My name is Jesse Morris, and I created this blog to find old Army buddies from Camp Pieri, in Wiesbaden, Germany. I was stationed at Camp Pieri in 1991 and 1992, with the 563rd Ordnance Company.
If you were at Camp Pieri at any time, please feel free to submit a comment. The same goes for anyone who was connected with Camp Pieri in any way.
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Greetings All, my name is Jim Gilbert and I was at the 563rd as a 27B from Aug 81-Aug 84. By far, the best times of my military life were spent there. I still keep in contact with several folk from back then (Ernie Godoy, Alan Jenkins (Jinx), Rand Blaser, Buttermilk, Mike Polidori, Mike Hunt, Jim Federline and Bud Pagakis) and I still work with Mike Ledford. We need a 563rd gathering, would be great to see Top Evans, Ted Gerard, Alfred Max, and JB Barnes as well as many many others! Sure miss those Crete trips (seems I brought an English girl back to Germany every year and even married one!). Was stationed at Ft Bragg and Ft Sill before getting out in 1990 and met a few friendly 563rd faces at those stops. Feel free to contact me at : atlbluesman@comcast.net
I meant to say Mike Hall from the TOW section not Mike Hunt. Forgive my Porky's moment...
This is Jerry Martin. I was at 563rd from 71and 72. I remember many good times there Remember Inga and Martina. Guy named morgan on second floor in room with balcony. I remember Pope and a Sgt Glass. One night a group of Irish kids slept in dayroom to get out of cold. And the day I drove bus to car races. so long ago.
Was at Camp Pieri, 1/333 FA from 78 to 82. Would love to hear from you guys. I left the military in 84 and miss Wiesbaden often. Clarence Easterday. voltenn@aol.com
I was stationed with the 563rd from 1973 to 1975. If Flip73 remembers we were roommates at the barracks. he was a really good and cool guy. they used to call me wiseass.
Hi Jesse, thanks for the pictures. I was drafted into the army in October 1960, and after several army schools for electronics, was sent to Germany and Camp Pieri in April 1961. My company was the 579th Ordinance Battalion, and we serviced guided missiles, my MOS was electronic internal guidance repair. I was at Camp Pieri until Oct 1962, and it was possibly the greatest tour of duty any GI ever had. I returned to the states to finish my college at the University of Pennsylvania, and have just retired after a 30 year career as a journalist. I now live in Hollywood, Florida, and the pictures of Camp Pieri brought back a flood of great memories. Joseph D. McCaffrey joseph.d.mccaffrey@gmail.com
I was at Camp Pieri for only a few months in 1970-71. Never took any photos there, but sure would like to see some from that timeframe. Went to Vietnam after there. I was in charge of a 5-Ton wrecker, until someone "borrowed" it and drove it through the farmer's apple orchard.
I was at Camp Pieri 1962 to 1964. My unit was the 497th Reconnaisance Technical Squadron - a specialized intelligence Squadron which in 1967 was renamed an intel squadron or center. Our work compound was located in the town of Schierstein (am Rhein?) at the bottom of the mountain. I arrived and bunked at Lindsey during the Christmas holiday period 1961. Come spring or summer the generals at Lindsey moved us up to Camp Pieri - As I understand it, hiding us out of sight near the fence and back of the motor pool wasn't far enough from HQ. They wanted us off the station. Well, some of the guys used to get arrested (and released) and the generals had to notify our CO they were coming to our compound ahead of time. I heard there wasn't a make nice relationship there. From what i remember, after we got there the food in the chowhall improved via AF rations for a while until the Army supply guys and chief cook could find a German buyer for all the new goodies. The Wiesbaden Rod and Gun Club was across the road in a German villa - good dining at low prices. The shooting range was 1/4 mile east out of the camp. Mine was an M-2 carbine. As I recall, the Army guys had M-14s? Every weekday and Saturday morning there would be some Army sergeant yelling at the trans company falling out early in the morning and at first that didn't go over big with us getting our beauty-sleep - we could eat in our compound. We had partial separate rats. I got on a jag here - memories!!!!! Sorry about that. Peter K
Man some memories I was stationed there from 90-92 with 3/32 F.A. lance battalion. I helped with the decommisioning of the lance tracks. If anyone remembers I was ground guiding when my driver trainee ran over a hummer with a lance track. Boy was the capt. pissed. Anyway served my time and moved on to crewing apaches.
My name is Berton Gray iIwas in the 563 in '79-81 the people were great and could do no wrong as far as I know
the town was fun because no one left the camp. but I did and as often as I could I left the A O . I want to return and get the camp in its proper place in my life.
@ Marion Clowers, Formerly SGT. Marion Tingley, Hey its Kathy Hegarty, now Kathy Donaghue, we were together in Shop Maintenace at the 14th Maintenance Co. you, me, Mary,Lt.Lliterau, CW4 Shotsman, How are you,its been 33 yrs. since I left. I was there from 76 to 79. Remember all the good times we had learning about the computer and all the late nights trying to print reports for Shop maint. my email is:kathleen307hue@aol.com
I am still in Germany. Was stationed at Camp Pieri with the USAF Security Service between 1950 - 1955. Our operation was located under the large antenna towers near the front road.
If anyone is interested, Camp Pieri is now a German Housing area but the character of the Base has not changed. To the best of my knowledge that large Eagle near the main gate is still in place.
CSM R.Joynes was a E-4 at Camp Pieri in 1978-80 with HQ Battery 1/333 FA. I was a suppy cerk back then. I will never forget 1st sgt Richardson he made a soldier out of me.
Jesse--Thanks for some great pix. I was in USAF, worked in 497th RTG in Shierstein 1968-69. We had beer calls at Rod and Gun, and our guys lived in barracks at Camp Pieri.
I was stationed at Camp Peri from June 1951 until sometime in late 1952. There were two units at Camp Peri when I was there. Ours was the 25th Command Squadron Air Force under the command of USAFE. The other was an army Constabulary unit,and had about 50 to 60 men.My squadron had about 500 men including officers. There were two buildings housing our unit and the army unit. They were the two buildings on each side as you entered Camp Peri. There was also a mess hall and and several smaller buildings. In late 1952 our unit was transferred to Camp Lindsey, and in late 1953 we were transferred to a new facility in Kiserslauten Germany.
Hi, my name is Lauren Handeland aka (Fred A.Fonkie)Spc/4 stationed there 1958-60. Some of the best times of my life. With the field Communication unit. We had twin 40 MM ON A Track vehicle. I was in the first bldg. on left as you enter the gate Many of my friends were in Maintaince. I miss the beer and the Schnitzel.
The building on the left as you entered Camp Pieri was occupied by my unit, the 497th Reconnaisance Technical Squadron from about spring of 1962 coming from Lindsey Air Station in Wiesbaden. I had heard it was actually an AF Camp or facility loaned to the Army. Nice view. Work compound was down the hill in Schierstein - we had a total of about 450 men at that time, most living on the econony or in family housing.
Hi Jessi,
my name is Ernie, i'm a german who spend his youth in WI.
My parents are from Bavaria but i spent my time for studying in WI.
I was in the years 1970 - 1987 in WI.
In this time i learned known an amazing guy, his name was "BLUE"!
No other information about him i can't catch. Only this one: he was the commander of the Camp Pieri, in this time.
We got an amyzing time around WI an the Tausnus-Mountains.
No worry, i'm no sissy and he too.
But i look so long for him on www, search requests on ALLSOUTHERNROCK.COM, because he is from South. But until now i can't catch him.
Maybe he resd in this great blog.
So if You read this BLUE and you remember old days at "Old Daddys", in Schlangenbad (you name it SCLAGGEBAG), Nainz Finthen - the Western Town or other FuckedUp-Actions, or the Bikers of Black Devils (i was a member, maybe you remember BÄRCHEN?), feel free to got in contact with ernie-f(at)gmx.de
If we don't find us so i wish all guys hwo stay its time in Camp Pieri all the luck i can whish.
You did a great job in Germany.
Not else German think abou it like me, but be sure i have known you guys - and Got dam - i love you - and what you did for Germany.
Got bless You.
Ernie from Bavaria
Sorry for my bad english!!!!
I was stationed at Camp Pieri from May 1962 through May 1966, with the 515 Ordnance Detachment (Hawk Missile Maintenance) which later became part of the 579th. Bunked in the first barracks building inside the main gate to the right (view of the beautiful Rhein River) and later in the one just above the shop area. Detachment Commander (Lt. Woodle?) briefed me on the first day about Communists in villages all around "the Hill", so I stayed on base the first month studying German. Later I was lured out into Wiesbaden by my roomates and began to enjoy the nightlife and German Culture. That summer I was introduced to Kleinfeldchen Schwimmbad (outdoor swimming pool) and that became a favorite haunt of mine during the warmer months. With regard to the 2/21/11 post by Miriam Peifer, I did visit Schloss Freudenberg (Rod and Gun Club) quite a lot. We dined there and played the slot machines. Our unit picnicked on the beautiful grounds. There were often people sunbathing in the surrounding meadows and it was a wonderful place to visit and recreate. I have some photos boxed up somewhere and will send or post them if I can locate. All in all I couldn't have asked for a better experience during my years of service. Lots of good friends and good times in a wonderful and beautiful part of the world.
Larry Spanne aka "Mex"
Hello,
I am searchin Ralph Vestal. He had been at the Camp Pieri in 1963 - 1966. I'm not sure but I think he was from North Carolina. He was in 14th Ordnance Company.
Does anybody remember him or know, where to find him.
Thank's for your help!!!
Information please to : patholl007@yahoo.de
Wow! I can not believe it! Jesse you've done something great with this blog. I was stationed in the Hill from 1982 till summer 1986 with B 1/333 A&T Platoon. My name is SSg Diaz (now retired) and I have great memories from that place. Like others I remenber Sgt. Eldridge, Sgt Carmel, Sgt Bell, 1SG Hill,LT Hanshaw,SP4 Danny Moore and many others. My email is; Sirwankel@yahoo.com Anybody PLEASE feel to contact me who remembers those days and going to Crete.
Hi Jesse.Thanks for your initiative.I was stationed from Nov 74 to July 76 with 563 0rd Co.I was a 35B Calibration Tech.I arrived with Jean Fountain and Richard Demmer as Instrument Tech.I remember SSG Nishibun,SFC Fisher, SPC Donovan the mail man from Virgin Island.I worked part time in the theater with my wife. My son born in Wiesbaden Hospital and grew up in the theater, the only thing to do in the night in camp.Im 58, retired..I look back in my long journey of my life and hard work an I see now that The best part of my life was in Wiesbaden.Some times I think I made a mistake leaving Camp Pieri but my father was sick in PR and I decided to stay with him(he lasted 10 years).Went to college on those years, with a dream of returning to camp pieri.Well, returned for 4 hours during Dessert Storm as a CW2 National Guard in active duty.Was stationed in Bamberg for 6 monthswith a unit moving ammo to the Persian Gulf.Well I still owe a trip to Wiesbaden to my son to show him his "roots" and I will like to "review" my past Camp Pieri was where I started my "trip through my life".Any info of prices of hotels or any recommendation of a place to stay I will appreciate to hear. I will gather pictures of that time and I will summit them to you. My exwife still keep them.sorrry for the long story. Ben Davis.. we where together in the same period, so we know each other well in that time. when I post the pictures we will refresh our minds.If some body knows of Jean Fountain, Richard Demmer, Nishibun, Donovan or Fisher can contact me to Jzayaspr@yahoo.com
" During the big snow falls" I was the one who have the "mission" to go to Wiesbaden Air Base to pick the movie for the night. As the Post commander requested. Nothing else to do on post besides the theater.... go an get it!!no matter how you do it"
Wiesbaden Air base, Lindsey Air Station, Mainz, Mainz Kastell shops, Schierstein, Dotzheimer, Freudenbergstrabe...Festivals.... there is a lot of places to remember!!
Now, I'm Retired from:Calibration Lab Puerto Rico Telephone Co.Manager GTE/Verizon/America Movil/Claro
Retired CW2 915A Light vehicle Tech, 222V Tech and Patriot sys tech "trainee"Puerto Rico National Guard
Now when I look back I realize that Camp Pieri is the "Main stone in my life"
Thanks again Jesse for your initiative...
SP5 Jose F Zayas...CW2 in dessert Storm
WOW! I remember going to the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Freundschaftsfest when I was a kid... I drove by there last year and boy o boy it looks completely different!
I was at Camp Pieri form july of 1960 until dec of 1962....Instrument repair ...worked for Charlie Westbrook ...good times...but glad to get out....now retired school admin......ah for the good old days lol....my name is C. Stuart....would like to hear form u....bstuart1@yahoo.com
Yeah I was there from 1984-1989. was with B-btry 1/333 as an FA surveyor. Great place and fond memories. 2 trips to Crete on those rickety c130s. Rhein river cruises and lots of good beer and tequila. Had the pleasure of having the best 1sg in the Army, John Stewart=
84-87 C/133 LANCE LIVED ON TEXAS STRABE W/WIFE AND TWO SONS FROM ARIZONA..GOT THEIR A SGT. LEFT A SP/4(P) AHH YA GOOD TIMES AND BAD!! MEMORIES OF THE PARTYS AT TEXAS STRABE STILL COMEBACK AND MY BUDS AT the hill.. cross family dan740i@hotmail.com
daniel cross..feel free to contact me.. dan740i@hotmail.com
I was at Camp Pieri from Oct 89 until they closed it down. I was with the 14th Maint Co (later 14th Maint Detachment after the downsize and moving onto the old tank kaserne in Mainz).
Broke my back twice during my time there and ended up with a medical discharge.
I suppose giving my name would be in order. John Friday
Jose Cortez, I was station there at Camp Pieri from Dec 85 - Dec 88, 1/333 FA then 3/32 FA. I was a Supply Sgt for B Btry then A Btry, with SSG Stafford. Allot of good and bad memories. Jose.m.cortez@us.army.mil
Robert Frechette...C Bat. 1/333 FA. 79-81..Remember Lori Bullock (from Winslow Az,?) Also saw a comment from Lt. Easterday (my homie)...Loved playing football in the helepads and walking thru the vineyard to the winery...."Old Daddy's" "Pam Pam Club"
some names of folks as I can best remember....Linda Smith, Kathy(?) Pacheco, Armondo Perez, Glen Sapp. John Helton-Los Angeles, James (Jo-Jo) Canon-Hazelhurst Ga, Micheal (Harvey) LeDoux-Chicopee Ma., Ricky Lyles-Medesto Ca, Eddie Prater (married German woman named Dagma)-Louisianna, Robert Smith (married Dagma's sister Sylvia) Keith Williams (cook with the 563rd) Kevin? (Smitty) Smith (cook with 563rd)-Virginia, Fulbright (cook with 14th main. and a very large man)-Lawton OK, Archie (cook assigned to post coordinator)-Tyler Texas, Barb Gage-California and many others...anyone interested in chat or knows any of these folks contact me,
Robert Frechette...Gretsch78@gmail.com
can't forget Elvis "Smartass" Smarjesse..ha!
...and Kathy Johnson-Miltner, Darryl Chapman-Oh, Spc5 Alexander, SSG Buetinger...all were cooks
My dad was just telling me about Camp Pieri, he was stationed there in 1955-56. He said they ate really well, as it was air force food, and he was in the army. They did manuavers with the floating bridges back then.
I will show him the pix, he will be tickled pink.
I got there in 1962 and lived in the barracks on the left as you enter the camp. Our Squadron was the 497th Recon. Tech. Squ. We were kicked/moved off Lindsey Air Station after they hid us in the woods in back of the motorpool on Lindsey to the right after you enter the front gate. I guess it was good riddence as the squadron had some privileges and a higher incident rate. We had our own non-standard passes and fridges in the room with alcohol as long as it was locked. Bosch fridges had a lock in the handle.
We complained about the army chow at commanders call and it improved with AF rations, but started backsliding and it was discovered it was being sold to the Germans as their trucks seemed to easily come and go. Some Army cooks and supply were caught as I recall. We worked in the town at the bottom of the hill - Shierstein, the only GIs in the town - 450 men maybe more in the squadron - it was large - most lived on the economy or family housing.
I was a combat Medic Stationed at Camp Pieri from 1988-1990. Alot of great memories from my time spent there. Great friends and great times. HQ 3/32nd FA SPC Steve Williams. Miss all my buddies. Those meomories will last forever.
Great to see everyone who posted here great memories from Camp Pieri 14th maintenance. Saw a video on YOUTUBE man the place has changed most buldings are gone. who ever put up this video thanks.
Thanks
Steve Fuller
Hello to all. Ben Bell here. I was stationed in HHB 1/333 FA from 77-80. I have seen many names I remember on this blog. Daniel Root. If you see this contact me at bbell77471@yahoo.com
Kidd said... Hello,I was station at Camp Pieri,563rd from 1982 thru 1985.I was with the LAD section as a 27G Missile Repairer. The 563rd was one of my favorite duty station in my 13 years with the Army. I now live in Huntsville AL. I would like to give a shout out to J.Barns, SM Evans, and Butter Milk...xrkiddus@yahoo.com
I was @ Camp Pieri June '71 till December '72 B5TH 77TH FA.
Darold POLK
(225)485-1596
I was in the 563rd Ordnance Company at Camp Pieri from February to July 1972. My stay was brief because of a mistake in my orders.
After 38 weeks of electronics repair training at Fort Monmouth, I was sent to Germany to work for TASCOM. First stop: the 21st Replacement Battalion at Gutleut Kaserne in downtown Frankfurt. The people there changed my orders from TASCOM (in Worms) to AWSCOM (in Pirmasens). Off I went to Pirmasens.
The AWSCOM people had no need for my critical MOS so they rolled their dice and assigned me to the 563rd Ordnance Company at Camp Pieri. I got to Camp Pieri via Huey helicopter (regular transit flight to Wiesbaden Air Base) and truck. It was obvious to the people in the 563rd that I had been mis-assigned, but they did the best they could to cope, making me a member of the Commo (communications) group.
I moved into a room on the second floor with Private Bill Dorr. From our room we could look north at the Camp's entrance street and guard station. For the first few days I painted rooms as part of a program to modernize the barracks. Then, by a fluke, I was made the unit mail clerk because the existing clerk (Sgt. Kelly?) wanted to offload it. So my time at Camp Pieri was spent processing mail for the 563rd. I did the daily mail call from a small room in the basement. That job exempted me from those awful 24-hour shifts of camp guard duty. Super!
Favorite activities of people in the barracks were listening to music, drinking (in the rooms or in bars), and talking about going back to "The World" (the States). Getting stoned was another pastime. Boring! I spent most of my free time off-post, bicycling with ex-Air-Force guys who lived in Wiesbaden.
I can recall the names of only four people at Camp Pieri: Major D. Brent Pope, the company commander (West Point graduate; starched uniform; cut his hair very short), Bill Dorr (my roommate), Paul Abel (we took a boat ride to Koblenz), and Arno Sattler (a German who gave German lessons on-post).
All this came to an end about five months after arriving at Camp Pieri. TASCOM---which needed my electronics training---tracked me down and in July had me re-assigned to its HQ in Worms. From there I was sent to a small satellite unit in Frankfurt that operated an electronics repair shop in the basement of the I. G. Farben Building. I finished my active duty in very nice conditions: working 9 to 5 Monday through Friday and living in a German apartment building leased to the Army for use as barracks. The work atmosphere was professional but relaxed: no formations, roll calls, inspections, guard duty, or other annoyances.
During my seven months in Frankfurt I met a German woman who quickly became my girlfriend. My active duty ended in March 1973. I returned to the States for two weeks, then flew one-way to Germany to live with that woman. We got married in Wiesbaden and later moved to the States. We're still together.
My time at Camp Pieri was a memorable part of my good Army experience. My e-mail: davebeedon@comcast.net.
1982 - 1986
Leonard Willette
TO: ERNIE FROM BAVARIA!!
Have you found BLUE??? I am still searching for him too. His name is Alex Pilkington (?)
I will read through the blog and look for responses
Leonard Willette
gulfvet@hotmail.com
4811outedI was assigned to Camp Pieri 1982-1985 as the installation chaplain. Camp Pieri was indeed the greatest time spent in the US Army. I recall great commanders such as COL. Richard Yarger and COL. Jack Wolf. The SM were great, it was like a family and always lokked forward to working with soldiers. A few of my old buddies include Reese Godwin, Mark Pollick, Frank Oneal, and James Gather. If you know how I can get in contact with any of these guys please email at: jburton14@indy.rr.com.
Thanks,
Dr. Jerome Burton, LCSW, BCD, CSAYC in Psychotherapy.
My name is Ricky Richards, I was stationed at the camp from June 1973 til Dec 1974. I was HHB 1/333 A battery. had some real good times while i was there, my nickname was Rickyracer ihelped a lot of people with their cars. worked on Cpt Wades VW,Tommy Ichams 69 Torino,sizemores demon,put a 428 in a 67 mercury cyclone really had some good times
My name is Michael Lopez and I was with the 14th Maintenance co. 80 to 81. I remember a lot of you, Santana, sgt Wilber, sgt Cox. I remember morning PT and we would jog in formation outside the base. When we had to much to drink the nite before a run, I would be last in formation and I would jog back to my room. Sgt. Wilber caught on and he was waiting for me. You can guess, he had me lead the run for a long while. Email mlopezcasco@aol.com
serHey Everyone: My name Johnny Williams.I was A battery 5th Battalion 77th FA. We moved from Babenhausen to Camp Peri about june of 70.and combined 3rd and 80thFA. to make four firing batteries. Left in August 71. Would like to hear from some of those that were there when I was. My e-mail is will680@bellsouth.net. First Ribble was the first shirt and Capt Nackolis was the Battery Comander. Thank you Johnny Williams Tiptonville Tenn.
my name is Henry Simpson, I was stationed at Pieri from Dec, 70 to Jan 72. I am glad to see the place improved later, but it was a rat hole when I was there. I was A battery, 5/77.I was a part of the group that raised so much hell about living conditions. Was driver for our BC. His name was Cpt Roger A NIchols. He was from Oklahoma. The ONLY officer on that base that I have/had respect for.
15J20 FDC 1974-1976 C 1/333rd
The best times, the best people.
cartermarcus@gmail.com
15J20 FDC 1974-1976 C 1/333rd
The best times, the best people.
cartermarcus@gmail.com
I was in Delta Bat, 5/77 at Camp Pieri for 19 months , left Feb.1973 Firing Set opperator, ended as Spec 5, cant complain, no one was shooting at us. John Chaler chaler@att.net
My name is Glenn Robinson and I was at Camp Pieri from 1953 to 1956. My unit was Hq. Btry, 5th AAA Bn. When I arrived it was a 40MM AW Bn but later changed to 90MM FCS. I worked in S-3 under Major Gould from Minn.and M/Sgt. Borghi from Penn.
My name is Arthur Brown, and I arrived at Camp Pieri late summer of 1969. I was a brand new 45 Bravo (Small Arms Specialist) assigned to Charley of the 19th (Maintenance Battalion, VCOSCOM). I knew this was gonna be a good duty station when the guys that picked me up from the Bahnhof detoured our deuce & a half to the Rod & Bottle Club just down the road from the front gate – where we spent the rest of the day – and many subsequent days.
C Company at that time (all 90 or so of us) was the only Army unit at Pieri (Pieri was an Air Force installation when I arrived) so we didn't do KP or Guard Duty, and the A.F. food was great. I was a 19 year old farm boy who had never been on a plane or out of the Midwest before – and this was the 60's – so I was living LARGE! That week the My Lai Massacre story broke – and the Manson Family went on their murderous rampage in California, and it was also the week that I found out what it was like to smoke hash; drop acid; and visit the 'Crazy Sexy'. I'm not sure that it's possible to understand those times if you weren't there.
We called Company C – "F Troop" because we lived all alone up there on Freudenberg Mountain, and as long as our workshops kept humming along performing the mission – haircuts and uniforms were (almost) optional. Until General Hunter noticed.
The Air Force pulled out that winter – leaving Charley Company to maintain the entire Post. I ended up being Sgt. of the Guard, and a hard stripe Corporal (the only one in Germany at the time) – until an MP unit, and the 5th of the 77th Pershing II guys moved in.
The Air Force had left the plumbing, heating, and electrical in miserable shape, and there was extensive fire damage, but from General Hunter on down – nobody seemed to care about the plight of the enlisted men. So we formed a steering committee (2 elected representatives from each Company – I was proud to be one) as a last resort, and planned a strike.
Sounds dangerous for military men – who can face a firing squad for such things, but those were crazy times, and I still wasn't old enough to vote. It was planned out and coordinated with the local and National German Press, who along with American correspondents would be there at 6:30 AM on the designated day – cameras rolling, as they filmed the unlivable conditions and interviewed soldiers who refused to go to work – but only because nothing else had gotten anybody's attention for almost a year.
By the time General Hunter's helicopter set down on the Parade Field that day, Camp Pieri was crowded with local citizens, politicians, and journalists. (Earlier the local citizenry had taken an interest when American Soldiers in civilian clothing were disciplined for marching in anti-war demonstrations.
The General was outraged – yes OUTRAGED that such conditions could exist on an American Army base. He promised to launch an investigation, fix the lousy conditions and not have anyone arrested – if we would just go to work. We did.
'Strike at Camp Pieri' made the front page of The Stars and Stripes, and was the lead story on the NBC Nightly News that night – and nobody got shot.
I was stationed at Camp Pieri from april of 1970 to March of 1971, love my duty and the town and its people, made friends with a German couple and in fact 9 years later they came to usa to stay with me and wife for a week.I believe I had the best duty anyone could of had especially at the time I was drafted, Vietnam was going on and I went to Germany.Made spec5 there in 18 months of being in service,would love to see it now,lots of fond memories.Was wondering if the Rod and Gun club is still there?
Hell of a website just found it fond memories LAD 82 to 86.....if you like contact dave billings on davebillings58@gmail.com
My name is Debbie and I worked at Merchants Bank on Camp Pieri the last 3 years it was open. My name is the last name in the books. I have many fond memories of Camp Pieri.
My name is Debbie and I worked at Merchants Bank on Camp Pieri the last 3 years it was open. My name is the last name in the books. I have many fond memories of Camp Pieri.
my name is ric hamilton. i was one of the original members formed up in sept or oct 69. we were at redstone long enough to be assigned cold weather gear and were then (about 60 of us)put on a plane and assignerd to lee barracks in mainz. i got out on feb 71 and was the second person to leave from 563rd. our co was a 2nd lt and our first sgt was an e6
1990-1992 My name is Hector Figueroa. Station with 563rd Ord Co. was a SSG in Tech Supply and also a Platoon SGT. Would love to see photo of that time.
looking for some information about
an accident where some army soldier was killed unloading war heads from a train at camp pieri between 1970-1972 any information
wound help...thank you so much
oh and are there any memorial site for the tragedy
Len Willette
1978 - 1981
I was stationed at Camp Pieri in 1978 to 1980 -- Army MOS 31E -- Electronics technician. I did not stay on base too much. Traveled a lot around Europe. Ed
I was there 91-92 14th. Maint. 52c
Hi, I am Karen my husband was stationed at Camp Pieri 1990-1992 HQ 3/32nd FA. They also made him the Major of Camp Pieri in 1991. Good ol days,
EDWARD W WILISHEFSKI. SERVED WITH 14th ORD. REPAIR AND RECOVERY AS A WHEEL AND TRACK MECHANIC, AND FIELD RECOVERY ALSO. TOUR FROM SEPT 1959 TO JUNE 1960. REMEMBER THE CAVE, THE ROD AND GUN CLUB THE PUB OUTSIDE THE CAMP. SPENT A LOT OF TIME DOWNTOWN, BUT NAMES ELUDE ME.
EWDWARD W WILISHEFSKI. SEPT 1959 TO JUNE 1961. 14TH ORD REPAIR AND RECOVERY. FIRST PERSON UPON ARRIVING WAS CONRAD KRZYZNOWSKI, WHO WAS DUTY DRIVER ASSIGNED TO PICK ME UP AT THE TRAIN STATION. WE HIT THE TOWN BEFORE REPORTING IN. CONRAD AS I REMEMBER CORRECTLY WAS FROM WESTSIDE CHICAGO. THOSE WERE THE DAYS. CHARLES SHOTTO FROM SCRANTON PA, ALONG WITH ROBERT ASHE FROM AVOCA, PA TO NAME A FEW. wilishefski@hotmail.com
Hello All,
My name is Charles Johnson. My father was at Pieri from 84/85'-1987. I believe he was a Sgt at this time. His name is Keith Johnson & although I am not really sure what his duties or heck even his Comapnies duties were over there. I do know 2things... One, he was an MP & Two, some of my best childhood memories are of living in the Crestview Housing Area (Pluto Weg), going to Hainerburg Elementary, mayo on Poma Fritz& the great foods in general, espescially HARIBO Gummies, which I still LOVE to this day! Anyways, TY for the Nostalgia. It is one of my dreams to return to Weisbaden with my wife&daughter to show them a Treasured piece of my childhood. To tell them about Volks Marches, Heidelberg Castle & the Opel Zoo! If anyone knew my father Sgt. Keith A. Johnson, feel free to email me&perhaps give me some insight (Good or Bad), If his Soldiering was Anything like his Parenting, then im sure his Hard Ass left an impression on someone in West Germany in the mid eighties! I thank you for your time. Sincerely Charles Johnson. Charlieblaze36@yahoo.com
Hi was was stationed there on Camp Pieri from '88-'90 was in HHQ 3/32 my name is Antoni H Henricksen went by toni if anyone remembers me you can contact me at ranger_archon_coyote@yahoo.com would love to reconnnect with some of the most awesome people I have ever met.
I was stationed at Camp Pieri with the 563rd '74-'76 and remember most of it very fondly. I was a 94B20(cook) with a crazy schedule but it was a great post in a great city! A group of us would hang out in the pear orchard across the street and made many walks to the winery! It's kind of sad it's changed so much from the small post to the sprawl it seems to be today. Thanks for the memories.
What can I say? My name is William (Bill) Osborn Jr. I was stationed at Camp Pieri from June 1981 through January 1985. I have many memories of the Field! Camp Namfi on Crete, and at one time was married to a German girl from Wiesbaden. I arrived a PFC.and left a SGT. I was in Bravo Battery 1/333 F.A. (lance) as a communication specialist. I remember 1SG Calloway, Captain Lovell, Lt. John Chapelle, SFC Ward, SGT, Bradshaw SSG Rodriguez, and SPC Leon Brown. Can't forget running up to Rheinblick Range, and back for PT.I remember a guy jumping out a window, and committing suicide over a average looking blonde soldier! I remember all the beer bashes, and rib-fests that took place after field maneuvers. Most of all I remember the camaraderie that we had in those days, that can never be duplicated today. Hail, and Farewell to my Camp Pieri Comrades of memories that last a lifetime!
Sgt. William M. Osborn Jr. U.S. Army (Ret.) e-mail wm187aaslt@hotmail.com
Rick Aurand, Camp Pieri from Oct.84-Nov.86. LOVE MY DUTY STATION!!! Sooo many good memories! I was 32c RATT rig...HQ Bat. 1/333 FA Triple Threat.. Spent about 6 mths. in the RIGG OJTeed to track driver FDC M-577 FDC(fire direction control) for the Lance Missile. My roomy Mike Fagan from Jack Ville Fl & the BEST man at Wedding. ...MISS YA! Phil Vannoy from Booowie Md. & cannot forget Musser from Cheyanne Wy. LOTS of GREAT TIMES !!!Big Daddy's, The Western, Pam Pam's, & BIG BEN'S THE after hours club. I can remember Phil climbing the scaffold at the near by Church @ 5:30 AM...LOL. Karl's vineyard and the fire tower. WOW. and last but NOT least FAUSHING Hmmmmmmm
Pls. reply @ rickaurand@ yahoo.com
Hello Everyone!
My 2nd tour of duty in West Germany began at Camp Pieri from April 1980 until December 1983 with the 14th Maintenance Company. I was a SPC4 52D in the 3rd Shop with SFC Johnson as the S&E Platoon Sergeant, and SSG Byron Cox as the S&E Section NCOIC. I remember a TALL 1SG Wilbur, and a very slender CPT Fast. Because I of my clerical skills, I spent most of my tour working at the Shop Office, the Orderly Room and the Training Room. I remember several Change of Commands by units stationed there on the parade field. Even one where the 14th had a platoon perform close drill movements with rifles. Glad I captured that on film then. PT in the mornings usually involved the run through the vineyard across from the main gate or sometimes up to the golf course and back. I preferred the vineyard runs as they weren't so UP hill like the golf course runs. I went to the movies a lot on Camp Pieri. Not so much to the bowling alley or Hilltop Club. Did plenty of exploring of Wiesbaden, and the surrounding area after I bought a red 1972 Fiat 128 4dr sedan. Even found a spot in the Taunus mountain range that became my weekend get-a-way. Somewhere around the spring of 1982, I was permitted to plant rose bushes, and other assorted flowers and shrubs along the front side of the barracks. They did well in 1982 and 1983 so much so that some of the gals asked if they could cut some roses for their room. Pulling guard duty was a rare occasion. After I was promoted to SSG, I got married, brought the family over and we lived off post in Hettenhain, a small town about 10Km from post. Enjoyed the drive back and forth. My wife worked at the Hainerberg shopping center for AAFES and did well. Plenty of fond memories with just a few spoilers between. Look forward to some day returning, sit on a bench in the vineyard, sipping on a bottle of local wine, and remember those times, good people and Germany.
I knew a specialagent called Fortunet Wilson or Forch. It Was back in '92. Does Anyone know or remember him? I think he Was from New Jersey. Write me at: majkenduewinther@gmail.com
Hi, Jesse,
I am Joe the Dj from the western and old daddys.
How is life treating you? Hope you are doing fine. BTW do you have any pictures from this time at this locations, clubs?
would be fine if you could sent it to me:
Jose.vera@gmx.de
We are planning a WS & OD rivavel party in August
I was there from 79 -81 and loved the great town of Weisbaden.I was in B company 1/333rd motor pool.under Sarg Ehlrich.Winery 15 min walk away and plenty of night life if you had some money to spare.Miss the good times there.
Andy Kniskern.
I was b battery 1..333 mar 76 to mar78 spc 4 randy crooke then to ft sill
Hello everyone,
I was at Camp Peri from December of 1990 until we closed it down with the hotel at the end.
I was in B Battery under Sgt Henry. We were a reload plt. The people I remember are my room are Chip Wibert, Spec Veal, and Sgt Henry.
I was stationed at Pieri from 82 to 84 and think of it often with fond memories. enjoyed going to Heidi's and stumbling to C battery 1/333 FA Lance. Tom D.
Hello, Michael Polidori,
My name is Kevin Huff and i remember you. I remember taking your place for PLDC in Lansthul, Germany. You refused to go. Remember First Sergeant Evans
Kevin Huff, Glad you found the blog, I hope your doing well. A lot of post from so many stationed on the hill. Blast from the past, Buttermilk.
I was in svc battery 333 fa from may 1980 to 1983. when my name is david watson spc lance misile crewman
I was in svc battery 333 fa from may 1980 to 1983. when my name is david watson spc lance misile crewman
I AM BEEN SEARCHING ALBERT LUCERO,HE WAS IN CAMP PIERI FROM 1964 UNTIL 1966.HE IS FROM CHULA VISTA CA. MAYBE SOMEBODY STILL REMEMBER HIM. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE HIS PHONE NUMMER AND ADRESS. IN CASE SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME.
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chuck norris i was stationed at CAMP PIERI 52-55 14th ordnance co ds enjoyed my stay. big changes since then.
Hi, my name is William Osborn Jr. I was at Camp Pieri from June 1981-January 1985. I was assigned to Bravo Battery 1/333 FA. (Lance) Since it has been over 30 years ago, my memory isn't as keen as it was back then. What I do remember more in those days was my bad temper, all my suspended busts, and all those drunken nights. I never drank with Soldiers but preferred German bars where I could practice the language. I had names like "Wild Bill," Ozzie, and later Sgt. "O" I remember LT. Chapelle, LT. Lennon, LT. Handshaw, LT. Deghan. SFC. Ward, SSG. Monaco, Sgt. Jerome Tisdale, Cpt. Lovell, Cpt. Jenes. I really enjoyed playing German/American Football, when we weren't in the field, which was about every other week! lol. I married a German girl, but divorced soon after. I married three more times until I found the right woman, whom I met after my military career. I spent a total of 22 years active, and reserve retiring in 1998. I am currently living in Tennessee, and working for the U.S. Postal Service in Nashville, Tn. My wife, and I will be vacationing to Germany in August of this year. Two stopping points will be Saarbrucken, and Wiesbaden. I have many memories of Camp Pieri, most of them good. If anyone wishes to contact this 61 year old, my e-mail is wm187aaslt@hotmail.com PS. Can't forget SP5 Fred Kahle, SSG. Paul Rodriguez, Sgt. James Jennings, SP4 Leon Brown, and the rest of our Commo Shop! Sgt. (Ret.) William M. Osborn Jr.
Dave C. Another survivor of Camp Pieri. Served 12/76-12/77 in 563rd Ord co. I have to say, I was a complete pain the azz while I was there. My first week, I came down with some kind of infection and had to go to the hospital for extraction of all 4 wisdom teeth. Maj Pope wasn't pleased about it, and our 1st sgt tried to get me transferred out. Only problem was, the Calibration section needed one 35H lead along with the 35B instrument techs, and I was the only 35H around! Our fearless leader was one of the only Spec9 in the Army. Spec Illichmann, he was tall, skinny and spoke pretty good German, so he got involved in camp business from time to time. Very nice guy, and I made his life pretty bad.
If that wasn't enough, I started a small race riot later that year when I was dating a skinny black co clerk. The co Armor and a few others didn't much care for that with me being blond, and green eyes. So - they trashed my NSU Prinz. I woke up on the night, and stuck my head out and banged on the window, then snapped a pic when they looked up with my Instamatic 110 camera. Poor quality, but easy to identify them.
Later that summer we had a travel crew of other calibrators come by to do our transfer standards, and I found out half of their standards were out of cal date! Another fire storm! lol. I was also the mean guard NCO who brooked no challenges to the supernumary selection. WTF does it mean when I make a selection and that is that? End of story. Lastly, before I left in Dec The locals got mad at us for so many wrecks coming off that hill. We had a snow/ice storm and there were about 15 guys that piled up cars down that hill to the south. What a mess, but at least that wasn't my fault. Weird place, glad I served, but really don't want to go back.
Hello I'm VC I was at 563rd from 90-92 it was the best time of my life I met a lot hanging out buddies and a few guys who I had the honor of knowing them professional and personal. we'll one person I got to hang out with well he gave me something when I left mar of 1992 and I still have it take a guess our child.
Michael Polidori, 563rd Ordnance Company.
I decided to tell some stories.
I don't have many left in my brain, but seeing Kevin Huff's comment made me think I should post something more.
Hi Kevin, I remember you too. When did I refuse to go to PLDC? I remember a push for every NCO to attend every leadership school, no matter his rank.
I do remember attending a new leadership school with a female commandant (Wurzburg I think) and getting chewed out for fixing washing machines and dryers (We had only two washers and one dryer for two platoons of pissedoff-mostly-NCOs).
I brought a tool kit everywhere I went, including all of my training schools.
When I first arrived at Camp Pieri's 563rd Ordance Company in August 1976 I was greeted by SFC Fisher, who was exactly the type of NCO I was expecting.
I was standing at Parade Rest for every NCO that passed me by. Fisher gave me a growling going-over and then I went to the Land Combat Platoon to report to my boss Sp6 Blosser.
When I met him he stuck out his hand while telling I didn't need to stand at parade rest (Laughing, "We don't do that here.").
While shaking my hand he introduced himself as "Ken"... everyone was on a first name basis in the platoon.
I was reeling as a year of Army Discipline and 20 years of watching John Wayne WWII movies started to unravel in my head.
I remember one of my first work experiences with a country-boy-specialist named Shannon.
He and his buddy (Nix, I think) were talking to me about a work stoppage we were having to change the mind of the leadership about taking any of the LCSS test stations out to "the field".
WOW!! That memory is still fresh.
I was also told about a Narc that was thrown from the third story of the barracks while inside a wall locker.
I wasn't into partying, carousing, chasing women, drugs or drinking. Hell, I didn't even swear!
I was bunking with Doug Glenn, who I went to school with at Redstone Arsenal.
One night he came into the room telling me how he had just saved my ass.
Because I was such a goody-two-shoes, it had been decided that I must be another Narc. There was a discussion about giving me a ride in a wall-locker, but Doug explained that he knew me from school at Redstone, I had a wife and a kid, and didn't party, drink, cuss or carouse in the seven months at school.
Good times and the possibility of special carnival rides!
trying to contact william zimmerman served with e. pimental. 1985 I am his only blood relative and Kathy does not speak for me or my Mom.(2008) as she thinks. Please contact me Lisamariepimenta@gmail.com. Edward is Missed and the release of his MURDERERS is a slap in the face to all the servicepeople
Hi--Was at Camp pieri--1972-74 5/77 and 1/333 surveyor sargent and lance missle.
When not in field drove post bus,Europe was great went to 72 olympics. last year
lived on economy 4 marc's per dollar! Anyway thanks for the memories, best wishes
to all who were lucky enough to spend time there. Woody Hoffman Hbg. PA
I was with the 515th Ord Det in 62 and 63. We were assigned
to the 579th Ord Co.
My Name is Steven Pharr...I was stationed At Camp Pieri from Oct 1968 to March 1970..I was in B company 19th Maintenance Battalion later became C Company..when I arrived there...we shared the base with the Air force complete with Air Force chow hall...great food :) no KP or Guard duty...my email is steveusa92@yahoo.com...if anyone would care to write...I wonder...if the old Rod and gun club is still there?
Steve
I just watched a YouTube video on Camp Pieri. That was my first duty assignment as a 2LT from 1978 through early 1980 when I departed for the 3rd Ord Bn in Worms. Wiesbaden was a great assignment and there were a lot of great folks at the 563rd. It is amazing to see how things have changed. Thanks for adding to the history.
David Gray
aloha i,m leighton mamalias I also was at camp pieri from 75' to 78', I was with SVC. BRTY. FIRST OF THE TRIPLE TREYS, ( 1/333 F.A. ). My how the years few by but the memories of camp Pieri and weisbaden and all of europe still fresh in our heads, like it happen just yesterday. I was with S-4 hauling mogas and diesel. guys that I work with was SP/4 ron ramberg, PFC lipton, SP/4 pollock, SP/4 gibson, SP/4 jones, SGT. Dankin. This might jot your memory we drove a forest green 68 ford fastback 302 boss motor hooker headers, 3/4 wild cam, 780 carbs, with thrush mufflers that would turn heads while crusing the down town weisbaden park. weekends we race it at sembach runway. Lance missles all the way.
Hi my name is Aaron Mills I was in B/Batt 1/333 Commo Section! I was just reading your comments and remembered almost all the names you said especially 1stSg Stewart he was Cool as Hell. I just decided to Google the unit trying to find old friends, both from B & HHB I started in Hhb then was transferred to B Batt, Do you remember a Ssg Harris from Commo B-Batt?
Teri Lyons I remember you, my name is Aaron Mills, I was in 1/333 HHC Commo with Sgt Cook, Sgt Gholar and Ssg Reeves, have heard from or talk to anyone from Hq, Sgt Tony Whiting Etc,, please Contact me if So. Aaron Mills 3135164886 or email aaronmills79@gmail.com
I was on the Hill Jan.1976 to Nov.1977.Trying to locate anyone with the Lance-Missile Battery(A).My number is 918-407-9063 or emcdowell903@gmail.com
I was at camp pieri from 75-78 svc bat 1/333 worked I worked in the motor pool. looking at the blog and noticed your post Leighton been a long time, but time has gone by fast lots of good memories .
I was at the Hill from 1976 thru 11-30-77.A Battery,Lance-Missile crewman.I believe Ella(visited CP) and the German clubs at the time I was there.Sgt.Pierson,Kelly.Gobart.Williams were the NCO's.My roommate (Allen,Atl.,Ga.)dated a female slodier from 563rd unit.Had many great friends, Nick,Ted Lawson(roommate)and many others.Lots of good memories during my visite.A few sad ones,such as my homeboy(N.C.) killing this guy.
Above comments by Wayne McDowell.You may contact me at emdowell903@gmail.com or call at 918-407-9063.
I was at the Hill from 1976 thru 11-30-77.A Battery,Lance-Missile crewman.I believe Ella(visited CP) and the German clubs at the time I was there.Sgt.Pierson,Kelly.Gobart.Williams were the NCO's.My roommate (Allen,Atl.,Ga.)dated a female slodier from 563rd unit.Had many great friends, Nick,Ted Lawson(roommate)and many others.Lots of good memories during my visite.A few sad ones,such as my homeboy(N.C.) killing this guy.
My name is Charles Snead,I was stationed at Camp Pieri 1967 & 1968 USAF 497TH RTG Shierstein Compound.Friend Jerry Watson USA AT same time. I also played for the Wiesbaden Flyers Football team both years
My name is Charles Snead,I was stationed at Camp Pieri 1967 & 1968 USAF 497TH RTG Shierstein Compound.Friend Jerry Watson USA AT same time. I also played for the Wiesbaden Flyers Football team both years
Hi, I was stationed at Camp Piere in the 563rd 1974-1976 as a cook. I keep in touch with Kevin Astley (also stationed during that period) and would love to hear from others. Thanks, Chuck Boenisch 251-285-1403
I was in camp pieri from 86 to 89, also in A btry, 1st Santos was the 1st sgt, and cpt. Coleman was the CO, after Coleman came cpt. kline, I know pulido and stallings who later married sgt cherry. I was in FDC, with McGrudder, arona and jenkins. My name is Morales
My name is Darald Polk I was at Camp Pieri June of 71 until Dec 72 I was in B battery 5th 77th Arty those was fun days and sad day. I remember while processing out I remember this guy from C battery get accidentally get killed in the mechanic Shop he also was processing out. If anyone know his name please contact me or if u remember me call me at 225-485-1596
My name is Darald Polk I was at Camp Pieri June of 71 until Dec 72 I was in B battery 5th 77th Arty those was fun days and sad day. I remember while processing out I remember this guy from C battery get accidentally get killed in the mechanic Shop he also was processing out. If anyone know his name please contact me or if u remember me call me at 225-485-1596
I was with the 14th Maint. Co. 72 to 6/75
went by Space Ghost
Thanks for the site
I remember you. Your about 5 feet tall. I was in HHB 1/333 Commo Plt. Some familiar names
Big John, Hernandez, Sp4 on My Brown, Dianne Porter
I remember you. Your about 5 feet tall. I was in HHB 1/333 Commo Plt. Some familiar names
Big John, Hernandez, Sp4 on My Brown, Dianne Porter
Gin ain't no sin!!!!!you made that line famous,sarge.great times at the 563rd.hope you're doing well and life's treating you good.Sp4 Darrell McKee 563rd Order Co and Theatre support battalion
Gin ain't no sin!!!!!you made that line famous,sarge.great times at the 563rd.hope you're doing well and life's treating you good.Sp4 Darrell McKee 563rd Order Co and Theatre support battalion
I was at camp pieri from oct 1970 to feb 1973 looking for old buddies Bill Bundy from NC and Mark Rutter and David forgot last name from GA
please contact me at deancganske@yahoo.com
Dean Ganske E-4
Was on da HILL,77,78 a/133 lance fdc.My name is August Darrow got out on a chapter 16,too much Hash.Was just a stupid kid from Brooklyn N.Y. Who thought he was all that & a bag of potato chips.Well it's funny how I still think of all the short timers boots hanging from the trees.Take care 2 all Who Was on da HILL.LOL.
HI All Tim Rothenburg (EAGLE BEAK) at the hill 1976 to 1983 B BTRY 1/333FA. you can contact me at FB or rothenburgtj@hotmail.com
I was in a very my friend's name was K.C. from Modesto c.a. do you remember him if so give me any information about him.eagle beak texted me and I am going to be contacting him.
Dude I was there 77,78 upstairsin a/btry.fdc,when I was a crute the guys from Nam held over at the hill before drosing.they got me sooooo stoned on my 1st.Night all I could do was to look out the window and think all home.sorry about that I was just thinking if you remember shit like that.the winery's daughter was our age,17 or so,she was something.open a bottle Augie?ya bitter I would say.she would put the bottle between her legs& pop white wine 4 all.take care.
Was in a too 77 78.fdc.
From :Ed McCartney
1/333 80-84 the hill.
When I was not in trouble for an article 15 because of hash use..... I just stayed drunk.
ARTEPS, they were too much fun.
I believe I was A-btry A&T, hazy.
Great wine across the street.
John Lindsey
Dan Burton
biker named perry - cut his wrist when we became blood brothers
Dude from Tenessee who sat on the glass and had to be discharged because it was too close to his spine to be removed.
John Hembry
Sirocco Santiago (cute puerto rican girl)
LTC Yarder
1st LT Longo (saved me) he became an airborn ranger and then a general.
Can not remember the two yahoos I was with when we skipped out on the czech trip and got busted smoking hash in the shooting range parking lot by the Major.
Sneaking beer into the movie theater.
Running down to the carambolage pool bar, busing or taxiing back.
Kutschers Alt.
Imbiss stands, curry wurst.
The gasthouse just to the left of the main gate when leaving.
Hilltop tavern where $20 got you hammered.
The boot wire, where you tossed your boots the night before leaving.
The Boot, and us running him into the ground.
No cadences through the nieghborhood.
Running up and down the vineyards.
Fasching in Maintz.
Volksmarches on Fridays for PT.
The local carnivals,
The big carnival in Maintz where some idiot, me, jumped into the Rhine off the wall for 50 marks.
Running my track into a house, banged up beyond belief and LTC Yarger bringing me back to the field to pull guard duty.
mud, mud, mud and more mud.
Rain
Cold
wind
coo coo birds
the time we went out with the special forces on a reforger and got named "broke dick" because some a-hole triggered a blank.
berteschgaden, staying at the General Sherman for like 10 bucks a day and skiied all day.
Crete, and yes SGT Hawkins off the top of the roof, then looking in "his medical bag" and only finding a beer.
Hania and the idiot cab rides.
Going to Hanau and seeing where the special weapons were stored.
The idiot who got his extra long wheelbased 5 ton stuck in the ditch by the railrod track, germans love to have their trains delayed.
our few air mobile missions.
Strac soldiers in the firing platoons, the us mangy mutts in A&T.
Camoflage netting, getting caught up in it all the time.
Moving to new sites, moving, always moving,
The time the spare M60 barrel was lost and we policed up our sites forever, it was never found.
Walking up to the firing site in Grafenwoehr in the snow because the trucks could not go up, getting there and freezing not getting to fire because the ambulance could not make it up either, walking back down. Getting back in the trucks only to be removed and having to walk back up, because we did not do a weapons check at the top.... walking back down in deep snow. fun, yes fun it was.
Those WERE the good old days.
Triple threat, 1/333 best in the world when LTC Yarger was in charge. Lots of dislike, but he was the man.
Hi Jesse
I was the Operations Sergeant Major for the 1/333 FA and left Camp Pieri in 1987. I spent a total of almost 16 years back and forth between Fort SIll and CP. I almost cry to see it isn't there anymore. Hard to believe I retired 24 years ago.
Joe Leclair
What's going on? How are you?
What's going on? How are you?
Hi Peggy, It's been such a long time, I hope your doing well. We actually had a mini-reunion this past June, attending Rob's daughter wedding. my email is bawexpress@gmail.com
I WAS IN THE 563 ORD. CO. FROM 1989 TO 1992 JAMES STANLEY 27M.
Hello my name is jim hooper i was in c battery 1/333 from 78 to 80 about 18 months best time of my life lots of memories lots of friends ssgt beck ssgt simpson sgt shiendler jim cannon love you guys there's more but the names fade with time thanks
I was Shop Officer for C Co, 19th Maint. from 4/70 to 4/72. I remember about 20 names from that time but haven't recogonized any that are posted. I liked all the people in my unit and enjoyed my time in Germany. I never knew anyone from the other units there
Hey I was at station at the ripe old age of 17 573 ordnance company Man I wished i could
Go back in time. Folks I AM LOOKING FOR DAVID MOORE he was there in 85! And sure would like to talk to him
Mr Edwards. SFC WHITE with his False teeth. Lol man memories well get back with me DAVID FLYNN
Travelingdave03 @yahoo.com 404-668-5479 call if you like
Mark, I've been wanting to touch base with you and Andrea forever! Never got a chance to thank you for the package you guys sent after you got back to the States.
So much to catch up on! A few highlights: Brenda and I finally split in 2007, about 20 years later than we should have. I got remarried this past July. Finally got my degree (2000 & Master in 2003) comma move to Florida, and started teaching. Got laid off in 2008, and I've been playing music full time since then.
Would love to catch up with you guys sometime. My email is shipwreckf@aol.com
I was there too. PFC Glenn 27E 1983-1985
My name is Bill Elliott and I was stationed at Camp Pieri from early August 1966 until early August 1969. I was with Det. 2, 6910 Security Wing of the United States Air Force Security Service. I played for the Wiesbaden Flyers football team in 1966 and 1967 and then quit the team because I was not getting my fair share of TDY assignments. I think that Wiesbaden was a plum assignment because of its location in Western Europe which gave us ample opportunities for travel during our time off with 3-day passes and leave. The food was good in the chow hall and we were close to good restaurants and bars - Mama's right outside the gate and the Forsthaus Rheinblick up the street. We were also close to the Rod and Gun Club and the golf course. I always look back with fond memories of my time at Camp Pieri and the friends I made in Det. 2.
I don't know how active this blog is now but I just recently found it. I was stationed at Camp Pieri from July '82-May '86 first with B Btry 1/333 FA and then with C Btry 1/333 both in the FDC section. Anyone who remembers me from their time there can reach me at gmfrankjr@gmail.com
I was Sgt Franklin when I left there.
Hi,do you remember a guy named David Rasmusson? He was there in 1982/83. Around the time you were there. Old Daddy's and The Western Soloon I know. How about Pam Pam's and Candy's or BK's
I was there then I wasn't 77 to 83 Eddie Hoskins.everyone take care.
Private Glenn (Red Eye Stinger), says hello. Do you remember me? '82-'83
Jim Frolick here, was on the hill at Peri, I was the PBO for 1/333 from 1976 to 1979. Great times at Peri and many wonderful memories. My S-4 NCO was SFC Paul Chase, we still stay in touch. Short on names for the guys back then, to many years have passed. The Motor Warrent was CW4 Bill Brooks and the CO was LTC Brown, he replaced LTC Mullen. Really liked all those guys, I do remember SGT Dillworth, he took a European discharge and stayed there, great guy. Also MOGAS Miles, what a hot mess. Anyone want to contact me I'm at jfrolick@yahoo.com. Thanks for the memories, great site.
Was with the 19Th Maintenance Battalion from 1971-1977. Great experience for a 18 year old dude to have spent 6 years in Camp Pieri Germany with the US Army. Will never forget.
SGT. Wilson
19TH Maintenance Battalion, Company C.
Company Commander was Capt. Chism who the best we ever had.
1971-1977 in direct support maintenance and worked over the hill from the company.
SGT. Wilson
US Army
I got there on DEC 24th of 87. I was assigned to triple threat as a 16S. Many fond memories (of what I can remember) of PT running down the hill and back up with 1SG Larry D.M. Parker. Many fun weekends going down to the Western Club, and a few other hotspot for GI's.
Kincaid, Mergel and Bertrand took me to my first ever body massage place!
Burnsmier and new platoon leader almost lost rank over some kind of investigation by COL Rowe from 42nd Brigade. We ended up losing a VERY good
Mail Clerk would borrow our playboys before she would send them on to us. She was a very nice person though. I don't know whatever happened to D.J. Willard though.
My name is McKnight, I am retired from the Army these days, but still work as a civilian for military. Feel free to contact me at kyem74ron@gmail.com.
Asking for a friends VA claim: Does anyone remember an accident which involved the breaking off of a radio mast which fell and struck a soldier in the head and killed him? I'm not sure of the time frame.
The accident I'm asking about above was in 1989.
Hi I was in Camp Pieri in 1978-1979 if anyone Know SGT Jessie Richardson tell him to leave a massage on this blog I will see it When I was in Wiesbaden Germany I enjoyed the view
From Nick V. 12/09/69-02/72 the 563rd moved from Red stone Arsenal to Mainz first, then to Camp Pieri. The battalion building was ours for a month or so and since our CO was a second louie they kicked us across the street to the smaller building. Coming from Texas, boy it was as cold that first year then I have ever experienced. I had never heard of steam pipes, boy what a great 28 months.
My name is Mike was with the 14th Maint.Co 71-73 wan to no if any one has pic of the Victorian Pub Wiesbaden of that time I lost all of pics of friends from camp and the Pub. you might no me by the name babyface, my girl friend was gabby m if any one could come up with some pic send to my facebook or email lbmd@comcast.net thank you your friend Mike
Nick, I was in the advance party also.. I don't remember you but at my age who knows..what a nightmare Lee barracks was
. I left in December 71. Was 27b20.
I was at the Camp...from november of 1968 to april 1970 in B and C company 19th maintenance BN...enjoyed my time there
Dvem i was in the 563rd at the same time.hughes on the second floor.boyd was my roommate and hall my best friend.worked in the motorpool.i was a generator mechanic
Well I guess I'm the old dude. I've posted comments about Camp Pieri on other sites,but here goes. I arrived there in January of 63,from GrossAuheim because of a mishap in assignments. Long story,no time.. I was in Headquaters Plattoon first,then the Nike Platoon(former 227th Ord Det.) SFC Shelton,aka Railhead, was was platoon sgt. My room was 305,and we faced the 497th RTS of the USAF. Later SSG Ralph N. Angelo Came aboard, and we didn't have any use for each other. Before I left CP though, I realized than Angelo loved ONLY four things:His country, His men,the Army, and his 65 Chrysler 300, a big white beauty. I ended up respecting him more than any other man in the Army, except my best buddy Robert C. Meade from Seattle,WA. My room mates were Jerome J. Swayne,from Milwaukee WI,Norman S. Yamamoto from Captain Cook, Kona,Hawaii, and Martin Navor Jr. from Honolulu,Hawaii. Marty re-upped for six,and a few days later his father was killed in bar altercation. Marty was sent home on a compassionate re-assignment to take care of his Mom.I miss all those guys so much! Hopefully they all had happy,long,lives and are still with us. Especially SSGT Angelo. Rest in Peace,men,you are remembered with love and affection. I left Wiesbaden in March '66. SP5 Allen R. Hedge,RA15676987,Nike Plt,579th Ord Co GMGS. Also,the 14th was known as the 14th Ord Co(GS) in those days.
My pal Larry Carrington aka Dirty Red had a red vw from Durham N.C.was in A battery. I was in Bbtry
My names Terry Word , was in b/btry from 75-78. Sfc Joseph was top Staff was Sfc Pearson, Ssgt Rowland, Sgt.Baker, Ssgt Singleton & friends Kevin Matthews,Smitty,Frelow,Cofer,Fred Hicks,Paul Gray,Adams,Shorty,etc.
I was stationed at Camp Pieri from Jan 87 to Jan 90. I have been trying to find the guys I was stationed there with for years. That was so long ago. I saw a couple of comments from some of the guys I knew but they didn't leave contact information nor anything that was still active that I could reach out. Mark V. Budda, Duane A. Willis, Chris Miller any of you see this reach out. I am Nick Neves was in the C Btry FDC section with SFC John R. Sample, SSG Martinez, our supply NCO was SFC Allan. anyone knows any of these guys or has contact information please email me at nneves57@gmail.com. thanks.
the guy that I misnomer earlier was SPC Chris Mueller. . . . . .
Hello.. My husband is SGT White.He is trying to reconnect with his Army buddies. Please email me @ daliawhite1@yahoo.com
My Hubby is Sgt.White. Feel free to email him @ bwhite@securitytexas.com. He is trying to reconnect with his Army buddies.
Wow...I haven't heard the name Zoeller in a VERY LONG time ! I was stationed at Camp Pieri from July '82 to May '86, originally in B Btry 1/333 FDC then with C Btry FDC.
You are not old I was there from 1979 to 1982 Charlie battery 1/333 rd
Hello everyone I was stationed on the Hill from 1979 to 1982 1/333 rd field artillery.
Great tour beautiful area I remember the view of the Rhine River.
Hey everyone, I'm Vince Carlotti and I was on the hill from 78-81. B Battery 1/333. Remember Montoya, Baker, Rothenberg, McNabb, Chi-town, Philly dog, Demby, Roberts, Carter, Thomas, Top Joseph, Koester, Chevy-Chavez,Chili-Will, Sanders, Hunter, Castro, Copeland, Comer, Root, CPT Snow, Floyd, and Big Dad,to name a few. We had a good time for sure. Any of you out there?
I was on the Hill from oct of 68 to april of 1970
I would enjoy hearing from anyone that was there..
I was in B and C company 19th Maintenance Battalion
there was also Air Force people stationed there also
Twilight Radio was there ,too.
I was there with Det. 2, 6910 Security Wing from August 1966 until August 1969. We shared a common mess hall, cafeteria and barber shop in the basement of the cafeteria building. Loved Mama's out the gate and to the left of the camp, the Forsthaus Rheinblick to the right and the ICB off of Dotzheimer Strasse. As I recall, in addition to the Army's 5th Maintenance Battalion, the AF 497 Recce Tech was also barracked there, as well as some immigrant workers.
My name is Terry Word> was in B/try Jan75-Dec77 Places to jam were the Palatz,Victorian, & The Cave.Owned 4 cars during my tour& saw a lot of the country.Top was Joseph.A few names> Matthews, Adams Flynn,Alaniz,Smitty,Garrett, Pate Frelow,Canada,Chilly Willy,Shorty,Dirty Red,Stence,Singleton,Gray,Nellums,Reid,Jackson&aLady from 563rd named Vanessa
Hi Sean O'B here, was stationed at Camp Pieri from late '73 to '75 as an MP. Our barracks were above the 14th Maintenance. I literally just got off the phone with a friend who was in the 14th. His name was Charlie B. His nickname was Space Ghost, he was best buds with another guy named "Bee". I saw your post Bee so hello! So, Charlie and I were reminiscing about Pieri. We both remembered another MP who loved ManDrax or Mad Dogs. He would get stoned and for whatever reason strip down. I personally watched him walk into one of the rooms one night that we were hanging out in on the third floor when he climbed up to the window. I thought he was just going to take a piss off the ledge, next thing i knew he was gone! He landed on a car roof in the quadrangle. Of course I thought he was dead, but he got up and walked back into building. I myself can personally swear under oath that he did that twice. Charlie said it was four times. On one occasion, he camped out in the Arms room. He had the keys because he was the CQ! Lol. I remember seeing him one morning after one of his flights; he was so sore and stiff , he could barely walk, not to mention that he was black and blue head to toe.I had asked Charlie if he remembered the boot tree. Then Charlie mentioned this site to me. Sure enough someone here did. Thanks, left a pair of my boots there in '75. Think i painted them first, one blue, one red. Thank you Jesse for getting it started. Mike Duturow, I think remember you even though we were in different units. As an MP, we had use of the jeeps, (not necessarily authorized). So we spent a lot of time, exploring the countryside, not to mention eating at Lindsey Air Station, especially on Sundays. The Fly boys lived large and ate well. A local friend of mine, said that when he thought about which service to join, the recruiter told him that the Air Force was the only outfit that sent out the officers to get shot at while the enlisted men stayed behind. Naturally, he joined the Air Force.
The mention of the field across from Pieri's front gate made me smile. One Saturday afternoon, after a solo MP patrol in Mainz, I ran into some of the guys as I was driving back onto Pieri. They jumped in and we decided to go for a ride in that field before heading down to Lindsey to eat. Well, I decided to try a Hand Brake turn. We rolled over in a cloud of dirt, radiator steam and oil. Luckily none of us got hurt. We pushed the jeep back up and sputtered back onto Pieri. The gate guard was laughing. At the Motor Pool, we cleaned it up as best we could. I signed the keys back in, and then told a friendly CQ not to let that thing go out for the remainder of the weekend. I remember the Motor Pool Sergeant having a fit Monday afternoon. Of course, I swore innocence and that it was fine when I had returned it. Needless to say, I received extra attention from the Non coms. Probably that wasn't the only reason I did.
I have a much fonder memory of that field; one morning, myself and a great woman were enjoying life after a nightnout when some unit came jogging by for their PT run. We laughed and stayed still until they passed. She said she just hoped somebody didn't mistake her bare butt for a rabbit and start shooting. Put her in a cab at the gate, and strolled back onto Pieri with as much strut as a young man could muster.
Besides Space Ghost and Bee, I remember great times with Mike White, George Celsor, Bill " Deputy Sheriff" Hendricks and especially James "Pappy" Daniels. Thanks everyone for the memories. Sean O'B seanob7476@gmail.com
Also a shout out to to the Keller or Kelleher brothers. They were two Sergeants that took good care of us while they were there.
Anyone can tell me how to view the photos section? Thanks
Hey Terry Word, I was in B 1/333 (78-81), I remember the guys you mentioned, This 4th of July gonna go and visit with Top Joseph, David Montoya and Canada (AKA Chi-town). I was in Survey with Chi-town, Roberts, Montoya, SSG Baker, Rod Carter, Freddie Floyd, Philly dog (James Phillips), Jerry Thomas, Paul Hunter, Chevy (Chevez) had a great time on the hill. Vince Carlotti
I was in 563 ord co. 27b20 . I was in the advance party 1969 getting everything ready for the main unit. Spent a lot of time at Hiedi's . Rocktopuss & Escoyel was like her fuel.. Ruff stuff.. Wine and Coke. I ETSed in Dec 1971..just a boy but now an old man of 70...so long ago..
Saw old post...I was there same years. Friends with Connie Ponce..Nourse.
I was station on camp pieri from 70-73 with c company 19 maintenance, name change to 548 maintenance and then to 14 maintenance love going to the air force club after work. Got in a lot trouble fighting the guys from across the river at lee barracks' sp4 Lewis Moorer.
I was there from 1970 to Aug 1971 with the 563rd ord. Co. Miss the food from zur rose and the Wiesbaden rod and gun club!
Do you remember a accident that happened during reforger of 88
I was with C Company 19 Maintenance Bat., 548 Maintenance Co. last 14th maintenance Co. from Dec 70 to Jun 73. Just loved the place I was in the Army for 24 years so I got a chance to go back form time to time. But now it is all gone the place is a German housing area and school.
I don't know why so many don't include there name. My name is Stephen Johnson I served at Camp Pieri from 1973 to 1976. It was a hell hole back then . Drugs were rampant and there was big wall between blacks and whites. That being said I cant think of a more scary time in my life but also a more satisfying time either. I remember a black sergeant that had recently come back from Vietnam and became friends with him. This guy had lettuce all aver his uniform, two tours in Vietnam with two purple hearts. One day he was beating the crap out of three black guys and telling them to straighten up and understand that Americans better stand together white or black. They didn't stand a chance, I understood that this man had seen war.
It was interesting times and i was indoctrinated into how life worked. I went over in a 3 month time with over 200 other recruits. When i left 3 years later maybe 20 of us left. Drugs, suicide, murder and article 13's pretty much took care of the problem. A whole MP group was arrested for being the primary drug distributors. It was scary. But beyond that what great friends I made, Philip Walsh, Big will, Lenny graves, kent Mcelvy, royce brooks, TJ, fred fox, Tim Nash, Joe, eric, Glenn hyde and so many others. My girlfriends Illona and Isabella and many other german women who I was so rude too. Except my apologies. But all in all I love my memories. I am know retired from the Laser and microwave com engineering world. I am actually in excellant shape at 66. People say I look 50 and I believe them of course. Still 34 inch waste and muscles are still there. Take lots of vitamins and herbs. Anyhow to all my Camp Pieri brothers and sisters. God Bless and live a long and happy life.
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David carson
Dec 69-mar 71
Supply
I was stationed at Camp Pieri from July of '71 'till February of '73 with the 545th MP Plt. We spent most of our time on the Mainz side of the river where the MP Station was located in Dragooner Kaserne. The last year I split time between Desk Sergeant and Patrol Supervisor. I have a lot of great memories of Fasching, the WeinMarkt, waiting for the American girls to get off the Rhein Tour boats. While I was living in Europe in the late '90's I went back up to Camp Pieri which had been converted to apartments for the Germans and took a couple of photos . A lot nicer than the burned out third floor I moved into in July of '71. A lot of fond memories of those years.
Sgt Jim Mallon 545th MP PLt.
I was stationed at Camp Pieri from 1988 til 1990. I was a Lance Missile crewmember. There was a SSGT who was tank commander with the FDC unit. The track rolled over and killed him around 1988 or 1989. I think his name was SSGT Jackson, but I'm not sure if that was his name. I looked up to him as a young 18 year old PFC. I also know that he was African American. I did a google search on this accident, but nothing turned up. If anyone remembers this tragic accident, or has news reports from 1988-90 about this please email me at clavius24@gmail.com
My name is specialist Rodriguez. I was there from 85 to 87. I remember when Ed was shot by the terrorist. We had a formation behind the barracks that's when they announced it. I remember that drunk ass first sergeant big old black man that every time he pulled up in his parking lot he hit the building because he was always drunk and lazy LOL. I was on the first building to the right. I think you might company was 563rd maintenance company. I had a great time in Germany.
I remember you. I am specialist Rodriguez I was there from 85 to 87. I used to play with a Latin band called impacto alegre
I worked with the five 63rd Ordnance Company
Dear Sir and Madames,
My Name is Chris i was born on that hill in 1979 and grew up as your Neighbour.
I remember when hundreds of soldiers jogged through the streets at six in the morning - singing their drills .. and we natives hung out of our windows totally fascinated..
I remember tanks driving around on a Field on the other side of Camp pieri..
Armed Soldiers and the Rocket you could see from the Entrance..
I remember the Big Apple downtown and the Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaftsfest in Camp Lindsey...
And i do investigate the secrets of Castle Freudenberg and the former Camp Pieri for about 20 Years now...
There are plenty of good and also disturbing Story from all Kind of people i`ve heard so long and i am interrested to share some of it..
And maybe you can help a me a to find more photograph`s of both Locations..
Thank you for your service protecting us
please do not hesitate to contact me
Sincerly
Chris Beck
chrisbeck79@gmx.net
You worked for Sgt Robinson right
We’re you ever stationed in Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Hello , I was at camp pieri [the hill ] from 71-73 , lived off base on the corner of hoch and platter strasse
. My wife had her pre natal care at wiesbaden air force base . I have some great memories of that time . I read a couple of comments about a guy named Thor from canada .
he was pretty cool to hang out with , he was at a lot of parties at my apartment !
Does anyone remember a chief warrant officer last name gilbert ?
Hello , I was there from 71-73 , one hell of a cool place , hung out with a guy named Thor from canada . I lived off base in wiesbaden on the corner of hoch and platter strasse , had some other military people renting in the same building , Anyone there at that time can reach me at sgt.mike@tds.net , I hope someone will contact me as I would love to talk to them , We might have had some beer or wine together , maybe even smoked a little hash !!
563 Ord. Co Aug . 72 - Dec 74 , wish I had a do over
Hello Mr Morris. I was stationed at Camp Pieri from 1988 til 1990. SPC Clavius Gresham. A BTRY 3D BN 32D FA USAAEUR. Reaching out to my Pieri family from down through the years. My email is clavius24@gmail.com
Hello Mr Cannet. I was stationed at Camp Pieri from 1988 til 1990. SPC Clavius Gresham. A BTRY 3D BN 32D FA USAAEUR. Reaching out to my Pieri family from down through the years. My email is clavius24@gmail.com
Spc Clavius Gresham. Can you email me so we can chat at clavius24@gmail.com. Thanks
CAN ANYONE HELP ME??
I am a paralegal helping a gentleman with his VA case. He was at Camp Pieri. he believes it happened in 88 or 89, he's thinking around September or when it was a little cooler outside. there was a man working on an antenna or radio tower of some sort when it snapped and impaled the gentleman in the eye, killing him. Such a tragic story and my heart goes out to his family. My client was there when it happened and it has caused pretty severe PTSD in his life so myself and the rest of my legal team are doing anything we can to move his case forward. anyone that remembers anything can provide a buddy statement that will strengthen his case. I do have the name of the gentleman who died but don't want to leave it here out of sensitivity. please feel free to email me at ashley.ewing@tabakattorneys.com with any and all information you can think of. I know this is an old blog post but hoping someone out there can recall anything!! Thank you guys for listening!!!
Mark Kolodzie, I remember you. I saw you posted about SSGT Sweet Pea Turner. I took over the HHB Survey Section in December 1974 from Turner. Before I had finished processing in he had me on the battery ski trip to Garmisch. I joined the ski club with Turner and took so many trips I can't count them all. I took the survey section out every week so we didn't have to do bullshit around the camp. I was only in Germany for a year but have memories that make it seem as if I was there much longer. Sgt. Charles Haberkern 74-75
I was in 563 order back in 1974
Name Billy Broadwell was in 563 back in 1974 , had a heck of a time . Work on the Redeye Missle's
Yah , I was there in 74 to 75
Hey this is Gonzo (Gonzalez) was in 563rd from 87 to 90
Fsgt Lewis, Major Lavern, sgt davidson, Sgt Richardson,(husband & wife).ssgt blanchard,I lived off post and gbot chaptered out around Oct.1990. Had great farewell in the p
Woods across the street
.Everyone knew me as Gonzo. Crazy Puerto Rican from the Bronx. Holla back brother.
I was on the hill from 84 to 88 first in C bat as a track mech. the HHB Motor Sergeant.
was a married Sgt when I got there so I didn't do the nightlife (grin) but remember the PT runs, Golf course, and Rod and Gun club. Did the change over from !/333 to 3/32, when Bn Commander and CSM got fired, and too many days of guard! I worked with some great guys but have CRS (Can't Remember Shit) so most the names are gone but somethings stayed...My son was born in Wiesbaden Hospital (grin) was a lifer so moved to the air base for another tour then to Ft Carson...messed up my back and got a med retirement (1995)
If any old friends/co-workers remember me drop me a line vicstrong1977@gmail.com
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