ETC. I married a fraulein and our daughter was born at Muenchweiler Army Hospital. One was named Frank – he was from Chicago.

After Karlsruhe, I took a European out and was working as a GS05 with the 7th Sig Br in Mannheim until my return to the states in 1983. 22nd avn was the host avn unit. Recently I became curious about my old neighborhood in Pirmasens, Germany, where I was stationed as a soldier in the U.S. Army during the mid-70’s. Would like to hear from you!! I was there in late 50’s. Went to basic training at Fort Bliss 1988 with Charlie Company 2/56 ADA. Co. from 1985-1988. I still have dreams about the place. My father is Joe McPeak and we lived there 1971-73 I went to 4th and 5th grade there, such good memories I have of living in Germany.

Thanks so much for posting this. I REMEMBER: SGT. Nice little town to spend early years in.

1at USA Ret. Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Pirmasens, Carolinensaal, outside, Rhineland-Palatinate, Pirminiuskirche, events, cultural events, concerts, talks, outside, building, meadow, flowers, statue, nobody, tourism, place of interest, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-germany-rhineland-palatinate-pirmasens-carolinensaal-outside-rhineland-146553559.html, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-pirminius-church-in-pirmasens-rhineland-palatinate-germany-85381956.html. building on the 3 rd floor. I learned a lot which cam in handy later on. Anyone remember him? My father was MSG Jimmie Lee Hampton, NCOIC of the 59th Ord Brigade IG Office. Had to be named after his family. It was a great place and very fond memories. I remember well the pix and the commissary and the living quarters complex next to. Also served there with good friend sp4 Raul Vasquez. I WAS THE BN. Our unit was one of the larger one’s on post in those days and we were quite active.
He had a great sense of humor. It’s all such a blur for me. Had some great times over there, planning a vacation to go over to walk down memory lane. Pirmasens è una città extracircondariale (targa PS) di 40 632 abitanti della Renania-Palatinato, in Germania. My name is Danny Stanley ,I was stationed in Pirmasens in 1971-72 with Dale Wagoner and his wife Susie. I rotated back to the USA and finished my hitch at Ft. Riley with the First Infantry Division. Patrick McCurry here. Dad (CMSgt Elmer Sutton) was stationed at nearby Zweibrucken AFB from Dec ’72 – Jun ’76. He also got me before the E6 selection board and I made Staff Sgt.

I’m always curious about the area so I found your comments interesting. Anyone else serve with the 546th? This was from late ’77 to June ’79. The sign was in front of the building.

I was assigned to the TCC. I was the first truck in a convoy going to Berlin. Only female crew chief at time. and ran either the FMS or OMS units of the 26th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing – RF-4C’s were stationed their then. I have not made it back to Europe again. Not knowing if they would be returning, most of the soldiers were selling their personal possessions out on the company street. THIS IS TO EDITH ALLISON FROM THEN SGT. Both barracks buildings are still standing as of this writing, and appear to be abandoned. The Company went to war a group made up of Hollywood camera men. been there. Thanks for bringing back some great memories, John Conway – I’ve been looking for you for YEARS! The old headquarters building for my unit, 2/56 HHB. KOLLER. Jim Dike I think I remember you. I have read of the restored site at the North end of the Golden Gate bridge.

Best part of tour were trips to Barcelona, Copenhagen and Paris on leave.

Doug Peters. Thank you again for revisiting and posting your photos. I enjoyed going to the sites, although not in the middle of the night, or for days at a time. I dealt with Hawk, Pershing and Nike-Herc maintenance missile and class V sub units. CURIOUS TO KNOW IF YOUR FATHER MIGHT HAVE BEEN KAY HELTON WHO I WORKED WITH IN THE QM CORPS. RETIRED FROM THE ARMY-LIVE IN LAREDO, TEXAS-E-MAIL: NADA2@PRODIGY.NET. Thomas Wolfe’s famous suggestion, “You can’t go home again” covers a large amount of territory; your home is not the only thing to which you cannot return to with any but perfect verisimilitude. At the time I served, this battalion fielded four active missile batteries deployed on lonely hilltops in the Rheinland Pfalz surrounding Pirmasens; it was part of the 32nd AADCOM, which was the umbrella organization for air defense in Europe. I was NOT stationed there but further South, near Munich, from 72-75. I was stationed there from 1962 to 1964. Looking for anyone who might have lived in Building 4507. I saw this article and had to share. this is rich calnan worked in the message center across from Section one where Kim Brothers from Ohio worked ring any bells with anyone, I was there from 1986-89. I remember the Texas Bar across the street from the gate nearest our barracks as well as The Turmshank .sic just down the street. served in germany from 1961 to 1964. left and went fort benning, .still remember pirmasens.

Hi Joanne. We had so many spares that we had no use for, and so we sent a shelter back to the US Army Bluegrass Army Depot in Avon Kentucky. My husband Curt Bauer Spc 5 was stationed in Pirmasens Army Depot at KARPAC personnel office above Dew Drop Inn from ’73-“74. Here is a You Tube video shot in Pirmasens in 2010, a tour of the Husterhöhe. yes he was pretty cool. My trip brought back many fond memories. but there were almost no slips; despite the conditions, the quality of the game was high.

In August 1976, USMCA-P became a subordinate unit of the newly established 21st Support Comd., with the mission of providing base operations support to … BN. I worked at the commisary and also at the Kathe Wolfhardt Christmas Market. 165th signal company. https://www.alamy.com/pirmasens-germany-march-26-2019-the-facade-of-the-city-star-youth-hostel-with-logo-on-march-26-2019-in-pirmasens-image245177643.html, Pirmasens red highlighted in map of Rhineland Palatinate DE, https://www.alamy.com/pirmasens-red-highlighted-in-map-of-rhineland-palatinate-de-image259993671.html, https://www.alamy.com/hiking-trail-though-the-palatinate-forest-nearby-pirmasens-germany-image360434172.html.

I went out with a couple guys from 76th Trans. I loved listening to the records in the sound proof booth at the base library.

I was with the 524th Maintenance Co. We shared barracks space with the 76th Trans. Pirmasens was a lot of fun, spent some time in Lohnsfeld also. We provided O&M for the Autodin switch down past the med depot just before the antenna farm, Our barracks was in between the banana building and 2nd MI barracks.

I do not recall and signal companies other than the 267th and 270th while I was there Jan 74 – Nov 79.

I would like to hear from some of the DSP guys.Eddie Harmonsales@ncservo.com. Met a lot of good people and still keep in touch with them. Attrib: Stadt Pirmasens, Saved from usarmygermany.com. A MSGst that worked for my dad ran it, but I believe it was owned by the US Army. month on my bar bill in nearby Fehrbach. Technology is a wonderful thing. Europe, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Pirmasens, Schlossstrasse, Pirminiuskirche, statue, architecture, building, construction, https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-europe-germany-rhineland-palatinate-pirmasens-schlossstrasse-pirminiuskirche-73548059.html. I was a member of the 447th Signal Battalion (Cable Construction). Other Notes. Also, does anyone remember Sgt Dave Cherry and Dana. In 1994, some 40 years later, the U.S. Army de-activated the Kaserne and turned it over to the German Army.

Do you recall them? And not just any old Bayern team; this team had the nucleus of the 1974 World Cup championship team: Franz Beckenbauer, Sepp Maier, Gerd Mueller, who were the center half, goalie, and striker, respectively for that team, and Beckenbauer alone is still regarded as one of the finest center halfs to ever play the game.
My email is ross.donna78@gmail.com. Had many friends in 546 maintain, 2/56ada. I was there at 2/56 from summer of 68- 69 worked at NCO Club, and Motor pool. My Dad passed away a few years ago, at the age of 92; we miss him be the memories live on. Google Earth provides multiple historical satellite maps of Pirmasens. For awhile I used to ride a little blue & white Yamaha motorcycle.

If I recall correctly, I believe it was you visited my family back in the states, Minnesota in the early 70’s? It was moved to Fort Bliss, TX, in in the 1980’s, and formed a training regiment for Air Defense Artillery, as the air defense missile system we supported, the Nike Hercules ground to air missile system, was being gradually phased out and replaced with more modern equipment. And what had happened to my old unit, the 2nd battalion of the 56th Air Defense Artillery regiment?

Drinking Parkbrau ruined forever common American beer for me. I was stationed in Pirm on 1988 to 1990.

Pirmasens, Germany - March 26, 2019: Pedestrians and road cross a bridge at the water tower at summer forest on March 26, 2019 Pirmasens. Most of my memories are good. :). Enjoyed your post. Copyright © 02/10/2020 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. Alamy and its logo are trademarks of Alamy Ltd. and are registered in certain countries. Pirmasens, Germany - March 26, 2019: The goods receipt and the premises of the Park Brewery on March 26, 2019 in Pirmasens.

A bunch of us vets have restored a Nike site in Golden Gate National Park and lead tours on Saturdays. Parkbrau was the best !!! Loved it in Germany. Ray Heffley. Was there from 1990 to 1992. I don’t know if I would recognize much of anything, especially around the bases. Some not so good times too but they all seem good to me now. The most recent map of Pirmasens as of this writing is October of 2010. My name is Mike Pioso and I was stationed with the 59th Ord Grp (AWSCOM) from 1969-1971 one floor below the PAL Detachment. Ray Fodgev 267 Sig 1980 to 1985 Lohnsfeld Rcvr Det. 1978 to 1980 165th Signal Motor Pool. I smiled back and accepted his advice. I also played and coach basketball while I was there. The town, nearly destroyed in World War II, is now a bustling, modern town. I was attached to 97th Quartermaster but assigned to headquarters. FROM 79-82. Awesome time there and great memories! Through the magic of Google Earth and the Internet, I explored the place I once lived, now thirty five years hence. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Sam and I were with Hqs AWSCOM trans section. Man was everybody scrambling that day! Maj. Cy B.K. They had an apartment in Muechweiller.