BORDER WATCHERS, THE

[@kj4byf]

Third Reconnaissance Squadron,Second Armored Cavalry out of Amberg,Germany May 1963-May1965.Patrol,OP and Camp Gates.Been there done that,what memories!! Thanks for posting this video. Albert

[@chejlr]

thank you for such great memories, the best 27 months of my life. I loved Germany, i had such a good time and made such great friends, A troop 1/11 acr. then c co. 503rd aviation at Flieglehorst Hanau.

[@danjeau]

C Trp 11th ACR and 11th ACR Regimental HQ Border Ops 78-80. Thanks for the memories....my time with the Blackhorse had a positive impact on my career and life. Even the hardships are now thought of with a smile....I can remember many holidays spent in the rain, snow and cold patrolling the border.

[@bobybarra3096]

Allons, Regt Bdr Ops, RS2 Order of Battle, came from 2/75 Ranger BAT, 3-5 AIR CAV, went to SFOD-DELTA. GREAT TEAM, Col Crow. Thank you S1

[@sirknight65]

Very very good. I served in both, I, K, L Troops, 3/11th ACR and D Troop, 1/2 ACR. I spent the first 8 years of my adult life on the on the East-West German border. It was truely a great experience.

[@ButlerBeachTray]

Wow, that was a fun walk down memory lane - if not a bit dated... I was with L-Troop, 3d Squadron, 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment, based in Amberg, West Germany from Dec. 1979-'80. After a year of patrolling the Czech border with six-week rotations at Camp May, I auditioned for Colonel Robert E. Wagner's (unauthorized) military band - The Dragoon Band, and moved to headquarters in Nurnberg for my second year, '80-'81. We travelled throughout Bavaria and the Black Forest area of West Germany, creating goodwill between our strong U.S. military presence and the German people. What amazing memories of marching in Faschings Festival parades, playing concerts at beer fests, and hanging out of a huey playing the 'Cavalry Charge' with my trumpet over the mock battles at Graffenwoehr. I will aways remember my 2d Cav days, and the beautiful people of Bavaria.

[@ACRScout57]

SGT, Patrolled with B Troop. 1/2 ACR 1978-79. Rode with "Red Catcher", Air Troop, 2ACR, 79-81. Rejoined the Regiment at Fort Polk as 1SG, F Trp 2/2 ACR 1994-98

[@LewWaters]

After my tours in Vietnam, I served in Air Troop, 2nd ACR, 1971 to 1974 out of Feucht Airfield, crewing the OH-58

[@joelangone4102]

I did a tour in Wildflecken from 1956 through 1958. At that time it was home for the 373rd. .Armored.. When out in the field we still had to be careful not to cross the Border. The winters were bitter cold with 2 ft the normal. Best time I ever had was when I went to Austria for radio repair school. Thank God it was peaceful years.

[@MrFogmang27]

I was stationed in Fulda from 69 to 70. I was a flight operations specialist at the Airfield. I got levied to Nam. We had quite the crew at the field.

[@abnranger7148]

Wow !! My God,...this brings up memories. I was with B- 1/2 1972 1973 Msg. Marino, and 1st Lt. Atkins. Those were the days. My nickname was "Zap " Sgt E5, hung around with Sgt. Burns, Sgt. Goss, Koehler, Kultgen, S

[@jtv8527]

Those who served as border watchers should get the a medal since they did win the cold war.

[@haroldgribble9703]

Stationed in Bad Kissingen,14th Armored Cav,57 to 59. Patrolling the border. Played war games in Wildflower in winter ..

[@haroldgribble9703]

Wildflecken, stupid phone

[@skoko1945]

Watched on memorial day may 28 2012 thanks USMC 1960 - 1974.

[@Barzyz01]

I rememer doing the Border Patrol in 1987 - Coburg Sector 3rd ID Dco 2/30 INF

[@TheRt49]

1967, B troop, 14th ACR, Fulda, levied for Nam, such a long time ago. R. Tyrell

[@douglaswbrendel]

I was on the last Border mission back in 1990. Served with the 2nd 11ACR

[@Slowmodem1]

I was in A Troop, 1/11 ACR, Fulda, 76-79. We had M-551s until they were replaced with the M-60s. I liked the Sheridans. They were fast. But the M-60s were roomy and the heaters worked. And I got tired of eating frozen C-rations. I never saw a M-114 in action. They were gone when I got there.

[@jerrypeacock8246]

C Troop 1/11 ACR, 1983-85. Best years of my life!!!

[@dieselscience]

Jerry, what do you remember of Fulda, or were you in Bad Hersfeld?

[@tangocharlie11]

I was there with the 11th ACR, Fulda

[@waynesimmons1120]

I served with the 2/14-2/11th from 71-73 many a fond remembrance of border duty at camp Walbach.

[@bobybarra3096]

Order of battle specialist. RS2. Downs Barracks, aero scout. 68' Baumholder HS. Loved it, transferred to SFOD-DELTA Q-course. JRTC Ft Chafee Blackhorse. Allons, Col Crow

[@theDeitz]

Thanks for posting, I'm sharing your video via a Facebook link, Hq 3/14th ACR 6-1966-12-1968

[@HeavyMetalHauler]

I was in K troop 3/2 ACR from 83 to 85. Camp Reed and Camp May, tanker.

[@stevekoschak7111]

1974-1977 Fulda 3rd plt. B-Troop 1/11th

[@exsoldier2000]

I was with C-Troop from 77-80. HQ plt. Mortar squad.

[@lenzydonald9997]

D Company 1/11th Fulda 73-78...my formative years!!!

[@hipdaddy419]

I Troop,3rd Squadron at Bad Hersfeld......68 to 71

[@GordonLampley]

Medic, 70-71

[@josephweaver335]

YES, best weapon the americans ever had! As far as an infantrymans thoughts.

[@garyinmaine1278]

OP INDIA, I was there 76,77

[@michaellambert9701]

I was there 1970 to 1970 2/14 then we were renamed 2/11th.

[@stephentaylor6204]

3rd Platoon, Mike Troop, 3rd Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment (1970-1973) Bad Hersfeld, BRD

[@joachimwenz557]

Could you be Lt. Stephen K. Taylor from Provo, Utah ?

[@tangocharlie11]

I pulled watch in that tower at 16:00 long time ago.

[@garryeaton7976]

2/14 HHT Daily baracks Bad kissington germany majors driver 70 71 is there any one still alive out there. you will know who I am do a bowl?

[@looselatigo]

Headquarters Troop 3/14 in Hersfeld 1971

[@GordonLampley]

Same, left in May '71.

[@chriscook5613]

1/2 ACR 82-85. Bindlach. I had a blast in Germany.

[@breath711]

Would you by chance know a Rick Shirey?

[@berndscheffler9437]

Hello Gentle People In a very important family matter i need help ! ! The Name of my Dad is Thomas H. Hocking. He went to Fort Knox Armory School. He was in the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Stationed in Fulda, Bad Hersfeld, Bad Kissingen in the early sixties ! In the former West Germany. I need his at least the Date of Birth. Regards Brad

[@thomm1961]

Hey danjeau, what is your name? I was in C-Troop from 79-81.

[@tangocharlie11]

77 to 79 A troop 1/11, tanker.

[@diakonradish]

wow, joint 14th ACR and 2nd ACR patrols on Border?

[@MissileD11]

USA USA USA!!! Man I miss the Cold War!

[@lobokanima]

2/11 A.C.R. from bad Kissingen 85-87

[@cliffordboxley425]

11ACR OUT OF BAD HERSFELD 74-76

[@EldinBantai]

09:56 is M114 ?

[@sheldonray168]

SPT PLT HHT 2nd Sqdn 2nd ACR Bamberg Get May 89 to May 92 Gulf War

[@PolskaUrban]

Big mistake at 15:15 on map! Poland Was not USSR! Nevertheless as a Pole i would like to fake you All for your Service.

[@breath711]

Except it was.

[@Slowmodem1]

See my comment above and in your youtube inbox. :)

[@michaellambert9701]

F troop 3 tc of f37

[@PolskaUrban]

Also please dont forget the Nazis wete germans