Pioneer Kaserne - Hanau, Germany, 29th of October 2017

[@frieda842]

This was once an ideal and very well kept military installation in Europe ♥ --I was there 88-92... Sportsfield Housing, husband was stationed Fliegerhorst and later reassigned to Pioneer Kaserne. I worked on Pioneer K at ACS, I loved it! This place was the best! Great opportunity for me and my family to have enjoyed being sationed, touring and traveling throughout Europe. Thank you for this!

[@momsrides8468]

I also was there89-91 spent hours dancing at the the pioneer club also got hurt there nit all great memories 😔

[@fetengineer9151]

This is very hard for me to watch because, I remember how beautiful we kept it and all the time and money spent on projects around the Post. I was a engineer assigned to DPW... oh look, I just saw the Flood Zone... I'm crying now.

[@johnbarton7516]

I felt the same as you do about it when I looked at it. As an MP I was proud to serve there. I did'nt know it then but my eighteen months serving there would be the best thing I ever did. May God always remember those who served at Pioneer Kaserne.

[@sabinefeil3615]

I loved living there.Bld.309,Apt.9

[@nmbutterfly52]

Stationed there 1974-1978, RPC, 574th Pers Svc Co. .................BEST 4 years of my life !! \

[@smokeylake6732]

Lot of wasted taxpayer money lost to the American People. All based on a lie.

[@daimlerbenzstuttgart]

Stationed there from 1973 - 1983. Across the street in Sportsfield. So sad to see it like this. I had so many great memories and great pizza at Tony's Pizza!

[@cherilynvidales9842]

I was stationed on Pioneer (19th Maintenance Co, 8th Maintenance Battalion from 1983 - 1986 and again in 1/1990 - 10/1991. Latter tour in Hanau, was shorter as with my second tour I was with a Hawk Maintenance unit that had deactivated and I had to finish the remainder of my tour elsewhere in Germany. I chose to return to Hanau (loved it that much). I lived in bldg. 9 and worked on Grossauheim. Party a lot at the Village (downtown Hanau) as well as in Sachsenhausen, Frankfurt. My memories of Hanau and Pioneer Kaserne were some of the best of my life. Met some great people who I'm still friends with since I separated from the Army. I'm really sad at seeing what it is today. The good times I had will always remain with me.

[@josepharmstrong8429]

You might know my Dad he was 8th Maint BN 80-84 - SFC Joseph Armstrong - He retired in 84 and went back to the states.

[@ericenns2163]

I was stationed about the pioneer concern in Hannah Germany and worked on grosselheim myself. I was there from 85 to 87. And was in a maintenance company myself. My wife and I went back there when my son got back from his third tour from Afghanistan in about 2012? It was kind of gut-wrenching to see, such a nice post turn into a wasteland.

[@bobbieconstableandbillcorn994]

My dad, as a U.S. Army Master Sgt., was stationed at Pioneer Kaserne, 1955-1958, and we lived in Cardwellstrasse housing - down the road. I have good memories of riding my bike to a very well-maintained Pioneer Kaserne. It was beautiful then, and I will always appreciate having had that experience as a child. My husband and I visited the area in 2016. Clearly, it hasn't been well cared for, but it's the German's now, and I hope they find a good use for it.

[@charleshawkins5592]

Lived on Pioneer from 88-92 Bldg. 343 apt 13. Best times of my life living there from starting off at Argonner Elem. then to Sportsfield the off to Hanau Middle before I left. I truly miss this place

[@elizabethfontejon310]

I was stationed there from 4-67 to 10 -68 building 10. 88 HEM company a lot of good memories Hanau is very special for me people knew I was G I but was treated well I experienced all 4 seasons the will never forget that I found your video just by chance I typed in Pioneer Kaserne Hanau Germany and wow a surprised to see this there,s a bunch more thing s i could talk about but a big Thank You for this moment back in time for me Sam Fontejon Spec 4 motor pool 88 H E M Company

[@bryanmartyn7407]

Thanks for the stroll down memory lane. It's hard to watch. But, so many good memories...

[@84lepetitmort]

+Bryan Martyn sure thing! Was for me as well...

[@donh6629]

Stationed there and miss the bahnhof that was a short distance away. Great bier and lots of good times to be had. Looks like one of America's inner cities now. A couple times year Ray Charles would show up for a show in the EM club. Many good memories but sad seeing what has become of it.

[@suezqparker4575]

Behind our two story red brick barracks (507th. HEM Co.) there was a little block building, run by a German, called The Sugar Shack. After our work day in that German railroad repair shop, across the street we guys would go to it for refreshments, beer and a variety of hard stuff. 1967. Yep. sp-4 Irving Parker.

[@romo2517]

Lived in Building 2, Pioneer Kaserne from 2003-2005. Great memories. Thanks for the video!

[@84lepetitmort]

You are welcome!

[@dfritts2221]

So much has changed since being stationed there 1993-1997. Sappers In!

[@Romans--bo7br]

Very Depressing to see the sad shape of Pioneer Kasserne.... I was there in 1967 - Jan. 68 before transferring (took a "short" for three) to VN. I was with the 97th Qtr masters - hauling jet fuel, Av Gas, Diesel & automotive gas for the EES service stations all over Germany. Really breaks my heart to see how run down and over-grown with weeds, shrubbery, etc, etc.... was beautiful back in the 1960s... but had to be Very Careful where you went off - post.... there was still a LOT of anger and hostilities towards Americans at that time, even though the war had been over for 22 years when I arrived in Hanau.... but still had great memories from there, and trucked all over the country (well.. the western half, anyway) hauling various fuels to all the different bases and airfields.

[@TadMcg]

I was stationed there from 1990-1992, a lot of great memories. 814th Engineer Company and 559th Engineer Battalion.

[@propertyhuntingteam4602]

I was there same time. 548 LEM.

[@propertyhuntingteam4602]

Remember Tonys pizza place?

[@shonuftuf72]

We were there at the same time! I was n 26 QMS. I remember the mark rates being pretty good(around 1.85) & the local schnitzel & baklava was excellent!

[@blitz4456]

Nice! I was in the 516th/559th from ‘75-‘78. Good times!

[@colindetrick7930]

559 was deactivated in Oct of 85.

[@davidbenter8137]

I miss Pioneer Kaserne and Hanau. I especially miss Karlsruhe also where the Engineers came from and then we moved to Pioneer.

[@robertfaris65]

I was there 86 to 88. So sad to see it gone

[@sabinefeil3615]

My Dad was stationed there 1974-1977.Lived at Pioneer Bld.309 Apt.9😍

[@johndangelo7434]

I was there 3/60 to 12/62. I was in the 814th Engineer Company(Floating Bridge). We shared our building with the 568 Engineer Company(Light Equipment). My M.O.S was Bridge Specialist. Had many good times there. Sorry to see what has happened to the Pioneer Kaserne.

[@wades_world_lederman_style]

Same job, 12 Charlie 10 I believe, 1977 to 79. across from the dining hall.

[@robertthompson2752]

A FRIEND OF MINE nAMED moyer WAS THERE AT THAT TIME, i WAS ACROSS IN 516 Engineers the same time

[@markkeegan7535]

Was there 83, 84 and 85 in 88 Maintenance Co. Spent quite a bit of time at Tonys just outside the west gate. Great times

[@dianealmond-ward9500]

I was in 699th Maintenance Company from 83-86, and came back in 88-91, when I was assigned to 26th S&S and then 16th CSG after I was promoted to SSG. This is so hard to watch!!😢 My BEST Army memories are in Hanau and Babenhausen.

[@jackwarren7689]

Also in 88 Maintenance Co. from 85, 86 and 87. Might have seen you on your way out. Very weird to see it in this condition. Seems like a dream now.

[@newlifetrucking777]

I remember Tony's the best lasagna I ever had

[@newlifetrucking777]

26th quarter master

[@ms004650]

Stationed there 1971-1972, Building 7, 814th engr, floating bridge. Didn't do a lot in downtown hanau, except for the swimbad. Preferred to spend time with G.I. and german friends at a guest house in nearby Niederrodenbach. Kaserne life could be boring at times, but did enjoy the movie theater, the "Evening Star". EM club was just across the cobble stone street, and had good meals to go. Had friends with cars, so a lot of weekends were spent on the road. Use to think about the pounding Hanau got in the latter part of ww2, seeing the dozens of craters from British bombings, behind our motor pool. Bitter/Sweet would be the outcome of the end of the Cold War, Can't imagine the income loss to Hanau, with the Kaserne's closing. Very sad to see video clips of whats left. Pioneer Kaserne, RIP !!!!!!!!!!

[@robertthompson2752]

I Went to the Green tree In Niederrodenbach 1960/63

[@shoveljunk-americanpatriot7603]

568 Engineer Co (CSE) Second building to the right of the main gate. The 814th bridging Co. was on the North end, we were on the South end of the building. We worked hard and trained hard. Arrived in March 1984. Three weeks later we headed to Grafenvohr to work on range 79. Combine arm live fire range. TDY 9 month. PCS August 1985. I was a 62F Lifting and Loading Equipment operator. But was assigned a motor grader. Going to the 75 anniversary of D Day this June. Tour raps up in Frankfurt. I'm having second thoughts about going to Pioneer now. I guess Tony's is long gone. we spent a lot of Deutschmarks there.

[@briancorcoran4357]

Hey! You might remember me. I was in the maintenance platoon. 84-86 and was a contact truck mechanic in Graph!

[@shoveljunk-americanpatriot7603]

@@briancorcoran4357 I’m not placing your face. There is a 568 engineer co. Alumni page on Facebook. Julio Dias started it and you can request to join. I have some pictures but it’s a lot of work to convert to digital and a bit costly for the equipment.

[@reeddarkgable]

I WAS STATION ON PIONEER FROM JAN 78-JAN 80 IN 81ST MAINT CO, 8TH MAINT BN AND I LOVED IT LOVED IT I HAD GREAT FRIENDS IT WAS MY FAVORITE DUTY STATION OUT OF 21 YRS

[@danielachristian3836]

Building 306, first floor the apartment on the left side of the staircase from 1997 bis 2000 was our home.

[@rachellebelcastro911]

This is depressing. I was there in the early 80's w/ 503rd Aviation Battalion . Now look at😧

[@newlifetrucking777]

I remember walking down to the px going by the cemetery on the way there on how I stunk badly

[@davekoss3181]

I was stationed here 7/74 to 2/76 with the 516PB. Watching this video and seeing what has become to Pioneer Kaserne is synanamous with what has unfortunately become with Germany!

[@johnbarton7516]

Our service dates almost identical. Remember how slippery those brick footpaths were when it was raining?

[@marilynhershly4129]

My husband Wm(Bill) Hershly was in 516 Engr Grp then 37th Engr Grp Hdqrters 1962 and 1963. We lived on Bruder Grimm Strasse just down from Banhof. Saw it in disrepair about 7 yrs ago . sad deal. Felt like we were NOT even in Germany when down at city center Markplatz. Many foreigners running shops etc. We are looking for Clarence Chody from Ok and Ron Miliron from Ks. also Duane Danish from NJ. Anyone know of them? We are in Rapid City ,SD

[@ThePeterichardson]

Stationed with 559th Engr Bn (Whatever the Job!). (516th, 567th, 568th, and 814th companies) from 83-85. Some great memories with the composite battalion HQ. Got to participate in several community theater productions (Hello Dolly, Diary of Anne Frank, Play it Again Sam, King and I, others) at Old Argonner Kaserne. I remember the night the 814th placed floating ribbon bridge pieces to block access to the family housing/BOQ area due to Red Army Faction terrorist activities. The 559th HQ (small detachment) was across the street from the 130th Bde. HQ. Cold war was still on, and the Engineer battalion supported the 3rd Armoured Division throughout. Remember one exercise on the border by the Fulda gap with US having empty weapons and the Russians/East Germans only a few hundred yards away locked and loaded. So many great fests, German friends, historic sites to visit, etc. I miss Germany (protestors in the spring and all). Mark Keegan--probably saw you at Tony's--great place--loved the Weitzen Bier. Shovel Junk-I remember the work the 568th did at Grafenwehr--those huge graders made the earth shake 2 miles away. I was the Bn Signal Officer (83-85). Bn Cdr. Billy J. Ricks was the best, and Maj. Mike Taylor (Bn. S-4) was awesome. Best change of command ever was when the 814th constructed a floating ribbon bridge crossing, the outgoing commander marched the company out the the center of the bridge, the new commander came in by boat, and they exchanged the guidon. Then the old commander got on the boat heading up stream never to be seen again. (Actually I ran into him later and he was doing fine.) During one summer exercise, I remember escorting an Engineer officer from a Michigan unit around the area and we stopped to check on one of my retransmission sites located near a ski resort. The ski resort had a metal slide run down the hill, and I remember going down the ride in full field combat outfit with weapon, gas mask, and camos. Gotta go back just for the fun of it.

[@momsrides8468]

Very hard video to watch I was 21 my son was 10 months old and here we were in this other country

[@momsrides8468]

Looking for footage from 89-91

[@fortyb]

HA! in the first 6 seconds I saw my old living Quarters next to the Tree. Very sad the way the post looks now.

[@84lepetitmort]

+Fortenberry just imagine what good use everything could have been put to if burocracy and greed hadn't been an issue!

[@elpdj60]

I was there early 1980s assigned with the 40th Postal detachment., then transferred to Aschafenberg...

[@DaleRaby]

I was there from December of 1975 until June of 1977. Very little in this video looks at all familiar to me.

[@provocateurofso-calledhere9325]

I was stationed there in 88-89.

[@playdollshowtime6756]

Was station there with my spouse 1989 to92 worked in the Px checked ID’s - childcare center also, miss this place have a friend I left and trying to find, her name was GeGe.

[@timothydollard6207]

I was stationed at pioneer kaserne from November 1988 to August 1990 miss this place so much sad to see.

[@tagaarado6449]

I was stationeries there in Hanau from 2000-03, 18th Corps Support Group

[@johnbarton7516]

The only part I understood from the tour guide is when he talks about the mess hall serving 6000 meals per day. I believe he refers to it as a "cantina."

[@johnbarton7516]

The mess was just across the street and up a half block or so from the MP barracks where was bivouacked. There was usually a long line as you can guess. MPs were on duty during meals so could cut the line and go directly in. This was not a popular prectice. So a few epithets were dished out by some in line outside. All in good fun to be sure. Breakfast was excellent with eggs made to order pancakes cereal fresh fruit and my favorite shi..I mean chipped beef on toast...with pancake syrup. On the way out Turkish dishwashers cheerfully greeted you and took your trays. You could probably hear me yelling back once outside.."Short.". God Bless one and all.

[@davidbenter8137]

Brings good memories and at the same time "tears" for Pioneer looks like now. Should of let us keep leasing and kept troops there. Pioneer would not look like this, ever! President Trump should negotiate and put us back in Germany like we where.

[@suezqparker4575]

I was at Quartermaster In the 507th HEM co in 1966 and part of 67. I was company motor pool dispatcher Irving P sp4.

[@Romans--bo7br]

Sue Parker.... I was there for just a short while in late 67 & Jan. 68 before going to Nam. I was with the 97th Qtrmasters.. hauling various fuels around to different bases & airfields.

[@boomsticken701]

shows everything but the theater..i was there in 79-82

[@John-op5vi]

A happy Memorial Day 2023 to all who served here. You gotta get a kick out of that carefree little boy in the background

[@MsMaliceMaus]

My mother was born here in 1957, I am trying to find her family but don't know the names of anthing on base. She was in the orphanage there.

[@84lepetitmort]

+Malice Mouse Check Facebook. There is a Group called "US Army in Hanau, Germany". Maybe you'll find someone there who can help you out!

[@MsMaliceMaus]

Oh wow, thank you!

[@84lepetitmort]

+Malice Mouse You are very welcome! Good luck!

[@pillscottvt6628]

54th ENGER BN--- Bridge-EX always fun

[@robertlegault4617]

Why are they conducting tours of closed down kasernes? Yes they were occupied by the USA military and I spent 2 1/2 years there. We paid the German government rent and also paid for the maintenance and updating of their WWII facilities. Private German run companies did the work our government paid for. My experience in Europe was amazing including travel opportunities. It sure beat having to go to Vietnam.

[@colindetrick7930]

Was there 85-86 814th Engineers

[@wicked.belle907]

10 seconds in and see where I grew up!

[@ryanm.4143]

How did you find this tour?

[@84lepetitmort]

+Ryan M. I live in Hanau, used to work on post as I have a military history and was always interested in seeing the old places, after the German government left them to rott for so long. Hanau then offered two tours, one a couple of months ago and one a few years ago and I attended them after seeing their being offered via the hanau.de website...

[@newlifetrucking777]

26th quarter master 91 to 93

[@shonuftuf72]

What’s good Waters?! Hope life has treated u well.

[@remy3014]

I go often to frankfurt nice town Old Iron vintage bridge train Hanau landstrass hotel often vacation l stayed lot of bases closed down germany I like the main river german beers

[@kevenbenfield7090]

I was there 83 84 71st word Co

[@neosneos3680]

I miss the US time, what did I get to know US soldiers and sold a lot of BMWs to the US troops, the old days should come back again

[@rachellebelcastro911]

Geez , Germany could have cleaned this up and put all your immigrants , refugees - whatever you call them, could have been comfortable there with everything they would need . So sad.

[@slavaherrscher6594]

Rachelle Belcastro pioneer-park.de/ueber/

[@amelab1647]

sorry dear, but what's the matter with refuges ? if they had a good life in there own country. they wont run to germany. i respect how germany support them as a human. thnx

[@amelab1647]

@destroy islam - save humanity !!!

[@JohnCraig-fi9mw]

Please help me find a photo of the baseball field dugout on pioneer kasern in 1978 I proposed to my future wife in that dugout

[@bruceinman5957]

Very sad! Sehr Schade!!

[@84lepetitmort]

+Bruce Inman Indeed it is...

[@devinkanal2159]

Now its an normal placwe for people to live i am living 6 minutes from there

[@WmGood]

I was there in 1964 to 65. For me it was a real hellhole. Not so much because of Pioneer Kaserne but they way you were treated by lifers. Most army bases were bad. You have to give the army its due, they were the world's best at selecting real pits to build bases on. I hope the army has changed since those days because back then there was a very high percentage of people getting out with undesirable discharges who gladly took that over spending years in that place. Very low moral and my time was much like a prison sentence.

[@wades_world_lederman_style]

I got out early for two reasons, I wrote this letter addressed Dear Sir as its starting point that explained how the only way to be free in this country was the feel of capital in your hand and the right drug.in the other. It was a lark, a spontaneous paper I wrote to myself on a day I was feeling lonely and never intended for anyone to see it. The other reason was I almost od'ed on China White heroin and had to be talked down by my Platoon Leader who then sent me to the showers and told me not to even get dressed tomorrow. A gay tropper friend who had a crush on me came to my room to check on me, he read the letter I wrote and asked me if I wanted him to give it to the 2nd lieutenant who talked me down the night before. I said sure not really thinking. About 4 hours later I was told to get dressed and report to my Company Commander. Got dressed, got to the Captain's outer office and when they opened the door every officer and enlisted man all the way up to the Command Sargent Major were standing there. I think I shit my pants about then. I walked in to the actual Captains office and he held up my letter and asked me if this was how I felt, and I said yes. He told me he knew of my overdose and because off these 2 reasons they were giving me a General Discharge, a drug and alcohol discharge and I'd be out in 30 days just sign here. Just before I did sign something hit me, I thought that after serving my tour honorably up till now there was no way I was going to go through the rest of my life with that hanging over my head. He sent me back to my room, an hour later I got called back down a second time. He told me that he talked to the Brigadier General our Post Commander and he said to offer me a Unable to Adjust to Military Life discharge, which was an Honorable Discharge with one stipulation, I could not reenlist for the next two tears. With out blinking an eye I signed it, he shook my hand and said good luck. In less than 30 days I was back home after processing out at Fort Dix N.J. So all in a span of 23 hours I went from living a good life at the beautiful Pioneer Kasen to coming to a place I felt like a stranger, I felt like I left my home behind. I got over that in a few days. I'm not proud of what I did, but my only regrets I have is ;leaving my friends and honour behind.

[@newlifetrucking777]

It stunk lol dang auto correct

[@johnbarton7516]

Why in the hell wouldn't this have been used for affordable housing. The PX a store the the commissary a restaurant motor pool auto service and parking there was a church a playground a school. They drive around it like it was an empty zoo! Germans.

[@xyz43210]

The only people enjoying watching this are the Russians, It's Now a tourist bus tour, Just senseless waste.

[@cheryllittle4257]

Why did you let this happen to our homes.... 1954-1963 Hanau, Germany🥲🥲🥲🥲