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583)  Mark Pierucki patmar@wi.rr.comLocation:Wi. |  Saturday, 13. March 2010 09:26 Host: CPE-65-30-149-254.wi.res.rr.com Does anyone remember when a trooper named Easley,fell from a third floor window? He was slightly shined up as I recall.Someone saw him pass by their second floor window and thought it was a laundry bag. I recall waking up one fine spring morning and opening my window.As I leaned upon my ledge.(with my bare arms)I discovered the person in the room above had blew chow all over my ledge.Yummy  kevin womble:Ah the memories!Mark Pierucki: Womble, I have about 40 pics from Schwabach.I remember the faces but danged if I can remember the names. I have some of you. Were we in the same room? Do you remember Arturo Valladarez? I have a pic of Me,You,Mike Griffin, Chuck White and some long haired rad passin a bowl on a park bench downtown. |
| 582) Mark Pierucki patmar@wi.rr.comLocation: Wisconsin | Saturday, 13. March 2010 07:20 Host: CPE-65-30-149-254.wi.res.rr.com If my memory serves me right, in 1974 there was a trooper from Arkansas, His name was Junior.His last name escapes me. He was my loader on an M551.He had a speech impedement which caused him to have a pronounced stutter.He was convicted of killing a German girl. My fellow crewmembers were taken to the Polezei station and questioned in the investigation.My T.C. was Rosetti and I can’t remember my driver.Does anyone know what became of Junior?kevin womble: I remember a guy named Steve Rowe that spoke really good German that raped and killed a German girl. Woke up to Polezie all over C troop hall. Never saw Steve again!Mark Pierucki: I remember Rowe. When did he do that? I left in May 1975. |
| 581) George Patterson vfw2179p@aol.comLocation: New Jersey | Wednesday, 10. March 2010 16:10 Host: cache-dtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com The O’Brien Barracks Reunion will be held at The Breckenridge Inn,Louisville,KY June 1st to June 6th,2010 For further Info, E-mail GeorgePatterson ” vfw2179p@aol.com ” B Troop 2/15th & 2/4th Cav. 1962-64 O’Brien Barracks,Schwabach  |
| 580) steve fancher fancherstephen@yahoo.comLocation: upstate new york | Monday, 8. March 2010 18:04 Host: cpe-66-66-165-59.rochester.res.rr.com  looking for anyone stationed there from 73-74,A troop,1/1 cav,good site here,a breathe of fresh air,hope everyone is o.k.sure miss those days,there was alot of good times,I see alot has changed there,sure miss the hole in the fence,it came in handy when I needed to get to zepps to have a few,God Bless all you guys.George Patterson:Steve,why not join us at the O’Brien Barracks Reunion? The O’Brien Barracks Reunion will be held at The Breckenridge Inn,Louisville,KY June 1st to June 6th,2010 For further Info, E-mail GeorgePatterson ” vfw2179p@aol.com ” B Troop 2/15th & 2/4th Cav. 1962-64 O’Brien Barracks,Schwabach |
| 579) Todd Anderson fortressenterprises@gmail.comLocation: Live in Atlanta, Georgia | Wednesday, 3. March 2010 15:36 IP: 64.134.182.229 I was station there 86-88. 259 ADA, C Battery. Spent alot of time in the fields. I knew Landers, Provost, Boice, Vineyard to name a few. Top Thomas was Battery sergeant. I am in contact with Rick Vineyard but would like to find others. Reach me by e-mail if you like. |
| 578) Emilio Olivares eonice72@yahoo.comLocation: alice, texas | Tuesday, 2. March 2010 17:38 Host: nat.aliceisd.esc2.net Hello everyone. I love the site. My dad was stationed in Schwabach from 80-83. SFC Olivares. I was just a kid back then, but i do remember the DYA near the gym, the snack bar, the softball fields, Mike’s pizza, and Flieschman’s near housing. |
| 577) Fred Barry Nelson fbnelson11724@gmail.comLocation: Long Island | Tuesday, 2. March 2010 09:32 IP: 66.28.239.130 Hope to see some troopers from the ’66-’68 era at the Reunion at Ft Knox on 1-6 June (see messages from George Patterson). Looks as though at least a couple of my contemporaries will be there.George: Thanks Barry, I just returned from Ft.Knox and the Reunion wheels are turning . As soon as I hear from the Squadron Cmdr. I will let everyone know. |
| 576) Zabanalara zcxvzxcvw222ff@gawab.comLocation: US | Monday, 1. March 2010 18:32 IP: 254.128-31-94.telenet.ru Whats up? |
| 575) Mark Pierucki patmar@wi.rr.comLocation: Wisconsin | Sunday, 28. February 2010 08:40 Host: CPE-65-30-149-254.wi.res.rr.com C trp 1/1 cav 72-75I read on one of the entries that SP4. White was stabbed to death in the mess hall. I’m hoping it wasn’t Chuck White whom I used to hang with! He hailed from Missouri. Any more info would be greatly appreciated. Oh yeah and Womble, you @#%!^&*.THANKS FOR SENDING ME A VIRUS!!!!!Steve Harper: OMG……I’d forgot about that. I was in the mess hall line when it happened.Mark Pierucki: Harper, you didnt say if it was Chuck White from Missouri!!??Steve Harper: Sorry, Don’t remember his first name. He was black and I thought from a big city….could be wrong. Not too popular. Had a big mouthBob Frankeberger “Frank”: Harper and I were good friends and he kept me posted of the B Troop news from Schwabach from July 75-July 76 and I rememeber him sending me a letter about the stabbing because we both knew White. White was not well liked as I remember, but I was still shocked to hear that he or anyone else I knew had been stabbed. I don’t remember his first name, BUT in looking at my 1975 B Troop photo he is there (a PFC) with the first initial “D” (all of us in the photo are listed with first initial only before our last name.I’m pretty sure it’s him in the Troop photo I have. Bob Frankeberger “Frank” ’73-’75kevin womble: The Chuck White, Marks talking about was a white guy! |
| 574) Michaela Michaela2005_31@yahoo.deLocation: Justin980 | Thursday, 25. February 2010 17:33 Host: g229227064.adsl.alicedsl.de I’m looking for my father who was in Old brian Barricks in Schwabach and the name is Andy Anderson, and my mother’s name is Hildegard Bayer and know that my father, my mother got a girl and it was in 1974, I was born and already looking for him everywhere , the only thing I know he lives in Washington, DC wants to include Konakt with my fatherI need help to find himand my Mom is Hildegard Hellen Bayer |
| 573) GERDA LAWRENCE Location: HIGH POINT NC.27260 | Wednesday, 24. February 2010 10:37 Host: cache-mtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com I AM LOOKING FOR LARRY D JOHNSON HE WAS IN SCHWABACH GERMANY O BRION BARRACKS FROM 1970-1972 MY NICK NAME WAS PEGGY IF ANYBODY KNOW LARRY PLEASE E-MAIL ME. I AM FROM NUERNBERG BEEN LIVING IN HIGH POINT NC 32 JEARS |
| 572) Gene Bedford geneb531@verizon.netLocation: New Port Richey Fla | Friday, 19. February 2010 11:16 Host: pool-96-243-214-175.tampfl.fios.verizon.net I was stationed at O’Brien Barracks from Aug 75 to Sept 77. UI was with “C” Btry 2/59ADA. I was a Sgt/E5Smitty: I was in “C” btry from 76-78. Sgt. Tucker was my Sgt. I don’t remember your name. But I know we had to know each other. I was the VTR driver while there. Smitty |
| 571) Keith Marlow ronald.marlow@us.army.milLocation: Ansbach | Thursday, 18. February 2010 13:36 Host: DSL01.83.171.166.130.ip-pool.NEFkom.net I was stationed in Schwabach from 1988-1991. I was in 2/59 and 6/3 ADA Alpha Co. Went through Desert Shield and Desert Storm with alot of good soldiers! Got out in 1992 and reenlisted back into active duty in 2008 only to be stationed back in Ansbach,Germany. Been Living in Schwabach from 1992 to 2008 as well. |
| 570) Mark Johnson “Staff” M_Six2001@hotmail.comLocation: Illinois | Thursday, 18. February 2010 13:01 Host: pylon.ilir.uiuc.edu I was there from 9-’82 to 10-’85. Was the section leader of the B troop, 2nd Plt Scouts. Everyone called me “Staff.” Served with LTC Olmstead (best CO in the Army) and later LTC Meigs.I was just there in October of last year. Where I can I send or upload some pics of O’Brien as it is today? |
| 569) Dana Pettersen rb250es@hotmail.comLocation: Pembroke, Ma. | Wednesday, 17. February 2010 23:46 Host: pool-71-174-162-28.bstnma.east.verizon.net Was stationed at O’Brien Barracks from 1983-1984 was with B Troop 1/1 Cav. I was the NBC NCO then the training NCO. Then I went to Camp Pitman (permanent party) as an Operations NCO. Looking to connect with anyone that knew me. Also looking for Andrew J. Lindquist. Any body knowing his whereabouts let me know. |
| 568) jim yanez jimyanez@sbcglobal.netLocation: rotan,texas79546 | Tuesday, 16. February 2010 22:07 Host: adsl-76-198-111-186.dsl.ablntx.sbcglobal.net  hey every one, i was stationed in schwbach, germany.. i was in the 2nd 59 ada. i arrived in schwabach in nov. of 70 and left all my good buddies in april of 72. i have kept in contact with some of my buds in the past. i last had contact with charlie vaverde back in 2008. he is still alive and kicking and if you’d like to know more please contact me. i have seen first sargent crawford and i have heard about sgt. wrencher. they were in el paso, texas.. my friend and one of my best sargens, W.H. MC CARROLL PASSED AWAY ABOUT 18 OR 20 YEARS AGO. I MISS HIM A LOT. I HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU OLD EX STONE FREAKS OUT THERE. I REMEBER WHEN SOME OF THE GUYS ARRIVED IN GERMANY, I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO WELCOME THEM FIRST HAND…Angel ” Newyourican”:Hey! Mr. Yanez, I was one of the ones you welcomed and I have been looking for Charlie Valverde. I spoke to Sprague last night and he told me about you. I have you on my email and I believe you’re aware of our upcoming plans. Send me a blurp ao we can make contact. |
| 567) George Patterson vfw2179p@aol.comLocation: New Jersey | Monday, 15. February 2010 21:46 Host: cache-mtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com The O’Brien Barracks Reunion will be held at The Breckenridge Inn,Louisville,KY June 1st to June 6th,2010 For further Info, E-mail GeorgePatterson ” vfw2179p@aol.com ” B Troop 2/15th & 2/4th Cav. 1962-64 O’Brien Barracks,Schwabach |
| 566) Art Teichsler AKA Art Taylor artgolf7@cox.netLocation: Glendale, AZ | Saturday, 6. February 2010 23:43 Host: ip24-56-54-175.ph.ph.cox.net O’Brien Barracks A Troop 15th Cav 1958 – 1960George Patterson: Hello Art, Do you think you might be coming to the 15th Cav.Reunion at Fort Knox? June 1st to June 6th 2010. See posting #563 on the O’Brien guestbook |
| 565) Roy McHaney angelplacerehab@aol.comLocation: Commerce, GA. | Saturday, 6. February 2010 16:10 Host: h88.117.40.69.dynamic.ip.windstream.net  Really glad to find this site. Great memories. |
| 564) Scott Wiley scottwiley68@gmail.comLocation: Pasadena, Maryland | Wednesday, 3. February 2010 14:51 Host: static-66-160-21-234.frame.cavtel.net I was in HHT 1/1 Cav Squadron Communications from Feb of 82 to Aug of 84. It would be great to hear from anyone who remembers me or has a great memory from that time.Brigitte Turner (Pauly): I remember you – lol!! How are you? Hope things are well. |
| 563) George Patterson vfw2179p@aol.comLocation: New Jersey | Monday, 1. February 2010 18:41 Host: cache-dtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com Greetings former residents of O’Brien Barracks, I am posting this to let you all know that I will be leaving for Fort Knox & Louisville on Feb.15th to start putting the 2010 O’Brien Barracks Reunion together. I will be meeting with the 5/15th Cavalry Squadron Cmdr &Sgt.Maj. on either the 18th or 19th of Feb. to arrange 1 or 2 days of events. I would appriciate feed back as to how many might be attending. I will post full details of the Reunion when I return on March 1st.The Reunion will take place the 1st.week of June (1st to 6th)2010. Best Wishes to all, George Patterson,”B”Troop 2/15th & 4th. Cavalry Schwabach 1962-64 |
| 562) Michael Carlson mcarlson260@yahoo.comLocation: Milford, Michigan | Thursday, 28. January 2010 19:00 Host: c-71-227-11-62.hsd1.mi.comcast.net I was a MP at O’Brien Barracks from 1984-1987 (501st MP Co). I have Good memories and met a lot of good people. Rented an upper flat of a house in Kleinweismansdorf. |
| 561) Scott Lane Location: Jacksonville, FL | Wednesday, 27. January 2010 09:17 IP: 75.77.0.66.nw.nuvox.net I was stationed at O’Brien Barracks from 1989 to 1991 when we closed it down and gave it back to the Germans. |
| 560) Tommy Nester tommynester@msn.comLocation: Clarkdale, AZ | Sunday, 24. January 2010 22:27 Host: mmds-216-19-30-76.mm.az.commspeed.net Guys it was good reading your messages. Gee Tanker Evans haven’t heard from you in years think of you when I tell 1/1 Cav stories remember the park and the truck still have a picture of you in the park during my first beer fest. Charlie Page what a character, Steve Harper, Fixl all of you my email is tommynester@msn.com I am a Police Officer in a small town and have a new wife and three kids with her we celebrated our 29th anniversary this year. My son was a SGT in the 82D Airborne in Afghan and Iraq. I retired after the Gulf War.Charlie Paget of Draftee: Hey Tommy it great to hear from you we all had good times in field,why don’t you post some old pictures. I still am in the Army Reserves ,MSG 37 year and Biwer too.I stiil keep in touch with Max Hermann.Now that you are a police office have you got APB for Bahanna. I wish you son luck in Afghan. Your wife is a teacher and went to a class in Clackdale with my sister friend who lives on Deboarh street.Thank for helping me fine a appartment in Germany. L |
| 559) Howard Bucknam Location: – | Sunday, 24. January 2010 17:54 Host: ppp-216-235-236-245.kinex.net WOW! I never knew this site existed. I’ve checked out the old barracks a couple of times on GOOGLE Earth and knew it didn’t look the same as I remembered it. Anyway, I arrived in Schwabach in March 75 I believe. I came over short, with only 18 months left in service so I went back to the real world in October 76. I loved most of my time there and have a lot of great memories. I recognize the guy in the front row center of the cook’s picture from Thanksgiving dinner 75. I was in “C” troop, 1/1 I believe. I was in the barracks directly across the street from the PX, whatever troop that was. Some guys I can remember, I think, are Dan Jimmerson from Quapaw, OK., a guy that came in the Army from the USMC by the name of Wagoner, I believe there was a SGT. Bilko if memory serves. Others will come to me, I’m sure. Anybody out there that remembers me, holler back. I was an E-5 infantry squad leader w/2 m-113’s in my squad. There is a lady that has signed the book whom I believe was married to a Conales. Well, my platoon Sgt. was Sgt. Conales and we had another guy, shorter guy with a black mustache was an E-5 Conales, also. As a matter of fact, I believe the younger Conales’ dad had served with the Plt. Sgt. Conales in ‘Nam if I’m not mistaken. So, I’ll touch base again when my memory clicks a little better. Any of my friends out there? Let me hear from you….BUCK |
| 558) Ina Glover inaglover@yahoo.comLocation: Colorado Springs CO | Sunday, 24. January 2010 01:49 IP: 174-22-165-101.clsp.qwest.net I met my husband, SFC (ret)Richard Glover (Rick) in Schwabach, he was there from 1983-1991. First with 2/59 Delta and then with 6/3 ADA Delta. He still serves with all his heart the soldiers he will always care for. |
| 557) George Hartman george9448@aol.comLocation: New York City | Tuesday, 19. January 2010 18:50 IP: 64.95.40.252 I was stationed in Schwabach w/ the 2/59 ADA B Btry from 83-85.Last year someone from my platoon found me on Facebook and from that I started a group for O’Brien Barracks.from signing the guestbook before, I see more than a few names here who now belong to the group, which now numbers 97.Our members span the late 60’s to the early 90’s.Please join us if you were there. |
| 556) Tommy Nester tommynester@msn.comLocation: Clarkdale, AZ | Tuesday, 19. January 2010 13:42 Host: mmds-216-19-30-76.mm.az.commspeed.net I was stationed in Schwabach at Obrien Kasserne from 1971-1976 I was in B Troop 2/4 Cav then B Troop 1/1 Cav,I was a scout assigned to maintenance under SSG Kirk, SP5 Murray, SP5 Tym Huffman (he still lives in Schwabach)SFC Gardner then SFC Ekerst 71-74 and then in SFC Garber’s 1st Platoon.Charlie: Hey Tommy E, Nestor whats up ,its about time you come on this site. IT’s Charlie Page from maintenance B troop 1/1 Cav 1973-1974 .Steve Harper: Tom!!! Well this is just friggin’ awesome getting to hear from another person I served with. Steve HarperSid Kelly: Hey Tommy—left in May ’70 but is the Sgt Ekerst you referred to Emil Ekerst?? If so, he was my Mtr Sgt w/ Sqdn Maint-HHT 2/4 Cav—GREAT guy!! We sang him a hymn one morning formation—‘Hymn, hymn, f— him’—-but he took it very good naturedly—To Tommy Nester: I think you were also in orderly room for the last of ’74 weren’t you. Greer 71-74Bob Frankeberger “Frank”: HI Tommy Through Joe Fixl you were one of the first guys I met Jan ’73 when in Schwabach. I think we met at your place off base with your wife and new baby. I was in 2nd platoon 1/1 cav and arrived with Steve Harper and Mills at the time when our troop was away in Berlin and just before Camp Gates (about 37 years ago to the day now.kevin womble: Was in c troop 1/1 cav from 73 to 75 and ran with mike griffin from B heard. Remember all those names which is amazing by itselfSteve Harper: With everybody we all know here it kinda make ya want to see how many people we could jam into a sheridan an pass a bowl…then go for pizza at Mikes….LMFAOPaul Evans paulevans3@y: Tommy this is Paul Evans I was there in 2/4 Cav and 1/1 Cav 1971-1974. Iwent to D Troop in katterback Nov 1973 to Aug 1974. Erine Gann Gator, Banana from Mait and some other guys ran to gather. There were 2 Evans I was the one that was in 1st Cav in Vietnam before Geramney.Charlie Page: Hey Evans ,is that you Tanker Evans . You switched MOS and became a cook ? You waited my kid for me. I was in maintenance . Do you live in Florida ?Joe Fixl: Tanker Evans, Harper and all the rest. I remember only ‘some ” of the days with the BOWL, but also the great time. HOw about going to MOM’s for a schnitzel sandwhich? |
| 555) Perry Hardmeyer oldsarge8@yahoo.comLocation: San Antonio, TX | Wednesday, 13. January 2010 20:49 Host: cpe-67-10-184-125.satx.res.rr.com I was at O’Brien Barracks from 1975 thru April 1979. I saw the picture posted at the front page of this web site. I could not believe how young (and skinny) I was. I sent all the names I could remeber to the e-mail address attached to the photo, but for anyone else that might be interested, those pictured in the 1975 Thanksgiving Dinner picture are (from left front) SP5 Mitchell, PFC Hamblin, (me) SP4 Perry Hardmeyer, PVT Bobick, PFC (on again off again) Flynn, (back left to right) T-Bone Turner, (I’m sorry I forget the next name), SSG Raleigh Goodman, and SP4 Klempke. Thanks for the memories of lost friends and fellow comrades! 1SG(R) Perry Hardmeyer |
| 554) Angel R. Acosta acostaangelr@yahoo.comLocation: Milford Pa 18337 | Tuesday, 12. January 2010 10:54 IP: 24.102.170.25.res-cmts.mlf.ptd.net I like Paul Iaboni served in Schwabach from Sept 71 to Mar 73. I have made contact with Paul and we’re on a small quest to try and find our buddies for a possible get together to mall over the times. If anyone out there knows any of the people Paul mentioned pleas email either one of us. One more thing does anyone know anything about Sargent Durnick or Valverde who I can’t remember his first name. Good looking out everyone. |
| 553) Shirley Murphy sagranberg@yahoo.comLocation: Panama City FL | Monday, 11. January 2010 15:26 Host: citspr.tyndall.af.mil My family was in Schawbach in 1991. My husband (Private James Murphy) was stationed there from 1990-1991 and our newborn and I arrived in april of 1991. We were living off base and had some wonderful neighbors, Juan Soto and family. Due to injury my husband was discharged and we were sent home. Throughout the past 19 years, I remember the times well. Hope those who knew us try to contact us. I would love to see what happened to others after we left. |
| 552) Paul Iaboni paiaboni@optonline.netLocation: O’Brien Barracks, Schwabach | Sunday, 10. January 2010 16:46 Host: ool-ad029651.dyn.optonline.net I was assigned to C Bat 2nd Bn 59th ADA from Sept 1971 to Dec 1972. Some of my good buddies were Angel Acosta, Bob Tucker, Mike Azenara, Ron Sprague, Ray Yeager, Al Caiafa, Larry Koch, Andy Amen, and I could go on and on. Let me know if anyone recognizes these guys.Hunse Zweber: I recognize all them names. You forgot to mention Dave Berg. Were you were with Mad Dog Murphy and Dog Face? How about Hepberg? I got there summer of 1972 shortley after C&D Batterys went to Hepberg. Dan Morton, Tom Stanchfield and me (Hunse Zweber) all came at the same time. Do still live in New York? |
| 551) Joe Fixl jwfixl@msn.comLocation: Columbia SC | Saturday, 9. January 2010 13:56 Host: cpe-075-182-054-141.sc.res.rr.com Hey Guys, I was station with Btrp,2nd Platoon in the 1/1 Cav during 1972-1975. Sfc Paz and Phil Black Bob Frankeberger and Steve Harper. Please email me.Joe Fixl SFC US Army RetiredCharlie Page: He Joe I was in B troop 1/1 Ca 1973-1974 as a mechanic . Do you remember any of the mechanic ? You stay in when did you retire ? I am still in the Reserves going on 38 years .Bob F “Frank”: Hea Joe, Cool site isn’t it. Scroll down and look for other entries for those of us in Schwabach from 73-75. I hope to post some pix sometime. Hopefully soon.Joe Fixl: Hey Charlie and Bob, Nice to hear from the old guys of 1/1 Cav, It would be nice to have a reunion. Take Care JoeSteve Harper: Joe!!!!!!!Awesome to hear from you. SteveJoe Fixl, US Army Retired: Hey Steve, I hope all is well with you and yours. I hope we can stay in touch, Bob Frankie,and Mike Baughman do. MY email is jwfixl@msn.com |
| 550) Dave davidmwoschei@16000-kbits.deLocation: schwabach | Thursday, 7. January 2010 18:00 Host: ppp-93-104-151-174.dynamic.mnet-online.de A merry,merry christmas,and a happy new year from schwabach to all you guys. We miss you. |
| 549) Jason Starr Trollking@comcast.netLocation: York Pa | Thursday, 7. January 2010 17:56 IP: 64.134.100.20 I’m looking for some of my old Buddies try to reconnect in the digital age. So far I’ve gotten in touch with Basilo Rosales, Charles Calvey, Looking to check with Parker and Eric from the old crew. Was there from 89 to 91Brigitte Turner (Pauly): Hey, look me up under Brigitte Turner on facebook. Then, get you a page and look under my friends. I know there are at least 4 of them you will know. Hope this helps, Brigitte P.S. Remember Harlequin? It’s from those days! |
| 548) Dan Steinman DanSteinman1@aol.comLocation: Texas | Monday, 4. January 2010 22:52 Host: cache-mtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com A TRP 1/1 Cav 86-89. Hung with Brian Eckard, Mercer and a gal named Gaby always at Mom’s.Brian Day: I was HHC 2/59 ADA from 86 to 88. I remember Gaby from Moms. |
| 547) Steve Whittle smarkwhittle@aol.comLocation: Ponte Vedra Beach FL, ex L.A. | Sunday, 3. January 2010 12:19 Host: c-98-231-72-235.hsd1.fl.comcast.net Hi, I was in 4th Armor, 2/4 Cav, A Trp, 1st Plt Scouts, A-11, at O’Brien Barracks May’65 to Dec’67. I have found a few other guys who were there at that time and would like to contact others. Check out 490, 516, 527.Bob VanAntwerp: Steve, Have you been in contact with Finn? I haven’t heard a word from him or about him, he was from Indy If I recall.Steve: Bob, Finchly was from Indy, but couldn’t contact him. Henry Leal may have an e-mail/number for him through Dan Goetsch. Would be great to see both at the reunion.Bob VanAntwerp: I think Dan was from Milwaukee, funny how we can remember some of this stuff… I would have thought you and Finn would have kept in contact, I know you were tight.Steve: Bob, Henry mentioned that Dan and Ray went to Waycross together to see Bobby C, so maybe still a connect. The plan was on Ray coming out to CA after separation, but it didn’t happen.henry: Steve/Bob,when I reached Danny he and Finn met up with Bobby C some where in Ga.had a short visit and left.They tried to get back to him but lost contact.Danny lost touch finn also,last know location Minneapolis.bob: I contacted George Patterson about the reunion. He said the details would be posted here in March. So I’m keeping an eye peeled. Why can’t I remember Bobby C.???? CRS when I was young maybe? |
| 546) Smitty jandvcustomrods@msn.comLocation: Pomona, CA. | Thursday, 31. December 2009 21:31 Host: cpe-76-171-12-216.socal.res.rr.com “Happy New Year” to all. |
| 545) herbert hiam hiamherbert@yahoo.comLocation: leesburg florida | Wednesday, 30. December 2009 18:02 Host: fl-67-232-189-54.dhcp.embarqhsd.net hay reynolds i remmber you and morris drank a lot of beer with you i remmber when you burned your hand with the fire crackers lol that was a good time drop me a line glad you got herestay in touch |
| 544) Gene Hamm ghamm2@embarqmail.comLocation: NE Indiana | Tuesday, 29. December 2009 22:07 Host: in-67-236-174-100.dhcp.embarqhsd.net  Gene Hamm:I was in Schwabach April /1959 to April / 1961 in D Troop where the big hole in the fence was, I would love to go back some time. Everyone have a Happy New Year |
| 543) Bradley Smith avernon7@columbus.rr.comLocation: Fredericktown, Ohio | Sunday, 27. December 2009 22:21 Host: cpe-71-79-107-198.columbus.res.rr.com Hello everyone, I was in HHT and C troop 1-1 Cav 6-85 to 5-87, I was 63N and drove an 88 track named Hercules, great memories, to many to list. want to get to Schwabach someday again, Peace to all |
| 542) Martin francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: Green Harbor ma –Naples FL | Saturday, 26. December 2009 18:21 Host: pool-71-174-69-99.bstnma.fios.verizon.net Happy New Year to all who served and all who are serving to Francisco Martinez I lived in Jamaica Plain Ma for 36 years . Left in 95 but go back often I would like to talk with you I was at O’Brien Barracks from mid 63 to Jan 65 Thanks Martin |
| 541) ron smith ronsmith814@yahoo.comLocation: ft.hood,tx | Friday, 25. December 2009 17:04 IP: 217.163.19.2 i served with c btry 2/59 ada then 6/3 ada as a stinger gunner from 89-91 and also served in the first gulf war.i would like to wish everyone a merry x-mas and a happy new year.may you all enjoy your holiday.take care and god bless. |
| 540) daniel reynolds dtrey51@bellsouth.netLocation: oak grove ky | Friday, 25. December 2009 14:20 Host: adsl-074-171-204-145.sip.owb.bellsouth.net i was station there 75-79 Abtry 2/59 as a mechanic.worked on vulcans.Howard Lee Morris: Hello Daniel, You were an ace Vulcan mechanic. I know I was there.I ran the Motor Pool off and on.Hope All had a good christmas, Howard Lee.sp/4 hiam: hay rat i was their with you contact me @hiamherbert@yahoo.com |
| 539) Fred Barry Nelson spiritof64@yahoo.comLocation: Long Island, NY | Friday, 25. December 2009 12:11 Host: ool-182fddca.dyn.optonline.net Frohe Weinachtsfest! |
| 538) Sid Kelly k_sid@comcast.netLocation: Powder Springs Ga | Friday, 25. December 2009 06:46 Host: c-76-20-210-102.hsd1.ga.comcast.net Merry CHRISTmas to one and all—— |
| 537) Smitty jandvcustomrods@msn.comLocation: Pomona, CA. | Thursday, 24. December 2009 20:29 Host: cpe-76-171-12-216.socal.res.rr.com Merry Christmas to all that served and to all that is serving. |
| 536) Francisco Martinez, Jr. -Marti francisco15516@msn.comLocation: Boston, MA | Thursday, 24. December 2009 13:59 Host: chelsea-ce.itd.state.ma.us Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all.. Let’s keep OUR troops in harms way in our prayers.. |
| 535) Alfred Siepert alsiepert@bellsouth.netLocation: Columbia, SC | Thursday, 24. December 2009 12:41 Host: adsl-71-17-110.cae.bellsouth.net Wishing all of you Happy Holidays and God’s blessings in the coming year.2/15th and 2/4th Cav 1962-1964George Patterson: Holiday Greetings Al, What Troop were you In?? George Patterson 62-64 B TrpAlfred Siepert: Hi George, I was in HQ Troop when I arrived, later with A Troop scouts |
| 534) janine HAFNER janine_klaus@yahoo.deLocation: germany | Tuesday, 22. December 2009 11:01 Host: p5B32C31D.dip.t-dialin.net Hello everyone,My grandfather was US soldier stationed in Bavaria,ERLANGEN TILL 1967does anyone know a men called:LELAND YOST( I don´t know if the name is correct spelled), who comes fromCOLORADO SPRINGS.If someone know him, would it be very kind to write me an e-mail ( janine_klaus@yahoo.de)previously: THANKS for your help,janine Klaus |
| 533) SFC (Ret) Graig Yarbrough graigy@nukpunuk.netLocation: Colorado Springs, Colorado | Monday, 21. December 2009 08:31 IP: 75-163-247-64.clsp.qwest.net I was stationed at O’Brien from 1981 1984. I was with B troup. I was a tanker. Does anyone remember “crazy” LTC Olmstead?I remember the alerts; the runs all over that forest in back. I remember the early morning runs waking up the Germans. I remember rail loading to go to Graf and Hoenfels.I remember when we discovered a tunnel that went from the “motorhole” to downtown schwabach.We practically lived at Weiden guarding the Chech border.Anyone from that time period. Love to hear from you.Birgit Parker: you know Holmes Rankin ,Solt?check out Facebook,O brian group,see lots of people who served there |
| 532) George Hartman george9448@aol.comLocation: NYC | Thursday, 17. December 2009 17:38 IP: 64.95.40.252 Hey Everyone, I was stationed in B Btry 2/59 ADA from 1983 to 1985.Beginning of the year,someone from my platoon found me on Facebook and because of that I started a group for our barracks.We have soldiers and civilians from the 2/59 ADA, 1/1 CAV,even two from the 2/4 CAV and have now almost 80 members. Find me on FB via my e-mail, go to info, scroll down and click on US Army O’Brien Barracks, Germany.Have a safe new year! |
| 531) James E Huguley jjsoned58@comcast.netLocation: Knoxville, TN | Sunday, 13. December 2009 19:59 Host: c-68-52-27-85.hsd1.tn.comcast.net I serve in A Bratty 2/59 ADA in 2/78 to 8/80> Like to here from everybody. Raymond(Peewee)Padilla: I Arrived @ A Battery 2/59 Th In May Of ’79. My Name Is Raymond Padilla, But Everyone Called Me Peewee. Remember Putney, Bo, Sfc Garrety, Capt Lloyd, Frodo, Hiam To Name A Few That Were There When I Got There. I Place Ur Name, But Send Me A Reminder @ Rainman7944@aol.com Or Call 909-528-0909. Hope To Hear From U Soon. Peewee |
| 530) Tom Connell rescuetom@comcast.netLocation: Westminster Massachusetts | Friday, 11. December 2009 12:47 IP: 74-92-62-250-NewEngland.hfc.comcastbusiness.net Hello My name is Tom Connell, I was the Chaplains Assistant under Capt. Thomas Noll in 86 and 87 serving both the 2/59 ADA and 1/1/ CAV. I have pictures including many from social events at he chapel with Soldiers and their wives and children. I tried to send an email via the link on this site and it returned an error message. Would you like them? Unfortunately 20+ years is a long time and although I recognize a few by rank or assignment i do not remember any names. I also have pictures from the 86 2/59 ADA Vulcan Live fire in northern Germany.LeRoy Hill: Hey, My name is LeRoy Hill and I was the Chaplain’s Assistant after you. I can’t remember exactly when I got there but, I was there for 2 years 87 thru 89. I left in Oct 89 right before everyone was sent to Desert Strom.lillie: Hey, Tom and Leroy, Hope life hs treated you well. CA Lillie 84-88Brian Day: I too have lost a lot of memories of 20+ years ago. but I do remember going to Kiel in Northern Germany for live fire exercises. I would love to see those pictures. HHC 2/59 ADA from 86 to 88 |
| 529) Laura Canales Morales lauraemorales@yahoo.comLocation: Copperas Cove TX | Thursday, 10. December 2009 13:18 IP: 208.12.121.254 Growing up in Germany was an awesome experience! My father was stationed in Schwabach, HHT 1-1 CAV from 74-77. Great friends! The Jacksons,Pedrazas, SGM Kumph!Fritz Dostie: When I first arrived in Schwabach, in April 1974, My First Sergant was Sgt Pedraza. B-Btry 2/59ADALaura Canales-Morales: They were our upstairs neighbors. We lived “on the hill” in housing.kevin womble: was your dad a sargeLaura Morales: Yes my father was a Sergeant.. I can’t remember if he was a SSG of SFC at the time.Perry D. Hardmeyer: Laura, I also was in HHT 1/1 Cav from 1974 – 1979. I was a cook. I don’t remeber your dad by name, but then I was just an E5. What did your father do?Howard Bucknam: Hi Laura, My name is Howard Bucknam (Buck) and I just discovered this site last week and was really glad to read your comments because when I was over there from March ’75 to October ’76 I served with two Canales’! One was actually my platoon Sgt. and a younger one who was then an E-5 (Buck Sgt.) like myself. As a matter of fact, if memory serves, Plt. Sgt. Conales actually served with the younger Sgt. Conales’ dad or knew him in some way. Now, I don’t know that they were related but it was strange that both of them wound up in the same unit in Germany. I was in “C” Troop, 1/1 Cav as an infantry squad leader with two APC’s in my squad. Both Sgt. Conales’ were super guys and well liked by most everybody. I know I really enjoyed my time there with them. The younger (Sgt.) Conales actually had his driver’s license for over there and a, what else, Volkswagon and would drive us around if we needed to go somewhere if he could. It saved having to take the train or other transportation. Do you know them both and are they okay? I’d love to find out about them. Please drop a note back on the Guestbook under my entry when you get a chance. My entry is #559. Waiting to hear from you but they may not remember me, maybe, I don’t know! |
| 528) Stephen J Fazchas sfazchas@yahoo.comLocation: Akron ,Ohio formerly Va. | Wednesday, 9. December 2009 13:34 Host: cpe-24-166-36-11.neo.res.rr.com Hey yall I was with 2/59th ADA Alpha BAT.1982-84,85 The ACE OF SPADES remembering reforger,Mikes pizza,Moms”OLGA”Disco Inferno”kick outa there several times lol”Got drunk with Frank Parra and tore the shit out of the jail cell on post oh what fun.When did they get a pool at the barracks? |
| 527) Robert A. VanAntwerp n8boe@netscape.netLocation: Dimondale, Michigan | Tuesday, 8. December 2009 14:51 Host: c-24-56-218-103.customer.broadstripe.net Was in A trp, 2/4 cav, 4th Armor at O’Brien barracks from July ’65 to Oct ’67. I would to hear from others during that time period… bobHenry Leal: Hi,were you a tanker in A trp,if so I remenber you.I worked on your tank.Troy first platoon scouts: Van, check out Henry Leal at number 516 and Troy Ratliff at 490. I am the crute that showed you how to roll a poncho for guard duty. You almost always made colonels orderly at guard mountRobert A. VanAntwerp: Henry I remember, I hung a lot with the Mechanics, alotta friends over there. Troy for the life of me I can’t picture you, Tnx for the poncho tip though, I hated walking guard abd the orderly would get me out of it.henry: Bob,our you planning to go to the reunion in june at fort knox.Robert A. VanAntwerp: I hadn’t heard about it Henry, what up?Henry: Bob,go to George Patterson #475 for info.Myself,Whittle,Fill and Holt[Ctrp] are planning to go.Bob VanAntwerp: I remember Whittle,Scannon, but who is Fill? I may very well plan on the trip. I have been in very little contact since I’ve been out. I saw Jerry Utterback maybe 8 mos after I got out and I run across Mike Howell (from Columbus,OH) in Indy one year (1975) at the drags.henry: Bob,Fill was a mech he was there the same time we were,along with Comb,Scammon,Stephens,and Wiggington.Bob VanAntwerp: Can’t recall Fill, I do remember Scammon, Stephens, Wiggington, Nutting. I’ve got some pix around here and if I get them scanned I’ll e-mail to you if you’d like.henry: Bob, here some more names sgt smith sgt key bolts miller abbott cater anderson mudd woods.Bob VanAntwerp: Do you remember the SSgt that used to eat raw onions like an apple. That is something I have never forgot in 40+ years, oh did I mention his breath… lolBob VanAntwerp: Henry, I just found my scrap book and you and I both made E4 on the same orders, and Troy and I got our drivers award on the same orders (about 2 weeks before I went on emergency leave).henry: Bob,was that the first time I made sp4 or the second time.Here some more names,r clark g clark magnome scaramastro.dont remenber the sgt name.Steve Whittle: Hi Bob, I was in A trp same time as you, May ’65 to Dec’67, but I just can’t put a face to the name, sorry. Post a couple of photos if you have some and jog my memory. Henry Leal has done a pretty good job of tracking down some of the guys for the June Ft. Knox renuion, hope you can make it. No luck so far contacting Bobby C Roberts, Mike Howell, Clyde Ulmer.Bob VanAntwerp: Steve, I remember you, You run with Ray Finn as I recall. Do you have an e-mail address I can send a photo to? Pretty sure you’ll remember me, we got into trouble together on a few occasions…Steve Whittle: Hi Bob, My e-mail is smarkwhittle@aol.com,and would appreciate a couple of photos. That’s Right, I used to run with Finchly, Fill, Leal, and a few others, apparently you included, that kept me doing quite a bit of extra duty. Great memories!Bob VanAntwerp: Steve, Henry, Troy, I just sent 4 e-mails with pix, if you don’t recieve, let me know and I can resend…Henry: Bob, just checked my E mail,brought back good times,only rec,d the first 2 set of photos thanks.Troy: Van, Ileft a letter out of my e-mail address. The correct addres is tand lrat@waycrosscable.com. I would really like to see those pictures.Troy: Van, Ileft a letter out of my e-mail address. The correct addres is tand lrat@waycrosscable.com. I would really like to see those pictures.Troy: Van, my correct email address is tandlrar@wayxcable.com. I would love tosee those pix.Bob VanAntwerp: Troy, Pix are on the way… |
| 526) SGT Robert Frankowski blackout782@gmail.comLocation: Liberal,Kansas | Saturday, 5. December 2009 23:26 Host: host-64-188-215-193.windjammercable.net Wow I just found this site. I was in 6/3 ADA I think alpha battery from 1990 to 1991. With a side trip to desert sheild/desert storm. If anyone recognizes my name give me a shout. would love to hear from you. |
| 525) tim jeffords jumper4count@yahoo.comLocation: wisc. | Friday, 4. December 2009 00:38 IP: 235.70-40-236.netnet.net dear tim crook i tried to reach you by e-mail it would not go through maybe this will work i was with the 2/4 cav.hht. worked in the motor pool with ben jump i knew sfc. faulkner when i lived in govt. housing on konradadenauerstrasse his wife would babysit our children i was there in 67-69Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Tim, Thanks for your help in trying to identify the American soldier who saved a German baby in March 1968. Maybe he was NOT from the 2/4 Cav., maybe he was from another unit. If there’s anything I can do for you, please Yell! Regards, Barry (Spiritof64@Yahoo.com)Tim Crook – Boulder, CO: Hi Tim, This is just in case- I did get your email, and filled you in on my knowledge of SGT Faulkner. I worked for him when he was 1SG of HQ Troop, as I was Troop Clerk. Anyone else out there from HHT 2/4 Cav from early’68 to August ’69, feel free to weigh in. This is a great web site. |
| 524) tim j. jumper4count@yahoo.comLocation: wisconsin | Wednesday, 2. December 2009 18:24 IP: 235.70-40-236.netnet.net anyone remember sfc falkner i may spelled the name wrong i think he was in one of the line troops b troop i think |
| 523) JOE ECCLES eccles@frontiernet.netLocation: ILLINOIS | Sunday, 29. November 2009 03:24 IP: 74-36-89-105.dr01.crvl.il.frontiernet.net C-2/59 ADA, NOV84-NOV87. WAS A MECHANIC IN THE MOTORPOOL. WITH SFC ROGERS. MADE SERGEANT RIGHT BEFORE I LEFT. RETIRED IN 2004. |
| 522) Luis Diaz-Ocasio caribe_3@hotmail.comLocation: Puerto Rico | Saturday, 28. November 2009 22:44 Host: evdo71-246-206-67.dynamic.centennialpr.net I was there in 1973-1974 with D co. 2/59th. |
| 521) John Sullivan immortal431ad@cox.netLocation: Springdale, Arkansas | Wednesday, 25. November 2009 20:09 Host: ip72-204-75-161.fv.ks.cox.net Happy Thanksgiving to all you former O’Brien Barracks guys.John Sullivan: B-Btry 6/3 & 2/59 ADA. 1988- 1991.God Bless America! |
| 520) James Winterberg jimmyw61352@abe.midco.netLocation: Aberdeen SD 57401 | Sunday, 22. November 2009 22:11 Host: host-234-220-220-24.midco.net Hello out there. I served with Bravo Trp,1/1 CAV, Dec 76-Mar 79. SSG Yates was my platoon sgt. (3rd herd) We had M551A1s (Sheridians) when I was there and had just picked up our new M60A1s as I was processing out of the unit.Steve Harper: I was in B trp third heard Jan73 to July 76. Mitchell(Bernie)Ray, Richard(Bro)Akins, Plt. Sgt was SFC Foster…he did go to S3 or 4 some time after I left. Was Sgt Bobby Lejune, Sgt Dennis London Sgt Wayne Hitchinson still there?Perry Hardmeyer, 1SG(R): Just found this site and saw your write on SSG Yates. I was also in 1/1 Cav, HHT but was a cook attached to B Co. I remeber Yates, a great soldier and good friend to many. I was stationed FT Riley the next time I ran into him (84-87), he was a 1st Sargeant assigned to the the 1/63 Armor, when before I left there in 87, he had been promoted to CSM and was the Battalion CSM. |
| 519) Fred “Fritz” Dostie bv4us@comcast.netLocation: Kittery, ME | Wednesday, 18. November 2009 18:11 Host: c-24-61-222-73.hsd1.nh.comcast.net Hi all, I served in B-Btry 2/59ADA from April 1974-Oct 1976 as a Vulcan System Mechanic. Made many good friends who, I’m afraid, I never kept in touch with. I spent many nights at Mom’s downtown. I have always regretted that I didn’t spend more time outside the barracks, but I did enjoy my time there.Hope to hear from some of the old friends, Stead, Sablan, Urigas, Hernandez… Lowery, Voisine, St. Louis… |
| 518) Timtohy Daigle Location: Houston, Texas | Tuesday, 17. November 2009 11:17 IP: 158.81.13.147 For you guys out there I was Schwabach from 66 to 68 Tank Commander E-5 under Sgt. Vobelt and Sgt Valdez, Lt Fullerton, Lt Futch and etc.randolph, A trp.: what troop were you in. |
| 517) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: Marshfield Ma and Naples Fl | Thursday, 12. November 2009 21:02 Host: c-71-200-252-189.hsd1.fl.comcast.net I PLAN TO GO TO GERMANY IN 2010 CAN I GET IN TO SEE O’BRIEN BARRACKS I WAS THERE 63 TO 65 AND WOULD LOVE TO SEE IT ANY INFO. WOULD BE GREAT THANKSFred Barry Nelson: Google “Schwabach.” Our former post is now owned by the City of Schwabach and includes the Stadtmuseum. It should be easy to visit. I haven’t visited since ’71. I was in B Troop ’66-’68.Ernest White: You should have no problem getting in. Was there last year. You will be surprised when you get there. I have some pictures posted from last years visit. |
| 516) henry leal henryleal4cav@yahoo.comLocation: San Gabriel Ca. | Wednesday, 11. November 2009 19:53 Host: adsl-69-235-0-190.dsl.irvnca.pacbell.net A trp 2/4 cav 6/65to 11/67.Hi I was a mechanic in A trp all my time at O’Brien barracks.I’ve know of this site for awhile,had listed the names but would not let me submit.happy holidaysTroy Ratliff: I rememberyou. Keebortz was your motor sgttroy: I was Fasthorse’s driver. I remember Whittle, Goetsch, and lotsof the members of A Troop. Also lots of great friends and memories.Troy: Bobby was from Macon, GA. Wasn’t he Lt. Cox’s driver. Thats all i rememberRobert A. VanAntwerp: Henry, Pretty sure I remember you. Name here is Bob VanAntwerp, I was there about the same time as you and I was also in A Troop, left late in ’67 on an emergency leave, never come back… bobBob VanAntwerp: Steve, Henry, Troy, I just sent 4 e-mails with pix, if you don’t recieve, let me know and I can resend… |
| 515) Fred Trumm Location: Madison, WI | Monday, 9. November 2009 23:45 IP: 24-240-78-167.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com C Troop 4th Cav. 62-64. Great memories Katzwang Kathy…Last beer and schnitzle sandwich at Chicken Dance gasthouse…the day the new 114’s came to replace the 151 jeeps.Stan Marszalek 2nd Pl.: Fred, Did you ever serve as a lifeguard at the pool or tend bar at the officers’ club?George Patterson: I was with B Troop 62-64,We have a Reunion every year,next Reunion Is 1st week of June 2010 at Ft.Knox,Hope you can make It. |
| 514) Fred Barry Nelson spiritof64@yahoo.comLocation: Long Island | Monday, 9. November 2009 12:27 IP: 66.28.239.130 Whoopeee! Today is the Twentieth Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. (And…sadly…the beginning of the end for O’Brien Barracks.)celticson: Fred Nelson i have run out of places to search had no luck in the stars and stripes for mar. 1968 maybe something will pop up later sorry i couldn’t be of more help. |
| 513) joe mashburn josepe1958@live.comLocation: united states | Monday, 9. November 2009 03:32 IP: 188.sub-70-193-168.myvzw.com where is gary adams,little jose from puerto rico,and the cool head mechanic, cant remember his name. from the 2/59 ada 76-78.i was in sfc caboto third platton, i cant believe i am 51 years old….shure miss the good times.if any body remembers me let me know at josepe1958@live.com again im joe mashburn from cabotos third herdjoe mashburn: dan reynolds,wishing you a happy new year from an old G.I. friend from O brien barracks, joe mashburn, I was a fan of yours.. you were a damn good mechanic,nothng would have run if it werent for you..agian i hope you have many more new years to come and celabrate |
| 512) G. A. Greer Spc4 Btrp 1/1 Location: Denver, Colorado | Friday, 30. October 2009 22:01 IP: 75-171-168-239.hlrn.qwest.net Hi Gang, Finally posted my pics from 1972 and some 73. Leave comments if you get a chance to look at them. I was in from 71-74. We were still tucking in our shirts and then switch to leaving them our a few months in. Anyone remember our C.O. Capt Donald Dragg or Dozier? Glad to hear from anyone during that time. Much thanks to the old retired military fart for this site and posted photos the way I sent them in. He does a great job in my opinion. G. Greer Denver, CO. (Where it is cold right now but not as cold at graf or hohenfels in the winter.)charlie page: Hey Greer See some guys I know Mike Bishop,Trk driver, Charles Ludwig,jeep driver and Kelloge, line plt. Thats not me in the pictuer of jeep. Great picture brings back some old times we all had .Bob Frankeberger “Frank”: Hello Greer, I came over to B troop 2nd platoon Jan 73-Jul 75; the guy on the on right of the guy “chowin down” is SFC Anthony Paz, 2nd platoon’s top sarge. I remember some of the other guys in pictures: Kellog, Ludwig, and CovertonFrom Greer: Charlie and Bob thanks for comments. Charlie keep us up to date on how things are going. Bob, I was transferred early ’73 so I missed you but I am glad you got to know some of the guys. The best to all of you.P.S.: SFC Paz. Thats right. Decent guy if I remember right. Bob where were you b-4 2nd Platoon?Steve Harper: Let’s face it, not everybody could be in the third heard!!LOL!!!Charlie: Hey B troopers , I still hear from Max Heumann ,Biewer and called Rick Slimp.Its great to hear from you guys and talk about old times.comment from Bob “Frank”: Greer, I was only in 2nd platoon(B troop 1/1 cav) during my 30 mos. there. Nothing prior. Bob “Frank” |
| 511) veldon tomlinson vtomlinson@gwtc.netLocation: south dakota | Wednesday, 28. October 2009 22:00 IP: 68-69-82-38.dsl.bba1.hsprings.gwtc.net just found site yesterday while surfing. I have been searching for any information on 15cav 2nd recon for years but have been unable to find any mention of it until now.It is sad to hear that it is not any longer a US Army base. There from end of 1960 to end of Feb or March 1962.Was in D troop 2nd plt scout section. Enjoy seeing German country side away from all the big towns. |
| 510) SFC (Ret) Jeff Jarriel catfisherman62@yahoo.comLocation: Jackson, MS | Sunday, 18. October 2009 19:01 Host: c-75-65-152-97.hsd1.ms.comcast.net Anyone out there know the whereabouts of SSG. Dominic Monreal? He was B Troop 1/1 Cavs Master Gunner and TC on Bravo 13 from I think 82 and he was still there when I left in 88. I would like to get in touch with him. |
| 509) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: Marshfield Ma and Naples Fl | Wednesday, 14. October 2009 08:50 Host: pool-71-174-70-211.bstnma.fios.verizon.net Stan , Thanks for the correct spelling Giacomozzi & Horenfelt looks better than what I put down Have a good winter Marty |
| 508) Bob Frankeberger Bobfrankeberger@ca.rr.comLocation: Lakewood, CA | Tuesday, 13. October 2009 22:24 Host: cpe-76-171-140-216.socal.res.rr.com Hi to everyone who ever served in Schwabach. I was there Jan 73-July 75, B Troop, 2nd platoon with Sgt Paz, Sgt Black, Sgt Childers (short eye) and so many more of us lowly enlisted men. (We enlisted men had all the fun though). I’ll have to round up some pics to add to the site. I began looking at this sight about 16 months ago and I have replied in a few spots mostly after Steve Harper.Great memories Steve. I just re-connected with Joe Fixl and we talk and email.He is now in South Carolina. So much more to say. I’ll save it for later. Bob “Frank”Steve Harper: “RD” !!!! Do you ever see George Kirshner(SP) Good to hear you tracked down Joe. Just thinking of all the fun in Nurnburg and the week-end to Heidleburg to se Aidel(SP) and friends. I’ll have to get off my ass and post some pics on here. I don’t know if you remember Sgt Jim Kitson from the third heard, but he passed away last year. take care and stay in touch.charlie page: Hi Bob I remember you guys, I think Black was a SP/5. I was a mechanic 73-74 . Did you known any of these guys, Max Heumann, Risk Slimp, Behanna and Biewer ?Bob Frankeberger: Charlie, I remember Max and Biewer. I went to a concert with Max and Chuck Mutton to see Led Zepplin in Nurnmberg.He and Chuck were friends. Chuck and I were roommates at the time in ’73.I actually have a pic of Max standing outside the concert venue waiting for them to open up. In those days (at least in Germany) they didn’t have designated seats. First come first serve. BobBob Frankeberger: Hi Steve, George and I lost contact about 1980. We partied together from 75-80 after we got out, but we kinda of drifted apart as I was settling and slowing down a bit. He was a great friend and we enjoyed playing and watching sports alot, especially baseball. He was a little league coach too. He lived just 30 minutes away in Glendale (north of LA). He and I drove back to Indy. in the summer of ’77 to see his uncle; we stopped in on SSG Welch “Stanley” in Cincy, OH. I do remember Sgt Kitson. Do you remember he dated to the SgtMajor’s daughter. Joe Fixl told me that my gunner Bob Martin(Wink, TX)passed away last year. FYI, you and I went to see Edel in Stuttgart. I have some pics of that trip. More later. Bob |
| 507) PFC Tommi Miller tommimiller@msn.comLocation: Sarasota Florida | Monday, 12. October 2009 19:17 Host: c-71-203-36-73.hsd1.fl.comcast.net all B Battery 6/3 ADA People 88-91 give me a shout, and all you Green Goose guys hit me back as well. This message brought to you by your favorite Vulcan Systems Mechanic |
| 506) Ken Brucke Location: NC | Monday, 12. October 2009 06:38 IP: 66-226-44-220.dsl.yadtel.net Hi George , Sorry I don’t remember a Leiiy Abbott. Sid , the name John Bicknell seems to ring a Bell But ????Sid Kelly: John Bicknell was a short guy, light colored hair–came in around Dec ’69–in Sqdn Maintenance–think he got involved with my ex-live in ,Anita Steger, after we split and just before I rotated–would be a kick in the ass if he’d married her–and wonder how long it lasted?? I think he was from South Ga. |
| 505) KennethBrucke kenbrucke2001@yahoo.comLocation: NC | Sunday, 11. October 2009 23:10 IP: 66-226-44-220.dsl.yadtel.net Memory Problem I guess , I was in germany from May ’70-Sept-’71 |
| 504) Kenneth Brucke (Brucke) kenbrucke2001@yahoo.comLocation: Union Grove NC | Monday, 5. October 2009 20:38 IP: 66-226-44-220.dsl.yadtel.net I was in HQ hht 2/4 cav Maint.from May 69-Sept.70 I drove one of the 5-ton wreckers and a guy named Marmaduke drove the oter one and his tool box was always full of Beer. Looking for an old buddy named David Rezimien??? from Rhoad Island I think. I was in Graf in70 when several guys were killed in one of the line troops when the Maint M113 thru a track and rolled down an embankment several times .Salute to all the troops searving now!!!Sid Kelly: Hey, Ken–Welcome!! I was in HHT Jan ’68-May ’70–Sqdn Maintenance–Vehicle inspector/dispatcher–on M578–don’t remember you but there’s lots of things I don’t remember. I hung with Roger Segars, Larry Stinson, Steve Soto, John Bicknell and others–George Patterson: Ken,Did you know Lenny Abbott??Steve Steffensen: I remember the 113 rolling over. Do not remember which troop, but was not “B” troop where I was.SP/4 Michael J. Harbin: I was SP/4 Truck driver in HHT transportion and was at Graf when the m113 accident happened. I belivev it was a troop. We had to help clean it up. We had a hard time with the clean up because of the man that was sleeping in his sleeping bag on the engine grill and the M113 rolled over on him completely. Btn. commarder Col.Bean, was a jerk about it.Brucke: I was in HHt from Aug.1970-Sept.1971 —Viet Nam was may ’69-sept’70 Daniel Marmaduke was the full name of the guy that drove the other wrecker!Michael Harbin: You and Marmaduke both have put my 5 ton out several times. Do you remember the time unit in the field and a civilan car with man and women came over a hill and hit M551 Sheradon head on and it klled the man. |
| 503) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: m | Thursday, 24. September 2009 06:17 Host: pool-98-118-104-55.bstnma.fios.verizon.net Colonel Jocomasy ( I know I spelled his name wrong Help with the correct spelling )was the top person in 64 . He said if you can do it in the winter you can do it anytime . So we went to Graf in the winter. In my last entry I said I went from HQ co 2nd I ment B co . At Graf if you were luckey , you could lay your sleeping bag out on a steel cot with springs . Looking back it was a lot of fun. When it happend it was a lot of work. Dose anyone remember the Sgt that got shot moving the tanks from palace to place . HE standing in the turret in I think m60 and a 50 mm from the tank in back of him went off . He lived. he got hit in the back . It was at Graf in 63 or 64 . We also went to Nenesloe , yes what is spelled wrong. Thanks MartyGeorge: Martin,Martin,Martin,Are you In the cooking Sherry again???Stan Marszalek – C Troop: I think it is spelled Giacomozzi. By Neneslo, could you mean Hohenfels? That was a training area.SP5 Fred Barry Nelson: I arrived in B Troop in September 1966, and the story of the 50-calibre shooting was used in training. You’re right about the tough Winter duty seeming like fun when we look back. Besides Grafenwöhr, we also trained at Tennenlohe, pronounced “Ten-in-low-eh.” (Ich spreche ein Wenig deutsch.) Regards, Barry |
| 502) Charlie Page Page52@verizon.netLocation: Buffalo ny | Tuesday, 22. September 2009 16:38 Host: cpe-76-180-28-87.buffalo.res.rr.com Hi to every buddy from Schwabach , I was there 1/1 Cav B troop 73-74 as mechanic.Had a great time there. But I am still in the Army Reserves, just got orders for Iraq 400 days.Well I will be checking the Schwabach site to see how you guys are doing. Take careCharlieSteve Harper: Keep your ass close to the ground and come back safe.Greer: Hey Charlie, I think I dug up a pic of you sitting next to me in a jeep. You wore those tear drop sunglasses, green clothes and short hair..was that you. Oh yeah black boots. Anyway I will send some pics in this month after I finish scanning. Stay out of harms way. Moral is higher in todays army then it was in 73′ All the best and check in often. Greer 1/1 Cav B Troop.Charlie: Steve and Greer I got pulled from the Iraq mission because of hearing lost. Well I am happy about that ,I am getting to old for this Shit. Greer I be looking for those pictures. Later my brother Schwabacher’sfrom greer: Hey Charlie, check with V.A. on hearing aids. I had same problem and they gave me 2 $4,000 hearing aids that work great. Super small. So check in with them, fill out a one sheeter and see what they will do. Remember the Veterans administration (which has to do congresses dirty work and really suck at it) is quite different from V.A. Hospital, which REALLY trys to help the vet with minimum hassle. (not like 30 years ago) they have changed and have top notch medicine, at least here in Denver. |
| 501) Ken Cave kcavesr@comcast.netLocation: Maryland | Monday, 21. September 2009 15:16 Host: pool-138-88-168-143.res.east.verizon.net Anybody remember 1st Sargeant Yoeman from 2/59 ADA in 84-87Michael Harbin: I was in Transportion secton HHT 2/4 cav and was there when the 2/59 moved from stateside to O’Brien Barrachs. They built an new ammo dump for your chappral missles. And us lowly truck drivers had something to guard other than trucks and tanks. I miss those days. |
| 500) Alex M Shockley ashockley@oh.rr.comLocation: Elyria Ohio a 44035 | Saturday, 19. September 2009 23:38 Host: cpe-76-188-144-99.neo.res.rr.com I was tank driver for b company.I was over there for two years.I hated to go to the field.My tank was used for illumanatoin for night tank qualifation,up at graf.We always went up to graf in the dead of winter.My C.O was Allen R Weitzel.Platoon Sgtt.Washington,Sgt Fisher Sgt Bell and more.I hope some out there know some of these people. SP/5 Alex M Shockley ( I was over there from 1964 until 1966.  Neal Conroy:Hi Alex, I think I recall a SP5 named Schockley. I was in C Troop 2/4 Cav from 7/64 until 6/66. First 3rd Plt mortar squad then HQ plt commo section as a M113 driver. Allen Wetzel was our CO for part of the time. I remember Sgt Bell. I recall SFC McTaggart was our 3rd plt sgt. Have been back to Schawbach several times since then once in 89 with the reserves. Retired from the Army reserves in the nineties as a CW4. I remember all the good times we had in town and out in the field. Just loved Graf and Hoenfells.George Patterson: Hi Alex,I do remember you, I left shortly after you arrived.I was also In B Troop. Hope you can make our next Reunion,1st week In June 2010 at Ft.Knox |
| 499) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: Marshfield Ma | Thursday, 17. September 2009 20:28 Host: pool-98-118-104-55.bstnma.fios.verizon.net to Willis Willy Mills and all who served in Schwabcah . I was there mid 63 to Jan 65 I was a cook at Hq and 2nd co I loved my time at O’Brien Barracks I went to the reunion this year and will be at Ft Knox next year. Willy I will e-mail you , hope you are feeling better . Sp.5 Martin Francis I left the Army when I rotated back to the statesGeorge Patterson: Martin,you are doing a GREAT job promoting the Reunion,Keep Up The Fire !! I hope to be going to Ft.Knox In Nov.or Dec. to set the groundwork with the 5/15th.Cav.for our next Reunion.Best Wishes SP/5 George Patterson B Troop 62-64 |
| 498) William H. Holtll wmhholt@pacbell.netLocation: Southern California | Sunday, 13. September 2009 12:23 Host: adsl-63-199-241-12.dsl.sndg02.pacbell.net Anybody know where Billy K. Welch is? |
| 497) Jim Boddy jjboddy@verizon.netLocation: Sycamore Il | Sunday, 13. September 2009 03:28 Host: pool-74-99-225-90.chi01.dsl-w.verizon.net Anyone know Romans, Nivila, Wiggins or SFC Gilliam from 3/5 FA 89-91?Bob Kirkpatrick: Yes, I was in B Btry from 89-91. I hung out with Romans and Niv. I live an hour from Romans here in Nebraska and just saw him about a year ago. He is a mechanic for a railroad company in Omaha.Nicolenioa: Hi everone If you ever wanted to give your children and loved one or some one staying far from you, that special surprise christmas gift then here is the chance. If you are in USA or Canada then Just go to http://bit.ly/4Qbrs2 and you can order custom made gifts delievered to you by Santa 🙂 Happy Christmas to you all. Have lots of fun. 🙂 |
| 496) Robert Ege bit87d@yahoo.comLocation: Sanford, Maine | Monday, 7. September 2009 20:18 Host: bb-205-209-74-182.gwi.net Of all My 21 years of military service; (retired); Schwabach 2/59 ADA, 82 to 85, I remember the most. |
| 495) Don hoegeman Dhoegeman@aol.comLocation: batesville Indiana | Monday, 7. September 2009 19:31 Host: cache-mtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com Hi, Lee Morris. dad said he remebers you and would like to talk to you so can you leave an address so he can get a hold of you. thanks DonLee Morris: Don, Do you remeber a song your Dad wrote called {Obrien Barracks Blues}? I sent another E Mail with address and phone info.Thanks Lee Morris. |
| 494) Mike McGee jmm60@cox.netLocation: NW Arkansas | Thursday, 3. September 2009 11:11 Host: ip70-178-121-216.ks.ks.cox.net I was stationed in B TRP, 1-1 CAV from NOV 84 to MAY 90. I married a Schwabach girl named Claudia and we are still together. We used to hang out at The Golden Swann, Mom’s and Disco Inferno. back when the mark rate was good, we had a 2 beer limit….at every stop  If we made it all the way to the train station, we’d take the party to the Rock House. Anyone remember SGT Bob Solt? He still lives there, or he did the last time i was there.Jeff Jarriel:Hey Mike, you and I were in B Troop at the same time. I was in 1st Platoon. PSG was SFC Soto (for a while). I remember Solt, he was in 1st Plt as well.Sid Kelly: Hey Mike–I was there ’68-’70–Could threPSG Soto be (Estoban) Steve Soto that was there in ’70?? Not a common name??Dana Pettersen: I don’t think I remember you, but I remember Bob Solt. I got there in May of ’83 (BTrp). I became the NBC NCO then the Training NCO. Then went to Camp Pitman as permanent party. Was at Pitman till 1988.Mark Johnson (“Staff”): I remember Solt. Didn’t know he was still there. I would have looked him up when I was in Schwabach back in October. I was a SSG. Section Leader of the 2d Platoon, B Troop 1/1 Cav Scouts. |
| 493) Mauro Muniz 68javelin@gmail.comLocation: – | Monday, 31. August 2009 17:44 IP: 32.176.157.5 Just realized that the video is hard to access at the previous link.Just go to YouTube and do a search for Obrien Barracks and it should be the first video.Once the final render is compete, you will be able to download the high rez version on vimeo dot com.Kitteno: teens porn free ÷àòû âèðòóàëüíîãî ñåêñà áåñïëàòíîå ïîðíî âèäåî áîëüøèå ñåêñ 2 ïîðíî crfxfnm |
| 492) kevin womble kevin48nc@yahoo.comLocation: salisbury nc | Sunday, 30. August 2009 16:27 Host: cpe-024-074-172-043.carolina.res.rr.com I can remember you steve. I actually found Mike in Kansas City Kansas he’s alive and well . I talked to him on the phone last week. Really freaked him out and if you remember thats not easy to do.lol |
| 491) Willis “Willy” Mills willis.mills@att.netLocation: New Palestine, Indiana | Saturday, 29. August 2009 09:15 Host: adsl-76-214-164-79.dsl.ipltin.sbcglobal.net HELLO TO EVERYONE. THIS IS A GREAT SITE. IT’S NICE TO READ OTHER’S MEMORIES OF O’BRIEN BARRACKS AND SCHWABACH. I WAS ASSIGNED TO HQ. TRP., 2/4 CAV.; COMMO PLT., FROM JAN 1964 TO DEC 1965. I HAD A LOT OF GOOD FRIENDS AT O’BRIEN BARRACKS, THE COMMO PLATOON: ( FRANK HILTE((KILLED IN VIET NAM IN 1968)), ORVAL DUNCAN, MIKE CADY, JOHN “RAVEN” PATTON, JOHN KESSINGER, LOUIS THOMPSON, FLOYD TAYLOR, JERRY DOWDA, RICK LAWSON, DENNIS ROSE, BILL SOMMERVILLE AND WINSTON CHURHILL BRANCH AND A FEW MORE THAT I CAN’T REMEMBER THEIR NAMES, ONLY THEIR FACES). ALSO: GUS IMHOFF, LARRY “RED” FARRIS, KARL BOYCE, JERRY COLE, TOM SISCO AND MANY MORE. WE HAD A BOWLING TEAM, 1964-1965 AND WE WON THE CHAMPANSHIP. ORVAL AND I WENT TO NURNBERG JUST ABOUT EVERY PAY DAY. WE WOULD HAVE LUNCH AND THEN GO BOWLING. I HAVE A FEW PICTURES, IF ANY ONE IS INTERESTED.I HAVE A HEALTH CONDITION BUT I’M GOING TO TRY AND MAKE THE NEXT REUNION AT FT. KNOX, KY.TAKE CARE. YOUR FRIEND AND BROTHER, WILLY.SP/5 George Patterson: Hey Willy,I seem to recall your name, I was the Mess Sgt. In B Troop till July 1964. We have a Reunion every year, the first week of June,our next reunion will be at Ft.Knox.The 15th Cav.Is still there,hope you can make It. Best Wishes George PattersonWillis Mills: Thanks George for your comment. I’m sure we crossed paths. I remember knowing some cooks from other troops but I can’t remember their names. Willy. |
| 490) Troy Ratliff tandlrat@waycrosscabe.comLocation: Waycross, Georgia | Friday, 28. August 2009 20:04 IP: 68.16.14.20 I was assigned to A troop 1st platoon from April 1966 until nov 1967.Henry Leal: Hi,I remenber you to,I think you were Whittle’s driver when you got there.I contacted Whittle,Scannon,fill and Holt[Ctrp] and are planning on going to the reunion in june.Leal: Rat,do you know what became of Bobby C. Roberts?,he was also from GeorgiaHenry: Rat,you never said if you were planning on going to the reunion,at fort knox.Bob VanAntwerp: Steve, Henry, Troy, I just sent 4 e-mails with pix, if you don’t recieve, let me know and I can resend… Rat your e-mail addy is kicking back to me, is it valid?Bob VanAntwerp: Troy, I need a good email addy for you, I’ve some pictures to send. |
| 489) Sid Kelly k_sid@comcast.netLocation: Powder Springs, Ga | Tuesday, 25. August 2009 19:35 Host: c-76-20-210-102.hsd1.ga.comcast.net Looking back over these posts brings up a couple of questions: 1) Were these not some of the best times in our life 2) Were we REALLY that young!!I’ve gotten involved with the Patriot Guard Riders and use my ’07 Charger with lots ‘amber’ lights to help escort troop funerals, etc. and these young kids amaze me!! Drove out to Ft Gordon last Friday afternoon to escort 7 buses w/ 300 troops to the airport for another tour of the ‘sandbox’ and I couldn’t help having ‘flashbacks’ to when I took Basic there in ’67.(B-3-1).These are kids!!!!!! |
| 488) Patrick Matthews matthewskenpo@comcast.netLocation: Boston Ma | Tuesday, 25. August 2009 12:07 Host: c-98-216-96-151.hsd1.ma.comcast.net I was in HHT 1/1 cav 1983 to 1984 Looking for Engard,Grandy or Ferris |
| 487) Jennie Arnold ewah72@bellsouth.netLocation: Talladega, Al | Monday, 24. August 2009 09:10 IP: 152-133-7-131.ksc.net.va.gov My Dad, Sgt. Zewell Arnold, was with the 4th Cav. from 69-72. He is now retired but still going strong. He is living in Talladega, AL but does not have email access at this time. I will show him this site on my computer if anyone is interested in talking with him. ken pohlman: I was in c troop when it changed from the 4th to the 1st 70-71Steve Steffensen: Jennie, was there same time. What troop was your dad in? I was in “A” troop at the last, but also in “B” troop when I first got there.Jennie Arnold: I think the last unit was D troop. It was his tank that was painted pink just prior to an inspection and the Sheridans were still considered classified.Dave Parker-67-69-B Troop: I remember the pink tank. Gary Owen (7th Cav) “stole” it and did the paint job. You were correct as they were still classified at the time. It got a lot of folks excited.Michael J. Harbin: Jennie. I was SP/4 in HHT transportion section 2/4/cav from 1970 – 1971. My first Section sgt. was SFC Breeden .I assure you I crossed paths with your Father. I hauled fuel (JP4 – mogas)to all troops.I also hauled rations to all battlion messhalls, Troops,supplies,track parks to the moterpools. And that was home or in the field, to all boarder station we went to. I had my 18th birthday at a plce call Tennalow firing range on guard duty. My e-mail address is mh52@bellsouth.netBill Parrott Trp C: I remember the pink tank incident very well .I was involved in securing the Gary Owen Mascot that started the event.Tell your dad hello for me |
| 486) Fred Barry Nelson spiritof64@yahoo.comLocation: Long Island | Sunday, 16. August 2009 18:27 Host: ool-182fd63d.dyn.optonline.net Does anyone have any photos of the old steam locomotives that usually pulled our troop trains in 1966-68 (and that continued to be used in Germany until 1976)? I just discovered Donald Rom’s photos of the arrival of the new Sheridan tanks in 1968, and it looks like a steam engine on the train. (These photos are in a subdirector /militarygallery. Got that, troopers?)Sid Kelly: Hey Fred–speak english–(lol) how do I/we get to this ‘subdirector/military gallery’?? I’d like to see those photos–thanks!!Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Sid, I appreciate your frustration. The Guestbook format won’t let me copy the link. Go to Nurnbergmilitaryarea.com and then click on “New photos from Donald Rom” in the “Military Photo Gallery.” The photo looks like a rural training area–not the Schwabach Bahnhof–which may explain why these pics aren’t in the O’Brien Barracks part of this wonderful website. It’s not “English” to me either! Aber Ich spreche ein Wenig deutsch. Aufwiederschreiben!Sid Kelly: Thanks, Fred: I checked out the photos and remember those days well. Later generations of Tankers never heard of the M551 or its ability to swim–Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Sid, Glad you found the photos of the M551 Sheridan tanks. I’d read about them, but I got out too early to ever see one. One of our 2/4 Cav lieutenants who was involved in the evaluation of the Sheridan gave it a bad rating. But it must’ve been fun.Sid Kelly: I went to the Chassis Mechanic School for them when they first came out–I, personally, loved them as they ran like a ‘bat out of Hell’. They were designed for VietNam as they would float in the rice paddies unlike the M60’s which would sink. I was not ‘fire control’ certified but I understand they did have some problems in that area–and we CAN’T forget that if you hit a tree or something with the front track idler, the idler would snap off, taking a big portion of the ‘alum’ hull–but it was way ahead of it’s time in lots of areas——Kellyniok: Hi guys/Gals If you ever wanted to give your children and loved one or some one staying far from you, that special surprise christmas gift then here is the chance. If you are in USA or Canada then Just go to http://bit.ly/4Qbrs2 and you can order custom made gifts delievered to you by Santa 🙂 Happy Christmas to you all. Have lots of fun. :)Anneniox: Hi all If you ever wanted to give your children and loved one or some one staying far from you, that special surprise christmas gift then here is the chance. If you are in USA or Canada then Just go to http://bit.ly/4Qbrs2 and you can order custom made gifts delievered to you by Santa 🙂 Happy Christmas to you all. Have lots of fun. 🙂 |
| 485) Mauro Muniz 68javelin@gmail.comLocation: – | Saturday, 15. August 2009 22:13 IP: 166.183.50.43 3D Render fly-by I created of the O’Brien barracks based off of the plan view map I have.http://bit.ly/10aoDMFeedback welcome at 68javelin(at)gmail.comthanks, Mauro |
| 484) kevin womble kevin48nc@yahoo.comLocation: salisbury nc | Saturday, 15. August 2009 13:50 Host: cpe-024-074-172-043.carolina.res.rr.com I was in Schwabach in 74 to 76 1-1 cav c troop 2nd plt. Looking for others who were there at that time. Any body know the whereabouts of mike griffith from kansas city. he was in 1-1 cav b troopSteve Harper: I was in B 1/1 third heard. Mike was my driver for a while. I liked Mike. Never heard where he went or what happened to him after he got out.Ronnie A. Hamlin: Ronnie Hamlin is who I Am, I was the strike troop Cook that feed all of the cav. I was HHT at the barrack. We Had a M-2 burner to blow up and kill my Mess sergent at Graph,1975. also, Pfc Mobley stabbed sp. White in Mess hall and killed him. I played on basketball team and flag football. I’m your homey, I think I remember your name tag come thru the chow line.Ronnie A. Hamlin: Kevin, I was a cook at HHT troop 1st Squadron 1st cav. looking for others who was there at that time.So you remember Spc 4 white that was stabbed to deaf by PFC mobley in the dinning room in 1975, also do you remember the thanksgiving dinner the mess hall prepared on thankgiving 1975? I come to salisbury weekly for treatment.Looking forward to meeting you. |
| 483) RODERICK D. FERRELL carekredit@yahoo.comLocation: MOBILE, ALABAMA | Friday, 14. August 2009 18:41 IP: 209.194.41.247 I SERVED IN HQ TROOP 1/1/CAV FROM 12/83- TILL 07/86.GREAT MEMORIES |
| 482) George Bereckis Falnsie@aol.comLocation: Villa Park, Il | Friday, 14. August 2009 07:39 Host: mail3.mbfinancial.com My roommates for the greater part of my stay at HQ & HQ Troop at O’Brien Barracks were Randy Frye, Dennis Schiffman, and Lanny Drouillard. Sure would like to get in touch with those guys ! |
| 481) Peter Lessack Location: Mountain Top Pa. | Thursday, 13. August 2009 18:26 Host: plns-207-7-164-149-pppoe.dsl.plns.epix.net I served in Schwabach from 9/66 to 12/67 in B Troop 3rd platoon tank section. I served with your contributor F. Barry Nelson and was glad to read his memories and view his photos. I remember being in attendance at the Thanksgiving dinner at the local gasthaus.Fred Barry Nelson: Hey, “Sack,” How’ve you been? When did you leave Newark? Why no email? Send me a note. I’ve lost touch with everyone except this website and Sam Holman. Regards, Nookie. Spiritof64@Yahoo.com |
| 480) George Bereckis Falnsie@aol.comLocation: Villa Park, Illinois | Thursday, 13. August 2009 07:38 Host: mail3.mbfinancial.com I was in HHQ Troop, 2nd Squadron, 4th Cavalry, 4th Armored Division at O’Brien Barracks from June 1967 to October 1968. Had some good times there, except for the “alerts” when we’d have to go out in the field for days, sleeping under the stars. Would have liked to go back there, but never made it. timothy jeffords: I WAS WITH HHT. 2/4 CAV FROM 67-69 MAINTS PLATOONGreer 1/1 cav: Hate to break it to you but they were still doing alerts 71′-74′ They even did an alert with a guy on the toilet. They handed him the slip and he wiped himself with it. Didn’t go over too big with higher up. He got out on apathy discharge. General discharge. Also we used to lock the doors from the inside and put one of those lock insert in the keyhole so when you looked in the keyhole it looked like it was locked and no one home. Brass would knock all day but we never came out so they left with out us. Hinton and I had the whole base to ourselves for a week. Do you remember those keyholes, no keys so you would have to use a bent up hanger to get in and out. |
| 479) Cal Miller cal@crestwoodbaptist.orgLocation: Crestwood, Kentucky | Friday, 7. August 2009 08:41 Host: client003.c011893.customers.cinergycom.net Stationed at O’Brien from October 1971 until May 1973, 2/59 ADA, 3rd Armored, although we spent probably 75 percent of our time in the field, the Czech border or “non-nuclear” ammo dumps (wink,wink). High point was the 2nd British Rock Meeting with Pink Floyd, and the low was any trip to Grafenwoehr, the only place in the world where you could get the fine blend of mud, dust and diesel with every breath. Still, I loved O’Brien and was actually sad to leave at the end of my tour. Nothing like waking up to rock and roll music in World War II barracks while the smell of hash melded with the urine fertilizer the farmers spread on the adjacent field. All that and $250 take home pay each month. Priceless!!Sid Kelly: Hey Cal–I was there Jan ’68-May ’70 (HHT 2/4 Cav) and never heard Graf or O’Brien described exactly as you just did–but you are right!! Love it!! |
| 478) jack staton jb2277@msn.comLocation: point,tx | Wednesday, 5. August 2009 15:50 Host: dialup-4.162.60.150.Dial1.Dallas1.Level3.net 1959-1962 hq. 15th.cav.2nd reconveldon tomlinson: D troop 2nd plt scout section. 1960-1962. got there christmas day 1960, 10 day later went out on winter shield II. Cpt Reith was Co. Comander,Sgt Becvar(sp) was first sgt. |
| 477) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: Naples Fl & Green Harbor Ma | Wednesday, 29. July 2009 21:37 Host: pool-98-118-104-55.bstnma.fios.verizon.net George thanks for the update about 2010 .Hope to make it Marty |
| 476) odell brown blackpowder20022003@yahoo.comLocation: hartville ohio | Monday, 27. July 2009 22:29 Host: cache-dtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com i was in swabach from 83 too 86 i was a cook in the 2n59th ada c battery an hhd in the back side of the post and the front side and the new mess hall , used too feed alot of u guys every dam day 7 days aweek holidays too, enjoyed every bit of it, i went on too the 444th army reserve petroleum and 932 lab 192nd qm petroleum unit then 423rd battlaion where i retired in 06 thanks guys for the wonderful training and memories…. |
| 475) George Patterson vfw2179p@aol.comLocation: New Jersey | Monday, 27. July 2009 17:45 Host: cache-dtc-ac08.proxy.aol.com The 2009 O’Brein Barracks reunion Is a thing of the past,I will be getting to work on the 2010 reunion at Ft.Knox,KY. within the next 2 months. I was happy to hear that those of you that attended had a good time. I will try my best to make the next reunion even better. The 2010 reunion Is set for the 1st week in June 2010. Best Wishes to all you old Schwabachers. George Patterson “B” Troop 2/15th.Cav 1962-64 Sid Kelly: Keep us informed–I took wheel & track mechanics there and would like to see the POst before it closes. Hopefully I’ll be retired by then? I own an auto damage appraisal business and haven’t had a REAL vacation in 15 years–my wife says I’m my own worst enemy/boss??? |
| 474) Jeff English billybigrig27@gmail.comLocation: Syracuse,NY | Saturday, 25. July 2009 10:29 IP: 70-100-61-97.dr03.nrwc.ny.frontiernet.net HHB 2/59 81/85 had a blast.If you remember me drop me a line. |
| 473) jeff page “dogs” ddogs1@pacbell.netLocation: sacramento, CA | Friday, 24. July 2009 16:12 Host: adsl-76-245-105-83.dsl.scrm01.sbcglobal.net C troop 1-1 Cav. Sept 8 1975 to Sept 8 1978 Snowed the day I left. Glad to hear from anyone. Hunse Zweber:It was a cold day in hell.ronniehamlin@yahoo.com: Hi dogs do you remember a stabbing in the mess 1975 PFC Mobley stabbed SPC White?Sgt. Randall Smith: Diamond dogs. I WAS IN 1ST PLAT. remember Jeffry (nasty) Norris. I seen J c Smith in Idaho a feww years ago. Glad to see some of us is still alive |
| 472) Jerry Scouten jerry-scouten@hotmail.comLocation: Auburn, NY | Monday, 20. July 2009 11:43 Host: rrcs-208-125-73-217.nys.biz.rr.com A/2/59 from 12/71 to 5/73. Left there when they started to renovate the barracks. Had some good times, met some good people. |
| 471) Kenneth Darby kendarby0310@aol.comLocation: Bossier City,La | Friday, 17. July 2009 06:18 Host: r74-193-191-159.bssrcmta01.bscyla.by.dh.suddenlink.net Just found this site was there from ’87-’90. Saw some names I know. If you were there about the same time write backEvin Moore: Is this Darby from B or C Btry. If so we used to hang tough. Guess, Mac, Hearthrob, Bush, Brown, Sing, Hall, Wrong Way, Me, You, Sommerville… You know!! Much Moore |
| 470) Ken Cave kcavesr@comcast.netLocation: Maryland | Thursday, 16. July 2009 14:38 Host: pool-138-88-186-101.res.east.verizon.net 1984 or 85 New motorpool |
| 469) Ken Cave kcavesr@comcast.netLocation: Maryland | Thursday, 16. July 2009 11:30 Host: pool-138-88-186-101.res.east.verizon.net Man i remember being there and when they were building the new maintenance shop for 2/59th ADA across from the rec center.Hunse Zweber: What year was that? |
| 468) Smitty jandvcustomrods@msn.comLocation: Pomona | Wednesday, 15. July 2009 11:20 Host: cpe-76-171-191-147.socal.res.rr.com Where are all you “C” btry 2/59 (76-78)ADA members at? Still lookong for some ol buddies. Carolyncgv: Hi everyone Do not miss your chance to get a free iPhone 4G. Visit http://bit.ly/d9QOON |
| 467) Joseph S.Principe II mountainsoldier47@yahoo.comLocation: Philadelphia ,New York | Monday, 6. July 2009 14:15 Host: cpe-67-249-3-147.twcny.res.rr.com Hello to All 2/59th Troopers .I am SFC Joseph Principe US ARMY Retire .I sever in A,Btry asa Vulcan Driver and Platoon Sergeant was SFC Langer ,I made SGT and went to C/2/59 and My Platoon Sgt was SFC Grant and SGT Arnold, and SPC Crump, SPC Fussilt, SPC Ford.Capt Now COL Borresson was the Commander Saw him a few years after at Ft.Lewis. Desert Storm I saw my Friend SGT Taylor and SSG Wolfgang and SGT Sydruera all from A Btry I saw SGM Moody in Korea some years after when I was a Military Police officer After I left I went on change my MOS to Military Police, Ammunition specialist and Finally found my home in Supply.I went on to sever in Korea, Pamana,Bosnia,Kosovo, A fagainstain Iraq Retire in Spetmenber 2008 I wont forget My Old Senior Gunner from A/2/59th SGT Farrar He really train me Good , I saw him some years ago at Camp Casey Korea, I won,t Forget Col Borresion who has help me threw my recovery of my wounds from Iraq .I remenber SPC Crump my Best Soldier and My Best NCO was SGT Arnold, Sgt Jones from A btry Stinger,SGT Syndor, SGT Macklin,Spc Fossite,SFC Weinmer ,And PVT WillisEvin Moore: I remember you Principe. I was in A Btry as well Chap Plt. with SSG Spears. PFC/SPC/SGT Evin Moore. I went to alot of soldier of the month boards all the way up. I think we were UP’s together. I was there 85-89. I remember Farrar and Keena “Cochise” Sydnor. We were in Hood together. |
| 466) Joseph S.Principe II mountainsoldier47@yahoo.comLocation: New York | Sunday, 5. July 2009 21:29 Host: cpe-67-249-3-147.twcny.res.rr.com HelloI am SFC Principe US ARMY Retire.I was a Vulcan Senior Gunner in A/C 2/59TH ADA in 1985-1989 .I like to hear from anyone .Take CareHot Shot On TargetFrancisco Martinez, Jr.: I remember you when you were still a Spec 4. Left A.D.A. and became a Medic, served during Desert Shield, Storm and Cease Fire. Hope you are enjoying being out. By the way this is Frank. Chapp guy from C/2-59. 85-89. |
| 465) Gary Berg gfberg58@yahoo.comLocation: NH | Saturday, 4. July 2009 10:44 Host: c-75-69-213-119.hsd1.nh.comcast.net Hey What happaned to all the guys from A Battery 2/59th ada from 1976 to 1979 only found a few looking for tony gilbert joe geason and dave and little jose |
| 464) John Sullivan immortal431ad@cox.netLocation: Springdale, Arkansas | Thursday, 2. July 2009 22:48 Host: ip72-204-75-161.fv.ks.cox.net Happy Birthday America: We (those who have served) still love you! You’re the greatest.John Sullivan B Btry 6/3 ADA 1988 -1991SPC. DARBY: HELLO JOHN WE WERE ROOMATES WHEN YOU GOT THERE PARKER,HOLMES,DARBY |
| 463) Eric Bast jafoftn@msn.comLocation: Fountain Colorado | Saturday, 20. June 2009 17:14 Host: deltavega.fountaincolorado.org I was stationed at O’Brien Bks from 1979 to 1983. I was assigned to the 280th Ord Det. and supported 2/59 ADA. Some of my best times were in Schwabach and often think about my tour at O’Brien Barracks. I was stationed all over Germany but O’Brien will always be the best assignment. Now I’m retired and miss the good ol’ days.bob lembke: I was in Bco 123rd mt Bn attached to 280th ord Det From May 81 – June 85 |
| 462) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: Marshfield ma | Friday, 12. June 2009 13:24 Host: pool-98-118-104-55.bstnma.fios.verizon.net Went to the reunion in Nwe London Ct the firsr week in June . IT WAS GREAT.George Patterson did a wonderful job . About 30 for the 5 days . 45 came to the great closing dinner . Next year it will be back to Ft knox . It would be great to see old faces again. This was my first reunion and it won’t be the last. With GOD help My wife and I will be at Ft Knox next June ( no dates yet ) I was at O’Brin Baraacks from mid 63 to Jan 65 bouth in HQ and the 2nd co. I was a cook Spc 5 Martin Francis Lets all keep in touch . THIS IS A GREAT SITE |
| 461) Dan Mathis dmcpca@gmail.comLocation: Cameron Park, Ca. | Monday, 8. June 2009 17:53 Host: net31-209-31-168-242.directcon.net Love this site. More pictures please. Brings back many memories both good and bad. PFC in commo section D Troop, 15th Cav from Aug 61 to July 63. Remember a guy named SP4 Lutz that I was suppose to replaced in D Troop. He was extended a few months because of the Berlin wall crisis. Boy was he pissed. Then SP4 to SP5 (the best thing about making E-5 was no more KP) in Radar Section, HHQ Troop, 15th Cav (re-designated 4th Cav) from July 63 to Aug. 64. To the people that have posted their pictures, I sure enjoy them. |
| 460) Jack Granger jeg195752@yahoo.comLocation: Utah and New Mexico | Thursday, 4. June 2009 15:05 IP: 216.117.225.88.allwest.net this site is great was there in 66 was tank gunner on SFC Kochs tank went to Graf then went to weapons school was with the NCO school dont remember where. then screwed up and 1049ed to a warmer place spent two tours in the nam HHD 11th avn bttn, 1st avn brig. am trying to find a buddy of mine Joe Fernandez was in the company on the other side of the compound was the company clerk then and ended up going to nam with me but lost contact. dont remember the company I was in but was the first barracks to the left coming in the gate. would appreciate any and all infoFred Barry Nelson: Granger? You’re alive? A short time after you left, there was a rumor that you’d been killed in Nam. No kidding. You & I were in B Troop. I was a gunner on SGT Bugsy Schafer’s tank in PSG Johann Koch’s platoon. Shocked to see you on the site.Sid Kelly: WQere you at the 4TH AD NCO Academy in Erlangen?? I attended May-July?? 1969. Remember Sgt. Polk (Jesus) or SSG Sill (God)?? SSG Sill had been with the Honor Guard at Arlington and knew his s–t!! |
| 459) stephen huber mtsph@yahoo.comLocation: – | Tuesday, 26. May 2009 18:47 Host: c-69-143-149-52.hsd1.md.comcast.net D-2/59 on target sir, whats up anybody between 74-76Hunse Zweber: I remember that ON TARGET SIR, that started late in 1973 I was in C-2/59 until JANUARY 74 |
| 458) DALE L. HOLDEN DLHOLDEN@COX.NETLocation: CHESAPEAKE VA. | Monday, 25. May 2009 10:41 Host: ip68-107-230-219.hr.hr.cox.net SERVED 66-68,B TROOP 2ND PLATOON. ASSIGNED TO 114 SCOUT TRACK #24. I MISS YOU GUYS. Fred Barry Nelson:Holden, Holden…I can’t remember you…but…was the 2nd Platoon SFC Johann Koch’s platoon? I was a loader and a gunner on SGT “Bugsy” Schafer’s tank in SFC Koch’s platoon. Later I was unit clerk under 1SG Luther S MacDonald and LT Lee Fullerton. As a newcomer to this site, Do you possibly remember the GI who saved a German baby in March 1968? (See my discussions below and elsewhere on this site.) |
| 457) Debra Hopkins debra1978@ymail.comLocation: Oregon | Wednesday, 20. May 2009 15:56 IP: 66-112-79-69.stat.centurytel.net I was born in Germany while my father was stationed there in 1977-1979. My fathers name was George B Hopkins Jr. My sister married one of his soldiers who was named Timothy V Lester. My father was from Maine and my brother in-law was from Oregon. I was just wondering if anyone on this site knew either of them. Came across it by looking up info on my birthplace and think that it is a great way for people to reunite themselves with lost friends! |
| 456) Fred Barry Nelson spiritof64@yahoo.comLocation: – | Wednesday, 20. May 2009 12:06 IP: 66.28.239.130 To Tim J and anyone else who has tried to help me to identify a soldier from the Schwabach Kaserne who, in March 1968, revived a German baby using mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. The “baby” is now 42 years old and she would like to identify her saviour. Her name is Stephanie Engelage. Further details: She had choked on her bedclothes and had stopped breathing. This happened on Berchtoldstrasse, near the Kaserne. Anyway, her mother (who perhaps did not have a phone), yelled “Hilfe,” and an American soldier came to the rescue. Afterward, the baby’s father gave the soldier a car. But, as Stephanie put it, “Das Auto fuhr der Soldat aber leider bald zu Schrott,” which means, I think, “Unfortunately the soldier quickly drove the car to scrap.” Anyway, she wants to contact the man who saved her. It seems to me that a guy who saved a baby and was given a car would have been famous–he also got in trouble with the MPs for driving without a license. But after nearly two years of trying, I haven’t found anyone who remembers the incident. (I got out of the Army in January 1968.)celticson: fred nelson nothing so far on the baby i went though the stars and stripes found nothing on a saved baby in schwabach in 1968 i need to hook up with someone that knows german to translate i will get back to you.Fred Barry Nelson: Hello again, “Celticson.” Thanks for your continued efforts to help find the GI who saved the German baby. BTW, I got the story a bit wrong: the soldier got in trouble with the MPs for driving without INSURANCE (not for driving without a license). Re German translations, I know some German. If you have any links to anything that might be a story about the rescue, I could try to translate.TIM J.: TO FRED NELSON I HAVE BEEN THOUGH THE NEWSPAPERS IN NURNBERG AND WHAT I COULD FIND OF SCHWABACH I WENT INTO APRIL OF 68 NOTHING ABOUT A SAVED BABY IN SCHWABACH WILL KEEP LOOKING. |
| 455) spc 4 bradley smith avernon7@columbus.rr.comLocation: fredericktown, oh | Sunday, 17. May 2009 11:50 Host: cpe-24-95-75-229.columbus.res.rr.com I was with HHT 1-1 cav also C troop 6-85 to 6-87 , I was a 63n any body remember my 88 hercules she was a sweet track beat to hell but reliable as an old hound dog. cant believe this site exist, was nostalgic one day and typed schwabach into the box and found this, say it aint so! anybody out there from crazy troop? whers 1-1 now? janezoka: http://xewmu.1gb.bg http://megotelke.vox.com/ http://nuzevohi.d0m.us ïðîñòèòóòêè äìèòðîâà http://dopopi.emenace.com http://gucuxa.1gb.bg http://mubuki.1gb.bg ãîëûå óêðàèíñêèå çíàìåíèòîñòè vrotmnenogi |
| 454) Don Hoegeman Dhoegeman@aol.comLocation: Batesville Indiana | Saturday, 16. May 2009 08:52 Host: cache-mtc-aa07.proxy.aol.com my dad Albert Hoegeman served at O’Brien from 73-75. He was in C batt. 2/59. We lived off base but walked there many times. Anyone remembers dad please e-mail me. Dhoegeman@aol.comHowaed Lee Morris AKA LEE: Hi Don, I got to O’Brien in Feb 74. I worked in the A batt.2/59 Motor Pool under SFC Larry Hollerfield.Did your dad sing and play music?I think I played with him afew times,once in the service club, and a guesshouse down town.He also shoed me how to fire the M60. |
| 453) GEORGE PATTERSON VFW2179P@AOL.COMLocation: New Jersey | Saturday, 16. May 2009 04:16 Host: cache-dtc-aa07.proxy.aol.com The 15th Cav.,4th Cav.and anyone else who was ever stationed in Schwabach. REUNION is being held in New London,Conn. June 2nd to June 7th 2009. Anyone Interested in attending can get Reunion Info.by E-mailing me at VFW2179P@aol.com (please Incl.your telephone number) Best Wishes George Patterson “B Trp.15th Cav.Schwabach 1962-64” vfw2179p@aol.com |
| 452) Rafael Serra emergency50@yahoo.comLocation: Boston, Ma | Friday, 15. May 2009 18:16 IP: 152-133-6-2.ksc.net.va.gov I was on 2/59 from 82 till 84 and returned again from 86 till 89.SPC. DARBY: I WAS THERE FROM 89-89 |
| 451) Patrick Matthews atthewsknpo@ocast.netLocation: Boston Ma | Thursday, 14. May 2009 09:23 Host: c-66-30-2-12.hsd1.ma.comcast.net HHT 1/1/Cave 82-84 anybodrom this time out there?? |
| 450) Martin Francis Location: Green Harbor ma | Wednesday, 13. May 2009 15:22 Host: pool-98-118-104-55.bstnma.fios.verizon.net Hi GEORGE Is the June reunion still on Thanks Martin Francis |
| 449) Victor Chico vrchico@yahoo.comLocation: Los Angeles | Wednesday, 13. May 2009 14:46 Host: ndcirw-ptr.ndcinfrared.com I don’t see anyone from 3/5 FA on this site. Wen where there from 1990 until they close the base. If there is anyone from 3/5 leave a message.James Boddy: SPC James Boddy, Maint. section SVC Btry 3/5 89-91Richard “Andy” Robinson: PFC R.A. Robinson, A Battery 3/5FA. Sgt Fleenor was our section crew leader in Merrell, he sucked. I miss the good guys.Bob Kirkpatrick: I was with B abd C Btry from 89-91. Were you in FDC? Was your boss SSGT Bertram. I think I was part of your section for a short time. |
| 448) Sherry L McClanahan shermac95@aol.comLocation: Waverly, VA | Tuesday, 12. May 2009 10:41 IP: 71-88-241-245.dhcp.sffl.va.charter.com Sgt Mac, Motor Sgt, B Bat, is my husband and I am looking for his men. Please if you know him respond to this. He does miss you all. |
| 447) Rick Benting rbenting@nvc.netLocation: Redfield,SD | Friday, 8. May 2009 15:07 Host: host-218-80-230-24-static.midco.net Thanks for making this site available again without the necessity of a password. I had requested a password several times but got no response.I was beginning to wonder if I would ever be able to enter the guestbook again. |
| 446) Robert Mahaffey rdouglassmahaffey@yahoo.comLocation: Houston, TX. | Thursday, 7. May 2009 14:59 IP: 158.35.225.229 How’s it hangin Sullivan? Hope you’re doin alright. Keep in Touch Man! I found Sgt. McClanahan from HDQTRS Platoon. He’s in Waverly, VA.John Sullivan: Doing pretty good Mahaffey. And you? Hows life in Houston?George Patterson: Mahaffey,were you In B Troop 62-64 ??? |
| 445) Butch Bondi Stagegod3@aol.comLocation: Santa Rosa , CA | Tuesday, 5. May 2009 17:33 Host: cache-ntc-aa05.proxy.aol.com I was in B troop 2nd 4th Cav 71 to 72 Lived on post till Aug 71 then moved to the jager house with my wife Bev I was in the radio operater como support. Some of the guys I knew Frank Murry. Bracy Jones,Edward De Jesus OR”DJ” Gary Buzard, “Spiderman” Stroman Lots of great memories and places like Mom’s out side the post If I remember she use to let us put our own records in the Juke box And in Nurnberg a place called White Horse. |
| 444) John Sullivan Immortal431ad@cox.netLocation: Springdale, AR | Tuesday, 5. May 2009 08:17 Host: ip72-204-85-235.fv.ks.cox.net HEY! Today I didn’t have to enter my password to get into the site. Has this feature been removed? If so, thank you for taking the idea into consideration; I beleive this will help in the long run. Your care and maintenance of this site is appreciated by me and many others who served in the Nurnberg area. I’m willing to help, let me know. Thanks again, John S. |
| 443) Martin Francis Location: Green Harbor ma | Tuesday, 5. May 2009 08:11 Host: pool-98-118-104-55.bstnma.fios.verizon.net Hi to all . I have 30 -40 pictures of O’BRIEN BARRACKS and SCHWABCAH and tried to send them to our Guestbook , with no luck . IF you could let me know how that would be great. I was there from mid 63 to Jan 65 George Patterson I sent you 2 pictures , did you get them Thanks Marty FrancisGeorge Patterson: Martin ,I DID NOT GET THE PICS.George |
| 442) C. M. McGuire conar.mcguire@juno.comLocation: texas | Tuesday, 5. May 2009 03:49 IP: 24-155-159-199.dyn.grandenetworks.net hi B-BTRY |
| 441) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: Green Harbor Ma | Monday, 4. May 2009 08:53 Host: pool-98-118-104-55.bstnma.fios.verizon.net Hi to all . George Patterson I just got home sorry I did not stop on the way up north I do plan to come to the reunion in New London this June for at least 2 days Martin FrancisGeorge Patterson: Really looking forward to seeing you,Did you make reservations ?If not call me for special room rates. 732-539-3093 |
| 440) Fred Barry Nelson Location: Long Island | Thursday, 30. April 2009 13:12 IP: 66.28.239.130 Re spam: I’m on the receiving end of it at work, and it is a huge problem. My hat’s off to Eddie, who apparently runs this site single-handedly through the goodness of his heart. Perhaps someone can suggest an easier way to block the spam while letting live bodies access the site. |
| 439) jim boddy Location: sycamore | Wednesday, 29. April 2009 20:48 Host: pool-173-53-224-97.chi01.dsl-w.verizon.net yeh, me too it is a pain in the ass. |
| 438) John Sullivan immortal431ad@cox.netLocation: Springdale, Arkansas | Tuesday, 28. April 2009 07:16 Host: ip72-204-85-235.fv.ks.cox.net (April 28, 2009) To whom it may concern:I don’t know if you guys have noticed this yet, but asking people to email in to get a password has SERIOUSLY cut the traffic to this site.Let’s face it; this feature discourages most legit veterans from trying to sign the guestbook and thereby reconnect with old military friends. This used to be a site I checked everyday, but then one day, I had to have and email in to get a password.After a few months, I finally emailed for one, only to find that practically no one has signed the book since the last time I did.Was spamming really this BIG a problem?Please consider removing this feature until the site has become MUCH more established. There are still a lot of miltary veterans who are only now discovering the internet.The password request feature discourages them from investingating the site.Thanks for your consideration, John Sullivan Obrien Barracks 1987-1991Sid Kelly: John-you could be right–I used to check 2-3 times a day and now only once every day or so——EDDIE: YOU ARE THE NEW CARETAKER OF THE O’BRIEN BARRACKS GUESTBOOK. I WILL EMAIL YOU THE USERNAME AND PASSWORD TO ENTER THE ADMIN PART OF THE GUESTBOOK. THANKS EDDIE |
| 437) Martin Francis mbafrancis@aol.comLocation: naples fl and Marshfield ma | Monday, 13. April 2009 19:20 Host: c-69-242-251-91.hsd1.fl.comcast.net TO Ernest White I was in Schwabach from mid 63 to jan 65 I was a cook in HQ and B co the troops from LRBT come to me all the time for food when you were going into the field as you did a lot . Hot sause was one of the foods they liked to take with them. I went TDY on a field trip for about a week with your team. In 1964 I think . I do not remember any names. I do remember drinking down town and we were deinking for quite some time we were outside ,a small bird landed on the table ,one of the LRBP guyes grabed the bird and bit it’s head off. I don’t remember that we did next. Hope you are doing good. Sp5 Martin Francis I got out of the army when I left SchwabachErnest White: Hi Martin, if it was not for the cooks from differant troops we would have lived on c-rations. You are right we spent a lot of time in the field from one end of Germany to the other. The hot sause made the c-ration taste eatable plus some of us guys were not the best cooks. Take care. |
| 436) Smitty jandvcustomrods@msn.comLocation: Pomona, CA. | Sunday, 12. April 2009 19:05 Host: cpe-76-171-191-147.socal.res.rr.com Happy Easter to all that served in Schwabach. And to all that is serving now. Smitty |
| 435) Mark Pierucki patmar@wi.rr.comLocation: – | Sunday, 12. April 2009 08:23 Host: rrcs-67-53-144-205.west.biz.rr.com I arrived in Deutschland in the fall of 1972. I had never been outside of the Midwest before then,(excluding BCT, Ft. Ord and AIT, Ft. Knox. I was only 17 and still somewhat damp behind the ears. I was amazed at the things you could purchase,(legally and illegally) on the streets of Germany.Switchblades and fireworks were among a few. We would purchase a bag of bottle rockets and sneak them on post by putting the shafts up our sleeve and holding the bag handles as we passed the M.P.”s. I was in C trp 1/1 cav. My barracks was directly across from the P.X.We would get all abuzz on Tucher and other assorted goodies, then start blasting the rockets from our window. The windows opened inward like two doors. At the bottom of the sill was a receptacle for the latch witch held the shaft of a rocket quite well. Once as a huge rocket was lifting off, it veered back towards the room,hit the ceiling, and came into the room. We all took cover. I jumped against my wall locker and tried to close the doors on myself. The rocket exploded and burnt a hole in our pretty, newly remodeled, red floor. The room was thick with smoke which then emptied into the hallway as we opened the door.The C.Q. was cool and didn’t report us. We rearranged our furniture and hid the burn with footwear under the bunk. I have so many good memories from so long ago. I was there for 2 1/2 years that seemed like a lifetime then.It was only a brief moment in retrospect.kevin womble: Hey mark i was there with you and remember the fireworks incident! |
| 434) Ernest White schwabacher2003@yahoo.comLocation: Huntington, IN | Friday, 10. April 2009 21:56 Host: adsl-70-224-39-194.dsl.sbndin.ameritech.net Are there any members out there from the Battle Patrol or Div LRRP that was their from 62 thru 64? Sent some old pictures from that time period plus November last year have not been posted yet. |
| 433) Fred Barry Nelson fbnelson@adventcap.comLocation: Cold Spring Harbor, LI, NY | Tuesday, 7. April 2009 12:32 IP: 66.28.239.130 OK, if the site is getting quiet, How about some tales of the 2/4 Cav–defending Bavaria from the Commies, 1966-68. I remember escape & evasion. I went out with SP4 Alvin Hunsel and SP4 Richard Thielker. I think Hunsel was from rural Indiana or Missouri. He was a natural in the field. I was raised in the city. I’m a good map reader, but if I get lost in the woods, I walk in a circle. So Hunsel & I were a good team. Our strategy to avoid capture was to cheat. We mapped out a route in which we sneaked off the military reservation. We almost got caught on the way out. We met some aggressors in the pitch dark who mistook us for fellow aggressors and let us pass. The way back in was more fun. We saw some aggressors on a road, and we jumped off the side and fell down a steep embankment that was covered with some sort of thorn bushes. We rolled down and were tortured by the thorns. Then we had to ford a stream, and one of us fell in. After a few hours, we achieved the objective…supper at the mess truck. We must have been starving. It was fun. Does anyone else remember this exercise?Sid Kelly: Didn’t do E&E there–but did it during the NCO Academy–Caught pnemonia and was in bed for a week–they tried to ‘recycle’ me but ‘Frankie V’ came to the rescue—-Second time he ‘rescued’ me during the NCO Academy–First time was when I received a letter from girlfriend w/ a ‘peace symbol’ on the back of the envelope–Top threatened an Article 15 and then, when I wouldn’t accept that, a Courts MartialDonald Rom: Donald Rom SP5 1967 to 1969, Sure do remember the fun, we walked for hours and wound up back where we started. It got so late that by time we got back the exercise was over.Fred Barry Nelson: Hey, Sid, Inspiring story about the NCO Academy. As for me, I washed out of OCS…had stress fractures in my shins…and no one came to my rescue when the Army doctors put me on a full profile, which prevented me from doing any PT and made it all-but-certain that I’d be washed out. I was in Co A, Armor OCS, Ft Knox, commanded by CPT Tilley, who said, “No one gets through my company on a profile! I was an also-ran in OCS in any case. But it all seems like fun more than 40 years later. If I’d gotten a commission, I’d have served at least another 10 months, and I’d have had a better chance of going to Nam instead of Schwabach.Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Don, It sounds as though your approach to escape & evasion was similar to mine. Are you thinking of going to the reunion this year? There’s a ferry from LI to New London.Sid Kelly: Fred– Ltc Valjean basically ‘took me under his wing’ after doing a surprise visit to my inspection bay one morning–I was in the pit inspecting one of the new M-715’s and he showed up and started asking all sorts of questions–I don’t think I knew exactly what I was talking about (esp when it came to the difference between an oil leak and a seep) but like I told Sfc Ekerst when he asked about the visit–‘either dazzle ’em with brilliance or baffle ’em with bull s—‘ and ‘Frankie V’ was my friend from then on–TIM J.: FRED NELSON I REMEMBER E&E MY BATTLE WITH THE AGGRESSORS THEY ONLY MOVED WHEN WE DID THEY DIDN’T MOVE UP TO CAPTURE US SO WE FLANKED THEM TO SEE HOW MANY THERE WERE THERE WAS AT 5 NO WEAPONS JUST HOOFS AND UDDERS (MOO)TIM J.: FRED NELSON I REMEMBER E&E MY BATTLE WITH THE AGGRESSORS THEY ONLY MOVED WHEN WE DID THEY DIDN’T MOVE UP TO CAPTURE US SO WE FLANKED THEM TO SEE HOW MANY THERE WERE THERE WAS AT LEAST 5 NO WEAPONS JUST HOOFS AND UDDERS (MOO) |
| 432) George Patterson Location: New Jersey | Saturday, 4. April 2009 16:23 Host: cache-dtc-aa08.proxy.aol.com The 15th Cav.,4th Cav.and anyone else who was ever stationed in Schwabach. REUNION is being held in New London,Conn. June 2nd to June 7th 2009. Anyone Interested in attending can get Reunion Info.by E-mailing me at VFW2179P@aol.com (please Incl.your telephone number) Best Wishes George Patterson “B Trp.15th Cav.Schwabach 1962-64” vfw2179p@aol.com |
| 431) SID KELLY k_sid@comcast.netLocation: POWDER SPRINGS, GA | Tuesday, 31. March 2009 08:27 Host: c-76-20-209-58.hsd1.ga.comcast.net HELLOOOOOOOOOOO-ANYBODY OUT THERE?? NO POSTS IN 10 DAYS??????Jeff W: I’m out here, I have ben checking this but never see anyone on line. Hopefully many Army boys will show up to the June get together…..Fred Barry Nelson ’66-‘: Maybe it’s the economy or the stock market.Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Sid, Maybe it’s the economy or the stock market….Sid Kelly: OK-as long as we’re not alone out here Great sight and I hate to see no-one posting—–jjboddy: Yea, I check every day hoping to find old buddies but I dont think younger vets look here. We need to get the word out about this site |
| 430) Jeff Waskiewicz waskieja@pweh.comLocation: Haddam CT. | Wednesday, 18. March 2009 19:16 Host: cf1-new.utc.com I really want to go to the Connecticut get together in June 09. Where is that going to be? I was 2/59 ADA.Smitty: Send Bob Ege a pm. I think he has all the info on the reunion. |
| 429) Jeff Waskiewicz waskieja@pweh.comLocation: Haddam CT. | Monday, 16. March 2009 14:39 Host: cf2.utc.com I was there in 1975 and 1976. |
| 428) mike robbins mike0700@sbcglobal.netLocation: holtville calif | Monday, 16. March 2009 03:23 Host: ppp-71-129-251-77.dsl.sndg02.pacbell.net I was there in 74 76 was on contact team 123mnt stayed with 280th worked on them 551s and anything else that moved lmao had a blaST THERE i REMEMBER CHRISTMAS of 75 needed a tree so I went out at night cut one from the commanders yard hahahahahaahaha took it to room and no one knew where it came from till snow melted hahahahahaahahaSSG MP: CID looking for you,and the treeBob Lembke: I was also on the Bco 123 mt Bn Contact team attached to 280th ORD DET from may 82 – jun 85. |
| 427) Rick Slimp slimpster@netzero.comLocation: Napa, CA | Monday, 16. March 2009 00:30 IP: 76-14-183-1.wsac.wavecable.com B Troop 1/1 cav, 1973 – Dec 1975 Headquaters “Maintenance” Platoon (Sgt Pappy Ekerse and then Cecil Mckinnon, Longest years of my life, but good people kept me hanging in there! Steve Harper: Rick, Did you know Marvel? Use to go drinking with my driver, Aikins. Steve Harper B trp 73-76Charlie: Hey Rick Good to hear from you . Had some great times with B Troop 1/1 Cav . I still remember alot of the guys names.Some of them wrote to this site .Charlie Page: Steve Marvel first name was Charles,he was from the state of Washington and had a buddy from his home town , I think his friend was in the 2/59 .Steve Harper: Charlie Marvel (Hull mechanic) was from Texas & Aikins was from Arkansas. They use to do a lot of who could drink more and who was a chicken,Texans or people from Arkansas. Use to put their arms together light a cig. and lay it between their arms. First person to pull away was chicken. Their friendship was the reason three-six was the fastest sheridan in the troop. Akins use to call him “Marvel the Mustang” Steve SteveCharlie: Steve I was thinking of wrong guy,he was a track mechanic in B troop 1/1 Cav.Sid Kelly: Was Pappy Ekerse aka Sgt Emil Ekerst that was in Sqdn Maint 2/4 Cav 1968-1970??ronniehamlin@yahoo.com: Hi fellow do anyone of you remember PFC Mobley and SPC white they both in B 1/1 cav as tank driver or maechanics. Mobley Stabbed White with a fork and I assume it killed him. |
| 426) John Sullivan Immortal431ad@cox.netLocation: Springdale, AR | Wednesday, 11. March 2009 19:35 IP: 69-29-6-73.stat.centurytel.net Well it’s March 2009 now and I’m still living the American dream! A big hello to everyone who was in B Btry 2/59 and 6/3 ADA from 1987 -1991. Hope you are well. |
| 425) Bob Ege bit87d@yahoo.comLocation: Maine | Wednesday, 11. March 2009 17:12 Host: bb-205-209-74-182.gwi.net Will be attending the reunion for 1/1 Cav and 2/59 ADA in June ’09 in Connecticut. Hope to see alot of you guy’s to swap stories. Bob in Maine |
| 424) SP5 Fred Barry Nelson fbnelson@adventcap.comLocation: Cold Spring Harbor, LI, NY | Wednesday, 11. March 2009 14:45 IP: 66.28.239.130 Sid Kelly: Thanks for thanking me for seeing your request for help with the VA on Classmates.com and referring you to this site. Even if you never get what you deserve from the VA, you deserve a medal for the largest number of interesting postings! Anyone else who sees other O’Brien Barracks “alumni” on Classmates or elsewhere on the Net should refer them to this site…THE site! Regards to all, Barry |
| 423) Mauro Muniz 68javelin@gmail.comLocation: Houston, Tx | Monday, 9. March 2009 01:34 IP: 166.128.67.226 Anyone there from 61-64 remember Little Berlin and using the hole in the fence when you didn’t have a pass behind squadron headquarters?My name is Mauro Muniz Spec 4. I was there from mid 61-mid 64. I always squadron draftsman and was transferred from A Troop to S3 under Major Reith. Do you remember a Sargent the used to call Gator in A Troop? I also used to play the guitar and entertain the officers at the officers club when we had GI night.Any friends remember me or any old stories would be greatly appreciated. |
| 422) George Patterson vfw2179p@aol.comLocation: New Jersey | Wednesday, 4. March 2009 22:00 Host: spider-mtc-tg01.proxy.aol.com The 15th Cav.,4th Cav.and anyone else who was ever stationed in Schwabach. REUNION is being held in New London,Conn. June 2nd to June 7th 2009. Anyone Interested in attending can get Reunion Info.by E-mailing me at VFW2179P@aol.com (please Incl.your telephone number) Best Wishes George Patterson “B Trp.15th Cav.Schwabach 1962-64” vfw2179p@aol.com |
| 421) terral davis terralatwork@hotmail.comLocation: missouri | Wednesday, 4. March 2009 17:46 Host: ce.ld.centurytel.net My name is Terral Davis. I was part of A troop 1-1 Cav 1985. I have been back to Schwabach twice since then, once in 99 and once in 2003. I enjoyed a Kalzone at Mikes pizza every time I have been there. I feel as though it is not there anymore and that I will never return. Funny, finding this site. I see that someone from the 259 ADA was looking into the site. Hmmm, we hated those guys. Peace. |
| 420) Smitty jandvcustomrods@msn.comLocation: Pomona, CA. | Wednesday, 4. March 2009 10:50 Host: cpe-76-171-191-147.socal.res.rr.com Hello All, I have been looking for a unit crest for 2/59 ada. All I could find on the net was the cav crest. Does anyone have one they would like to sell me? If anyone has one they would like to part with. Let me know how much you want for it. Thanks Smitty tim j.: smitty i think i found your unit chest. look for it at flying tigers army/navy surplus web site.second page this is for the 2nd air defense arty. celticson.Francisco Martinez: This may be a couple of months late. You can find a unit crest for 2/59 A.D.A. @ http://www.saundersinsignia.com I was there from 85 to 89. |
| 419) Dennis Hipple Dennis1975@embarq.netLocation: Warren,Ohio | Monday, 2. March 2009 13:42 Host: oh-76-6-249-105.dhcp.embarqhsd.net Was with D Troop 15 Cav.From Jan 1962 Till June 1964 They Changed us to D Troop 4 th Cav (air Cav ) at Monteith Barracks in 1963. |
| 418) tim j. celticson44@yahoo.comLocation: winconsin | Sunday, 1. March 2009 20:31 IP: 70-40-228-190.netnet.net TIM J. FRED NELSON I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING THE BABY INQUIRY DOES THE WOMAN HAVE ANY INFORMATION OTHER THAN IT WAS A TROOPER FROM 2/4 THAT SAVED HER. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING IN OLD STARS AND STRIPES NEW PAPERS I HAVEN’T BEEN THROUGH 1968 YET.I AM STILL LOOKING. I WILL START ON THE GERMAN NEWS PAPERS NEXT IN SCHBABACH.Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Tim, Thanks for the help. She says it happened early in 1968…probably February…certainly January-March. Do you have the old newspaper? Or are they available online? Regards.TIM J.: HEY FRED GLAD TO HELP THIS IS A GOOD EXERCISE FOR ME. I LOOKED UP THE STARS AND STRIPES ON THE NET. I STARTED IN 1967 WILL START IN 1968 NEXT WEEK SOMETIME. I WILL TRY THE NEWSPAPERS IN THE SAMETIME FRAME. CELTICSONTIM J.: FRED NO LUCK SO FAR I THINK I MAY NEED A FAMILY NAME MOST OF THE NEWSPAPERS IN SCHWABACH. ARE IN GERMAN EXCEPT THE STARS AND STRIPES. I AM LOOKING FOR A COPY FOR THE MONTH OF FEB 1968 IF ANYONE HAS ONE PLEASE SEND A E-MAIL TO FRED BERRY NELSON. THE WOMAN IS LOOKING FOR THE TROOPER WHO SAVED HER AS A BABY. CELTICSON.Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Tim, The woman’s name is Stephanie Engelage. But she must be 41 years old now, so “Engelage” may be her married name. I just sent her an email in German asking for her birth name. Thanks again for your help.TIM J.: TO FRED NELSON I HAD TROUBLE GETTING TO THE GUESTBOOK LATELY I HAVEN’T FOUND ANYTHING ABOUT A SAVED BABY IN SCHWABACH IN THE 60’S I HAVE BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL THE LAST 3 MONTH’S READY TO GO AT IT AGAIN JUST GIVE ME A NAME.Fred Barry Nelson: Tim J–and anyone else who’s interested: I heard from Stephanie Engalage and “Engalage” is indeed her maiden name. It’s amazing that no one seems to recall the incident of an American soldier reviving a German baby with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in March 1968. Regards to all. |
| 417) john horner Location: – | Monday, 23. February 2009 20:11 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net Sid-saw pics and you have a great collection. The bel air looks real nice. Also really like the 64 dart–273 engine? ? Guessing those are grand kids. I have 5 g-kids and 3 great g-kids. Thanks for sharing JohnSid Kelly: Thanks for the compliments, John!! The ’64 Dart had a 225 slant six w/ push button auto trans but would really move out!! All I have now are ‘Christine'(saw the interior yesterday-nice!! Will get her back this week and post more photos then!!) , the PT Woody (our spare car) and my company car is a silver ’07 Charger–got flashing amber strobes front and rear windows for whenI go out to investigate accident scenes, etc.Sid Kelly: Posted lots photos on My Space–check ‘Christine’ folder |
| 416) Roddie Thurman rthurman@axcan.comLocation: Birmingham, AL | Friday, 20. February 2009 15:59 IP: 36.axcanscandipharm.com I served in C Trp and HHT of 1/1 Cav from Dec 79 thru Jul 81. I was originally assigned to C Trp but moved to HHT to work in S-1 … I worked for SSG Roarke, SSG Bulner, MSG Joiner, Cpt Swanson, Cpt Matousek, LTC Copes. My roommates were Harrison from “Big Rock” AR, Davis (“D”) from NC, and Parker from NJ. We went to the field a lot. |
| 415) john horner Location: – | Friday, 20. February 2009 09:24 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net to Sid Kelley–did you get the 57 bel air back yet? I found some ’57 pontiacs but either fully restored at HI price or needing so much that I would end up with more than I can invest. Gonna keep looking but maybe i’m too old to tackle such a job anyhow. Wishing a great day to all JohnSid Kelly: Should be back next week–send me an e-mail and I’ll reply with pictures–or check me out on My Space–Sid Kelly in Powder SpringsSid Kelly: Hey, John–got her back and she’s ‘SWEET’!!!!! Everything is done except now I’m trying to build a ‘front’ console that will run from under the dash to the main console between the seats–this will have my a/c vents and radio–then the shifter opening and then my power window switches, aux switches and ‘Dixie'(Dukes of Hazzard) horn switch–trouble is, I don’t do to well working with wood but I’m giving it a try!! |
| 414) Bob Patrick patrick1982@sbcglobal.netLocation: Thornville, Ohio | Wednesday, 18. February 2009 14:41 Host: net3.dss.mil Schwabach 1978-1980, HHT, 1/1 CAV, Redeye Gunner. Sure do miss the place. Had alot of great times going to town, Mikes Pizza, Moms place to call home and have a beer and dinner. |
| 413) don rafferty don.rafferty@yahoo.comLocation: usa | Wednesday, 18. February 2009 00:02 Host: cpe-67-240-5-19.nycap.res.rr.com 1979-1981 charlie 1/1 pll clerk. worked with mongo, stoney, frosty, kid(rip),terry kinney, danny wisdom. If you know where any of these guys are, send me an email. STONEY…trying to reach ya!!!don rafferty: new email draff61@yahoo.com |
| 412) Mary Hilario browngramma7@hotmail.comLocation: Billings, MT | Tuesday, 17. February 2009 15:30 Host: host-98-127-29-195.bln-mt.client.bresnan.net Just trying to locate Bob Conley from Ventura, CA, he was stationed in the O’Brien Barracks. If anyone knows him or how to get a hold of him, please let me know or give him my e-mail address.Thank You MarySid Kelly: Hey, Mary–don’t know the person you’re asking about but do you know a Randall (Randy) Grider?? Served with him HHT 2/4 in 1968-1970 and he’s from Billings?? |
| 411) Roberto Huezo roberto@huezo.deLocation: Fürth, Germany | Tuesday, 17. February 2009 05:20 Host: proxyad01.sbs.de I was stationed with HHQ Trp 1/1 Cav. from Oct. 1986 to around Oct. 1988. I was part of the Boeslager Team which took second place on the international competition in 1987 and was a trainer for the team which took first place in 1988. Although I was an 11B back then I enjoyed “switching” to 19D for a couple of years. I know must of you guys “hated” us, since we were the general’s “pets”. It was a lot of hard work and I would do it again in a heart beat! Those were the days of youth, SMLM Cards, Mickey Mouse boots, the 3 Mike’s Pizza outside the gate. |
| 410) tim j. celticson44@yahoo.comLocation: wis. | Monday, 16. February 2009 13:30 IP: 70-40-235-214.netnet.net I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THE FTX’S THE 2/4 PULLED AT GRAF AND HONSFELD. I THNK IT THE 7TH CAV. SOMEONE WAS BACKING OUT A MI5I JEEP PUT IT IN THE DITCH AND FLIPPED IT. THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED THE DRIVER WAS HIS TOOL BOX IT WAS JAMMED BETWEEN THE JEEP AND THE SIDE OF THE DITCH. I THINK IT WAS AT GRAF. CELTICSON. |
| 409) SID KELLY k_sid@comcast.netLocation: POWDER SPRINGS GA | Sunday, 15. February 2009 17:06 Host: c-76-20-209-58.hsd1.ga.comcast.net If anyone is interested-I have the 6 Sept 1968 Change of Command article from Stars & Stripes where Ltc Valjean replaced Ltc Beckwith as CO of 2/4 Cav. Send me an e-mail and I’ll be happy to send it to you!!SID KELLY: I also have Thanksgiving 1968 and CHRISTmas 1969 menues for HHT 2/4 Cav |
| 408) tim j. celticson44@yahoo.comLocation: wis. | Saturday, 14. February 2009 12:21 IP: 70-40-235-214.netnet.net IF ANY ONE IS LOOKING FOR THE UNIT CREST FOR THE 2/4 CAV. I FIND IT ON THE NET UNDER MILITARY UNIT CRESTS IF INTERESTED. CELTICSON.SID KELLY: Thanks, Tim!! Ordered 2/4 Cav crests, SP/5 pins and several other items on ‘Flying Tigers’–thanks!!RICHARD.: AS LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF BARRACKS.WHEN GERMAN SOLDIER LIVE IN THEM.THEN AMERICAN NAME THEM AFTER FALLEN HERO.AS LOOK BACK NOW IT WAS A HONOR TO SERVE.THE M-548 THAT GOOD. |
| 407) RICHARD M BATH HEADWORK@NETZERO.COMLocation: GLRN BURNIE MD. | Saturday, 14. February 2009 07:11 IP: 1Cust8085.an2.dca16.da.uu.net HI WAS THERE WITH 1 2/4 CAV IN 72.73 ALOT FIELD DUTY BORDER. :I LIKE NCO CLUB THEY HAD SLOT. A CAPT ROE WAS THE CAPT |
| 406) Timothy j, celticson44@yahoo.comLocation: wisc. | Monday, 9. February 2009 19:55 IP: 70-40-235-214.netnet.net DOES anyone remember a trooper by the name of vern he played show tunes and big band music.i am trying to remember his last name 2nd floor with HQ/HQ TROOP YEARS 1967-1969 CELTICSON.Bill (Kid) Druding: Tim I remember a Vern Summers who lived up in the end room. He worked with me for a time in the PLL. I was only 20 at the time and I imagine he was in his early 30SID KELLY: Tim/ Bill–you’re right on the name Vern Summers–I didn’t know that he played big band music but I do remember him!!Sid Kelly: Hey, Tim–It’s all coming back—Vern was in his 30’s and bunked in same room that Harvey ‘Pop’ May did–at end on the left–right across from the latrine??!!SID/Bill: tim j. sid/bill i remember coming off duty from the motor pool or walking up the steps to the 2nd floor and hearing henry mancini or some other big band.i remember him being not very tall and smoking a pipe.SID KELLY: ’bout 5’7–little stocky w/ dark hair and pockmarked face?? How do I remember this stuff??Tim J.: SID: i think you are right about vern summers he wasn’t that tall if i remember right he would come to about 1/2 inch above my shoulder. i can hear him now whistling one of tunes. celticson.Sid Kelly: Tim, HOW in the heck can I remember things like that and sometimes can’t remember what I had for breakfast??–I arrived at HHT 6 Jan ’68 and Vern and Vince Scaramenstro?? rotated/ left shortly after that–Vince wasd on the M-88 crew when I arrived–how about Jim Corbett??–he lived off post with his wife (Valarie)–reinlisted and bought a ’69 Alfa (I have a photo of Jim and I with the car at the Nurenberg parade ground)bill (kid) druding: Tim/Sid, for a while i bunked in the same room as vince scarmastro on the 2nd floor. also in that room was lenard nash and dominick ferro. we had agreat time . i belive vince married a german girl and reupped for 6 years. my last few months in schwabach i had to move to the 3rd floor since the pll section that i worked in was assigned to s4 and not sqdn maint.TIM J.: BILL/SID DIDN’T MEAN TO PUSH YOU INTO A CORNER SID I GUESS I WAS THINKING OUT LOUD AND KEPT TYPEING. I MYSELF ENDED UP IN GOVNT.HOUSEING WHEN MY FAMILY ARRIVED. THE NAME JIM CORBETT SOUNDS LIKE I SHOULD KNOW HIM AND HIS WIFE I HAVE OUR OLD ADDRESS BOOK HERE SOMEWHERE I WILL FIND IT. |
| 405) Nicola Schultz nicola92@juno.comLocation: Ft. Huachuca, AZ | Monday, 9. February 2009 02:09 IP: 75-164-93-92.tcsn.qwest.net Hello everyone, my name is Nicola Schultz & I was a civil service brat ;0)My father, Richard Schultz ran the Education CTR at O’Brien Barraks & was a long time education counselor there. I’m here to get in touch with anyone that might remember him, myself, or my deceased mother, Charmaine.I’m looking for old family friends, such as the Gilson’s or anyone I may have gone to school with in Nuremburg.If you remember any of us, I’d like to hear from you =)God bless our men & women serving this country & all who did serve!Curtis McDermott: I remember a Sgt Schultz from around 1962 B-troop 15 cav.scout, he was german born, and a nice guy..not to sure about the spelling..George Patterson: I remember him very well Curt,George Patterson B Trp 62-64 |
| 404) Chris Scheurich chris-s1@verizon.netLocation: Indiana | Friday, 6. February 2009 12:44 Host: pool-71-97-195-18.aubnin.dsl-w.verizon.net C Trp.1/1 Cav 1982-1984, allot of beer, allot of women and allot of good times. |
| 403) Smitty jandvcustomrods@msn.comLocation: pomona,ca | Wednesday, 4. February 2009 12:45 Host: cpe-76-171-191-147.socal.res.rr.com Does anyone have a pict of the 2/59 ada unit crest? Would really like to see one again. It’s been so long, I have forgot what they looked like. Thanks Smitty |
| 402) john horner Location: – | Wednesday, 4. February 2009 09:27 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net To Sid Yes, VTR did have same engine. How well I remember that a hot rear deck would keep you warm for most of the night over there. Also used to heat “C” rations in the exhaust. We used to pile up snow around the tent if you had to sleep on the ground. WOW !!! it is cold in your area this morning. 25 and windy here and don’t want to know chill factor probably. Congrats on the 57 bel air. Bet it will be beautiful. I may never get my 57 pontiac cause they’re hard to find at a reasonable price in restorable condition and I’m getting a little old to do all of the work myself. Body and trim work is awful expensive around here. OK–thanks so much for your replies Sid and have a wonderful day. JohnSid Kelly: Check out my photos and you’ll see where my driver and I made a ‘tent’ using our M578 boom–worked pretty well and kept us 1/2 way warm??!! |
| 401) john horner Location: – | Tuesday, 3. February 2009 08:52 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net Sid-Our m-48 A2 tanks had same engine as M-60’s but was gas rather than diesel. AVSI 1790 and same CD 850 trans mission made by Allison. As you know, CD meant cross drive. Same principle as today’s hateful front wheel drive cars. I guess that some folks like ’em but I don’t. I love my 1984 Ford F-150. Looking for a 1957 pontiac to restore if I can afford it. Best vehicle I ever owned. Thanks so much for your reply Sid and have a great day. Where do you live ? I’m in Louisiana and it’s cold this morning at 30. JohnSid Kelly: Hey, John–that sounds like the engine our M-99 VTR had, a gas burner version of the M-60 tank–man, we could be at Graf and stand behind the M-88 and roast hotdogs on the flames it would put out the exhaust!! Kept me warm on many a night!!– I’m in Powder Springs Ga just outside Atlanta and it’s 17 outside my house at this time with a windchill of around 2-I’ve got a ’57 2door post Bel Air in the upholstery shop right now and can’t wait to get her out (named her ‘Christine’ after the Steven King book–she’s haunted!!) I, too, don’t really like the front wheel drive-I like to kick something and have the rear wheels start spinning, fishtailing!!!Keep in touch!! |
| 400) Timothy j. celticson44@yahoo.comLocation: wisconsin | Monday, 2. February 2009 20:19 IP: 70-40-236-198.netnet.net This is a open E-MAIL to anyone from hht 2/4 cav. I am asking for memory exercisers. anything you can remember about field trips, anything about the outfit between 67-69. i know i am asking a lot the docters said to keep my mind active. if you can help me i thank you one and all. if you can’t i still thank you. |
| 399) john horner Location: – | Sunday, 1. February 2009 08:56 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net You’re right Sid The atomic cannon was a 280 mm gun I’m guessing about 40-50 ft long pulled with a tractor powered by the old 6 cyl opposed engine used in our little 76 mm tanks. I think it also had another tractor that pushed from the rear of the gun tube. The engine in the tractor was called an AOS 895. A for air cooled, O for opposed figuration meaning cylinders were 180 degrees apart ans S meaning supercharged. 895 cubic inches was the displacement of the engine made by Continental Motors by the way. Think they have since gone out of business. The cannon was an awesome sight back there in 1959-60 when we thought that our 90 mm guns on big tanks were impressive. Thanks for your comments..JohnSid Kelly: John-you sound like me when you’re rattling off the engine description on that thing!! The M60 had an AVDS1790-2 w/ Allison CD850 trans |
| 398) john horner Location: – | Friday, 30. January 2009 08:51 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net To Steve Dubos I was in 15th cav at same time you were in the atom cannon battery. Those things fascinated me. They told us that at the time 3-4 of those warheads would level NYC. was that right? I was a tank mechanic. Hope you are doing as well with the aging process as I am.SID KELLY: You guys had gotten my curiousity aroused about the ‘atom cannon’–never heard of it but entered it on search–came back as ‘atomic cannon’-damn!! Even a blurb where Johnny Cash sings while the video was playing–check it out!! And then I remembered, when I was a kid (1957 or ’58) I had a toy with the cannon in the middle and the detachable tractor and ‘tag along’–My time (1968-1970) we had the M551 Sheridan that could fire a conventional round or tactical nuclear warhead- I was just a mechanic so I don’t know if we even had the tactical round but?? |
| 397) Ed Broyles 86-88 eddybroyles@sbcglobal.netLocation: Barling, Ark. | Thursday, 29. January 2009 09:01 Host: adsl-065-015-127-165.sip.jax.bellsouth.net Hey Kelso, I remember you. I was in A Battery 2/59 Chap. platoon with SSG Big Daddy Spears/ SFC Mike Hanes. You was with us on that so called Volksmarch with the German Sister unit. They didn’t tell us it was a 5K run. Ha! Oh Well it was still fun!I want to go back to the old stomping ground one of these days to check it out. No PT, no Iron Time training this time though! Im looking for some guys… Benko, Hicks, Miller, Keller, Williamson, or SFC Hanes. I know where Fritts (old joe) and Quick are if anybody is lookin…Contact me. Hooooa! Its still an Army thing! |
| 396) David M. Woschei (Dave) davidmwoschei@16000-kbits.deLocation: Schwabach/Germany | Wednesday, 28. January 2009 15:55 Host: ppp-88-217-97-67.dynamic.mnet-online.de Sorry I forgot to mention that I was stationed at Katterbach/Ansbach between 88 and 91.And that I moved back to Schwabach after I got out of the service.And thats were I still live.There only a handfull of us left here but we try to stay in contact as good as we can. |
| 395) David M. Woschei (Dave) davidmwoschei@16000-kbits.deLocation: Schwabach/Germany | Wednesday, 28. January 2009 12:09 Host: ppp-88-217-97-67.dynamic.mnet-online.de Hi guys.I was not stationed at O-Brien Bks but between 88 and 91 I used to live close to it.Just arond the crner of Mom’s place.You guys shure remember Mom’s.I knew a lot of guys from 6/3 formerly known as 2/59.Especially from Bravo and Charly Btry.If anyone remembers anything from that time let me know. Dave |
| 394) TIM J. CELTICSON44@YAHOO.COMLocation: WISCONSIN | Wednesday, 28. January 2009 02:33 IP: 70-40-236-198.netnet.net JUST GOT MY O;BRIEN T-SHIRT THAT WAS A FAST TURN AROUND LIKE IT UP LOADED SOME PHOTO’S OF A CHANGE OF COMMAND SOMETIME 1967-1969 MAYBE SOMEONE REMEMBERS WHEN?Sid Kelly: Change of Command was 6 Sept 68–check my photos for Charles Kinsey & Sid Kelly standing in front of a M114 w/ Ga flag displayed–I have (somewhere) the Stars & Stripes clipping showing Beckwith and Valjean reviewing the troops on horses–jaut saw it the other dayFred Barry Nelson: Hey Tim J, What Troop were you in? Any chance you remember an incident in February 1968 when a GI saved the life of a German baby with mouth-to-mouth resuscitation? I got an email a year ago from the “baby”–not a 42-year-old woman–and she’s trying to find out who saved her. I was in B Troop from Sep. ’66 to Jan. ’68. Is it true that COL Beckwith fell off his horse during the change-in-command ceremony in Sep. ’68?Fred Berry Nelson: Fred Berry Nelson: I was with hht. i am sorry I don’t remember much of my time with the 2/4 cav. i am having trouble with my memory due to Illness. I remember the horses as far as col. beckwith falling off i can’t yes or no if happened or not. i can’t help you with the baby sorry about that.Fred Barry Nelson: Hi Tim, Sorry to hear that you’re ill. I’ve been trying to track down the soldier who saved the baby for a year. I’ve heard from several 2/4 Cav veterans from PFC to CPT…and no one remembers.fred berry nelson: fred Ihave been looking though my photos of o’brien this helps with the problem i have after the last chat i remembered a picture i took that day the col.on the horse maybe i got a picture of him off the horse i will try to find it.Sid Kelly: Hey Fred–wasn’t it you that found me on Classmates and referreed me to this Forum?? If so, THANKS!!!! Really helping my VA case contacting Bob Gelder and Dean Cleamons!! Case went all the way to VA Appeals Court and has been remanded back to local–still no word but very hopeful!! |
| 393) Gary Berg gfberg58@yahoo.comLocation: – | Monday, 26. January 2009 21:48 Host: c-75-69-213-119.hsd1.nh.comcast.net I was there 1976 1979ruth ruth-fuersch@web.de: Do you know Jerry Wayne Neace? I would like to know, where he is, he was a very good friend of me. thanksGary Berg: yes I did know him but I do not know where he is now he was the same battery as me knew him well |
| 392) Raymond schlabach schlabach@sssnet.comLocation: massillon ohio | Sunday, 25. January 2009 20:44 Host: cable-127-164.sssnet.com I was in 1/1 cav a trp headquarters plt. Nov. 1979-81 YEA I KNOW SCHLABACH IN SCHWABACH. SHORT |
| 391) Steve Du Bos hangook@jhotmail.comLocation: – | Saturday, 24. January 2009 11:56 Host: pool-96-231-94-55.washdc.east.verizon.net I was stationed at O’Brien Kaserne in the back of the KASERNE with the ATOM CANNON with Btry C 3rd Gun Bn, 80th Arty which became the 39th Arty. from 1960 to 1962 spent 3/4 of the time in Graf & on the Czech border enjoyed the town & train rides to Nurnenburg. At that time you had to wear a coat & tie to go to town, And the MP’s could come into the Guest houses to check that you DID NOT lossen your tie or take off your suit/sport coat. ALERTS every month/ bummer 4:00 in the morning pack up everything and take off to a field near NuremburgJohn ‘Mister K’ Karonika: I was with D Btry, 4th Missile and in the same building with you guys. 1961-64. I think it was 1962 when we had -15 degree winter and USAEUR had all engines cranked every hour — everything that had an engine. I recall bundling up (post commander required ear cover before leaving post), heading downtown Schwabach to drink COLD beer! |
| 390) Sid Kelly k_sid@comcast.netLocation: Powder Springs, Ga | Thursday, 22. January 2009 14:09 Host: c-76-20-209-58.hsd1.ga.comcast.net Hey–Have I missed something or is there a ‘timeline’ somewhere for what Units were based at Schwabach over the years?? |
| 389) Glen R.Zimmerer g.zimmerer@sbcglobal.netLocation: Geneva,Il | Wednesday, 21. January 2009 20:55 Host: unassigned-115.175.NetSurf.Net Going thru the list of those signed up, I don’t see any that I can recall. I was in B Battery 2/59 AD during the years 1970-1972. I was a driver on a Vulcan named The Beast (B33). I use to have dreams about my time there, but over the years the dreams have stopped. I often think about making a trip to visit O’brian Barracks, but as the years pass, it looks as though this will only be a thought. I left many good frinds behind when my time was up. Some of us got together in 1973 and that was the last time I saw anybody who was there at O’brian Barracks. Funny how that time in my life I hated being in the Army and being there at O’brian Barracks, but now I reflect on how it was an interseting experience that I’m glad it took place. Anybody out there who remembers B Battery 2/59 AD during 1970-1972? Kenneth J. Jaeger:I was in A Battery during the same time as you were there. You were on the 3rd floor and I was on the 2nd floor of the same building. I also was on a Vulcan. |
| 388) Dirk Haije dirkhaije@yahoo.comLocation: Seattle WA | Wednesday, 21. January 2009 17:53 Host: c-67-171-27-212.hsd1.wa.comcast.net Looking for any of the “Army Punks” from 84-88.So far Tom Hasenhauer, John Cantrell, Alan Alred, Mike Fundaro, Kelly Mcginnis and myself..Where the hell are the rest of you? |
| 387) Timothy Daigle Location: Houston Texas | Thursday, 15. January 2009 11:10 IP: 158.81.13.147 At “B” Troop October 66 – May 68 Tank Commander Sgt.E5 |
| 386) john horner Location: louisiana | Wednesday, 14. January 2009 09:58 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net To Curt Beatty—Hey, thanks for great pictures. You and i were there at the same time but sorry I don’t remember you. I was in maintenance section of A troop. I knew old Gene James pretty well. After we were out I visited him once in Michigan. I think the town was Adrian. That was back in the 60’s and lost track of him after that. Do you remember Jerry Hensley from B troop? A crazy nut from Odessa, TX. Thanks again for contributing. |
| 385) brigitte(gitte)king jordan_playa@hotmail.deLocation: schwabach germany | Tuesday, 13. January 2009 13:36 Host: p5494E298.dip.t-dialin.net hi my name is brigitte(gitte)i used to hangout in 1981 at moms,nellis,disco jnferno,harlekin and tc my friends names are margaret,bobby and kessy i got married to nick meadows from 2/59 in 1985 if anybody remembers me than i would be happy to get a mail sabine boyd: hey gittie ich bins die sabine schelenz wie get’s ich bin noch in ky ich hoffe von dir zu hoerenbrigitte: hey biene wie gehts dir schön von dir zu hören bitte schreib auf meine e-mail adresse |
| 384) John Horner Location: Louisiana | Tuesday, 13. January 2009 10:20 Host: h132.166.72.24.cable.srlk.cablerocket.net 15th cav 4th AD in Schwabach 59 and 60 Was tank mechanic on M-41’s and M-48’s. Co-workers were Virgil kehr, Virgil Woodring, Robt Bryant, Charlie Hemmingsen, Montgomery. Saw Montgomery at his home in idaho around 1970. Woodring was in S.C. last I knew around 1965 and Kehr is stil in Nebraska. No contact with others since 60. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers them— or me. Good memories from those days John |
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