Former U.S. Army Depot Fischbach filmed in 1995

[@robeubank]

My dad, Chaplain Donald Eubank, was the last Chaplain to pastor the Fischbach Depot chapel before its closing. He also pastored the Münchweiler Chapel during that 1989-1992 tour. We lived on the German economy in nearby Dahn. We returned to Germany five years later, stationed in Kaiserslautern from 1997-2000. My dad retired as a LTC in October 2014 after 31 years of Chaplaincy to our military. Thanks for the memories...I even worked at the Fischbach mess hall as a summer hire in 1991!

[@shalomlinda]

I was 18 yrs old, a private 2d class when I arrived in 1979 and remained there working as a 55B, Ammunition Specialist. I would of lost my mind if I had not fell in love with the Motor Sergeant! It was very cold in the winters, and for fun we get a pass and ride into France to go and party and report back for work next day. Being down range with munitions, storing, re-warehousing, repalletizing, was no fun, but I made it a commitment and spent 21 years in the military as a Ordnance 55B and I now am retired living in the Bahamas and still have all of my fingers and toes, my faculties and good health. This place will make you grow up real fast, especially when you have to go down range to respond to leaking munitions. Get Smart, or Be Dead~ Sad to see this old 1st duty station go down---perhaps could be a great area for agriculture or BMW Races of the future~ Miss you Fischbach. I was Specialist Linda Barry when I departed in 1981. Am not (Ret.) MSG living in Fort Lost in the Bahamas.

[@chrisl.streeter7746]

Thank you for your Service!

[@Txnnev61]

Linda did the place look like what was in the video when you were there? I was at a similar location north of Pirmasens that stored the "other" weapons of mass destruction, Site 59 in Clausen, and this is what our site looked like with all the trees and brush among the igloos. I know in the early 80's all that brush and vegetation had to be removed per the regulation. I went back in 2004 and Site 59 looked like the face of the moon.

[@theresesircy9647]

Hello Linda, Its been 8 years since your post but I thought I'd give it a try too respond. My name is Therese Cospelich Sircy. When I arrived New Years Eve 1981 you was state aside having your baby. I stayed on your room till you returned and then I lived off post in Ludwigwinkel. You may remember Bobby Sircy. We were married Dec 1981. He had since passed away in 2014. Just wanted to reach out. Sounds like life is good in the Bahamas!

[@kaka7279100]

I was 55B as well love ur chapter 41st ord.😗i sniffed those bunkers.

[@larryours9019]

I was a tower guard with the 165th M.P. Company for first 9 months station in Germany. This film brought back a rush of memories of 50 years ago, when I was a young 20 year old , who spent 31 months in Germany, remaining 22 months with the 385th M.P. Co. In Stuttgart area with Barracks in Kornwestheim. . Needless to say this film brought back a lot of memories. Some long cold nights and days in a tower 6x6 45' above double fences. Was known as "Tower Rats" !

[@garyflake1318]

I was in the 165th MP company, 66-68. Thanks for posting.

[@RichardFrey-h5j]

I was there in 72

[@DeniseSmithGA]

Awesome video! Brought back so many memories. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@raysnyder7136]

I was stationed in Fischbach with the 64th Ord company in 1966 thru 1967. I watched this video and I gotta admit I didn't recognize any locations at all. Or the buildings. I was a member of "storeage" platoon.

[@1nikonshooter]

Was there Mid 85 to 87, 165th MP Co. SFC Merced was our Platoon Sgt. He was such a low key cool guy. Lots of memories and good friends during those 18 long months. I loved the Heineken beer vending machine right outside my room door, I must have put hundreds of dollars worth of quarters in that machine.

[@richarde.smithii3921]

I was there from 83 to 84 - 165th MP Co. As you said good memories. I think there was a German liaison woman named Ms Fichter.

[@martaveteran2362]

I was stationed with 64th Ordinance. Brings lots of memories both good and bad. I recall our small movie theater then it was closed taken away from us. Lol.

[@rubenvalverde6548]

I spent one night there sometime in January of 74, en route to Seigelsbach and no bed to sleep in! I became a rugged soldier thereafter! It is all surreal to me now. My soldier friends, my German friends. So surreal.......

[@robmoss7597]

I was there in the 100th MP Sentry Dog Det. 72 through 74. Ralf was my dog, single Man dog teams during the hours of darkness each area. Area 3 most times for me. Those bunkers were outside the X area the Tower Rats watched, we covered everything outside of that to the French border. Raymond White Jr. Was my main partner and we still talk once a year after all this time. SP Roy D. Moore SP4Ralf Sterner SGT George (Gov) Wallace SFC Troutman SGT DOW LT first class Daniel Petrowski I ended up spending last year and a half Fort Hood TX. SGT Robert Moss

[@RichardFrey-h5j]

I was also there in 72. My dogs name was Rex. I remember the gov.

[@Bwitt71]

Dam, My home from 77-79, 165th Military Police Co. APO Ny,Ny 09144 was a tower rat there, never seen inside those bunkers. wonder if the 2 lane bowling alley is still there? I thought it was a utility shed until I seen it from the side. Parkbrau Bier !! Prost !! God, Good Memories, Thanks

[@jameszielke1311]

Stationed here in 69-70 with the 575th. Loved Sandy's guesthouse. Schnitzel mit pomme frits.

[@charlesjones3726]

Was there from 67-68. Worked in the mess hall sold hot dog @ the movies. My roommate was Spec 4 Roger Pipin. Saw Charlie Pride before he hit the big times. Fond memories...

[@BillSalvatoreAZVHV]

Was here in 75- 77 then rotated to Pirmasens, great memories

[@MrDriftspirit]

thaks for this film heritage! very inteesting for me as an local since 5 years to the how it was , short after the given up in the 90ies. in the depot were lots of buildings left and now used for small business.

[@cuddlebeez]

My first husband was stationed there around 1986 until around 1989. His name was Rich Kosmiski.

[@ChrisKinney-serenityvalley57]

My dad was was stationed there from 1977-80. He was the 1st Sgt for the 165th MP Co. We lived in Pirmasens. Very interesting times.

[@chrisl.streeter7746]

I re member your Father!

[@fedhabeas]

Same here.

[@crosbyhebert7477]

89-91.... Funny to look at the Old Fischbach again. (If you only knew ALL the stuff that took place on & an off that site)(Crazy Times) Kinda feel sorry for all those guys that brought their wives over there, only to leave them "alone" for a week at a time". Anyhoo, lets take that one to the grave.

[@fedhabeas]

Man did this bring back old memories. I was stationed here as a dog handler from February 1977 until October 1979.

[@chrisl.streeter7746]

I think I remember you there!

[@fedhabeas]

@@chrisl.streeter7746 I remember you Chris.

[@chrisl.streeter7746]

@@fedhabeas I hope that they positive memories!

[@fedhabeas]

@@chrisl.streeter7746 Yes. Didn't they call you blade for some reason?

[@chrisl.streeter7746]

@@fedhabeas That was my 'Twin Brother' David Dauerty (spelling?. Note when my Mother and sister visited me in Germany, she was recording with a sound track. It was a 'Super Eight' camera...

[@leesteitz7072]

Great video. I was there with the 165th MP Co from 76-78. Lots of memories from my time in the 'Bach

[@chrisl.streeter7746]

Lee Stiets; I loved my 37 month's on site!!

[@OhioCountryShowcase]

I was stationed at Fischbach in 1992-1993 with the 64th Ord. I was brought in with other engineers to close down the kaserne. I spent many a day hauling nuclear war tips on the flatbed of a m920 through all of those tiny towns making our way to K-Town. If you want to see people get nervous, have them watch those rigs coming through with what looked like missiles down those narrow tight curved roads through their villages. It was entertaining to watch the expressions on their faces. We had citizens coming and protesting the site at the gate we did not drive through holding signs against nuclear weapons. At that time the war tips were all that was left that was dangerous.

[@chrismnva]

BOY OH BOY.... this brings back a flood of memories of when I was there from 81-82. 2 lane bowling alley. Ration cards to purchase 4 cartons or 50 single packs of cigs per month. Miller High Life was $4 a case. I was there when the kennels were just built. I was there when the new area was opened up and was hiped as state of the art. The end of the road the bunkers were on ended at the French border. There when 3 or 4 guys broke into the AF ( Augmentation Force) bunker and stole a bunch of weapons and ammunition and tried to sell them.

[@slash177]

Google fischbach germany army depot and there is an article that says it had nukes.

[@paulmilazzo9881]

I was with the 64th Ord Commo 1967-1968. Had 2 commo riggs, did a lot of convoys, Absolutely love it there. We were like a Bilko Company

[@AD00RSFAN]

Hello Paul do you have a contact email? My dad served there same time you did.

[@charlesjones3726]

Worked in the mess hall. I probably served you breakfast and coffee..Remember the civilian with the go go booths? Granny Go Go..

[@raysnyder7136]

Paul, I had just left the 64th, in May of 67'...I arrived there in may of 65'.

[@raysnyder7136]

Paul, perhaps you might remember my Platoon sgt...SFC Kline. Or perhaps a Sp- 6 Bozelle.

[@walterbowser6272]

I was the Post Engineer with 64th Ordnance in June 1970. Was depot logistics officer in 1971 and when the units were combined into the 197th Ordnance Battalion in 1972 I was commander of HHC and Battalion S4. Left Germany in 1973. Great memories of my three years at the "Depot"!

[@mariondavis265]

Walter, was this Fischbach Depot in the town near Kaiserslautern, or the other Fischbach about twenty miles south of Pirmasens?

[@josephdubois618]

I was in the 165th MP company from Jan 1985 until Feb 1986. Anyone remember our platoon sergeant Buwalda? Later SFC Mercer came to us. How bout two guys who came to the 165th from 9th div, last names of Miller and Malcom? I almost forgot, we had a dude from Hawaii we called Ho, his last name had so many letters it hardly fit a nametag. Great bunch of guys, but oh how I hated that place! My last name is Landry if anyone remembers or cares. Greetings to all my fellow Tower-Rats!!!!

[@reginalddavis1694]

I was stationed with you. I was roommates with a SPC Engels which was killed during the Lockerbie plane downing. Last name Davis. I remember "Big Balls Bulwalda"

[@ronc4146]

mid '85-86. When CPT Springer was there & Sokol made SFC. Still remember the painful "heavy metal" disease from mistakenly drinking the rusty water from the WWII pipes in the barracks just up the hill from the 64th Ord guy's barracks bldg, & guys & gals getting busted from packing their canteens with "Class Six" contraband during "Fog Alerts" when they pulled in the off-duty platoon to cover the gaps (then trying to drive the M113 in the fog - doh!) ... crazy days.

[@kenludwig4617]

I wouldn't go inside one of those bunkers without protective gear even now!

[@larryours9019]

Station in Fischbach Special Weapons Depot in 1972 up until November of same year.

[@joepapp01]

so quiet and peaceful...

[@MrDriftspirit]

normally yes, depends on if there is logg harvesting or not...

[@timcalloway2355]

From all the comments I've read I guess I am the oldest tower rat. I was stationed with the 193rd MP company. We worked Fischbach depit areas 1 and 2, and housed at Camp Dahn outside of the city of Dahn. We called the post Happy Valley. I was thete from 66 to 69. The towers weren't worth spit, hardly ever had a working heater and once you were up there you didn't come down untill end of shift. We had a few idiot racists but for the most part they were a great bunch of guys. Our 1st Sgt was Adolph Sanders, platoon Sgt was SSG Johnnie Thomas. Also there was Cpl Bernard (smokey) Maddox. Called him smokey cause he set his bunk on fire smoking in bed. We drove the 20 or so klicks in a 3/4 ton and a 2 1/2. Was not a fun ride in the winter. Loved going to Bad Bergsaben. Thanks for the memories.

[@cloptoney08]

+TIM calloway I just read your post and I was there from 71 to 72 and one hell of a time my Lt was Jung I remember a guy being murdered at the Dahn gate shack and our SGT shooting a guy while playing quick draw at the gate shack on the hill! glad to hear from you guys

[@AD00RSFAN]

Hello Tim. Do you have an email address? My dad served there the same time you did.

[@ronc4146]

Flak "mattress" and M117 "Protective Pillow" always came in handy. Just sayin' ('85-86).

[@SidB94]

Stationed in Pirmasens 59th ORD BDE, 22nd AVN DET. '87--'90 Flew in and out of Fishbach many times.

[@Oachim2905]

This is Fischbach near Dahn, Südpfalz!

[@horsthimbacher9645]

@all: For more information visit: ig-area-one.de or facebook.com/pages/IG-Area-One/318772641551198 @Becky S: The bowling alley is now an indoor rifle range of the local gun club. It was also an italian restaurant in there for several years. @slash177: The depot was officially given back to local authorities on 01.07.1993, in may 1995 the admin area & motor pool was turned into a industrial zone. Inside the depot only area 3 and the main part of area 1 are still there.

[@terryplummer47]

I was stationed there in 79 - 81 remember when they built that new area I hauled many a warheads through those gates

[@heliaviator7863]

My Mom and Dad was stationed here here from 1980 -82

[@shannonoats8600]

my mom and dad was stationed there 1980-82 you and i had to have gone to school togather

[@theresesircy9647]

I was there 1981 to 1982. What was your parents name?

[@michaelvanhorn3303]

Thanks for the video ..neat ..had some great times there ..flipped a Jeep rasin hel! ! Lol and crazy times there with the motor pool gang 70-72

[@charlesjones3726]

I think I was in that Jeep. Was it stuck on the side of a mountain?

[@fedhabeas]

When you said flipped a jeep at first I thought you were the guy who flipped the jeep I was in heading to town to get duty officer during an alert but it wasn’t the year you were there.

[@mw-zy5dr]

I was with the 64th ord co from 1977 to 1980.I wasn't married but for the most part of my stay I lived off post.I had some good times there.

[@Ann-wn2yw]

I was stationed there 83-85

[@richarde.smithii3921]

I was there from 83 to 84 - 165th MP Co

[@gregpeterson8270]

@@richarde.smithii3921 I knew a Richard Smith :) Tall thin dude who was into boxing :)

[@Kynos1]

I've been there today. It's very hard to find, hidden deep in the forest, I had to use my GPS to get there. The main buildings and the bunkers are still there, albeit locked of course.

[@MrDriftspirit]

area 1 is easy to find in relation to the controle site for the missiles or the standard amunition bunkers in lemberg and ruppertsweiler. i am a local here and very often outddors. i knew all these places which were many year restricted...

[@charlesmiller1507]

So many memories. I was in the 575th Ord.Co from 68 -70. Had a girl friend in Dahn. Some very good times.

[@slash177]

Hello, my sister was married to a MP ad was stationed there in 1984/85. Can somebody tell me when the base closed down? Are the buildings still there? Does the property belong to the German government now? Thanks.

[@MrDriftspirit]

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[@MrDriftspirit]

Hi. the video is not that old and shows some places in 2022. only theres bunkers and the tower building in area were left. there is an interesting group who care a tiny bit for it. the depot were many military personal has been living and working is mainly there and used for small business and tiny industrial. the ex oficers cinema is now a theathre for a hobby group. from area 2 and the bunkers near the depot is nearly nothing left. you have to look very intensive to find some things left. no fences, no installations and so on. only the best quality roads were still there. nice for gravel biking in the spare time. the missile launch site at the braunsberg and the control site on the mückenberg were also completely demolished. only some bigger flat areas were left with concrete surface for storage loggs. one man has there some honey bee boxes. mmmh, special tasty honey with a sharp finish from the nuclear heritage... i am living in one of the houses which were built late 70ies for the chief officers of the areas. these are only 4 apartment houses in the living areas in the village near the huge forest, but the citizens call them "the blocks". so funny and stuppid how short minded many of the indigenious people here were. seems they haven`t watched tv or being more far away than next village to call a 2 floor house a block. if i could, i would sent them some days to the bronx or mexico city or one of these chinese cities to make them see what a block is...great natural environment here with famous and huge samdstone rocks. you can look at google pictures for "dahner felsenland"...if you want more, just ask. best regards.

[@rogerokelley]

@slash177 I was stationed there 1984-1987...Good times I knew lots of ppl 👍

[@harleyrider11488]

god i hated that place

[@gregburke9549]

Duty station 78-79 165th MP Co., one hellva party way to many lifers.

[@chrisduhaime5689]

How the are the radation levels there

[@MrDriftspirit]

this is aquestion you won`t find anyone who can response. official say, there is nothing, cause its compeletely openend, even many of the bunkers with the nuklear war heads. others bunkers who weren`t demolished, are rented for forestry or privatiers. there has been one bunker in the early 2000 thousands which was used for firework storage. something went wrong and the comletely firework demolished the bunker and thown concrete blocks of several tons some hundret meters in the surrounding forrests.. and there were some honey bee boxes at the site were the nike nuke missiles were 24/7 prepared for lauching at the braunsberg missile site. must be a special tasty honey...yam yam

[@ronc4146]

Good point. I recall the certified "CA's" from HQ Plt (or Sgt's & up who stayed awhile) tended to re-up to stay on there, and had a higher incidence of birth defects than you'd have expected.... ('85-86).

[@namnomad]

I was there in 68-69. Drove a forklift RT and smaller ones, Platoon Sgt. Mckellan

[@schoondog]

Memories

[@davidcallos7162]

I was there from 76 - 79 in the mess hall. smoked lots of hash. 40 years have gone by. No more hash...Damn.. love ya all fuckers.

[@1nikonshooter]

David Callos , Yep, you and many others.

[@leohuggins7441]

1971 to 1973, 64th ord. ..........FTA

[@TheStraydawg1111]

I was with the 64th Ord from 1977-80. I was a 64C with a good clearance so I was in the bunkers and on choppers more than I would have liked...

[@denniskubenka5163]

This place was a dump ! Stationed there 1978 ,Was with 165th MP.co. No fond memories ! This is kubby for any one who remembers !

[@RichardFrey-h5j]

I walked those roads at night with a sentry dog

[@stevemanning5860]

1976 -77, GREAT EXPERIENCE,GOOD PEOPLE.

[@fedhabeas]

What unit were you with?

[@zdenekmarek3843]

OH!OH! They still played the 'I have a secret and you don't have a secret' The usual trying to be important . Grrrrrrrrrr. Small minded Nichtwahr?

[@jason19on81tour]

Looks like the Depot in Münster/Dieburg

[@MrDriftspirit]

the difference is the topographics. münster is flat and french border is far. fischbach depot site is very close to france and has steep middle range hills whoe were surrounding it. and those famous sandstone rocks in the great area which is called "biospärenreservat pfälzer wald- Nordvogesen. just look at google pictures for "dahner felsenland".. PS: i am living in one of those houses who were built for the comanders of these areas

[@jason19on81tour]

@@MrDriftspirit don't talk loud...

[@MrDriftspirit]

@@jason19on81tour ok sir comander generall lieutnannt woolman

[@zdenekmarek3843]

AH! OK, we stop useing airtransport very usefull !

[@jimcole7914]

Part of 165th MP in 76- 1977

[@chrisl.streeter7746]

You and I were stationed there at same time! 😀

[@cijacobosh0670]

@@chrisl.streeter7746 I was there from December 1975 until September 1976, tower duty, 165th MP Co. lived in Ludwigwinkle down the road.

[@fischbachproductions]

Fischbach is my last name

[@maryeagles3517]

we were there in 1972 to73 mary

[@williamfunk9109]

Was there 1965-1966 with 165th. Now you all know we could not divulge what was there, but it sure wasn’t nukes. And now who the heck cares. Yup the towers were truly bad and humping your ground post when the snow came was a bitch. Overall such a boonie location we had guys volunteering for ‘Nam when it was just for advisors.😩 Bill Funk

[@MOJO-no1ru]

Looks way different

[@foote500]

It is too quiet, I remember when there was life there...

[@michaelvanhorn3303]

Was there 1970-72. Sure is a ghost twn now. ! Motor pooln575th .ordince