See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. O. whats happening on CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDE. Crailsheim Army Airfield on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: airfield; 2: McKee Barracks. I don't recall the folks in the housing office. We were the post champs in flag football in '75. . After they finished, they nose dived behind us with their engines off, and as we looked in front of us they turned the jets back on leaving us deaf! I still have some of the comic books that were an essential part of every boy's toy collection in Crailsheim. Sure glad the Russians did not attack us!I did like Germany and made some very good friends while there. Lightweight, superior quality, soft cotton material She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. What a crowd. Details. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. My most recent visit was last month during the Volksfest. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. I live in Al. He called the AF officer in charge and let him have it. Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. Does anyone remember him? I wish I'd known about the pizza placewe occasionally broke down and bought a pizza with a cardboard crust at the snack bar. My teacher, Mr. Albrecht, was the best! Made from soft, high-quality cotton. I was there from 66-68. McKee Barracks (Crailsheim) 0 available. Maybe it was the small community atmosphere.Unfortunately, I left that necks of the woods back in September and am back in small town Italy!Amy, I was stationed at McKee barracks in the 2nd 42nd FA From 1973-1974 I went ther just after my tour in Vietnam . He took us to Bertschgarden (sp? I was with the 1st medium tank battalion, 4th armored div.I was in Headquarters Co and worked in S-4.We rode around in M48 tanks that were in poor shape as the military was still suffering from a shortage of equipment as the Korean War was over and the federal government was not too interested in spending money on the military. We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. good memories, Danny Anderson, hi my name is mel chambers and i converted the battalion to the 42 fld arty bn in 1973 and stayed untill 1978. at first i lived in the last house on the hill above the school and then i moved downtown just two doors from the bakery. I'd like to hear from anyone who remembers my husband or myself.ortrud43@gmail.com, hello everybody I found this blog while searching for some information from army bases in Germany. Too many good times and memories to list here. He headed for McKee Barracks. I bet she was there for 20 years ruling the roost with an iron fist. However, Class IV (Jim Beam) made the locals love me. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. I tried to go back there when on a Reforger exercise in 1984, but it had changed hands and venue. The New McKee Barracks Alumni For Grown Up's on F. Wednesday On Climbing the Holl. Co. which was one of five companies of the 56th Medical Batallion that were stationed there. to this building Nearby cities: Coordinates: 498'20"N 102'9"E. Add your comment in english Add comment for this object . Thanks for the memories. Al Pawlowski, Co C 1st Maint Batt 1970-72. Mom worked at the commissary.went to the elementary school on the hill in old housing,remember the tunnel that connected the housing areas. [2], The barracks was later named Marlborough Barracks after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. I can't remember the name of the place, but the food was great, the beer wonderful, and the atmosphere superb! I never did run over anybody on that hill! World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". I remember Dr's Taylor, Fink, and Fredrickson. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. What a conversation we had. Library; Dictionary; Vault; Upcoming Auctions; Blog. It's cheaper if I mail it than postage and handling. I had a VW, so I managed to stay off base during free time as much as possible. Crailsheim, Germany - Men's/Unisex Lightweight Fitted T-Shirt $23.95 Quantity Stylish, lightweight fitted t-shirt. Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. We were with Svc Btry 4/12 FA during our first 3 years in Crailsheim, then they deactivated and I'll be darned if I can remember who came in. McKee Barracks 1964 and 65 (dependant). We got to know quite a few residents there and they were very nice to us. I was there 85-87. I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. I think LtCol. It's been repeated here a few times but if you are a member of Facebook please join the McKee Barracks Alumni page. I was so glad to come across this site.Thank you Debbie. HAVE YOU EVER ACTUALLY "TALKED" TO A VAMPIRE . Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. Upload a photo Closed in 1992. Lovely place nice people in town were I made many freinds! Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated,[nb 1] this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. Try imagining being in the top apartment looking out those big bay windows and seeing one of those jets zoom by, just over your head. The fests outside the main gate were awesome, remember the germans loving american ice cream, remember playing on the old yellow helicopter by mobil bohn. We lived in the apartment building that faced the main highway, right across the street from a house where I believe the post commander lived. Some of the best years of my youth. kenneth.hudgens@us.af.mil. The days of the SMLM cards (Red, yellow and white reminders that the Russian are coming) and the Iron Curtain. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. Do you have any pics of the post before it was demolished? I found some that must have been late 79 or 80 because I actually found my old platoon in some of them (picking up trash, which we seemed to spend a lot of time doing). Thank you so much again for helping me We looked forward to going at least once a week during football season to catch the NFL highlight films. I'm Ed Dewey, and I was an artillery surveyor in the 5/73, then the 2/42 (Lance) from early '72 until Aug. 74.If anyone remembers me, send me an email at: rocketed@att.netEd, I was there as an artillery surveyor from early '72 until Aug. '74. [3] While the facility was considered small compared to other cavalry barracks, it was said to be of ample size for a cavalry regiment of full war strength of 862 men (all ranks) and stabling for as many horses. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. One noticeable thing about the original Russian invasion was that it was, in concept, very similar to their invasion of Georgia in 2008: long-term support for separatists in pro-Russian territories, then a fast campaign to occupy said territories combined with a thrust to the capital aimed at forcing the government to concede. P. D. O'Donnell, Dublin Military Barracks, Dublin Historical Record , Sep., 1972, Vol. My husband was stationed in Crailsheim,1972-76.I met him there and we married in Crailsheim,One of our best men last name was Shipman.They were in a maintenance company.Because of his last name every one called him OD.We had 2 sons while there.I miss my home,think of Crailsheim often.We are retired in Alabama now.Thanks for the memories. cool memories,what a great experience army life was. | See details Located in: El Paso, Texas, United States Delivery: Varies Returns: I too was in shocked when I re-visited the "sheim" back in 2007. Never seen so much snow. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. How cool is that. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! I could tell my son in law about where he could turn on the road, and what he would find. AFN radio was picked up from stations in Stuttgart, or Nurnberg. To this day, I can remember eating my Weinersnitzel and potatoes. Your description of the "Dragon" lady in housing cracked me up!Michael Nagles, Crailsheim was one of the best experiences i have had in my life. 14. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim (closed in 1993) McNair Barracks, Berlin (closed in 1994) McNair Kaserne, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) McPheeters Barracks, Bad Hersfeld (1993) Merrell Barracks, Nuremberg (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage Michael Barracks, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) Minick Kaserne, Bad Kreuznach (closed 1995?) Either an Air Force CPT or Major would arrive at our Hqs before hand to work with our S-2 office. We used to go to a Gasthaus in Mariakappel, east of Chrailsheim. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. I think I remember Joe Gadeau. I had Betencourt for either 5th or 6th grade and Frau Linden was the german teacher. I thank you for posting your story and hope that somehow we can all keep in touch. come on by and check em out https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/Frankie Ray. Please try to keep your posts relevant to McKee Barracks. I was at McKee. I am still in contact with the Dreschner family. wow Amy, a little memory lane about Crailsheim sure brings out the posts. My name is Mike Freyman and would like to hear from anyone that lived in Crailsheim during that time period. I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. The post had been torn down and the town was a lot bigger then.Sgt. Crailsheim McKee Barracks on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: Crailsheim Army Airfield; 2: McKee Barracks Source: U.S. Geological Survey Radio beacons AFN on frequency 1394 kcs 0.5 nautical miles east. Loved your story Amy. Read item description or contact seller for shipping options. We used to do a lot of sledding on the hill behind the BOQ. It was from Marlborough Barracks that the 6th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, made up of squadrons of the 5th Lancers and 12th Lancers, rode down what is now O'Connell Street in Easter 1916 and came under fire from the GPO, and beat a hasty retreat after encountering the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army who had taken over the building. Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. I was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. By the way, did the Schmidts run the laundry and dry cleaners when you were there? Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. Good peeps, all of them. That B battery gangGary Leindecker, Mike Walkos, Vinnie Guardiano, Carlos Reyes, Cpt. I am sure they would be glad to mail you a copy.Ingrid, hay Dave allot of us are in the face book group come on by https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/. Going to the Crailsheimer Volksfest in September.Who else is going? I would love to talk to you. I loved the fact that when I went to the town, people felt safe to leave there Baby outside in the carriage while they shopped. I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. He is so thankful I called and we exchanged addresses and he wants to come and visit. We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. My husband was stationed in Crailsheim from 1962 to 1965.Did you know that the city has brought out a pamphlet about McKee Barracks dating from 1950 to when the barracks were closed? davefingeroos@gmail.com, I was at McKee Barracks 1970-72 with Company C, 1st maint Bn. If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. Anita from the Schiesshauskellar is now the owner of Anita's Kneiple and still pours a great "Halbe.". A friend of ours just sent us one. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. Thank you, I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1973-1976. McDaniel, I remember sledding down horseshoe hill. The next year we found out just how tough she really was. Thank you for your generous offer!By the way, did you ever eat at the Gasthaus Krone just down the road in Rofeld? (Bear, Zigarets, Jack Daniels,.Sometimes we tavel to Wrzburg (Lighning Baraks, there was ab big shopping center, but the base is closed today) It was a grate time. We were the 1963 Basketball and Flag Football Post Champions. To be honest I don't remember who took over when I was leaving as my memory seems to be fading as the time goes on. We had very good friends from C- Btry 2/42 around 1976/77 in Crailsheim and reading these posts bring back memories.I have recently looked for some people, but can't find them: Margie and Zach Reyes, David Heath, Joe Hess, Michael Bachman, Mark Gleason, David Braunsteina shame I don't remember moreThey used to visit us in the "Forellenhof" and we had great Parties at the "old house" or went to Dnsbach Disco.Does anybody know them ?I do not live live in the Craislheim area anymore but have been there last summer and it really changed a lot. I was given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. When I arrived there LTC Harry Lawson was the CO, later replaced by LTC Charlie Ross.I worked for CPT Mercier and SFC Langston at S-3, and also with MSG Belding from S-2. SONIC VAMPIRE. Sad that it is all gonebut oh, the sweet memories.Sherry Frenchsfr225@yahoo.com, Message to Sam and Terry, as well as to all Shimmers.I was stationed at McKee from Oct 64 to June 66, when I was reassigned back to the US. I got there in early spring '73, left summer of '75. I'm the first to ever contact him. Nice to meet you, Sid! I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. The city's main attractions include two Evangelical churches, a Catholic church, and the 67 metre tower of its town hall. McKee Barracks Crailsheim ; McKee Barracks Crailsheim Post & Kaserne. I was an MP in the 7727 AU Rehab Center and Stockade. 2/42 FA, C Battery, 1976-1979. and by the way, I remember SFC Chambers and his blue '64 Impala. When we lived there, Crailsheim was still a sort of quaint village. Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. my wife was german and my daughter went to school there also.i was in b btry and drove a 64 impala ss and also an elcamino which i bought of bob wilson in the maint bn. Dave Delgado,I was a dependent in Crailsheim from '75 - '79. My e-mail ricbadal@aol.comThank you. 2,944,190. Is it possible that he spent a little time at the Gasthaus Stern. We went back in 1996 for a visit - sadly the area had really grown. Someone earlier said there was a McDonalds in Crailsheim. Thanks for letting me share.Dave Delgado, Amy,I found your post about Crailsheim while looking up some information about the area. Amy,Thanks for the reply. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. One of these days, I will return to Germany and visit the area. A portion of this field was destroyed in the Allied bombing in March, 1945, and during the Four Day Battle in April, 1945 when elements of the 10th Armored Division occupied Crailsheim. Crailsheim (0) $ 6.00 On Hold. Horst Dreschner's daughter, (Corinne) just Emailed me about mailing a Chicago Bears jacket for a gift for her son for Christmas. Almost all the s/4s and privates were draftees. The units at McKee Barracks when I was there were the 1-51 Infantry, 1st AD, and 2-42 Artillery VII Corps Artillery. [3][2][4], McKee Barracks is now an administrative centre where various Directors of Corps are based, as well as the location of the Irish Army Equitation School. 4.2 oz. That is where the pizza place up in Roterbuck would drop our pizza when we ordered it. There is a new (in 2005) hotel, Stadthotel Crailsheim ( http://en.stadthotel-crailsheim.de/Wiki.jsp?page=Main_en ) on the river downtown that is very nice and reasonable should anyone need a place to stay. 1963-1966: 3-37 Armor was stationed at McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany 1966: 3-37 Armor moves from Crailsheim to Ferris Barracks in Erlangen, Germany 1966-1973: Ferris Barracks in Erlangen, Germany 1973 3-37 Armor is reflagged 2-81 Armor in Erlangen, Germany 1983: 3-37 Armor is reactivated as part of 1ID at Fort Riley, Kansas It showed in their food and fests. The ole gals that worked there sure could fix a great hamburger. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. Early Wedneday morning, I took a stroll to locate a bakery where I purchased and attempted to consume an extremely dry, crumbly, tasteless, baked stick of dough. 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