WELCOME TO BAMBERG MILITARY COMMUNITY

[@johncerk2618]

3-35 Armor 1983-85.Right next to CCF.The view of Bamberg from the guard tower on the hill was amazing.

[@gnashvillecat6654]

I wrote a song about Altenberg in those guard towers, I remember those fondly.

[@bigsargee6]

Stationed with C, 1/52, Supply Sgt, 1979 - 1983... Loved Germany, I was born in Coburg, my dad was in 2nd ACR.. Wish i was that young again.

[@KelvinMeeks]

I was there, 1983-1984, 2nd Squadron, 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, HQ, S-3/FiST. I also taught a Shotokan Karate Class at the Community Center - and hosted their first international karate tournament there in 1984.

[@rogerwilcoshirley2270]

I was the 3rd Bgd/1stAD brigade surg for a while. I recall the CO and staff at HHC , the aid station and the medics, the clinic layout, upper story library, and of course the gym and track. The now barren track parks just off the autobahn adjacent to the rod&gun club etc are still visible on Google maps but in those days they were jammed packed with an incredible amount of armored and other combat vehicles of all kinds, it was a very impressive unexpected sight as it was shielded from the highway by big stands of tall thick trees. A very memorable experience and have revisited Germany many times but havent seen Bamberg since the base closed. I think most of the 1st AD is now at Ft. Hood.

[@sarahsimon1661]

Former Army wife, who was supposed to be relocated to Fort Hood or Fort Bragg, after Bamberg, but relocated to Fort Sill, instead.

[@miniac91]

I was a part of the 1st and 75th FA from 83 to 87. God I miss that place. Bamberg will always hold a warm spot in my heart.

[@DarylT64]

504th Maintenance 1985-1988. Absolutely loved Bamberg. My second home. Sad that it's closed.

[@bigwilliestyle67wr]

HEY I WAS IN 504TH ALSO 86 87 6 AND DIME CONTACT TEAM

[@bastianankenbrand5387]

Greetings from Forchheim South Germany Bavaria. 18km from Bamberg. I'm 40 years old, and I miss the Time whis friends. Ich habe 3 amerikanische Freund die ich seit über 30 Jahren kenne ☺️ sorry for my bad English and German 🍻 when you come back to Bamberg we drinking a beer 😉🇩🇪🇺🇸

[@michaelagee6978]

I was in the 504th from 89-92. Loved living on Muna away from all the brass

[@darrinspellsr.9902]

1989-1991 HHC 6/6 Infantry, Spc Spell, Darrin 94B/88M)...Foots all over Graf, Hoenfeils, Vilseck....ARTAPS, ReForger, Spain, Desert Shield/Storm....LOVE THIS PLACE......Miss it dearly...

[@sarahsimon1661]

Former military spouse, who misses it, too. Sad they closed it down. 😔

[@chuckjones1962]

1989-1991 Aco. 6/6 Infantry I remember SPC Spell making me eggs in the chiw hall.

[@chuckjones1962]

Rattle off some more HHC names that I might remember. I definitely remember you and your name. For a chow hall guy you always had an upbeat attitude. I have a great memory and think of Bamberg often. I remember Spain as well.

[@gregb5562]

I was stationed there from Feb 87 to March 89. Lots of great memories.

[@mikebaginy8731]

My dad was stationed in Bamberg '63 to '65. I enjoyed living there. Clearly remember school, housing area, sledding during the snowy winters, rod & gun club and fishing at their pond, movie theater Saturday mornings, snack bar, barber shop and much more. Good times.

[@richk184]

i was there from 64 - 66 i as in 4th to 6th grade at the time my older bother had to take the train every day to Nurnberg American HS. was a good time.

[@mikebaginy8731]

@@richk184 Wow, Rich, commuting daily to Nürnberg is a heck of a ride! When my dad was stationed in Crailsheim in the late 60s I stayed in the Munich High School dorm and rode a train home for weekends. Wasn't good for me since I was a bit lazy and studies suffered. In Bamberg, I recall attending a basketball game on post when the Harlem Globe Trotters visited. I spent a year in school in the "annex". I recall the snack bar and barber shop and the movie theater with kiddy matinée on Saturdays (25 cents: 10 for the ticket, 15 cents for popcorn). I played pool at the AYA quite often. Good times!

[@richk184]

@@mikebaginy8731 Since we're reminiscing, A friend and I used to sweep out the theater after movies for free passes saved me a whole quarter. Goldfinger was the first James Bond movie I saw and it's always been my favorite. I remember hanging out at the exchange reading comics before we bought them and used to go to the youth center all the time to play fussball. Did you go to the big public pool? I used to love the brochen and sausage they'd sell I think it was like 60 phenig , not sure if i spelled that right. I also remember the rod and gun club. I went to an annex that was in the woods for fourth grade and there was an annex bldg next to the regular school. Thanks for bringing back some fond memories.

[@mikebaginy8731]

@@richk184 I never visited the public pool in Bamberg. I recall the R&G Club (log cabin style) too, my dad and I fished frequently at the pond. My sister and I played shuffleboard at the club. I didn't play fussball, but tried out for American football and the AYA, we rotated back to CONUS though before I actually played. I don't recall a school annex in the wood, but had classes in the one near school, on the main post side of the fence. I fondly recall sledding at the "school hill", which was smaller and "suicide hill" towards the officers' quarters. And that reminds me of a silly rumor someone started during trick-or-treating: "go to the officers' quarters, they'll give you a dime!" Heck, they were the first one's to run out of candy! I often played in the woods behind our quarters. There were the "first woods", the "second woods" and far away, the "third woods". But don't go to the third woods, there are guys with knives who'll cut off your d... I miss those times fishing at the R&G Club pond. I also enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at my father's mess hall and open house daysd with BBQ at Camp Muna. Do you recall the bear at the Bamberg castle? Poor guy never saw more than his cement pit.

[@richk184]

@@mikebaginy8731 I don't think i ever visited the Bamberg castle, I did go to the Coburg castle . My bother and I used to go through a hole in the fence to get on base rather than walk to the gate since the theater and exchange were close to the housing area.

[@johnwagers6047]

2/14 Field Artillery 1990 - 1992 Miss it everyday. :(

[@peace9181]

I was stationed there in Bamberg from 1978-1981 1/54 INF Battalion, HHC , man I miss Germany.

[@tommygunn2457]

Me too, Eco 154 inf ( mech) 87-90 mailed foot.

[@johnsullivan2262]

I was stationed in Bamberg twice. 1984-1986 with the 123rd FSB Forward Support Bn, 1st AD, 1989-1992 HWB 2/2 ACR. I sure miss the memories and great friends. SFC John Sullivan (RET) Unit Armorer/ Supply Clerk

[@sarahsimon1661]

Former Army wife, here! Was in Bamberg from 7/1998-7/2001! Jealous that you got to live there, TWICE!

[@lynnedwards1444]

I was stationed in Bamberg from August 1990 until March 1992, B Co. 3-35 AR, then across the street to H Co, 2-2 ACR. This was my third tour to Germany. The Army kept sending me over there, so I figured that they wanted me to marry a German! Which I did, at the Rathaus in Bamberg January 1992. Still going after 27 years! Best thing that the Army ever did for me!

[@maxmulsanne7054]

👍

[@geraldpaggi6664]

Was stationed there three times and met my wife there. Was in B Co, 82nd Eng Bn, then 504th Maint Co (Muna) and then E Trp, 2/2nd ACR. Sure miss it. Also remember the lady from the bookstore, but cannot remember her name.

[@zanerichards8348]

She was the one who always did something for the soldiers on Christmas, right? I had forgotten about her.

[@eddiejones5775]

Love the video. I was station at Warner Barrack Svc Batttery 2nd-14th FA Jan 1987 to Jan 1990. My wife was a civilian employee at the Post Office during that time. Video brings back alot of memories. I remember the lady in the book store. She would talk you death lol.

[@albertopagan4682]

Fond memories. I was there '85 - '88. 1AD 54th Mech INF C Company.

[@TheVanig]

I was there from 1989-1991, great memories

[@sarahsimon1661]

I was a spouse there, from 1998-2001.

[@rickyd0821]

Thanks for posting. I was there from January 1990 until October 1992.

[@michaelgordon2185]

What unit where you with.

[@johnmanning4097]

I was there june 1990 till may 92

[@bernardjones9418]

Was stationed there twice in the 82nd Engineer Battalion. B Company in 1992-1995, C Company in 1997-2000. “Blue Babe”

[@sarahsimon1661]

Did you know SSg Schoepflin? He was there from 1998-2001.

[@SteveninTune]

I never knew of any community in the 1/52 hole except morning formation for 3 years of BS 11b infantry

[@andrzejgrzegorzewski4549]

Was there from 1982 thru 1986, great memories, 1/10th 72nd brigade

[@mikebaginy8731]

Andrzej, I was with the 1/10 Arty (3ID) when stationed in Schweinfurt until August 1980. I guess the battalion moved to Bamberg following my ETS. M109s and M458s, right?

[@harry3727]

Danke für dieses Video! Schade das die Amerikaner weg sind. I miss the Americans!

[@johncerk2618]

I'm glad you miss us Americans.I never was sure if the Germans liked us.We used to get really drunk and obnoxious at places like Green Goose,Ma Keller's,and 7 up club.German beer is the best,but I got out of control on it.

[@sarahsimon1661]

We miss you, too!

[@sarahsimon1661]

@@johncerk2618, one thing I noticed was if you tried to speak German, to them, they would speak back, in English.

[@johncerk2618]

Glad us Americans are missed.I wish I could go up to the guard towers on the hill and watch the sunset over Bamberg again.

[@mnoble2288]

HHB 2/78th FA Survey ‘80-‘82 .Miss that place!! October fest!!!

[@charlesburrell3704]

I was stationed in Bamberg 1965-1968 and loved every moment I was there. Bamberg is a hell of a lot better that Frankfurt A/Main!!

[@andredarden2372]

Frankfurt was very peculiar but I went there every chance I got

[@andredarden2372]

True

[@jenniferloaizabooker4639]

Such an amazing blast from the past to watch this.🥰

[@jesselopez1653]

I was there in 1975 to 1981 A co. 1/54 Inf. Battalion. Sgt.Lopez

[@girlmom2871]

I was in school there my dad was stationed there. My mom is in the video during the outreach center she is in the middle on the couch lol I remember all this!!! 1990-1991 army brat

[@kenglavens6455]

I went to scool there in the mid 60s when it was a JUNIOR High. I went back to visit in 92.The last graduating class was on 93. Did you know Jennifer Blocker? I have several copies of the Barons school newspaper from 90 and 91.

[@zanerichards8348]

3rd ID, A battery 76th FA. The hotel on top of the hill. That was a long time ago.

[@ZaneRichards-pk3bb]

I was there, A Battery 76th FA 3rd ID. In the hotel on the hill. 89 - 90. Bamberg was alright.

[@tommygunn2457]

I had a ball in Bamberg 87-90, Warner barracks does anyone remember running on those tank trails?

[@michaelagee6978]

No but I remember the Checkpoint on a thursday night

[@andredarden2372]

HHC 3/35 Armor Battalion 'Armadillos'(Commo Section) '85-'88

[@maxmulsanne7054]

_'Desert Storm 4th of July Celebration...'_ lol my ETS date was July 6, 1991. Couldn't wait to pop smoke n' move out. A Co. 1/54 Inf. (Bamberg 1987 - 89) B Co. 1/187th Inf. (Ft. Campbell 1989 - 91)

[@ZDS1025]

I left in '79, when did the Burger King open and where was it?

[@sarahsimon1661]

I don't know when it was opened, but it was about a mile away from post family housing.

[@sarahsimon1661]

I was there from 1998-2001. Former Army wife.

[@chuckjones1962]

I was there 89-91 and burger King was there then.

[@kenglavens6455]

Check out the black and white picture to begin this video. We lived in the biilding to the left on the 3rd floor. Those windows are the ones that I looked out of facing Zollner Str. I freaked out when I saw the picture. The building behind where the cars are parked housed the library .the officers club. the NCO club and the laundromat in the basement . for all you oldies .whdn I went back in 92 it was not used for the same thing. In 64 5 6 there was a sign on the front naming it "THE RENDESVOUS CLUB. In the summer with the windows open I could watch the singers performing at the club right from those windows in the picture as well as the tank convoys that shook the building.

[@djgoodstuff]

I really miss those days!!! Is there any chance to watch this video with sound? Unfortunatly the link in your description doesn't work without username/password :-(

[@sarahsimon1661]

I was wondering the same thing.

[@sarahsimon1661]

I don't remember watching this. Maybe, it was just for the military members, not spouses.

[@gnashvillecat6654]

B Co.3/35 Armor 1986 1990 what a fantastic time it was, and at the time i could not stand the place

[@kenglavens6455]

I hated it too as an army brat. It was the best time of my life.

[@jimjohnston985]

I was there 1973-1976 HHT 2/2 ACR Support Platoon

[@andredarden2372]

Me too! '86-'88 HHC 3/35 Bn

[@martinkavick4045]

andre darden me too...HHC BMO.

[@andredarden2372]

Hey Martin Kavick what Section did you work?, I was Commo

[@martinkavick4045]

I was BMO.

[@MoxieMike66]

I guess I either didn't see a lot of it or they changed a lot of it after I left in Oct of 86', cause quite a bit looks strange to me. Then again, I was mostly on the Cav side in F Troop 2/2 ACR. Toujours Pret.

[@terryunderwood7341]

G Troop 1975 right next door in the same building "Always ready Second to None Sir"

[@michaelgordon2185]

Sorry I forgot to add it was in Bamberg Germany.

[@STRANGExDAYSx]

{~~~~from bamberg... But live in the states now....👍

[@larryg.9187]

... After basic and AIT at Fort Knox... I was assigned to 2/2 Armored Calvary Regiment, H Company, H34, M60-A1 main battle tank ... Jan '72-Dec'74 (one month early Christmas ETS) ... Made it to Spec 4 ... Loader, Driver, then Gunner ... In my last time in Grafenwohr (a NATO facility) as Gunner, I scored highest score in the Company... First Sgt flew us back in a Huey, gave us each (crew of 4) a case of German bier, and presented us each a German bier Stine with the unit Crest, our names and date... I still proudly have the bier Stine, but not the bier (ha ha) ... In addition to Grafenwohr and Hohenfels, we did border duty and patrol just outside of Coberg ... Were, it was then, the border of East Germany ... The actual border was double fences, about 100 meters apart, filled with antipersonnel, anti truck, and anti tank mines we were told... And watched over from both sides by NATO groups and East German groups ... We were told the East German groups were backed up by Russian troops, somewhere just out of visual sight ... I actually loved Bavaria, Bamberg, Munich, Frankfurt and the rest... And am proud that Bamberg has been declared a World Heritage site, as it most richly deserves to be ... I must have walked over those bridges in town, where the beautiful town hall (hope I'm correct?) is situated, hundreds of times... To bad we didn't have smart phones back then, as I would have been better educated on everything there... So happy for KZbin, that enables people to post wonderful film clips for everyone to see ... Brings me to warm loving tears ... Best regards ...

[@nomoname6447]

85th Inf Regt, 10th Div, Head&Head, 1955 to 58

[@klamaus4305]

can you remember a German Wife is working there for many years .She made Burgers. Name was Dorothea Zollner.It s my Grandmother.Maby you can Remember ?

[@michaelgordon2185]

Im looking for someone that was with the 4th/14th FA from 89to91 if anyone knows someone please post it, thanks

[@Silasshubert]

Anyone who used to live there in the building 7639?

[@karolaclark]

No sound ?

[@stevenvenokur4124]

1964 - 1966 E Troop, 2nd Cavalry. Patrolled the East German border.

[@karolaclark]

Well you must remember my HomeTown Hof (Camp Hof) then. Right on the Border to east Germany. Greetings out of SC.

[@kenglavens6455]

H e y Steve..my dad was in G troop 2nd Armoured oh yeah from 64 Cavalry. Maybe you knew him. Sgt. Eugene Glavens. I remember lotsa the guys and am still in contact with one to this day.

[@kenglavens6455]

Yeah Steve..from 64 to 66 and we used to go to see him in Coburg all the time.I still remember the German canteen in Coburg..the tiny movie theatre and the 2 lane bowling alley in the old tank garage.

[@stevenvenokur4124]

@@kenglavens6455 You brought back memories. thanks.

[@ronnieknapp]

81 through83.

[@danielarmijo4735]

My Dad was Chief of 3/35. 1979-1984.

[@mnoble2288]

2/78th FA ‘80-‘82

[@markdesouza5608]

504 maintenance 82_83

[@josephhudson3513]

2/78 FA 83 to 85

[@8455Luck]

Bamberg is closed in September 2014 Shit

[@alirezaabrahimi5476]

Ozzy Müller Prima

[@Jeanie26]

Very big shit!

[@8455Luck]

Oh yeah that's not nice that the americans go!

[@brucemaxfield7333]

73 race riots