US Army life in Aschaffenburg /Bavaria in the 80´s

Long time ago, we Germans had here in Aschaffenburg a lot of Gi friends and also workplaces. But after the Dessert Storm war, all of them was leaving Aschaffenburg. Some of them was going back in to the States other to diffrend companys in Europe.Was a quit nice time.

[@19intruder59]

Here's the video watch more kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJ3Hd518q5migck

[@davedzone]

I was in the Army from 1980 to 1988. The time I spent in Aschaffenburg Nov 83 to Nov 85 was the best time of all of it. Not because I was great. Not because my unit was great. (It was) It was because Aschaffenburg, the Deutsch volks, and everything about Bavaria was just really wonderful to me. I miss it still, and it's one of the 3 places I'd love to live someday. That list is Aschaffenburg, Colorado Springs, and Plymouth New Hampshire. But Monterey, California is number 4.

[@19intruder59]

Nice to read it. Thanks, Buddy 👍

[@stevenwgoode]

I love Monterey, CA. Was at the Presidio in 1986.

[@herbertlewis3105]

With you 100! I was in A-Burg from June 1975 until February 1987. When I finally departed A-Burg, I really did not want to leave. My last 5 years in the military were spent in Hanua, about 20-25 up the road. I visited A-burg whenever I got the chance. I've been all around the world and stationed in several other locations in Germany. None matches my fond memories of A-Burg. If my spouse wasn't ill, I'd be there right now.

[@davedzone]

@@stevenwgoode spent my 21st birthday getting hammered at fisherman's warf

[@martinaraj8989]

2024 this town is Hell , Germany ist Hell now .

[@Howdy76]

I was stationed in Aschaffenburg Jan, 1971-Feb. 1972. Wow, can not believe it has been 50 years...That German beer was the best. You could buy wine out of vending machines....And the castle on the river was lovely. So many fond memories. The German people were very nice too. And the new years fireworks were really loud. oh, to be young again.

[@tysonflowers1125]

That is so crazy and sad to see all the good memories gone. My uncle was stationed in aschaffenburg and my dad in würzburg. When they closed the leighton barracks a year later I moved to USA. It was nice to have America in Germany.

[@19intruder59]

nice to hear it. You had a good time and very good memories from Unterfranken/Bavaria/Germany. Keep them still in your memories and heart

[@hemitime03]

Stationed at Fiori Barracks 79-81 CSC 1/4 Mech Infantry. 1st permanent duty station out of AIT. Great times, good people both German and American.

[@MrWheelGun]

Thanks for sharing! I worked on Graves Kaserne in those days...

[@jeromedavid7944]

9th Engrs fm 1985-87....Great People, Great City, Great Country

[@TheGamingChad.]

wish i was born in the 60's instead of the 90's. the mid 2000's were the last best years, can't imagine how great the 80's were

[@antonyandrerenaissanceart977]

81 to 83 Battalion draftsman hdqtrs. Company s-3 I can remember the brew haus down the road . you could see the brewery through the glass while you drank your pilsner beer...the walk home was stopping at all the snellimbus eatery stands ...brats,rindswurst, hanchen, pretzels....

[@skipjoens]

Father was in the US Army and lived in Babenhausen during the late 60's and early 70's.. went to school in Aschaffenburg for a couple years.. thanks for posting this

[@timchad277]

I was stationed here 80-82,I replaced a guy in HHC that was murdered a week before on his first night out on the town,he didnt even make it through orientation,i was assigned toS-4.

[@stevepark2643]

Yeah quite a few guys in the area were robbed and murdered for ID cards back in the early 80's.

[@hajowitgrefe4073]

Was born 83 but still can remember the last days of us troops in aschaffenburg. Thx to everyone. You made our lives better and more open and you are a big part of the cities history until now

[@davedzone]

The 1 shot of the M1s and that bridge. I spent a lot of time there on the way to the railhead behind them. The smell of exhaust, like oily bananas.

[@neosneos3680]

Da werden Erinnerungen wach , War das eine GEILE ZEIT damals

[@rlaven171]

1975 to 1979 at Ready barracks, I still say Hey Lands is the best beer I ever tasted. For me as a German/American it was a wonderful experience and a beautiful country.

[@19intruder59]

Thanks for that and the best beer ever HeyLands Bier

[@angelo8424]

@@19intruder59 I preferred Eder Bier, lol

[@Imperatorcf]

Gotta say, we called Heylands 'Headache', you know GIs, we got find another name for everything lol, the beer was actually very good;)

[@gregkerchner3175]

HQ Company 369 armor division in 1984/ third infantry division rock the marn

[@merc1967]

Speed and Power

[@josephclever8163]

Great memories of my time at Fiori Barracks in 1/4 Infantry (later reflagged to 1/7 Infantry) . Thanks for putting this together and on KZbin. In 1996 I bumped into two soldiers from my Aschaffenburg team at Fort Bliss, Texas.

[@philipcampanaro8124]

I was stationed at Graves Kaserne with C Co 1/7 Infantry from 89 to 91. Went to Desert Storm from there and then came back to help close all the Kasernes down. Thanks for the reminder of what a fun place it was

[@berndkonig2620]

tears in my eyes....we miss you....

[@zilufuzi]

‘83 with the 703rd. Great video 👏👏

[@Imperatorcf]

Another vid just like this out there...anyway; I was a Cottonbaler, Graves Kas., Alpha 1/7th from Feb. 83 thru 89, I extended twice as A burg was a great garrison Town and I had no interest in serving back in the US after several soldiers had DEROsed to the states and actually transferred back, telling us the real Army was in Germany........hey, Who remembers macht nichts Charlie? Nice old guy would sell trinkets and stuff on the strasse? Bought my first souvenir from him. The River Fests, schwimbad ( swimming pool) .....'Heylands' Beer(sp?) We called it 'Headache' Beer lol. We'd pool our money and do the ole 'You fly, I buy' and one of us would taxi down and back to McDs across the street from the Bonhof.......Fantastic video , thank you very much....gotta admit when I saw the 1/7 HQ Graves sign at 2:33 I got misty, I was in Alpha co. and that sign was about 20 yards away if that, from the front of our barracks, the HQ being up the stairs to the right, saw that sign every formation for 6 years...... I remember A Burg and Germany very well and had the time of my life.I miss all you Aburg natives,...thank you for the memories, truly

[@merc1967]

You forgot Hell Burgers Dude Was in Bravo 3/69 Armor 85-87.We sunk in our cardboard box.

[@zilufuzi]

We used to take the train to a roller skating rink too🛼

[@jerryjohnson6252]

I was c co 1/7 graves 83 to 87 loved the bowling alley

[@stevepark2643]

"Damn fine soldiers!"......

[@stevepark2643]

@@merc1967 .... Bill's Bistro and Mom's Place as well as Logo's!

[@ahitchcox]

Thanks for posting this. I was stationed at Fiori Kaserne in 1972 and 73 (1st Btn, 4th Inf) but visited the other posts from time to time, especially Jaeger Kaserne. I think our units worked together in Grafenwöhr.

[@angelo8424]

I was stationed at Fiori Kaserne 1977-1978. 557 Maintenance Co.

[@timchad277]

Grafenwhor and wildflicken two of the places i dont ever care to go back to.

[@angelo8424]

@@timchad277 I never had to go to either- I was a 63 B, in the motor pool, and someone had to stay behind to TI the vehicles.

[@av8tor17b]

By 1983 Aberg had M-1 tanks and the first batches of Bradley’s. I was at Wuerzburg HQ’s, and visited Aberg.

[@MrGlenn8]

9TH Engineer Battalion... We were there....Thanks for the memories.

[@angelo8424]

I was in 557 Maintenance Co, which was direct support to 9th Engineers when I was there in 1977-78

[@MikeKN4JWW]

I was in C co. 9th eng 78-80

[@carlosnieves1460]

i was station in c 9th engineer from 88-91.

[@ROCKYMARNE47]

A co 4/7 Fiori 89 - 91 A burg rocked

[@klvkflyer397]

I believe that was 4/64 armor. We were across the street at Graves barracks looking directly towards them...'77-'80. Good times

[@antonyandrerenaissanceart977]

I was there in Dec 81 4/64 then it changed to 3/69..i discharged in Dec 83. Saw all the art, history, neat villages, good food , Oktoberfest ...i could...there were so many people at the festival you could sleep outdoors anywhere...until 9 the next a.m. then polizi moved you on. Now 60 and those days have never left me...wished I could have stayed. Learning the language and culture was a blast. I cared not about the girls like most. I wanted the history, and art experience. Walking through medieval streets, frakensteins castle on Halloween...etc. History brought to life. If I studied it I got to see it. Antony Andre' Artist/Artisan Then a 21-23 yr old pfc

[@friendofcoal]

C-Btry 2nd/41st FA 3rd ID from 84-85 stationed in Bad Kissingen. We were direct support for the 3rd Brigade for a while. Our battalion FDC's spent a few days in one of the track parks in A-burgh for a FTX. They hauled our 577's down on 18 wheelers. I'm sorry I never got the chance to look around there.... I loved everything about Germany and had a great time there. But the Army wasn't for me, although I did have some fun... Proud of all who have served, those who are serving, and those who will serve. May Deutschland remain free and prosper forever.....

[@giuseppe4909]

Brings back memories…I was at Lee Barracks ‘86-‘88, 3/8 INF.(M).

[@jamescoop8979]

Best time of my life, 87-89

[@richardruvalcaba2688]

I was Stationed there at Ready Kaserne From 1987 to 1989 with 4/66 AR "Iron Knights" C co Hobos! I was known as "Rocko" . I must say that was by far the best place that I was ever stationed at. Especially walking down to the "Golden Triangle". thank you for the memories.

[@ericwhitro]

I remember you

[@ericwhitro]

You used to hang with Mike Z

[@richardruvalcaba2688]

Yes Sir! That is me.

[@richardruvalcaba2688]

@@ericwhitroI kind of remember you as well. I was in Charley, used to hang out Mike Z, Winston Kelly, Zelenskyy, and a few others that I can’t remember names….

[@neosneos3680]

how nice it used to be, i miss the us army times from earlier times when i just had a time machine

[@HakanE.]

Die sind immer damals, in meiner Kindheit, bei uns vorm Haus vorbeigefahren, an der Hauptstrasse. Hat manchmal bis zu zehn Minuten gedauerd, bis die durch waren. War als Kind natürlich aufregend, die ganzen Panzer und so... Wir hatten den Soldaten immer begeistert zugewunken und die haben zurückgewunken und so... War schon schön... Kindheitserinnerungen halt.😊

[@philipd2252]

Wow, this is really a blast from the past. I did my military service in germany '89, back then belgium had a mandatory duty of about 1y or 10months if abroad (neighbours) ; ) . I remember those leopards very well since it was al it was, a compagnie of 40 tanks with tech troops. Also often connected to American troops as guide in FRAT shootout's and Vogelsang shooting range. I never will forget an american officer putting me behind a machinegun to shoot some rounds a 500m targets, Our army budget could just provide for us to carry ammo on official patrols in the depots and not for shooting that much. if I remember correctly we pinched of some 300 rounds and got complemented for my good eye , gues i really did hit something thanks to those tracers every 10 rounds

[@19intruder59]

Wow, it seems you had a very good time there.........

[@esvn1967]

Thanks Alex. I enjoyed watching the slideshow again today. Going to post up on FB to remind the other Vets of the 'olden days'. Thank God I had my time in Aschaffenburg. 1975-77. Think of it all the time.

[@Imperatorcf]

I saw a lot of towns and garrisons in Germany in my 6 years, agreed, etc, Aburg was a great Garrison town, absolutely..

[@geilkindmachen820]

Graves kaserne 1983- 1985 Bco direct support maintenance. I miss Mom’ place and Gatsby’s. PFC McCoy here in case anyone recognizes the name and wants to cuss me out or say hello. 😂😎

[@stevepark2643]

Mom's Place! What about Logo's? Bill's Bistro? Hell burger on the way back up the road at O dark thirty....😎

[@geilkindmachen820]

@@stevepark2643 sure logos right next to mom’s place. Go through the door bar on left dance floor right pinball machines in back right , pisser in back left, 😂

[@splendidsally798]

Thanks for sharing, nice to know histoy or events in the past.

[@JamDurr44]

Stationed at Graves Barracks from Aug 83-Sep85...HQ's 1st Bn 7th Infantry...LOVED EVERY MINUTE of IT!

[@Imperatorcf]

I was Alpha 1/7 83 thru 89...extended twice , great time wasnt it?

[@stevepark2643]

Anyone else remember the abandoned rock quarry behind Graves Kaserne?

[@martinaraj8989]

Ich vermisse euch so sehr, meine Freunde, es war die schönste Zeit im Leben, mit euch es ist nichts schönes mehr in diesem Land

[@19intruder59]

Oh ja Martina, you are so right.... I wish me back the good ole days....... Yes we was in the cold war,, but easy chillin.

[@martinaraj8989]

Damals hatten wir Frieden. Und wir waren die besten Freunde 🇺🇸 🇺🇸. Jetzt haben wir hier eine Kriegshölle und eine Überflutung mit islamistischen Messerstechern . Ich will mit meinem Sohn flüchten . Hatte hier jahrelange Folter . 😭😢​@@19intruder59

[@gloriadevos1790]

(Sorry, using the wife's YT account to post this comment) Kevin DeVos E Co. 1/7 INF June 84-Dec 85 And whichever asshole threw the buffer into the sewer drain just know that wasn't funny....yeah it was but it was a bitch to get out, lol. And I still remember the time when Fiori came and stole our bail of cotton, lol.

[@irenemariscal7895]

I was stationed in ASCHAFFENBURG,GERMANY in the U.S. ARMY from March 1958 to September 1960 in JAEGER KASERNE and also GRAVES BARRACKS. I was assigned to the ASSUALT GUN PLATOON,COMBAT SUPPORT COMPANY, IST BATTLE GROUP, 7th INFANTRY REGIIMENT, 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION. I was a LOADER,DRIVER,GUNNER ,and finally a TANK COMMANDER ON A U.S. PATTON M-48 TANK. Was paid 129.00 dollars a month but still has money left for great GERMAN beer for 1 mark(.25 cents). Danced to ELVIS AND R/B music at THE CITY BAR.

[@leopoldodiaz2985]

Ready Barracks 1973, 4/64,Armor Tuskers, HHC,Aschaffenburg,Sweet Memories.

[@geilkindmachen820]

You know a McCoy or McBride while you were there? 85-86.

[@larrybertgin4672]

3rd of the twelfth, Fiori kassern, loved Aschaffenburg

[@elreydeoro2310]

I was at Shipton Kaserne, 412th ASB, 12th CAB in Ansbach.

[@alexanderhollstein6410]

is ja schön das das video auf deinem namen ist fragen wäre gut gewesen ist gemeldet

[@freddunaway8580]

Thanks for the Video. Ready Kaserne, '87 to '89.

[@jackeldridge2656]

awesome video i was stationed there 81-83

[@antonyandrerenaissanceart977]

So was I ..s3 draftsman pfc smith [e-mail]

[@BRMakesStuff]

@@antonyandrerenaissanceart977 Reforger I believe was the exercise. My Dad was stationed there at the same time. We flew over shortly after he settled in and started in Ringheim then to Aschaffenburg until somewhere around 83/84. I was young but remember every detail and every friend by name. I've connected with a few back in the states. I actually travel back and forth a few times to Germany for training but I don't get to make my way back to Aschaffenburg because I'm pretty further north and don't have a lot of time.

[@robertdonaldson7100]

A.co 4/64 Armor (Tuskers) READY Barracks 81-84 Then B.Co 4/66 Armor 89-92. Ready Barracks. Such Sweet memories of Aschaffenburgh!!

[@st3ve96er6]

it is such interesting to see how it was in my fathers time... it would be great if you can share more videos and picture

[@19intruder59]

I will try my best buddy

[@brianconlon3412]

Spent my tour at Fiori Kaserne from 1/76 to 7/78. CSC 1/4 Inf. A lot of great memories..

[@TheRangerBob]

Thanks for posting this. Was at Ready Barracks from May 1966 to May 1969. 4th/64th Armor. several shots here of Ready and the mascot tank.

[@antonyandrerenaissanceart977]

81-83 4/64 husker Brigade...worked s-3 as BATALLION draftsman, sign maker, vehicle lettering, etc. [e-mail] Changed to 3/69

[@HoldMySoda]

The Burger King across the Commissary is a Mickey D's, now.

[@geilkindmachen820]

Bummer, I was there when they put the Burger King in, had my first ham and cheese croissant there.😂

[@angelo8424]

I was there in 1977-78, and don't remember any US restaurant there except a KFC on Wurzburger strasse across from the Jaeger kaserne entrance.

[@antonyandrerenaissanceart977]

1981 to 83...started as 4/64 tusker then in 82 was 3/69 panther Tanker unit I worked for S-3 as truck and jeep driver additionally battallion artist Discharged Dec 83 Went to all the art museums, historical sites Frakensteins castle on Halloween And so much MORE. Best part of my youth. Antonyandre.artist 63 I was just a pfc ..m-1 tank just arrived in Dec 81 Ac/DC concert Hells Bells was in Dec 81 Kiss unmasked the next yr Monsters of Rock in 83 Saxon,Moorhead,twisted sister, meatloaf...and more. Yes I took advantage of being overseas. Food, language, and riding the train all over Germany. I educated myself as well as created my path in the military. I came home to start a 30 yr career in artworks,graphics and signs. All started in the army Peace to my fellow vets

[@alanburke1893]

Was first in Aschaffenburg in 1992, the heavy armour had departed but there was still a US contingent winding down. Some of the best nights of my life were spent in the Irish Bar on Wurzburger Strasse 'The Dubliner', a joyous mix of cash happy proud American NCOs and Irish students preying on willing frauleins. The only tension arose around 4:30 am when tired staff stopped playing NWA and started playing 'The Pogues'.... lights went up and god knows what you were chatting up actually looked like😧... great times, great service by the men who served there🇮🇪🇺🇸. Went back in 1995.... abandoned.... except for refugees from Bosnia.... who knew neither hip-hop nor Irish trad🤨

[@guntherullery]

Was there from 72-75..I wasn't in the military though....I was a army brat..my dad was in 3rd medical battalion

[@martinaraj8989]

Die Deutschen haben alle Erinnerungen abgerissen . Komplette Ready Barrakes . NCO Club. Commesary . Franks Place . Pionier Stube . .......Everything away . I am crying . 😭😭😭

[@stevepark2643]

Was stationed at Graves Kaserne from 83-85. 1/7 infantry HHC support platoon. Ammo handler.

[@joecamperson2778]

Delta Company/9th Engineers - 1987

[@laurogarcia2647]

thank you for sharing this video,was there 76-78 in m60a tanks .we tusker we pierce !!!

[@ericwhitro]

That’s a great video I lived at Ready Kasern I was a M1A1 tanker in Aco 4/66 Armor 86 to 89

[@jeffsworld8197]

I wish I knew where my dad was stationed then. He was in the army in the early 80s. 82 I belive he was in germany. Not sure where. Wish I could find out. He was a truck driver and a hot head lol. Marcoux was his last name.

[@MikeKN4JWW]

66thtransport was in Kaiserslautern

[@stevepark2643]

Was he a 64C?

[@SubasSharma-b3e]

I know internet is of us army full form is not all thing like piracy software south asia.

[@nedpyatt8009]

Thanks for the video and the memories I was there from 87 to 90 awesome experience

[@jasonmiller8902]

92/ 4thbat 7inf/ I loved it, and all the time we spent area mud n graf

[@billybiggs4404]

dose any one have videos of readdy concern in 2022 would love to see what they did with it now

[@williamgranade5723]

9th Engineers 74 to 76 what a party❤

[@melanieochondra6053]

Very amazing video ... looking forward for more video bro..

[@19intruder59]

Yes I will Sis

[@goldmanjace]

ah, the good old days! Sad to see how things are now.

[@michaellassiter6914]

The good old days.