BFV (Benjamin Franklin Village) Mannheim Germany

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[@TheTlewis3074]

Sad to see it all gone. I lived directly in front of the PX and across from the Top Hat from 94 to 96. Had a ball. Retired now but Sullivan was my favorite duty station ever.

[@blackcaddy8367]

I lived on Jeffersonstr. But you are right it is sad!

[@TravelingCaddi]

My wife and I try to go back every 2 years.

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[@HighSpeed1961]

Wow....I was stationd there in 1982 to 1985....the tank that went off the bridge....the guy was my room mate for a short time...I watched him tear through the housing area....Keefer was his name...I enjoyed watching

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[@C.Brown5150]

I was an Army Dependent at BFV from June 1979 till October 1982.. Are you talking about the guy who drove off the bridge into the Rhine River ?? I was there outside the Bowling Alley when they brought the Tank back to Base on a really large Flatbed trailer.. I'll never forget that , water was still draining out and the Main Gun Barrel was bent almost like a "J ".. To see that was both sad and disturbing.. My he R.I.P.. 🇺🇲

[@subtledisastr172]

I miss that place. I was stationed at Coleman barracks 2008-2010, spent a lot of time over at BFV, Spinelli, Taylor.

[@blackcaddy8367]

I want stationed there from Jul 93 to Jul 2000.

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[@HDsrb]

I was at Coleman barracks 1988-1990. Spent a lot of time in BFV. It’s sad that it’s all gone now. Lots of good memories.

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[@C.Brown5150]

Wow !! I couldn't recognize anything except the Old Gym and the Movie Theater.. My Dad was a Civilian Employee for the Department of The Army. So I was there from June, 1979 till October,1982 .. It was a great time and age to be over there , I absolutely loved it.. I got to visit so many places... Amsterdam, Paris, Prague Czechoslovakia and all over Germany including the Berlin Wall... It was good to see BFV again after 40 years. I appreciate you taking us for the Ride a Long ..👍🦅🇺🇲🦅

[@TravelingCaddi]

@@C.Brown5150 you are more than welcome my friend. My wife and I are planning going to Germany this coming May 2025.

[@marcusjohnson5420]

I smiled watching this. I lived here from 2010-late 2011

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[@matthiasoffner]

Hi everybody to all of ,who once joined the Mannheim Garnison! I am borned and raised as native Mannheimer child , while I used to live on the other side of the B 38 in the Vogelstang . I am really missing those days ! ...and it s good to share your memorys , thanks for that !Greetings from Franklin ,as it is now called .

[@blackcaddy8367]

Headed back to Germany on vacation in April.

[@NAMOR2033]

Was stationed on Sullivan Barracks with 3/77AR - loved Mannheim and the Great Times I had there. Went clubbing at the Top Hat; then we go down range to the ZOO. Awesome Memories! Thank you for the video.

[@blackcaddy8367]

My man, I loved the Alcarzar. That was the spot!

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M wife and I vacation over there every other year.

[@NAMOR2033]

I’m trying to start doing that but between my military deployments before I retired and working for the govt now it’s challenging! But I’m definitely going to make time for traveling more. I lived in Germany a total of 12 1/2 years.

[@scottmonroe6522]

Thanks for posting, lots of memories. We lived on the economy in Viernheim but all my fellow cav members lived there. C Troop 3/7 Cav 1989-1991.

[@TravelingCaddi]

Cool, I was stationed on Coleman Bks. In 69th Trans Company/37 Group.

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Glad you enjoyed it,

[@chimpmunkboy8850]

Thanks for the video but it’s sad. I was stationed there from 92-95 and 98-2001. Used to love to go to Tony’s. Tony’s has been gone since 2012

[@C.Brown5150]

Tony's ?? Was that the little Pizza place ?? I was at BFV from June 1979 till October 1982.. Army Dependent 🇺🇲

[@blackcaddy8367]

Anthony’s Pizza!

[@mjh9053]

I was in the 44th in 2006. Had alot of great times . Great video.

[@blackcaddy8367]

My wife and I will be vacationing in April in Germany. We have friends we visit in Mannheim so I will be posting videos of how the area look now.

[@ejq888]

I was there from '98-'00 BFV and lived on Columbus. But worked at Coleman Barracks with 414th Signal Batallion Sandhofen Germany. I remember signing in at BFV and walking in to a place that had Beanie Babies in a glass show case and up stairs we would take a class to get our Drivers License. I remember Burger King and walking to the Commisary. My wife at the time worked at the shoppete in Columbus and her Boss was, "Mr Hand". I had friends on Jefferson, Washington, etc. if anyone remembers please reach out. Plus there was a restaurant back there that I can't remember.

[@blackcaddy8367]

Was it the Water Whole at the end of Columbusstr?

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My wife and I go back to Germany every other Year 😎🇩🇪

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We lived on Jeffersonstr

[@daneboyz1]

I was stationed at Funari Barracks 1973-74. It's gone now. Good times.

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I was stationed on Spinelli Brks for a year then my battalion moved over to Coleman Brks.

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[@jennalee1]

I was stationed at BFV Sullivan Barracks Charlie company 202nd Forward Support Battalion 90-91❤

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Planning vacation May 2025 to Germany

[@marcusjohnson5420]

Bust a right at that light yall stopped at and the mall was that way. The memories

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I really enjoyed myself also.

[@kokodoll]

I'm finally going to be going back later this year to show my daughter where I once lived for 3 years. I was an Army brat and my paternal unit was stationed there from 86-89. If you don't mind my asking, was it easy to rent a car there or will we be okay traveling by train since we will also go to downtown Mannheim after visiting what was once home? Is the shell of the high school still there and middle school that was across the street in back of the high school? Sorry lot's of questions but am looking forward to going back for a nostalgia moment.

[@blackcaddy8367]

What city are you flying into? You won’t have a problem renting a car at all. I rent my cars from Budget in the airport. We always fly into Stuttgart Airport. Your stateside driver’s license and credit card is all you need.

[@kokodoll]

@@blackcaddy8367 We're flying into Frankfurt.

[@hrillingday]

@@kokodoll its all closed nothing is like it was anymore. PHV has become an immigrant village. US Army is now stationed near Zagan Poland (former german country partsbefore WW2) so come and visit Görlitz area (Görliwood) !

[@TravelingCaddi]

@@kokodoll Have you made the trip? My wife and planning on going in May.

[@marcusjohnson5420]

When you got off the highway and turned right, had you turned left, I practically lived at the McDonald’s that way lol! Number 3 keine Zeibel I believe it was lol (no onions)

[@blackcaddy8367]

Are you still living in Germany? I can’t wait to get back over there.

[@larryEaster]

72 thru 74 I lived at 72A Columbus { beside the Shopette}. Stationed on Taylor Barracks in the 150th Trans. Company moved to Spinelli Barracks during 72.

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150th TC was reflagged to 69th Trans. We move from Spinelli to Coleman in 1993.

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28th Trans Bn

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[@larryEaster]

@@blackcaddy8367 I never got back to germany after I PCS’d in 74. I spent the next 11 years based at Ft Eustis on boats and 3 in Panama to retire with 22active military service

[@TravelingCaddi]

@@larryEaster My wife and I planning on going to Germany in May. So, stay tuned to more videos.

[@DennisWent-y3m]

Sad! I miss the 90´s....

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My wife and I go on vacation to Germany every other year to visit family.

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[@DennisWent-y3m]

@@blackcaddy8367 It ain`t the same, Sir! Enjoy your vacation!🙂

[@rolandkah1925]

In PX i buy my first technic Stereo Radio.1970

[@blackcaddy8367]

Mannheim BFV is sad!!

[@QboroAstoriawarrior]

😢😢😢 painful to watch.

[@subtledisastr172]

It made me really sad seeing it all gone

[@blackcaddy8367]

If you get a chance go back to Germany and see. I still go back every 2 yr. and I love it.

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[@qasperr994]

That was my Elementary School.😊

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Still Standing!

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@@blackcaddy8367 I'm glad to hear that. Thanks.

[@MrWade931]

We stayed on Jefferson Street as well.

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Check out the videos of BFV.

[@darrenmcclellan9869]

I was there when they built the Burger King you referred to. 84-87. 6-8 grade for me

[@blackcaddy8367]

My wife and I are going to Germany in April for 3 weeks. She's from Stuttgart area but we have friends in Mannheim we always go visit.

[@NAMOR2033]

Definitely - the Alcazar was the SPOT! Countless memories - ALL GOOD FOR SURE!!

[@blackcaddy8367]

I loved it

[@darrenmcclellan9869]

I was there when they built the Burger King you referred to.

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[@runningbear1982]

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We are going in April on vacation