cold river. so cold I couldn't even move my arms or legs. Got lifted into engineer boat about a mile down from crossing sight. I was a combat engineer MAB operator at that time.
Was stationed in Dexhiem from 1978 to 1981 with 12th Eng Bn. Made a lot of friends with the Germans. One German couple come to visit us in Florida ever 2 years and update us on what is going on in Dexhiem. Thanks for memories.
Robert Thacker. Was there 1970 to 1973. Was in charge of the AIC. In Delta Company for some time then got transfered to HHC. Wish I had never left and still kick my butt for leaving and not returning. My heart and mind is still there.It was a great post to serve at and meet certain people
Wow great memory's , my heart pounded when I saw this, great friends and good times.. I served in 1985- 87 late A co. 2nd plt. 5 ton driver. I have not seen Anderson Barricks for long time, until recently. I was always sad to leave such a honored time there. All the wine fields , history, I wish, I would have understand the history of the area at the time. I'm sorry to see it closed. I worked the front gate and the chapel. Even moved in the new patriot battalion for a bit , so the Germans work on Aco Barricks ,feels like its been calling out to me as I'm getting older. To see her before it's gone. I remember the whole base bldg and all ..I honor all my 12th eng friends miss you guys . Romero J Aco.
Thanks for the great photos. The front gate is different and a lot nicer than it was. I was in A Co 2nd PLT 5 Ton driver from 1974-1976. Then E Co CEV Platoon my last year to 1977. The Engineer mile! The MABS sinking in the Rhine. Yeah, I was there. Mr ACO, I hope you took care of my old truck. It was a good one..... Thanks for posting....
Calling A Co. Under the Command of Capt Davis those were the years 85-89. Been quite a few years. IF anyone from those years, would be great to hear from you guy's. Honor, Duty, Country.
Was a military wife in Dexheim from 1974-1978. Worked on post for Big Bend Community College and for 3 years in the CDAAC office for Lts Zoephel and Lt. Schwartz. The pictures look a lot different from when I lived on post. Would love to reconnect with Diana Finney, Director of the college, or anyone else that remembers me.
Glad to see this sight. I was an Army wife at Dexheim from 1975 to 1978. Husband was stationed at the Missile base on the hill. I worked in the PX on post. Great base and in a great location.
I was at "The Heim" from Nov. 1975- Nov. 1978. Echo Company, 3rd Platoon, A.V.L.B./C.E.V. Echo-34 was mine. A.V.L.B. Tent city, Tent mess hall, Herman/Nelson heaters not working, Good Times!! Wine fest in Oppenheim, I wathced the M.A.B.s sink with two brand new M60s on board. Lived in Dexheim, Guntersblum and Saulheim. New Z.Z. Three years... seems like a long time ago now.
My name is Randy "Big Bird" Olm I now live in North Idaho, Priest River. I am a Saw Filer in a saw mill located in LaClede Idaho. Idaho Forest Group. Been working mills for the last 30 years. Still married to Rose, 36 years last June 7th.
My thanks to Mike Walrath for introducing me to Jesus Christ, still walking with Him, thanks Mike.
Looking for anyone that was in the military who knew Kenneth Stanton and Michelle Stanton we wrre there around yr 82-86 Stanton was in the 12th eng battalion I worked at the mess hall also as a laborer I'm aso looking for sum of the friends I worked with American wives Pauline, Sharon, I remember sharon was frn south corolina any info would be appreciated finding old friends. Thanks God Bless here is my cell 806 200 0516
I worked at the Community Bank from 1986 until 2000-Army wife- my husband was stationed at Finthen Army Airfielld. Our 3 children attended school at Dexheim and Bad Kreuznach. I miss Germany
I was an Army wife at Dexheim from October 1980 through May 1983. My late husband, Bill, was with the 12th Engr. Bn. Aid Station & I (Carol) worked in the dental clinic as the receptionist and or secretary. We loved it there! Thanks for the pictures.
I was stationed at Anderson Barracks in 1968 and 1969 until I was sent to Vietnam. I was in H H C , 1st Platoon. Was the Battalion Surveyor. Lots of memories there!! Of course the front gate was a lot different in 68 than it is today. Was also involved in the move out to the "freedom gap" as we called it when the russians invaded the Czechs. Spent some very interesting time on the border when we thought we were about to go to war! Thanks for the post.
Went to Germany on the USS Upsure (troop ship) Apr 1965. Assigned to Echo (Bridge) Co. Crew chief on an ARCE (Amph. River Crossing Equip.) Departed Jun 30, 1968.
This is an awesome blog for one, I was stationed at Dexheim from 1981-1982 and it was so awesome, Served with great soldiers and traveled a lot on my own time and on pass, I was in D, Co Delta Dogs and would love to speak with any fellow Veterans from that unit and time frame :) Thanks, Anthony Hall
This is SP4 Brockwell "Brock" I was at the Heim from 76-79. I was Colonel's Orderly the day the MABs sunk in the Rhine. I was driving the Colonel around that day when he got the call about the MABs sinking. I was there when the Germans floated the "Shark" down the Rhine to haul out the MABs. What a mess! I was greatful no one was hurt.
A Co 12th 81-84 mainz/Dexheim.it looks nothing like it did when i was there, i plan to return again this fall, i am sure memories will return and i will be 21 again. thank you for the photos,and i am sure this place in the middle of nothing, hold a special spot for all those who passes through its gate and called it home. for all the guys far from home who transitioned from boys to men here, this place will always be home. thanks for the memories,
I was a 14-year-old Army brat, father assigned here from 1968-69. I was surprised to find this and other websites with pictures, which brought back lots of bittersweet memories. -Mike Lawson
I was a 14-year-old Army brat in 1968; my father was stationed there until retirement. Lots of bittersweet memories at this base, and of course changes. -mike lawson
i was their from 1193 to 1996 on hill 501st mi went their right out of high school and is where i got a dose of growing up and wish their was more picts of dexheim for memories.
I was in D.co also Sharkfan from 79 thru 82. 1SG Climente always made the company spell his name during formations. I was in 2nd Platoon SFC Hammond was my Platoon Sergeant.
I was an Army wife in Dexheim 1985 to 1987. Married to James P Whittington from Baltimore. Remember the wine fests, Wednesday night schnitzel, touring on bicycles, the trips to East Germany, weekend runs to Paris, the "dinner parties" in our rinky dink apartment with the best patio garden, and the gracious German people. Miss my friends: RJ Grimes, Todd & Iris Usnik, Randy & Denise Russo, Jennifer and Mark Saelens, Ellen Reeves, Kevin Booher, Steve, Mike Beaugrand, Jeff Cross, Mike Garland, Clint Keller, and any one else I missed. Hope you guys are all doing well. PL Mousaw, Lake Placid, NY
Was an army wife at Dexheim 85-87. Married to JP Whittington, 12th Engineer Btln. Such fond memories of wine fests, the autobahn, trips to East Germany when the wall was up, Wednesday night schnitzel, bicycle tours, "dinner parties" in our rinky dink apartment with the best patio garden, chariot races, and the gracious German people. Thinking of my friends there: Todd and Iris Usnik, Mike Garland, Randy and Denise Russo, Ellen Reeves, Mark and Jennifer Saelens, Kevin Booher, Mike Beaugrand, RJ Grimes, Steve, Jeff Cross, Clint Keller, and anyone else I may have missed. Hope all are doing well. PL Mousaw, Lake Placid, NY
I was there from 1977-1980 Delta Dogs. I remember they were building a second ADA barracks. Their was a radar station and missile storage area. You had the Motor pool the theatre/ bank/snack bar/enlisted club/barbershop, then across from that was HQ offices and the parade field and dependent quarters and officers club, then from the front you had HQ company followed by A-E Company Barracks, then the Recreation Center and Gym. Behind the Barracks they had storage buildings and the NCO/club, everything was compacted together. If you didn't have a car it was wait for the evening pass van or hitch hike to town 3 miles away. Neirstein and Oppenheim were local hangouts. But you could take a worker train to bigger towns fairly easily. Many weekends spent in Mainz and other towns hanging out. Pretty boring place if you just hung out on base.
1965 ~1968..HDQ HDQ Commo section. Made e-5 as Bravo Co. Commo Chief. As I remember " we "had the only working APC Heater in the battalion. Who can forget A co for a**ho*le not airborne, ECHO River Rats and Alzey, RASTAPUS Drinking bouts...hard hitting slug fests that followed...grinning like morons standing before Company CO for an article 15...and the ADM weinies who hid in the back of the motorpool...YUP , those are the memories
A Company 1958-1960, the good old days. We went airborne in '58 supporting the 504 and 505 Battle Groups up in Mainz. Jumped all over Germany and even down at Pau, France. Remember moving out New Years Day on a Seventh Army alert during the Cold War (froze our ** off), chugging nucs around the countryside. Loved Oppenheim.
Many, many memories of my first duty station as a 2d Lt. Platoon Sgt and all Sqd Ldrs were WW II and Korean War vets. Taught me the ropes, will never forget them.
Does anyone rememeber Joe (Jayee) Hardaway, he was in Dexheim from 1985 - 1987. Just reaching out to anyone who may have known him. He has been deceased for 18 years now. email eennis26 @ yahoo. com.
For a place to be stationed in Germany, it was perfect. I was stationed there from 83-85 in Echo Company(River Rats), maint section. I was there under the leadership of 1st Sergeant Mohs, I remember his brand of PT and his infamous morning runs through the local countryside. Met a lot of good guys there, some I've ran into all these years later.
My father was also there during the sametime he was specialist 5 Peter Weeks if you knew him please contact me he recently passed and would like to know details my email is realweeks1981@yahoo.com my name is Peter Weeks Jr thank you
Rex [Bub] Brooks I was there May 1971- Oct. 1973 Delta Co. Capt. Davis [Smoke] was the Co. We arrived in time for the Battalion Riot and left the next morning for Grafenwoehr for 3 months. What an experience, but would not change a thing. Great brothers in arms and a great country to be in. Wish I could go back. Looking for some of my old buddies.
I was at the "heim" from 79-82 in HHC 1st plot BMO left army in May of 82 returned to Germany that June married the love of my life.We lived in Guntersblum and I worked at Kummerling in Bodennheim till I returned to the states in 86 miss it A LOT Dan Wilt
i was stationed dexheim 67-68 with Delta Co. I worked with training NCO and was sqd ldr after promoted E5. CO Capt Manzi, Platoon Ldr Lt Beaver. I remember some enlisted Zamorrow from wyoming. Miller company clown. Conan t. clayton, some great times on weekend passes to Amsterdam, Mainz.
I was stationed here from '86 -'88. Was with the 178th Maintenance who supported the 2/3 ADA. Great memories of the wine fest, traveling through the neighboring countries, the Star Discotech in Worms, Monsters of Rock Concerts (of course the 80s had the best music) and great friends. I Google Earth it from time to time to look at the country and reminisce. Jim Tuell
My father was stationed at Dexheim when I was a child. We lived in the row of buildings that were (I was told) WW2 German Officer quarters. The buildings faced the long road and I'd sit in my bedroom and look out over the fields. This was all in the mid 1950's. There was a movie theater and the post chapel where I went to Sunday school but not much else. Behind the row of buildings we lived in, there was a hill covered in grass that we'd sled down on large pieces of cardboard. I have pictures of myself riding a pony at one of the many small traveling carnivals that would come by. I was bussed to school - we rode a bus to the military school somewhere - it took a long time to get there and back and was usually dark by the time we got home. I remember very cold winters. I saw the aerial shot of the facility and recognized the buildings I lived in ... so that was what, over 50 years ago now .. wow. Glad I found this site!! :)
I was stationed in Dexheim...Anderson Baracks...8th Infantry 12th Engr PATHFINDERS "Always First!" there Nov 1975 - Jul 1978...HHC Commo..I was 36K20...I still keep in touch with Terry Washington who was a rattrig operator with HHC also...looking for Charles Munsell...Jeff Van Order...Chris Starnes...Carrington...Barnes...Johnson in S-1...Honed my foosball skills right there in HHC rec room...Saw the best concerts in Germany...ELO in Mannheim...Foreigner in Manheim...doobies...Aero smith...Lorilei Canyon...Munich Oktoberfest 1977...anyone else there in 1975-1978 in HHC and hung out with us...get back with me...gglariada
My name is Tom Jones and I was stationed in Dexheim from 76 to 81. I was the Chaplains Assistant for most of that time. I met so many great people in Dexheim and the surrounding areas. German and Americans alike - My heart is pounding as I think of all the memories I made there with the 12th Engr Bn. Anyone remember Pressor - he was the mail clerk and my room mate. I also remember Lt Swartz and his wonderful wife, the Beattys, Sandy Duncan at the DYA, Chaplains Homer Kohn and Herb Kitchens and their families, Anna and Beatrice from Nierstein, Kurt Pavalek and his daughter Uta from Oppenheim. Mostly I remember the first girl I ever loved. Her name was Particia Bals and she lived in Oppenheim. We were together for over 4 years - I even brought her home to meet my family in Florida. Yeah I remember the "Engineer Mile", the Beet Fields, Honey Wagons, Winefests, and friends. I am almost 60, but for a moment there I was 18 again. Anyone wanting to catch up from those days can reach me at tj411@suddenlink.net. I sure miss Dexheim.........
I was stationed there in 1954-1956 when Anderson Barracks was home to the 17th armored engineer battalion. I visited it twice since, once before 9/11 and once after. What a difference. My barracks looked more like a college co-ed dorm than it looked ion 1955, in the "old army."
William J. Roberts; aka Bill, Billy, Robbie, (Acting) Sgt Roberts: of Alpha Co.12th Engr. Battalion Dexheim, Germany. Airborne all the way! Remembering all the jumps, many at night and all the good times serving with First Sargent Jackson, Captain Diffley, Lieutenants Weaver and Dinsmore, SFC. Birchfield and many others that helped me grow up. Loved my time in Germany and all the traveling with Charles Hodges; miss you Hodges: My best friend and room mate Sgt Hodges; we were young but he, as I see it now at 63, was a man's man even then, a solid upstanding soldier and friend. Sorry Hodges that I didn't trust you with the loan for the Triumph when I trusted you with my life as a brother soldier! I made a terrible mistake. Hope some day you read this and forgive me! To all the other Soldiers of Alpha Company, miss you all and thanks for the memories we made in Germany and for being spit shine and polish; Airborne all the way and then some Drill Sargent!!!!
Stationed there 1964-1966 Adm Special Weapons Platoon Headquarters Company. Great memories. Traveled as much as I could when there. Just went back March of 2015. It is all locked up. Parked on the road out front could only see the Company buildings and the old front entrance guard hut. The Chapel is still out front. It is all boarded up weeds and trees growing around and over it. Went into Dexheim looking for the old DK Gasthhaus not there any more Spent many a night there. I remember Margaret and her parents owned it. Had the duty a couple times working the courtesy patrol going around to all the haunts picking up all the drunks in the 3/4 ton and taking them back to the 12th. Great memories was a little sad to see a place that had so much life and energy closed up.
Was stationed there from '86 to '88 with the 178th Maintenance Company. Worked in Tech Supply. Awesome memories of traveling the country, attempting to stay sober, many times unsuccessfully, and great friends. I am glad I came upon this site. Often search for things related to my time there. Hope to make it back for a visit.
I was in Dexheim with Nike B 2/1 ADA from 1978 -1981 with IFC (Radar). It was a nice place to be. They had just built a new barracks for us. I had fun at the movie theater, and the bowling alley. I remember the small commissary. Had fun on the walks and winefest. Wow the memories. jamlit60@yahoo
I was special weapons, ADM weinie 1961-1965. Worst mess hall in Europe! Good money.4dm10 or 3dm90 for a dollar. Fantastic sight seeing. !st. son born there at BK. Was a translater for maneuver damage and German American Friendship Day. It was a HQ company. 12th ENGR, 8th INFG.Div.
Great memories in Dexheim! My name is Keith Hinton. I was stationed with the Patriot BN from 1987-1989. If anyone out there wants to chat about the fun times please call or email...(803)673-0198 or khinton68@msn.com. ..
I was in E Co. River Rats. July 1981 through Dec.1982. Great times at Anderson Barracks. Reforger, folks marches, traveling to my cousins house in Clausen, Germany. Damn good barrack parties. My nick name to get into a room was RUGG. Short for my last name. Lived on the second floor until my wife moved down and we got a 3rd flr apartment down in Nierstein. Met a lot of great guys. I truly remember SFC. Henry. Nam Vet. Had a few flash backs at times. Sgt. Holt from Pittsburg my home town. And the guy I really didn't like much SSG. Gibbens. I was suppose to be in Germany for 3 years but I had a boat accident with our new Bridge boats. I was sent back to the states Which I believed it was for that resign. Anyway, I had a great time stationed there. Transporter driver and boat operator. Within I believe was 2-3 weeks of being getting there the Co. went on a trip to lake Kimsee and one of our men dround. Had my first military memorial ceremony there. Anyone remember. My last name is Ruggiero.....
I was with the 12th engineer battalion, special weapons (ADM) platoon from '68 - '70. I spent many hours in the "shack", which was a small secured building located in the motor pool. I have a lot of great memories from my tour there, both on and off the post. Unfortunately, I've lost track of the guys I served with. It's also very sad to see the current condition of Anderson barracks. I had hoped to go back someday but I'm not so sure I want to see it in its current condition. Brian Rowe, E-5.
My name is Monika and I'm looking for my father , he was stationed until 1983 in Dexheim . his name is eduado rivera . I have him never grsehen no photo no . Now I myself am 33 years and have 3 children . I want to see him even necessarily . Please if anyone knows him just send me an email . monikaschmitz@gmx.net I want to please just know him
Served in Echo Company from 84-86. Great times at the heim including pass van to Nerstein for yager schnitzel, PT in the wine fields, ski trip to Garmish, Costa Brava Spain trip, tent city, those long convoys to the field. I believe I may have served with you. I've been trying to reconnect with a few of my old buddy's including Moe, Jeff Little, Finny, Dexter etc. i was on the top floor. I did contact David Jackson, but forgot a lot of people's names. Any info will helpful. Thanks.. Echo Hard River Rat forever!
I was stationed with HHC, 12th Eng Bn, from Jun 1978 until Jun 1982. The Family and I, spent most of the first night in Germany in the Frankfurt Airport, waiting for our Sponsor, due to the roads being flooded by the Rhine River. We finally were picked up by my sponsor, we had to drive the long way to Dexheim from the Airport, finally arriving at his on post quarters. I remember my kids waking up and looking out the windows and saying ooh and ahh about seeing "Christmas Trees" behind housing. Turned out to be Nike Hurcs standing up.
We ended up staying at the Sironinoff Hotel in Nierstien for 90 days and then were finally moved into the Worstadt housing Apt. We later moved into Dexhiem housing, first or 2nd appt building from the club.
The wife worked for the Dining Facility with Judy Lugo, Mrs Tabor and others i have forgotten their names (I'm sorry, forgot their names)
I worked for HHC Motor Pool under SFC Ernest Stubblefield and SSG Gordon Knapp as the PLL/Tammy Clerk. I remember all the late nights or working into the morning getting ready for AGIs on Super Bowl night. I still recall the night GK and I had to report to the Capt Houchins Tent when we got caught coming back from town, during a REFORGER exercise. I later worked with BMO as the consolidated Maintenance TAMMS/PLL Supervisor under the BMO Warrent Officer ( i forgot his name).
I worked as HHC operation Sgt under serveral commanders and remember that fondly. That job and some of the other prepared me later when i became first the Director of the Water Purification School and then later First Sergent of the 54th Quartermaster Company. There was many a long night but was very rewarding.
I ran with SSG GK Knapp, HHC Maing, SFC Dixon. HHC Commo, SFC Grigsby, Bn S-1, SSG Dominic Orlando, HHC Heavy Equip, SGT Cox, Heavy equip. You'd find us in one or other quarters.
Like others, i recall the runs through the grape and beet fields, wine and beer feasts, voxmarches with the kids. Being able to go camping across Europe in my little blue Chevy Monza Station wagon. Cookouts on the Rhine and watching the kids react to their first snow.
I have always appreciated the advice and comradeship that we had in the 12th and consider the people that I came into contact with in Dexhiem (all companys), part of my family and one of the reasons that i was able to move up in ranks later on. Thanks to all of them and hope that they are doing well.
Thanks for the memories! Sad toes it overgrown & abandoned. I was in E Co. 12th. Eng From Dec 77 til Mar 81 as a Sgt. E-72 was my MAB. When I got there it was sitting in the corner of the motor pool neglected. Only 3 tires, hydraulics inop, as well as other problems. My crew was Pvt Letendre, Spc Mullins & myself. Within a few months it was the most dependable MAB in the company. Thanks guys!!! Later we got the Ribbon Bridge on 5t trucks. Lived in Saulheim & on PT mornings several of us would shower in the barracks & then have breakfast in the mess hall. Every Fri morning on AFN it was "Chicken Man" & "Freebird" in honor of the freedom bird for those DEROSing. Every time I hear Freeboard now it takes me back to that round table in the Dexheim mess hall with Jack Bishop, Smitty Babcock, Leonard White, Carl Cannon, Jess Nack, Jack Vaughn... all E Co. SGTs. CPT. Bob McClure was the commander & I owe him a special thanks for getting my flight career started.
Well... Like I said; Thanks for the memories. Mike Fleming
I was stationed in Dexheim from June 1984 to December 1985 in Bravo Company. I really loved Germany and its culture. Outside of being in the field so much, since we were a mechanized unit I really did love it. My mos was 12f10 a CEV and AVLB operator. Any old buddies feel free to contact me at duanebradshaw@gmx.com
I WAS STATIONED IN MAINZ, GERMANY A CO.FROM JULY 75 UNTIL AUG. 78 REMEMBER ALOT OF GOOD TIMES IN MAINZ MADE A LOT OF GOOD FRIENDS THERE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF AND WHEN A CO. WENT BACK TO DEXHEIM WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE IN FIRST PLATOON BIG BIRD, RICK HEINE, jUST WOULD LIKE IT. been a long time. living in Arkansas now.
Served with B-5-1, the Nike battery from 1968-1970. Great memories of the movie theatre and the bowling alley and of course, the PX. Loved walking into town to eat a Brat at Mom's and a few beers. Great guys and we were all grateful that we were there instead of Nam'.
Thacker I was an army wife and lived in Dexheim from April 1975-June 1877. I have very fond memories of my time there. I remember I didn't want to go to Germany but our friends we lived next door to in Ft.Knox, KY were going to Frankfurt so I decided to go. So glad I did. I feel that was experience was one of the best of my life. I remember the barge or whatever it was sank in the Rhine River
Was stationed there from 95 to 98. Was one of the best duty station I served at. Meet and made some really good memories there. Made some good friends there that are still friends today. Hopefully they will clean up the place and use it for future use. When I visit germany here in the near future I plan I plan on visiting the old place.
Whoever can help with history of Camp Eschborn, please add your memories of the place as it used to be in the 70's through 90's.
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Wow! I am so glad that I stumbled upon your site. This brought back so many memories. My days in the chapel and my nights spent on the back side gate. I wish their pictures of the chow hall or the barracks of the 501st.
This will always be the home of the 12th Eng. Bn. They were stationed there longer than any unit in the US Army, Myself from 1978-1985 and the 1988-1990
Wayne Holdran
The picture of the Chapel brings back great memories of Spring mornings and all the flowers and trees blooming. The Chaplain's assistant would ring the church bell for the Catholic and Protestant Services.
This is a great find. I was stationed in Dexheim from 1975 until 1979. I can still recall the 3 to 5 mile run through the beet fields each morning for PT. I was a Combat Engineer Track Vehicle crew member and a mobile assault bridge operator during my enlistment. I married a local girl from Oppenheim. We lived in a little apartment nest to the slaughter house in NeirsteinI can almost taste the Schnitzel and liebfraumilch. I remember the Chapel well, I got to do special duty as the Chaplin’s assistant for a time. I also remember the front gate, I was assigned to drive the Van that would drop off and pick up the enlisted men in town. It’s really hard to look at these photos and not get emotional I had so many really great memories there. It is also sad to see it in the over grown stat it’s in.
papamike69 I was on the mabs when they sank in the rhine Jan 25, 1977.
Hit my head on deck railing when I went into freezing cold river. so cold I couldn't even move my arms or legs. Got lifted into engineer boat about a mile down from crossing sight. I was a combat engineer MAB operator at that time.
Darrel Brimer
Was stationed in Dexhiem from 1978 to 1981 with 12th Eng Bn. Made a lot of friends with the Germans. One German couple come to visit us in Florida ever 2 years and update us on what is going on in Dexhiem. Thanks for memories.
Thanks for the pics! My grandfather's brother is Ameth Anderson who the barracks are named after. It is really nice to see this.
Great photos
Robert Thacker. Was there 1970 to 1973. Was in charge of the AIC. In Delta Company for some time then got transfered to HHC. Wish I had never left and still kick my butt for leaving and not returning. My heart and mind is still there.It was a great post to serve at and meet certain people
I was there also 1977-1990 in1st plt then heavy junk driving the ten ton #93
Wow great memory's , my heart pounded when I saw this, great friends and good times.. I served in 1985- 87 late A co. 2nd plt. 5 ton driver. I have not seen Anderson Barricks for long time, until recently. I was always sad to leave such a honored time there. All the wine fields , history, I wish, I would have understand the history of the area at the time. I'm sorry to see it closed. I worked the front gate and the chapel. Even moved in the new patriot battalion for a bit , so the Germans work on Aco Barricks ,feels like its been calling out to me as I'm getting older. To see her before it's gone. I remember the whole base bldg and all ..I honor all my 12th eng friends miss you guys . Romero J Aco.
Thanks for the great photos. The front gate is different and a lot nicer than it was.
I was in A Co 2nd PLT 5 Ton driver from 1974-1976. Then E Co CEV Platoon my last year to 1977.
The Engineer mile! The MABS sinking in the Rhine. Yeah, I was there. Mr ACO, I hope you took care of my old truck. It was a good one.....
Thanks for posting....
Calling A Co. Under the Command of Capt Davis those were the years 85-89. Been quite a few years. IF anyone from those years, would be great to hear from you guy's. Honor, Duty, Country.
Wheelsof Steel
Culpeppers were there at Dexheim from 1988 - 1991. Great memories!!
Was a military wife in Dexheim from 1974-1978. Worked on post for Big Bend Community College and for 3 years in the CDAAC office for Lts Zoephel and Lt. Schwartz. The pictures look a lot different from when I lived on post. Would love to reconnect with Diana Finney, Director of the college, or anyone else that remembers me.
Alicia McCullough (now different name).
Glad to see this sight. I was an Army wife at Dexheim from 1975 to 1978. Husband was stationed at the Missile base on the hill. I worked in the PX on post. Great base and in a great location.
I was at "The Heim" from Nov. 1975- Nov. 1978. Echo Company, 3rd Platoon, A.V.L.B./C.E.V. Echo-34 was mine. A.V.L.B. Tent city, Tent mess hall, Herman/Nelson heaters not working, Good Times!! Wine fest in Oppenheim, I wathced the M.A.B.s sink with two brand new M60s on board. Lived in Dexheim, Guntersblum and Saulheim. New Z.Z. Three years... seems like a long time ago now.
My name is Randy "Big Bird" Olm I now live in North Idaho, Priest River. I am a Saw Filer in a saw mill located in LaClede Idaho. Idaho Forest Group. Been working mills for the last 30 years. Still married to Rose, 36 years last June 7th.
My thanks to Mike Walrath for introducing me to Jesus Christ, still walking with Him, thanks Mike.
Looking for anyone that was in the military who knew Kenneth Stanton and Michelle Stanton we wrre there around yr 82-86 Stanton was in the 12th eng battalion I worked at the mess hall also as a laborer I'm aso looking for sum of the friends I worked with American wives Pauline, Sharon, I remember sharon was frn south corolina any info would be appreciated finding old friends. Thanks God Bless here is my cell 806 200 0516
I worked at the Community Bank from 1986 until 2000-Army wife- my husband was stationed at Finthen Army Airfielld. Our 3 children attended school at Dexheim and Bad Kreuznach. I miss Germany
I was there from 82-85 in c co 3rd psg and company ops sgt. great times were had there.
I was an Army wife at Dexheim from October 1980 through May 1983. My late husband, Bill, was with the 12th Engr. Bn. Aid Station & I (Carol) worked in the dental clinic as the receptionist and or secretary. We loved it there! Thanks for the pictures.
I was stationed at Anderson Barracks in 1968 and 1969 until I was sent to Vietnam. I was in H H C , 1st Platoon. Was the Battalion Surveyor. Lots of memories there!! Of course the front gate was a lot different in 68 than it is today. Was also involved in the move out to the "freedom gap" as we called it when the russians invaded the Czechs. Spent some very interesting time on the border when we thought we were about to go to war! Thanks for the post.
Went to Germany on the USS Upsure (troop ship) Apr 1965. Assigned to Echo (Bridge) Co. Crew chief on an ARCE (Amph. River Crossing Equip.) Departed Jun 30, 1968.
I was in B Co. 12th Eng. Bn. 1970-71
Nothing but the truth!!!
This is an awesome blog for one, I was stationed at Dexheim from 1981-1982 and it was so awesome, Served with great soldiers and traveled a lot on my own time and on pass, I was in D, Co Delta Dogs and would love to speak with any fellow Veterans from that unit and time frame :) Thanks, Anthony Hall
This is SP4 Brockwell "Brock" I was at the Heim from 76-79. I was Colonel's Orderly the day the MABs sunk in the Rhine. I was driving the Colonel around that day when he got the call about the MABs sinking. I was there when the Germans floated the "Shark" down the Rhine to haul out the MABs. What a mess! I was greatful no one was hurt.
A Co 12th 81-84 mainz/Dexheim.it looks nothing like it did when i was there, i plan to return again this fall, i am sure memories will return and i will be 21 again. thank you for the photos,and i am sure this place in the middle of nothing, hold a special spot for all those who passes through its gate and called it home. for all the guys far from home who transitioned from boys to men here, this place will always be home. thanks for the memories,
PFC griffith
A12E
Thank you for the pictures! Ameth Anderson was my great uncle.
I was a 14-year-old Army brat, father assigned here from 1968-69. I was surprised to find this and other websites with pictures, which brought back lots of bittersweet memories. -Mike Lawson
I was a 14-year-old Army brat in 1968; my father was stationed there until retirement. Lots of bittersweet memories at this base, and of course changes. -mike lawson
i was their from 1193 to 1996 on hill 501st mi went their right out of high school and is where i got a dose of growing up and wish their was more picts of dexheim for memories.
I was in D.co also Sharkfan from 79 thru 82. 1SG Climente always made the company spell his name during formations. I was in 2nd Platoon SFC Hammond was my Platoon Sergeant.
SGT M. Bloom
I was an Army wife in Dexheim 1985 to 1987. Married to James P Whittington from Baltimore. Remember the wine fests, Wednesday night schnitzel, touring on bicycles, the trips to East Germany, weekend runs to Paris, the "dinner parties" in our rinky dink apartment with the best patio garden, and the gracious German people. Miss my friends: RJ Grimes, Todd & Iris Usnik, Randy & Denise Russo, Jennifer and Mark Saelens, Ellen Reeves, Kevin Booher, Steve, Mike Beaugrand, Jeff Cross, Mike Garland, Clint Keller, and any one else I missed. Hope you guys are all doing well. PL Mousaw, Lake Placid, NY
Was an army wife at Dexheim 85-87. Married to JP Whittington, 12th Engineer Btln. Such fond memories of wine fests, the autobahn, trips to East Germany when the wall was up, Wednesday night schnitzel, bicycle tours, "dinner parties" in our rinky dink apartment with the best patio garden, chariot races, and the gracious German people. Thinking of my friends there: Todd and Iris Usnik, Mike Garland, Randy and Denise Russo, Ellen Reeves, Mark and Jennifer Saelens, Kevin Booher, Mike Beaugrand, RJ Grimes, Steve, Jeff Cross, Clint Keller, and anyone else I may have missed. Hope all are doing well. PL Mousaw, Lake Placid, NY
I was there from 1977-1980 Delta Dogs. I remember they were building a second ADA barracks. Their was a radar station and missile storage area. You had the Motor pool the theatre/ bank/snack bar/enlisted club/barbershop, then across from that was HQ offices and the parade field and dependent quarters and officers club, then from the front you had HQ company followed by A-E Company Barracks, then the Recreation Center and Gym. Behind the Barracks they had storage buildings and the NCO/club, everything was compacted together.
If you didn't have a car it was wait for the evening pass van or hitch hike to town 3 miles away. Neirstein and Oppenheim were local hangouts. But you could take a worker train to bigger towns fairly easily. Many weekends spent in Mainz and other towns hanging out. Pretty boring place if you just hung out on base.
1965 ~1968..HDQ HDQ Commo section. Made e-5 as Bravo Co. Commo Chief. As I remember " we "had the only working APC Heater in the battalion. Who can forget A co for a**ho*le not airborne, ECHO River Rats and Alzey, RASTAPUS Drinking bouts...hard hitting slug fests that followed...grinning like morons standing before Company CO for an article 15...and the ADM weinies who hid in the back of the motorpool...YUP , those are the memories
A Company 1958-1960, the good old days. We went airborne in '58 supporting the 504 and 505 Battle Groups up in Mainz. Jumped all over Germany and even down at Pau, France. Remember moving out New Years Day on a Seventh Army alert during the Cold War (froze our ** off), chugging nucs around the countryside. Loved Oppenheim.
Many, many memories of my first duty station as a 2d Lt. Platoon Sgt and all Sqd Ldrs were WW II and Korean War vets. Taught me the ropes, will never forget them.
Was with 32nd patriot from 86-88 hdqtrs co. anyone know what happened to them mike sell
Does anyone rememeber Joe (Jayee) Hardaway, he was in Dexheim from 1985 - 1987. Just reaching out to anyone who may have known him. He has been deceased for 18 years now. email eennis26 @ yahoo. com.
BOB MERCER TUCSON AZ
HQ COMPANY 17 AEB 1955- 1957
MANY FOND MEMORYS. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE STILL AROUND FROM THE FIFTYS.
Dave Jewell stationed at the Nike Site from 71-73. Had a lot of good times and great memories.
Stationed at the Nike site 71-73. Met a lot of great people and have some very fond memories of the Heim.
For a place to be stationed in Germany, it was perfect. I was stationed there from 83-85 in Echo Company(River Rats), maint section. I was there under the leadership of 1st Sergeant Mohs, I remember his brand of PT and his infamous morning runs through the local countryside. Met a lot of good guys there, some I've ran into all these years later.
My father was also there during the sametime he was specialist 5 Peter Weeks if you knew him please contact me he recently passed and would like to know details my email is realweeks1981@yahoo.com my name is Peter Weeks Jr thank you
Rex [Bub] Brooks I was there May 1971- Oct. 1973 Delta Co. Capt. Davis [Smoke] was the Co. We arrived in time for the Battalion Riot and left the next morning for Grafenwoehr for 3 months. What an experience, but would not change a thing. Great brothers in arms and a great country to be in. Wish I could go back. Looking for some of my old buddies.
I was at the "heim" from 79-82 in HHC 1st plot BMO left army in May of 82 returned to Germany that June married the love of my life.We lived in Guntersblum and I worked at Kummerling in Bodennheim till I returned to the states in 86 miss it A LOT Dan Wilt
i was stationed dexheim 67-68
with Delta Co. I worked with training NCO and was sqd ldr after promoted E5. CO Capt Manzi,
Platoon Ldr Lt Beaver. I remember some enlisted Zamorrow from wyoming. Miller company clown.
Conan t. clayton, some great times on weekend passes to Amsterdam, Mainz.
I was stationed here from '86 -'88. Was with the 178th Maintenance who supported the 2/3 ADA. Great memories of the wine fest, traveling through the neighboring countries, the Star Discotech in Worms, Monsters of Rock Concerts (of course the 80s had the best music) and great friends. I Google Earth it from time to time to look at the country and reminisce. Jim Tuell
My father was stationed at Dexheim when I was a child. We lived in the row of buildings that were (I was told) WW2 German Officer quarters. The buildings faced the long road and I'd sit in my bedroom and look out over the fields. This was all in the mid 1950's. There was a movie theater and the post chapel where I went to Sunday school but not much else. Behind the row of buildings we lived in, there was a hill covered in grass that we'd sled down on large pieces of cardboard. I have pictures of myself riding a pony at one of the many small traveling carnivals that would come by. I was bussed to school - we rode a bus to the military school somewhere - it took a long time to get there and back and was usually dark by the time we got home. I remember very cold winters. I saw the aerial shot of the facility and recognized the buildings I lived in ... so that was what, over 50 years ago now .. wow. Glad I found this site!! :)
I was stationed in Dexheim...Anderson Baracks...8th Infantry 12th Engr PATHFINDERS "Always First!" there Nov 1975 - Jul 1978...HHC Commo..I was 36K20...I still keep in touch with Terry Washington who was a rattrig operator with HHC also...looking for Charles Munsell...Jeff Van Order...Chris Starnes...Carrington...Barnes...Johnson in S-1...Honed my foosball skills right there in HHC rec room...Saw the best concerts in Germany...ELO in Mannheim...Foreigner in Manheim...doobies...Aero smith...Lorilei Canyon...Munich Oktoberfest 1977...anyone else there in 1975-1978 in HHC and hung out with us...get back with me...gglariada
My name is Tom Jones and I was stationed in Dexheim from 76 to 81. I was the Chaplains Assistant for most of that time. I met so many great people in Dexheim and the surrounding areas. German and Americans alike - My heart is pounding as I think of all the memories I made there with the 12th Engr Bn. Anyone remember Pressor - he was the mail clerk and my room mate. I also remember Lt Swartz and his wonderful wife, the Beattys, Sandy Duncan at the DYA, Chaplains Homer Kohn and Herb Kitchens and their families, Anna and Beatrice from Nierstein, Kurt Pavalek and his daughter Uta from Oppenheim. Mostly I remember the first girl I ever loved. Her name was Particia Bals and she lived in Oppenheim. We were together for over 4 years - I even brought her home to meet my family in Florida. Yeah I remember the "Engineer Mile", the Beet Fields, Honey Wagons, Winefests, and friends. I am almost 60, but for a moment there I was 18 again. Anyone wanting to catch up from those days can reach me at tj411@suddenlink.net. I sure miss Dexheim.........
I was stationed there in 1954-1956 when Anderson Barracks was home to the 17th armored engineer battalion.
I visited it twice since, once before 9/11 and once after. What a difference. My barracks looked more like a college co-ed dorm than it looked ion 1955, in the "old army."
William J. Roberts; aka Bill, Billy, Robbie, (Acting) Sgt Roberts: of Alpha Co.12th Engr. Battalion Dexheim, Germany. Airborne all the way! Remembering all the jumps, many at night and all the good times serving with First Sargent Jackson, Captain Diffley, Lieutenants Weaver and Dinsmore, SFC. Birchfield and many others that helped me grow up. Loved my time in Germany and all the traveling with Charles Hodges; miss you Hodges: My best friend and room mate Sgt Hodges; we were young but he, as I see it now at 63, was a man's man even then, a solid upstanding soldier and friend. Sorry Hodges that I didn't trust you with the loan for the Triumph when I trusted you with my life as a brother soldier! I made a terrible mistake. Hope some day you read this and forgive me! To all the other Soldiers of Alpha Company, miss you all and thanks for the memories we made in Germany and for being spit shine and polish; Airborne all the way and then some Drill Sargent!!!!
Stationed there 1964-1966 Adm Special Weapons Platoon Headquarters Company. Great memories. Traveled as much as I could when there. Just went back March of 2015. It is all locked up. Parked on the road out front could only see the Company buildings and the old front entrance guard hut. The Chapel is still out front. It is all boarded up weeds and trees growing around and over it. Went into Dexheim looking for the old DK Gasthhaus not there any more Spent many a night there. I remember Margaret and her parents owned it. Had the duty a couple times working the courtesy patrol going around to all the haunts picking up all the drunks in the 3/4 ton and taking them back to the 12th. Great memories was a little sad to see a place that had so much life and energy closed up.
SP/5 Newlin
Was stationed there from '86 to '88 with the 178th Maintenance Company. Worked in Tech Supply. Awesome memories of traveling the country, attempting to stay sober, many times unsuccessfully, and great friends. I am glad I came upon this site. Often search for things related to my time there. Hope to make it back for a visit.
C Co 12 en 88-91 548 opp.
George neal (specialists)
I was in Dexheim with Nike B 2/1 ADA from 1978 -1981 with IFC (Radar). It was a nice place to be. They had just built a new barracks for us. I had fun at the movie theater, and the bowling alley. I remember the small commissary. Had fun on the walks and winefest. Wow the memories. jamlit60@yahoo
I was the manager of the snack bar from 1973 - 1974 during the renovation. Many great people stationed there. Lived in Dexheim. Enjoyed the car races.
I was special weapons, ADM weinie 1961-1965. Worst mess hall in Europe! Good money.4dm10 or 3dm90 for a dollar. Fantastic sight seeing. !st. son born there at BK. Was a translater for maneuver damage and German American Friendship Day. It was a HQ company. 12th ENGR, 8th INFG.Div.
Great memories in Dexheim! My name is Keith Hinton. I was stationed with the Patriot BN from 1987-1989. If anyone out there wants to chat about the fun times please call or email...(803)673-0198 or khinton68@msn.com. ..
I was in E Co. River Rats. July 1981 through Dec.1982. Great times at Anderson Barracks. Reforger, folks marches, traveling to my cousins house in Clausen, Germany. Damn good barrack parties. My nick name to get into a room was RUGG. Short for my last name. Lived on the second floor until my wife moved down and we got a 3rd flr apartment down in Nierstein. Met a lot of great guys. I truly remember SFC. Henry. Nam Vet. Had a few flash backs at times. Sgt. Holt from Pittsburg my home town. And the guy I really didn't like much SSG. Gibbens. I was suppose to be in Germany for 3 years but I had a boat accident with our new Bridge boats. I was sent back to the states Which I believed it was for that resign. Anyway, I had a great time stationed there. Transporter driver and boat operator. Within I believe was 2-3 weeks of being getting there the Co. went on a trip to lake Kimsee and one of our men dround. Had my first military memorial ceremony there. Anyone remember. My last name is Ruggiero.....
Stationed there there in 84-85. Do Co.
M88 crew member.
I was with the 12th engineer battalion, special weapons (ADM) platoon from '68 - '70. I spent many hours in the "shack", which was a small secured building located in the motor pool. I have a lot of great memories from my tour there, both on and off the post. Unfortunately, I've lost track of the guys I served with. It's also very sad to see the current condition of Anderson barracks. I had hoped to go back someday but I'm not so sure I want to see it in its current condition. Brian Rowe, E-5.
My name is Monika and I'm looking for my father , he was stationed until 1983 in Dexheim . his name is eduado rivera . I have him never grsehen no photo no . Now I myself am 33 years and have 3 children . I want to see him even necessarily .
Please if anyone knows him just send me an email . monikaschmitz@gmx.net
I want to please just know him
I was there from April 74 through July 75. 5 ton driver for B CO. 1st 12th engineers 1st platoon (b18). Lt. Zophel was my platoon leader.
Served in Echo Company from 84-86. Great times at the heim including pass van to Nerstein for yager schnitzel, PT in the wine fields, ski trip to Garmish, Costa Brava Spain trip, tent city, those long convoys to the field. I believe I may have served with you. I've been trying to reconnect with a few of my old buddy's including Moe, Jeff Little, Finny, Dexter etc. i was on the top floor. I did contact David Jackson, but forgot a lot of people's names. Any info will helpful. Thanks.. Echo Hard River Rat forever!
I was a tower rat mp from 78-80.Proud member of Baxleys burnouts Sad news Richie Joe Matchett passed away last year.Miss you guys.
I was stationed with HHC, 12th Eng Bn, from Jun 1978 until Jun 1982. The Family and I, spent most of the first night in Germany in the Frankfurt Airport, waiting for our Sponsor, due to the roads being flooded by the Rhine River. We finally were picked up by my sponsor, we had to drive the long way to Dexheim from the Airport, finally arriving at his on post quarters. I remember my kids waking up and looking out the windows and saying ooh and ahh about seeing "Christmas Trees" behind housing. Turned out to be Nike Hurcs standing up.
We ended up staying at the Sironinoff Hotel in Nierstien for 90 days and then were finally moved into the Worstadt housing Apt. We later moved into Dexhiem housing, first or 2nd appt building from the club.
The wife worked for the Dining Facility with Judy Lugo, Mrs Tabor and others i have forgotten their names (I'm sorry, forgot their names)
I worked for HHC Motor Pool under SFC Ernest Stubblefield and SSG Gordon Knapp as the PLL/Tammy Clerk. I remember all the late nights or working into the morning getting ready for AGIs on Super Bowl night. I still recall the night GK and I had to report to the Capt Houchins Tent when we got caught coming back from town, during a REFORGER exercise. I later worked with BMO as the consolidated Maintenance TAMMS/PLL Supervisor under the BMO Warrent Officer ( i forgot his name).
I worked as HHC operation Sgt under serveral commanders and remember that fondly. That job and some of the other prepared me later when i became first the Director of the Water Purification School and then later First Sergent of the 54th Quartermaster Company. There was many a long night but was very rewarding.
I ran with SSG GK Knapp, HHC Maing, SFC Dixon. HHC Commo, SFC Grigsby, Bn S-1, SSG Dominic Orlando, HHC Heavy Equip, SGT Cox, Heavy equip. You'd find us in one or other quarters.
Like others, i recall the runs through the grape and beet fields, wine and beer feasts, voxmarches with the kids. Being able to go camping across Europe in my little blue Chevy Monza Station wagon. Cookouts on the Rhine and watching the kids react to their first snow.
I have always appreciated the advice and comradeship that we had in the 12th and consider the people that I came into contact with in Dexhiem (all companys), part of my family and one of the reasons that i was able to move up in ranks later on. Thanks to all of them and hope that they are doing well.
Thanks for the memories! Sad toes it overgrown & abandoned. I was in E Co. 12th. Eng From Dec 77 til Mar 81 as a Sgt. E-72 was my MAB. When I got there it was sitting in the corner of the motor pool neglected. Only 3 tires, hydraulics inop, as well as other problems. My crew was Pvt Letendre, Spc Mullins & myself. Within a few months it was the most dependable MAB in the company. Thanks guys!!! Later we got the Ribbon Bridge on 5t trucks.
Lived in Saulheim & on PT mornings several of us would shower in the barracks & then have breakfast in the mess hall. Every Fri morning on AFN it was "Chicken Man" & "Freebird" in honor of the freedom bird for those DEROSing. Every time I hear Freeboard now it takes me back to that round table in the Dexheim mess hall with Jack Bishop, Smitty Babcock, Leonard White, Carl Cannon, Jess Nack, Jack Vaughn... all E Co. SGTs.
CPT. Bob McClure was the commander & I owe him a special thanks for getting my flight career started.
Well... Like I said; Thanks for the memories. Mike Fleming
I was stationed in Dexheim from June 1984 to December 1985 in Bravo Company. I really loved Germany and its culture. Outside of being in the field so much, since we were a mechanized unit I really did love it. My mos was 12f10 a CEV and AVLB operator. Any old buddies feel free to contact me at duanebradshaw@gmx.com
Greg Bradshaw
I was in Bmo @that same time. Pfc wilt was a 52d generator mech. Bmo chief was cwo brown. I worked in the big shop by back gate of motor pool
I WAS STATIONED IN MAINZ, GERMANY A CO.FROM JULY 75 UNTIL AUG. 78 REMEMBER ALOT OF GOOD TIMES IN MAINZ MADE A LOT OF GOOD FRIENDS THERE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF AND WHEN A CO. WENT BACK TO DEXHEIM WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE IN FIRST PLATOON BIG BIRD, RICK HEINE, jUST WOULD LIKE IT. been a long time. living in Arkansas now.
Sp4 Sam Whitlow
August 9th 2017
SP4 Tom Morrison
Served with B-5-1, the Nike battery from 1968-1970. Great memories of the movie theatre and the bowling alley and of course, the PX. Loved walking into town to eat a Brat at Mom's and a few beers. Great guys and we were all grateful that we were there instead of Nam'.
Stationed at Anderson in Charly Company 70 till 73. Served under Sargent O'Roak.
Sgt.John curtis,I was in charge of the HHC Motor pool when the MABS & M60s sank
Thacker I was an army wife and lived in Dexheim from April 1975-June 1877. I have very fond memories of my time there. I remember I didn't want to go to Germany but our friends we lived next door to in Ft.Knox, KY were going to Frankfurt so I decided to go. So glad I did. I feel that was experience was one of the best of my life. I remember the barge or whatever it was sank in the Rhine River
Was stationed there from 95 to 98. Was one of the best duty station I served at. Meet and made some really good memories there. Made some good friends there that are still friends today. Hopefully they will clean up the place and use it for future use. When I visit germany here in the near future I plan I plan on visiting the old place.
I was there from 1990-94.
Army brat, grade 1-4. It was an excellent school, great student:teacher ratio.
Mrs. Rasnin was my 3rd grade teacher, best teacher I ever had. Would love to hear from any classmates from back in the day.
Looking for William Hodge III.
Echo company 1975 to1977
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