Thanks so much for uploading this video. I haven't seen these buildings since I left in 1990, and I feel a strange homesickness. Friedberg was where I spent some of the best and worst years of my life. I miss it so much. Central Studio, the Spotlight, The Joint...I could go on and on. Pillars of Thunder.
Thank you for posting this. I was stationed there in 85-88. Talk about your stroll down memory lane! The people of Friedberg were so hospitable. Wonderful people and a wonderful country.
I was stationed here from 58-60. Elvis served the same time I did, but he lived off base in Bad Nauheim. He drove his MG back and forth to base. He made rank, PFC, and passed out big cigars. To my wife's dismay, I smoked it. He was a real gentleman and a great soldier. My wife was there with me living in Friedburg. Standing on the corner at the bus stop with some other American GI's wives. Elvis would come around the corner in his MG and wave, and they would melt. Thanks for video!
My time spent in 1/36 was not fun or memorable. I would not wish it on anyone. Seeing those buildings brought back alot of memories. I was stationed there in 2004. Cant say I miss it, but wouldnt trade the expereience for nothing.
I loved this place so much the Barracks and town was so much fun With All my dads friends (Sgt.Jeff Herdebu)....God I would just love to visit that old place and remember everywhere I was when I was there if you know him or me please comment or like. Thank you Edward J Herdebu
I was there from 74-75 1/32 Armor Co. B. We were down @ the bottom of the hill by the Battilion Consolidated Mess . I remember the alerts , moving out to the FTA, hanging out waiting for the next order. It always was to stand down.
I was an MP at Ray(t) Barracks from 89 until 91. I remember 3 things. San Remos (fine Italian fare), launching my brand new Celica off the hill next to the Education Center, and kicking our share of ass downtown ( Blood Alley). Also paying $2 more to get your hair cut in the chair Elvis got his cut in. Good Times...
So the Rock at the end was not the same Rock at KG? The Rock that had the 1st AD patch on it was still at KG when KG shut down in 97. I was confused when you said the rock was moved in early 90's. So there ended up being two rocks? Just checking for confirmation.
The info was based on the statement made by Peter, who said the the Rock now at Ray Barracks, was the same that was located at the intersection at KG. For whatever reason, he must have been confused as to the year it was transported over to Ray Barrack. Peter Buschmaas was the Ray Barrack facility engineer from 77-08 and was present when the KG Rock was put on a flat bed and brought to Ray Barracks. He, based on the request of the then Garrison Cmdr, hired the stone mason.
A lot of bitter/sweet memories when I watch this video. It really gave me a lot of closure to be honest. My time spent here was basically hell from the first day till the last day. I really appreciate the time whoever made this video. It really brought back a lot of memories. I was there from sept 2002-2005 Thanks
A lot of bitter/sweet memories when I watch this video. It really gave me a lot of closure to be honest. My time spent here was basically hell from the first day till the last day. I really appreciate the time whoever made this video. It really brought back a lot of memories. Thanks
I myeself have some bitter/sweet memeories of A 1/36th inf Bn. It is sad to see the base closed after spending so much time there. I was stationed there from Sept 202-2005, minus a 15 month deployment to iraq. Although 1/36 was probably the worst time I ever spent on this earth and wouldn't wish that on my worse enemy. Taking a ride with whoever took this video one last time gave me some closure. I really loved the little town of friedberg. I wish I could afford to make the trip on my own.
I was stationed there 1987-1991. Young and Dumb years. I just noticed how much nicer & less cluttered german towns look than ours without all the telephone pools
I was there April71-june72,with the 503rd MPCo. We had Capt Freas and then Lt Benton as CO's. I think Sgt Phillips was NCO. Anyone who was there with me then,be sure and drop a note here.Thanks for the video Roadking. It brought back many memories
Incredible video, it brings back so many memories. I was stationed here from 1977 through 1980 with CSC 1/32 Armor, Redeye section. Stay alert, stay alive, stay Redeye!
crazy seeing this place vacated, knowing the amount of stuff that was going on inside those walls just a few years ago. other than the part about being in the army, that was the best experience of my life the years i was living there
I had talked with then Mayor Micheal Keller and he did anticipate some impact on the local shops, restaurants & Bars that had been frequented by us and our dependants. But he had faith that all would survive the closing of the Post and loosing all of their "Honorary Citizens"
Dam... How much I miss Friedberg Germany. I walked those streets in 2003 to 2007. Cco 2'37 AR. If only I can turn back the hands of time I would live there again and go through every thing I went through again. SPC Merced, Felix
Thanks for the video. Brought back some memories. I was stationed there from 85-88. I was in A co. 1/32 which was later re-designated as 4/67, both with the 3rd Armored Division.
Great video clip, it brought tears to my eyes. I was stationed in Ray Barracks. Great Americans served our country proudly in this place. Thanks again! CSM Gonzalez, A/501st FSB 1SG 2000-2005
I had the fortune to visit in August of 01, in May of 2004 and then for the closing of the Garrison in 2007, when I took the videos. Was stationed at Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach 70-72, 503 MP Co, 3AD, then to CIDC at IG Farben (Abrams Complex later) in Frankfurt from 72-74.
I was one of the last guys out of there, left the 28th of july that year. Kinda sad watching this, remembering all the runs down that town street, the drunk stumbling back to the infantry barracks, the fucking bradley motorpool, Chow hall, hardrock cq,our fucking building, burger king and library and bank, the px, battalion, brigade. I miss that old town and it's people. Hard to believe our home turned into a ghost town.
I was in the 1/32 Armor from 63-65. B Co then HHC Worked in Battalion HQ for Lt Col William Illston. He had the idea then initiated the concept for the 'Bandits' in either 64 or 65. I con't believe how the barracks and especially the mess hall have been remodeled since I was there. They look so different. I didn't miss the place until I saw the videos. But I don't miss the middle of the night alerts! Thanks for the previlege of seeing Friedberg and Ray Barracks again.
Thanks!!! I was stationed here 2 years back 93 to 94 and was in the 23rd Eng Bn.... Your video goes right up the roads we use to run on!!! Brought back a lot of memories thx again Mikey/PA
Hi, and thanks for the looked back . i would like to say that some of your information about Elvis , is off . i was stationed at Ray barracks , from 1974 to 1976 . i was in Aco. 1/32 armor , 3rd armored division. Elvis was in our unit , Aco. 1/32 . it was a well known fact . in fact our company seamstress Katie , knew Elvis and had pictures on her office to substanciate that . also the dining hall , in our day was not called E.Presly dining hall.... the place has change though . lets talk ....
Thank you for posting this. My dad was stationed there from 1958 to 1962, and his rank was SFC. We lived in Bad Nauheim on Grant Avenue....14C to be exact. I was 8 when we went over and 12 when we came back, and I remember seeing Elvis playing football with his buddies and friends in the park in Bad Nauheim. Thank you again for sharing this.
I was at Ray Barracks from '72 to '75 with the 2/27 FA. Great videos. Definitely takes me back. Folks these days have no idea what we did back then. It would have been a different world, for sure, if we hadn't. I miss the place. Thank you for sharing.
This video gives me chills from start to finish. I absolutely loved it in Germany. Especially going downtown to the Studio (aka the Booty hole) lol and hangin' with my boys. Shane, Jason, Hugo, David, Bergman, Cook, Forsythe, Flip, Garcia, Reaver, Rod Dawg (ME), and Chris. Damn this just brings it all back at once. I loved it there and I always will. HHC 1ST BDE, 1ST AD HAMMERS!!!
This brings back memories. Bandit from 1979-1981 with the 1/32 Combat Engineers. Assigned as AVLB driver but OJT'ed as PLL Clerk. This was my first enlisted station. I often think about the good guys I served with.
WoW, This video has brought back alot of memories. This was my first enlistment duty station, and where I met my wife and married now 9 years. Bandits!! 4/67 then 1/37 Armor. Delta Company Death Riders!!! SGT Revia.Oscar
The video brought back alot of memories. I was there from 96-99. I had forgotten till just now but do you remember doing the poor mans jeep painting. I miss the old Deathriders still in touch with a couple of them. It was nice to see a familiar name on here take care Oscar
Did meet some of your special OPS guys in Manama, Bahrain while I was there 90-92. I had just retired and was there as a "contractor". Learned alot from you Brits, especially that you had less rules and regs to adhere to then us Yanks. My cap off to you Brit Brothers...live long and prosper, hands across the sea and all that...
I was with your lads in Iraq, Bosnia and Kosovo, one thing I couldnt understand about you lads is when you go for a run in your own time you wear issue PT kit and the boys we had even did the ''squad fall out'' and your not allowed to take civvy clothes on tour. no drink, your boys loved it with us. up until the point when the MPs search our rooms for beer took what we had and banned us from drinking with you lads didnt stop them though my room was like a 1930s speak easy lol.
Its heart breaking going back to your old camp, i went back to my one last month in Osnabruck. Then you think of all the hard work you spent looking after the place. just to see it in shit state. heartbreaking. its shit you boys leaving as there are fewer PX's to visit for us Brits lol.
Sure enough, I did hook up with one of your Brits in the States, former Royal Marine, married an american gal, became a citizen, joined the US Marines, then got him a job on the Police and he retired from Metropolitan DC Police a couple of years ago. Anthony Robinson is his name and living the good life somewhere.....
I just cryed so much during this video. I miss everything about that place. Even the deployment to Iraq in 2003. I have lost and loved many from Ray Barracks.
Thanks for the memories. I was stationed there in !962-63. Got there just after Elvis left. 3rd Armor, HQ Co. Wheel and Track mechanic. Would like to hear from anyone that was there at that time. Had some fine times in Friedberg as a very young man.;-0)
WMG sucks for deleting the soundtrack. Anyways, Friedberg was my home and home of Elvis. Even when I was stationed there from 1999-2001 I was hearing of bases being closed. I am glad to have been a part of history before the closings. Memories will live on forever. Thanks comrades.
Lived in Friedberg for 8 mths (96/97) Didn't spend time on Barracks - was student from Ireland but your drive down Kaiserstrasse has brought back so many memories. Remember walking to the Bahnhof and soliders driving by in US cars with music blasting, it felt like I was in the US not 1/2 hour from Frankfurt. Lived on Usagasse so at weekends heard soldiers on their AM runs and of course Friday nights at Studio - free for ladies back then and plenty of tequila shots. Thanx for the memories!
Just revisited Friedberg and went to Waynes old bar.Bad news, the new owner told me Wayne was murdered several years ago.Shot in the head and found in a room over his bar.The killer was never caught.
Did you get to enter inside the fence on to the grounds or is it still off limits?? I heard that even though it had been turned back over to the host nation, you still can't get on the old post. I had a hell of a time arranging for my escort in 2007 when I took the videos.
Ray its still off limits.The only view i got was from the train going to Rosbach.The base looks totally untouched. All the locals want the troops back not just for the economy, they really miss them. Friedberg has lost a lot of its character.
That's what I heard also. One of my friends told me that the base looks like it has gone down hill and that the grass is over grown. That sucks that it's still off limits cause I was hoping I'd be able to take some pics next year. I miss Germany so much.
I was stationed there 1994-1996 with the 60th Ordnance Company. I'm planning on heading over this summer and drinking some dunkel at the Friedberger Brauhaus. Chad
I miss the Brauhaus so much. I especially love their jagerschnitzel. I ate at a german restaurant the other day and their jagerschnitzel wasn't very good.
I was there from 1985 to 2000. I miss it alot. I was in 1-36 Infantry and then 5-18. What a great run down memory lane! Does anyone remeber Herr Stein who cut Elvis's hair? He was ther and then got skin cancer on his face....
C-122 maint bn and hq 3rd bde. I would like to hopefully meet up with old aquaintenances from that time. Lets have a reunion! this is the place to hook up, does anyone remember Marshals pizza ? it was a cool dive. S. DeMott
I do have a lot of memeories... I met my husband there and my greatest friend eve !! 1-37, 1-36 and 2-37 !! I miss u guys!! Well maybe somebody knows a guy named eric fair? he was stationed there in the 8o´s he was stationed in the first building straight ahead when u walk into the main gate...
I apologize to all regarding the songs that I used to enhance the video. They were mostly Elvis songs, some Sinatra and Julio Iglesias singing Elviss songs. I do not know which song has violated the copy write issue. I will try to find out so I can re-post with an audio track.
This series of videos really brought back some memories. Those were some of the most fun years of my life. A Co., 23rd En. Bn. "Alpha Gators" 1992-1995. Brothers, Chuck, Johnson, Willie Daniels, Richardson, Murphy, SSG Mahoney, Sgt Mathews, SSG Burgess. Just great memories. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the great videos. I was there 58-59with the 709th MP's. Friedberg sure has grown a bunch. I actually saw my barracks and the windows to my room. Yes, I was there with Elvis.
Great video, I was there from 86-89 HHC 1/36 Inf...I was a cook. I had an absolute ball over there. Chris & Willie those crazy greeks..Joes tavern, Ollies.. holy crap what a time. Really sad to see the base abandoned. Amazing how many boots went through there! SP4 Gullo
remember going out to the field when I got in trouble for the mohawk before class A inspection? Lots of snow and fun @ Central Studio and that club out the back gate .....
I completely forgot about the mohawk!!!!!! I could hear your 1st sgt yelling from my room!!!!! only you Paul could survive that! I wonder what ever happened to Wayne...remeber his bar??????
i was 1-36 and i have to say that was one of the weirdiest experiences i have ever in countered. I have never met so many assholes in one place. But the pussy ws good (esay money, pool hall)
Absolutely amazing! It brought back alot of memories for me. I was there alot more recently, from 1997 - 2000. But still, I loved it, great piece of work!
Visited in 98, 2001, 2004 and took the videos last year in 2007. Will be back next April to video Giessen, Gelnhausen, Budingen and whatever else I can get in to....
Enjoyed your videos. Even though I didn't spend any time at Ray Barracks I was stationed at the Giessen Army Depot between 1969 - 1972. My unit was Co A, 308th S&S Bn. Looking forward to your future videos of Giessen. Wish I had the chance to go back and visit. I know it would be depressing to see all the changes that occured. The memories are great.
I was stationed their from Dec.1972 to may 1975.I was in A co.1/32 Armor Bn.(Bandits).I was sadden to see the place,being closed.I met alot of good people their.I hope to go their,before they totally tear it down.Thank YOU for the memories.
@HerbWalker wow...what a coincidence....I was also in a band the four years I was there...County Line...and like you...played nearly every NCO/EM club there was in that area...wow again
Wow, very powerful video. I know what each of those buildings are from the barracks, to the community center and the bowling alley...ahh the memories. I was stationed there from 92-95 A Co "Gators"!!! 23rd Engineer Battalion.. Rock on!
awesome video.I was there with the Hawk Battery from Jan 67 thru Aug 69. Spent most of my time on " The Hill " manning the missle site. Looks like they turned it into a golf course. Would like to hear from other guys that spent time on 'The Hill "
@16894761 - Hello, I just stumbled over this beautiful video. Glad to read about all the good memories in these comments, didnt spot a single negative one about my little hometown. The golf-course you mentioned is about 1 mile south of the former missile-site, towards the town of Rosbach. Your missile-site, with most of the buildings and bunkers still existing, is now - please, take a seat! - AN ALLIGATOR-FARM! Greetings from Friedberg, Elvis-Town :D
This is the worst fucking shit video I've ever been unfortunate enough to witness and I hope somebody gouges my eyes out and skull fucks this image out of my goddamned head. fuck you for doing this to me you cunt!!!! Eat my ass and DIE DIE DIE!!!!! FYI, I'm also a whore and if you want some head, it will cost you atleast $5.
thank you for posting this, I was stationed at ray barracks from 1997 until 1999 with 1-39 infantry and prior to that in kirsch gons ayers kasserne 1995-1997 I miss it horrible
Thanks Roadking. My Dad was the Army Education Advisor, Jim Fallon, from 1961-1974 with headquarters in Friedberg and stations at Butzbach and Kirchgoens. I grew up in Bad Nauheim and Friedberg and it was great to see the kaserne again after all these years, and I will say that the beauty of military kasernes is that not too much has changed. After all those years riding in the back of my dad's car to and through Ray Barracks, your video transported me back in time. Many many thanks.
You are very welcome my friend, spend yesterday in Washington, DC for "Rolling Thunder" to honor my comrades who gave their ultimate for this Country.
I was stationed at Ray Barracks from 1983 - 1986. My name is Don so if you were there back then you will remember me. Let me know. Names I remember Thom, Hood, robinson,nazario. HHC 1/32nd Armor.
Thanks for the memories wow the place has changed...I was there in 1966-68 in a Hawk Missile Unit c btry 6th bn 562 Arty.If you go out the back gate there was a farm on the hill and my wife and myself lived there for a yr and a half.I bet that all has changed now even all the fliptops!Also yes I remember hearing Elvis was there also found out Elvis ws at the same barracks as I was in basic at Dix.
My beloved home from 1985-1988 at HHC 1-36 inf., 3rd armored division. Proud to be a Spartan! Definetely the time of my life - I would love to catch up with all my friends from that time. If you knew me - I was the one putting fuel in your Bradley - send me a reply. - Sp4 D.A Boone
Thanks for the video. I have viewed it a number of times. I was there 1964-66 in a Hawk battery. Our missile site was out at the training area near Ockstadt and our billets were at Ray Barracks. Had lots of friends and acquaitances in 3AD. Looks like Ray Barracks expanded a good bit since the time I was there. I don't think those red buildings were there then, at least I don't remember them, but that was a long time ago for me.
I've heard several different reasons on why they closed the place down. The main reasons I heard was that it was too expensive to operate and I also heard because Russia isn't a threat anymore.
omfg... my ex husband was stationed there, 1/36, best years of my life. I love Friedberg with a passion and miss it so. The opening of this video driving down Kaiserstrasse caused me to burst into tears. Its so hard to believe the place is now abandoned... Thank you.
I was the com chief for A Co 1/36 arriving Feb 75 to May 76. Roomate was SGT Rock, aka Arbie Ward. John Peacock, living in Texas now. Looks like the US Govt kept it up only to vacate it.
I was stationed at Ray Barracks 1-36INF Spartans!! Trying to get in touch with old buddies, any one who new me send me a message, would love to catch up. SPC Ricozzi.
I was at Katterbach Kaserne, 45 minutes or so out of Wurzberg, 97-99 with my dad when he was stationed in germany. I remember being able to go on and off base freely with not alot of problems, but my dad said all that changed after 9-11.
Hey, thanks for this ! I was there in the early 90s 4/67 Armored Battalion where I was for 2 years..... so many memories... remember one of the "hot spots" down the road... The Club (I believe)? Also did a short stint at "The Rock" Thanks for doing this, I am bookmarking this.
Bin der Dennis aus Frankfurt und habe meine Kindheit mit der Edward Drake Baracks und Housing Area miterlebt,doch leider seit den Golfkrieg 1 abgezogen aus FFM.habe schöne Erinnerung an damals,mit den Amis.Leider jetzt auch der US Abzug aus ganz Hessen und teils De.Find es schade was Heut daraus geworden ist und könnt Heuln:-( Werd immer an euch denken.Gruß D.L
Danke fuer den lob,Dennis. Ich bin zur Frankfurt American High School gegangen, dan in der Amerikanischer Armee. Stationiert in der Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach 70-72, den nach Frankfurt, IG Farben gebeude bis 74.
Thanks for the great memories. Didn't know Ray Barracks is de-activated, that's sad. I was a Spartan from 1998 to 2002 and miss it. Thanks again for the video and serving our great country!!!
You are very welcome my friend, I had attended and graduated from Frankfurt High School(Frankfurt Eagles), before getting assigned to Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach 3AD-503MP Co - 1st Pltn. 1970 - 72, then to CIDC, Frankfurt 72-74. Yea, "those" were the days.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your family.....
It was a very sad moment for me and my husband to see that this barracs it was closed, thanks for the memories. My husband it was in Charlie Company First Battallion Infantry from 1982 to 1985. The McNamee Family, Nebraska.
Thank You, I spent three years of my life at this place 1980-83! The 1st group of white barracks was the old 1/32 Armor BANDITS where I was at. Great job & thanks for the memories! The last time I saw the ROCK was in 1976-1979 when it was still at Ayers Kaserne,my 1st 3 year tour there & then 3 years at Ray barracks. Im gonna go drink a beer now! Yee Haw!
Thanks so much for uploading this video. I haven't seen these buildings since I left in 1990, and I feel a strange homesickness. Friedberg was where I spent some of the best and worst years of my life. I miss it so much. Central Studio, the Spotlight, The Joint...I could go on and on. Pillars of Thunder.
OverMuch 1 week ago
Man, what a head trip.
I was looking for something else and landed here.
The last time I looked at these buildings was in October, 1969.
I was an 11E armor crewdog with C Co.3/32nd Armor, 3rd AD 1967 - 1969.
A hell of a lot has changed in the intervening 38 years.
I still miss that place, the town and the people I knew.
(However like some others I don't miss those 0200 move out alerts etc.)
Thanks for posting all of the vids you did.
Great Stuff, I'll be back once in a while just to ............
mrwidgeon 4 weeks ago
Wow! Well this video certainly brings back memories!
TheMilitaryHistory 1 month ago
Thank you for posting this. I was stationed there in 85-88. Talk about your stroll down memory lane! The people of Friedberg were so hospitable. Wonderful people and a wonderful country.
cobra6lima 1 month ago
I was stationed here from 58-60. Elvis served the same time I did, but he lived off base in Bad Nauheim. He drove his MG back and forth to base. He made rank, PFC, and passed out big cigars. To my wife's dismay, I smoked it. He was a real gentleman and a great soldier. My wife was there with me living in Friedburg. Standing on the corner at the bus stop with some other American GI's wives. Elvis would come around the corner in his MG and wave, and they would melt. Thanks for video!
rjedlicka 2 months ago
C co 4/67. 1987-89. Go Wardogs!!!!! Sucks to see this closed
Marcgloss 3 months ago
A 2/82FA 1987-1989
ThreeCatsScratching 4 months ago
My time spent in 1/36 was not fun or memorable. I would not wish it on anyone. Seeing those buildings brought back alot of memories. I was stationed there in 2004. Cant say I miss it, but wouldnt trade the expereience for nothing.
shyler450 4 months ago
@shyler450 I couldn't agree more! Great base...and town, as for the unit....that's another story!
TheMilitaryHistory 1 month ago
Does anyone remember the F/sgt Allen HHQ 1-36Inf or Sgt. George Will, and Sgt. Thomas? Sgt. Will and Thomas work in the motor pool.
How about the mess Sgt. Robert Forand 1963 to 1968?
dutchman12822 6 months ago
I loved this place so much the Barracks and town was so much fun With All my dads friends (Sgt.Jeff Herdebu)....God I would just love to visit that old place and remember everywhere I was when I was there if you know him or me please comment or like. Thank you Edward J Herdebu
Riderofcomedy 8 months ago
I was in 1978-1979 only one year but enjoyed my stay. Germany was an adventure for sure. 2/27th FA 3rd Armor Division Spearhead.
tjbmom2all 9 months ago
I was there from 74-75 1/32 Armor Co. B. We were down @ the bottom of the hill by the Battilion Consolidated Mess . I remember the alerts , moving out to the FTA, hanging out waiting for the next order. It always was to stand down.
Lolyf55 10 months ago
I was an MP at Ray(t) Barracks from 89 until 91. I remember 3 things. San Remos (fine Italian fare), launching my brand new Celica off the hill next to the Education Center, and kicking our share of ass downtown ( Blood Alley). Also paying $2 more to get your hair cut in the chair Elvis got his cut in. Good Times...
cshq177 11 months ago
Thank You for helping make our stay more enjoyable in our second home. We miss the people and the place, Fussball, Bier und die Maedchen ;)
Gruesse aus der USA
Danke Schoen, mein Freund
Roadking1970 11 months ago
I have 16 years play Soccer in the Ray Barracks in Friedberg in the 2-37 Company .
E57andrelb1 11 months ago
nice video .... 1-36 all the way..... Doc Love
mitt80 11 months ago
So the Rock at the end was not the same Rock at KG? The Rock that had the 1st AD patch on it was still at KG when KG shut down in 97. I was confused when you said the rock was moved in early 90's. So there ended up being two rocks? Just checking for confirmation.
InfantryFilmMakerDJ 11 months ago
@InfantryFilmMakerDJ
The info was based on the statement made by Peter, who said the the Rock now at Ray Barracks, was the same that was located at the intersection at KG. For whatever reason, he must have been confused as to the year it was transported over to Ray Barrack. Peter Buschmaas was the Ray Barrack facility engineer from 77-08 and was present when the KG Rock was put on a flat bed and brought to Ray Barracks. He, based on the request of the then Garrison Cmdr, hired the stone mason.
Roadking1970 11 months ago
Thanks for the videos. I was a Bandit from 95-98 and 2000-2002. Bandits do not fail those with whom they serve!
derrickplank 1 year ago
A lot of bitter/sweet memories when I watch this video. It really gave me a lot of closure to be honest. My time spent here was basically hell from the first day till the last day. I really appreciate the time whoever made this video. It really brought back a lot of memories. I was there from sept 2002-2005 Thanks
jbuddin1 1 year ago
A lot of bitter/sweet memories when I watch this video. It really gave me a lot of closure to be honest. My time spent here was basically hell from the first day till the last day. I really appreciate the time whoever made this video. It really brought back a lot of memories. Thanks
jbuddin1 1 year ago
I myeself have some bitter/sweet memeories of A 1/36th inf Bn. It is sad to see the base closed after spending so much time there. I was stationed there from Sept 202-2005, minus a 15 month deployment to iraq. Although 1/36 was probably the worst time I ever spent on this earth and wouldn't wish that on my worse enemy. Taking a ride with whoever took this video one last time gave me some closure. I really loved the little town of friedberg. I wish I could afford to make the trip on my own.
jbuddin1 1 year ago
thank you very much for this video.i loved the music and it was done in such good taste.there from 81-84
juseph29 1 year ago
A-23 4th Battalion, 32nd Armor
fudbot 1 year ago
I'm a little put off how they replaced 3rd AD Spearhead with 1st AD insignias...but that was a long time ago.
fudbot 1 year ago
I was stationed there 1987-1991. Young and Dumb years. I just noticed how much nicer & less cluttered german towns look than ours without all the telephone pools
fudbot 1 year ago
I was there April71-june72,with the 503rd MPCo. We had Capt Freas and then Lt Benton as CO's. I think Sgt Phillips was NCO. Anyone who was there with me then,be sure and drop a note here.Thanks for the video Roadking. It brought back many memories
xwater2314 1 year ago
Incredible video, it brings back so many memories. I was stationed here from 1977 through 1980 with CSC 1/32 Armor, Redeye section. Stay alert, stay alive, stay Redeye!
Parkview112 1 year ago
I cherish this video, this use to be my home, ( 8-16-1974 to 2-15-1976 )
tyronehoza 1 year ago
who can forget VILLA CALABRIA?
caminirc 1 year ago
crazy seeing this place vacated, knowing the amount of stuff that was going on inside those walls just a few years ago. other than the part about being in the army, that was the best experience of my life the years i was living there
selfinfliction 1 year ago
I wonder how the economy is holding in Friedberg without the troops in Ray Barracks.
2/37 C co. 1999-2002
mucasa1 1 year ago
@mucasa1
I had talked with then Mayor Micheal Keller and he did anticipate some impact on the local shops, restaurants & Bars that had been frequented by us and our dependants. But he had faith that all would survive the closing of the Post and loosing all of their "Honorary Citizens"
"Roadking"
Roadking1970 1 year ago
@Roadking1970
Was he related to Hellen Keller?? lol j/k
I hope all goes well. We were dropping much cash in that town.
mucasa1 1 year ago
@mucasa1 Great video. Changed a lot since I was there in 1967 - 68. Brought back a lot of memories. I was stationed with the 3rd/32 armor.
Bravo8C 1 year ago
@mucasa1 Friedberg is just not the same without Ray Barracks and the US Soldiers. My heart hurts everytime I drive by the main gate.
Katja74 1 month ago
Dam... How much I miss Friedberg Germany. I walked those streets in 2003 to 2007. Cco 2'37 AR. If only I can turn back the hands of time I would live there again and go through every thing I went through again. SPC Merced, Felix
MrEfex 1 year ago
Stationed there '72-'74
02FLSTC 1 year ago
Thanks for the video. Brought back some memories. I was stationed there from 85-88. I was in A co. 1/32 which was later re-designated as 4/67, both with the 3rd Armored Division.
Stillvey 1 year ago
Great video clip, it brought tears to my eyes. I was stationed in Ray Barracks. Great Americans served our country proudly in this place. Thanks again! CSM Gonzalez, A/501st FSB 1SG 2000-2005
titansfreak74 1 year ago
I had the fortune to visit in August of 01, in May of 2004 and then for the closing of the Garrison in 2007, when I took the videos. Was stationed at Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach 70-72, 503 MP Co, 3AD, then to CIDC at IG Farben (Abrams Complex later) in Frankfurt from 72-74.
Hoooa
Roadking1970 1 year ago
I was one of the last guys out of there, left the 28th of july that year. Kinda sad watching this, remembering all the runs down that town street, the drunk stumbling back to the infantry barracks, the fucking bradley motorpool, Chow hall, hardrock cq,our fucking building, burger king and library and bank, the px, battalion, brigade. I miss that old town and it's people. Hard to believe our home turned into a ghost town.
1st Pl C-co 1-36
Mandelbrotmat 1 year ago
@Mandelbrotmat smoking hash drinking flippies 3rd plt Aco 1/36 83-85
party on
scott1983ist 1 week ago
I was in the 1/32 Armor from 63-65. B Co then HHC Worked in Battalion HQ for Lt Col William Illston. He had the idea then initiated the concept for the 'Bandits' in either 64 or 65. I con't believe how the barracks and especially the mess hall have been remodeled since I was there. They look so different. I didn't miss the place until I saw the videos. But I don't miss the middle of the night alerts! Thanks for the previlege of seeing Friedberg and Ray Barracks again.
chopper1944 1 year ago
Thanks!!! I was stationed here 2 years back 93 to 94 and was in the 23rd Eng Bn.... Your video goes right up the roads we use to run on!!! Brought back a lot of memories thx again Mikey/PA
pugsley0134 2 years ago
Hi, and thanks for the looked back . i would like to say that some of your information about Elvis , is off . i was stationed at Ray barracks , from 1974 to 1976 . i was in Aco. 1/32 armor , 3rd armored division. Elvis was in our unit , Aco. 1/32 . it was a well known fact . in fact our company seamstress Katie , knew Elvis and had pictures on her office to substanciate that . also the dining hall , in our day was not called E.Presly dining hall.... the place has change though . lets talk ....
pajado75 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this. My dad was stationed there from 1958 to 1962, and his rank was SFC. We lived in Bad Nauheim on Grant Avenue....14C to be exact. I was 8 when we went over and 12 when we came back, and I remember seeing Elvis playing football with his buddies and friends in the park in Bad Nauheim. Thank you again for sharing this.
gprichards 2 years ago
I was with B co. 1/32 AR from 83-85. Thanks for posting this. It brings back memories.
R669charger 2 years ago
I was at Ray Barracks from '72 to '75 with the 2/27 FA. Great videos. Definitely takes me back. Folks these days have no idea what we did back then. It would have been a different world, for sure, if we hadn't. I miss the place. Thank you for sharing.
vll6665 2 years ago
This video gives me chills from start to finish. I absolutely loved it in Germany. Especially going downtown to the Studio (aka the Booty hole) lol and hangin' with my boys. Shane, Jason, Hugo, David, Bergman, Cook, Forsythe, Flip, Garcia, Reaver, Rod Dawg (ME), and Chris. Damn this just brings it all back at once. I loved it there and I always will. HHC 1ST BDE, 1ST AD HAMMERS!!!
chrisrodriguez21 2 years ago
OMG!!!1
sylo357 2 years ago
Great video I was stationed there from 93-95 in Dco 4-67AR "Bandits" thanks for sharing this.
68camaro 2 years ago
GO Bandits was a Bandit from 1987-89
GoGuard1986 2 years ago
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1971Mick 2 years ago
Wow this was my first duty station. This brought back so many memories. HHC 1/36 Inf Medic 2005-2007 Spartans
bk24ny 2 years ago
This brings back memories. Bandit from 1979-1981 with the 1/32 Combat Engineers. Assigned as AVLB driver but OJT'ed as PLL Clerk. This was my first enlisted station. I often think about the good guys I served with.
banditjim1957 2 years ago
wow brought back alot of memories alot of great memories
spc. jeff grant 2n trans 1985-1988
jdgrant63 2 years ago
WoW, This video has brought back alot of memories. This was my first enlistment duty station, and where I met my wife and married now 9 years. Bandits!! 4/67 then 1/37 Armor. Delta Company Death Riders!!! SGT Revia.Oscar
osky7777 2 years ago
The video brought back alot of memories. I was there from 96-99. I had forgotten till just now but do you remember doing the poor mans jeep painting. I miss the old Deathriders still in touch with a couple of them. It was nice to see a familiar name on here take care Oscar
eemdallens4 2 years ago
My Country Band "CHEYENNE" played EVERYWHERE out of Ray Barracks...........1980-83!
1/32 AR. Bandit SCOUTS! This SCOUTS OUT!!!!!!!!!
HerbWalker 2 years ago
Did meet some of your special OPS guys in Manama, Bahrain while I was there 90-92. I had just retired and was there as a "contractor". Learned alot from you Brits, especially that you had less rules and regs to adhere to then us Yanks. My cap off to you Brit Brothers...live long and prosper, hands across the sea and all that...
Roadking1970 2 years ago
I was with your lads in Iraq, Bosnia and Kosovo, one thing I couldnt understand about you lads is when you go for a run in your own time you wear issue PT kit and the boys we had even did the ''squad fall out'' and your not allowed to take civvy clothes on tour. no drink, your boys loved it with us. up until the point when the MPs search our rooms for beer took what we had and banned us from drinking with you lads didnt stop them though my room was like a 1930s speak easy lol.
9214cleat 2 years ago
Its heart breaking going back to your old camp, i went back to my one last month in Osnabruck. Then you think of all the hard work you spent looking after the place. just to see it in shit state. heartbreaking. its shit you boys leaving as there are fewer PX's to visit for us Brits lol.
9214cleat 2 years ago
Sure enough, I did hook up with one of your Brits in the States, former Royal Marine, married an american gal, became a citizen, joined the US Marines, then got him a job on the Police and he retired from Metropolitan DC Police a couple of years ago. Anthony Robinson is his name and living the good life somewhere.....
Hoooa
Roadking1970 2 years ago
B Co 1-36 Infantry SPARTANS!!!!
hernandez420 2 years ago
I just cryed so much during this video. I miss everything about that place. Even the deployment to Iraq in 2003. I have lost and loved many from Ray Barracks.
crazysdnatv 2 years ago
Thanks for the memories. I was stationed there in !962-63. Got there just after Elvis left. 3rd Armor, HQ Co. Wheel and Track mechanic. Would like to hear from anyone that was there at that time. Had some fine times in Friedberg as a very young man.;-0)
RA175931 2 years ago
WMG sucks for deleting the soundtrack. Anyways, Friedberg was my home and home of Elvis. Even when I was stationed there from 1999-2001 I was hearing of bases being closed. I am glad to have been a part of history before the closings. Memories will live on forever. Thanks comrades.
prmass1 2 years ago
B 1-36, 84 to 87
quizmeat 2 years ago
thanks for making the video, brought back good memories, D2-67, 89-92, IRON DUKES!!!
and thanks for the comments, i forgot all about the STUDIO, then again, still a bit blurry, damn tequila.hehehe
J3AD 2 years ago
and wasn't the other club behind post called "the spotlight?
koonts67 2 years ago
hhc2/67 ar '89-'91-maint.plt."kahunez"
koonts67 2 years ago
Lived in Friedberg for 8 mths (96/97) Didn't spend time on Barracks - was student from Ireland but your drive down Kaiserstrasse has brought back so many memories. Remember walking to the Bahnhof and soliders driving by in US cars with music blasting, it felt like I was in the US not 1/2 hour from Frankfurt. Lived on Usagasse so at weekends heard soldiers on their AM runs and of course Friday nights at Studio - free for ladies back then and plenty of tequila shots. Thanx for the memories!
goseyi96 2 years ago
Just revisited Friedberg and went to Waynes old bar.Bad news, the new owner told me Wayne was murdered several years ago.Shot in the head and found in a room over his bar.The killer was never caught.
davidowens1953 2 years ago
David,
Did you get to enter inside the fence on to the grounds or is it still off limits?? I heard that even though it had been turned back over to the host nation, you still can't get on the old post. I had a hell of a time arranging for my escort in 2007 when I took the videos.
Ray
Roadking1970 2 years ago
Ray its still off limits.The only view i got was from the train going to Rosbach.The base looks totally untouched. All the locals want the troops back not just for the economy, they really miss them. Friedberg has lost a lot of its character.
davidowens1953 2 years ago
Thanks Dave,
I'm hoping to go back in September of this year to take some additional videos of the closed out Giessen & Budingen facilities.
Roadking1970 2 years ago
That's what I heard also. One of my friends told me that the base looks like it has gone down hill and that the grass is over grown. That sucks that it's still off limits cause I was hoping I'd be able to take some pics next year. I miss Germany so much.
neinsudtexas10 2 years ago
I was stationed there 1994-1996 with the 60th Ordnance Company. I'm planning on heading over this summer and drinking some dunkel at the Friedberger Brauhaus. Chad
kinjordan 3 years ago
I miss the Brauhaus so much. I especially love their jagerschnitzel. I ate at a german restaurant the other day and their jagerschnitzel wasn't very good.
neinsudtexas10 2 years ago
The Brauhaus closed down a few feeks ago...
LilThugKia 2 years ago
Man, that brings back alot of memories. I was stationed at 1/36 inf. from 85-88. Thanks for posting. Roger Morrison
mritech66 3 years ago
I was there from 1985 to 2000. I miss it alot. I was in 1-36 Infantry and then 5-18. What a great run down memory lane! Does anyone remeber Herr Stein who cut Elvis's hair? He was ther and then got skin cancer on his face....
paulshoesmith 3 years ago
@paulshoesmith He cut MY hair Damn!!!!!! hahahah
HerbWalker 1 year ago
Awsome video! I was there from 80-82
C-122 maint bn and hq 3rd bde. I would like to hopefully meet up with old aquaintenances from that time. Lets have a reunion! this is the place to hook up, does anyone remember Marshals pizza ? it was a cool dive. S. DeMott
darbydog01 3 years ago
I do have a lot of memeories... I met my husband there and my greatest friend eve !! 1-37, 1-36 and 2-37 !! I miss u guys!! Well maybe somebody knows a guy named eric fair? he was stationed there in the 8o´s he was stationed in the first building straight ahead when u walk into the main gate...
Thanks a lot Nadine
NunuPugh 3 years ago
I apologize to all regarding the songs that I used to enhance the video. They were mostly Elvis songs, some Sinatra and Julio Iglesias singing Elviss songs. I do not know which song has violated the copy write issue. I will try to find out so I can re-post with an audio track.
Thanks for your understanding.
Roadking
Roadking1970 3 years ago
This brought back so many memories. Thanks for sharing. I was stationed right inside the front gate, first building on the right. 23rd Eng in 94.
pugsley0134 3 years ago
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lsusc 3 years ago
This series of videos really brought back some memories. Those were some of the most fun years of my life. A Co., 23rd En. Bn. "Alpha Gators" 1992-1995. Brothers, Chuck, Johnson, Willie Daniels, Richardson, Murphy, SSG Mahoney, Sgt Mathews, SSG Burgess. Just great memories. Thanks for the video.
kcoyle72 3 years ago
Anyone remember Frank who used to run The Glasshouse.that great little bar is now a turkish dive.
davidowens1953 3 years ago
@davidowens1953 When My band played the Glass House it was owned by a guy named TOM...........Loved playing there too!
HerbWalker 1 year ago
@davidowens1953 My Country Band PLAYED at The Glass House......run by "Cal" then 80-83
HerbWalker 1 year ago
2-67 AR "Iron Dukes", 1990-1992, Desert Shield/Desert Storm/Provide Comfort. Now retired.
tanksoldier 3 years ago
Thanks for the great videos. I was there 58-59with the 709th MP's. Friedberg sure has grown a bunch. I actually saw my barracks and the windows to my room. Yes, I was there with Elvis.
JP5859 3 years ago
Great video, I was there from 86-89 HHC 1/36 Inf...I was a cook. I had an absolute ball over there. Chris & Willie those crazy greeks..Joes tavern, Ollies.. holy crap what a time. Really sad to see the base abandoned. Amazing how many boots went through there! SP4 Gullo
babyjoenov08 3 years ago
Gullo,
remember going out to the field when I got in trouble for the mohawk before class A inspection? Lots of snow and fun @ Central Studio and that club out the back gate .....
paulshoesmith 3 years ago
I completely forgot about the mohawk!!!!!! I could hear your 1st sgt yelling from my room!!!!! only you Paul could survive that! I wonder what ever happened to Wayne...remeber his bar??????
babyjoenov08 3 years ago
Brother you left out Joes Fantasy too...lol
Roger Morrison
mritech66 3 years ago
1-37 ar hhc
shaqual7g 3 years ago
i was 1-36 and i have to say that was one of the weirdiest experiences i have ever in countered. I have never met so many assholes in one place. But the pussy ws good (esay money, pool hall)
mesaboyz84 3 years ago
Hell yeah... Weird Fucking place ... I was out there from 2000-2002 ( I was in 2/37 ) ...
MusicLoveLifeSoul 3 years ago
Thank you very much
¡wonderful!
stopati 3 years ago
Thank you very much 4 this, you touched my heart.
Habaneras2 3 years ago
Absolutely amazing! It brought back alot of memories for me. I was there alot more recently, from 1997 - 2000. But still, I loved it, great piece of work!
cmonkiii 3 years ago
Visited in 98, 2001, 2004 and took the videos last year in 2007. Will be back next April to video Giessen, Gelnhausen, Budingen and whatever else I can get in to....
Roadking1970 3 years ago
Enjoyed your videos. Even though I didn't spend any time at Ray Barracks I was stationed at the Giessen Army Depot between 1969 - 1972. My unit was Co A, 308th S&S Bn. Looking forward to your future videos of Giessen. Wish I had the chance to go back and visit. I know it would be depressing to see all the changes that occured. The memories are great.
JackC1950 3 years ago
I was stationed their from Dec.1972 to may 1975.I was in A co.1/32 Armor Bn.(Bandits).I was sadden to see the place,being closed.I met alot of good people their.I hope to go their,before they totally tear it down.Thank YOU for the memories.
richardblowers 3 years ago 3
Don't wait too long, as soon as they get a developer they will bring in the bulldozers!
I'll be back there in end of April next year.
Roadking1970 3 years ago
hey brother...I was a Bandit frome '73 to '77, a Scout in CSC. Lots of great memories there.
fenderuss 3 years ago
@fenderuss
Bandit RECON Scout Platoon 1980-83 SCOUTS OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HerbWalker 1 year ago
@HerbWalker wow...what a coincidence....I was also in a band the four years I was there...County Line...and like you...played nearly every NCO/EM club there was in that area...wow again
MESAVELLA 1 year ago
@fenderuss Bandit SCOUTS CSC 1/32 80-83........BANDITS!!!
HerbWalker 1 year ago
@richardblowers When you LEFT Ray in 75 "I" went TO The ROCK.........in Kirch Goens 3 years on the ROCK.........
HerbWalker 1 year ago
great video. Showed me the military life of Elvis Presley. Never saw this before. Great, great job.
MaryWr 3 years ago
Wow, very powerful video. I know what each of those buildings are from the barracks, to the community center and the bowling alley...ahh the memories. I was stationed there from 92-95 A Co "Gators"!!! 23rd Engineer Battalion.. Rock on!
dwight74 3 years ago
hey, do you remember a kurt mollenkopf?? It was a really good friend but we lost contact..
Nadine
NunuPugh 3 years ago
@dwight74 I used to eat the Bratwursts at tthe Bowling Alley at lunch time & play ASTEROIDS video game there LOL
HerbWalker 1 year ago
awesome video.I was there with the Hawk Battery from Jan 67 thru Aug 69. Spent most of my time on " The Hill " manning the missle site. Looks like they turned it into a golf course. Would like to hear from other guys that spent time on 'The Hill "
16894761 3 years ago
@16894761 - Hello, I just stumbled over this beautiful video. Glad to read about all the good memories in these comments, didnt spot a single negative one about my little hometown. The golf-course you mentioned is about 1 mile south of the former missile-site, towards the town of Rosbach. Your missile-site, with most of the buildings and bunkers still existing, is now - please, take a seat! - AN ALLIGATOR-FARM! Greetings from Friedberg, Elvis-Town :D
MegaLiopleurodon 1 year ago
This is the worst fucking shit video I've ever been unfortunate enough to witness and I hope somebody gouges my eyes out and skull fucks this image out of my goddamned head. fuck you for doing this to me you cunt!!!! Eat my ass and DIE DIE DIE!!!!! FYI, I'm also a whore and if you want some head, it will cost you atleast $5.
MegaLiopIeurodon 1 year ago
Good video, was in 6msl 562arty in 62&63.
Video looks like lots of changes since I was there.
DAISY57997 3 years ago
1-36 infantry Hardrock charlie!!!!!
adefender03 3 years ago
thank you for posting this, I was stationed at ray barracks from 1997 until 1999 with 1-39 infantry and prior to that in kirsch gons ayers kasserne 1995-1997 I miss it horrible
adefender03 3 years ago
This is a wonderful clip! I really enjoyed it! Thanks, so much for sharing it. 5stars
kindhearted1 3 years ago
Wonderful clips!!!
Thank you very much,
TCBSonny
TCBSonny 3 years ago
so many old memories! SPARTANS!
happyhippo33 3 years ago
Thanks Roadking. My Dad was the Army Education Advisor, Jim Fallon, from 1961-1974 with headquarters in Friedberg and stations at Butzbach and Kirchgoens. I grew up in Bad Nauheim and Friedberg and it was great to see the kaserne again after all these years, and I will say that the beauty of military kasernes is that not too much has changed. After all those years riding in the back of my dad's car to and through Ray Barracks, your video transported me back in time. Many many thanks.
ltcfallon 3 years ago
You are very welcome my friend, spend yesterday in Washington, DC for "Rolling Thunder" to honor my comrades who gave their ultimate for this Country.
HoooA
Roadking1970 3 years ago
I was stationed at Ray Barracks from 1983 - 1986. My name is Don so if you were there back then you will remember me. Let me know. Names I remember Thom, Hood, robinson,nazario. HHC 1/32nd Armor.
dacallihan 3 years ago
Great video. 4-67 Armor (Bandits) from 93-96. My daughter was born in the Bad Nauheim Hospital in 94. Lot's of great memories.
brdm266 3 years ago
Thanks for the memories wow the place has changed...I was there in 1966-68 in a Hawk Missile Unit c btry 6th bn 562 Arty.If you go out the back gate there was a farm on the hill and my wife and myself lived there for a yr and a half.I bet that all has changed now even all the fliptops!Also yes I remember hearing Elvis was there also found out Elvis ws at the same barracks as I was in basic at Dix.
acer615 3 years ago
Nice.... I spent about a year and a half at Ray Barracks interrupted by 14 months in Baghdad as a B Co Warrior, I-16 IN. Thanks for the video!!!!!
Rashasha 3 years ago
My beloved home from 1985-1988 at HHC 1-36 inf., 3rd armored division. Proud to be a Spartan! Definetely the time of my life - I would love to catch up with all my friends from that time. If you knew me - I was the one putting fuel in your Bradley - send me a reply. - Sp4 D.A Boone
technocharged 3 years ago
Thanks for the video. I have viewed it a number of times. I was there 1964-66 in a Hawk battery. Our missile site was out at the training area near Ockstadt and our billets were at Ray Barracks. Had lots of friends and acquaitances in 3AD. Looks like Ray Barracks expanded a good bit since the time I was there. I don't think those red buildings were there then, at least I don't remember them, but that was a long time ago for me.
lsusc 3 years ago
I also at RAy was in the Hawk 6th MSL Arty Battalion left in 63
my battery clerk left inJune of "64.we still talk weekly.
Send me an email.
Like to know your name. Was\your 1st Sargent's name Caro.
DAISY57997 3 years ago 2
I also was in the Hawk 6msl 562 arty Battalion in '62 and '63 and my good friend the battery clerk was there until June of '64.
1st Sargent's name was Caro.
Send me your email address.
DAISY57997 3 years ago
Wow, so desolate! I was in 4-67 in 86-89. Wardogs!!
J6Studios 3 years ago
I was there from 91-93 with the 23rd engineers. Why did they close the place down?? I am sorry to hear about this.
kb3030 3 years ago
I've heard several different reasons on why they closed the place down. The main reasons I heard was that it was too expensive to operate and I also heard because Russia isn't a threat anymore.
neinsudtexas10 2 years ago
omfg... my ex husband was stationed there, 1/36, best years of my life. I love Friedberg with a passion and miss it so. The opening of this video driving down Kaiserstrasse caused me to burst into tears. Its so hard to believe the place is now abandoned... Thank you.
Mineux 4 years ago
It makes me cry too. Being in Germany was also the best time of my life.
neinsudtexas10 2 years ago
at 1:41 is the point where your about to vomit from a hangover while ding the castle run.. the good old days ad Aco. 1/36 ;2002-2005
Sweet video though! is the music elvis? it seems to be fitting since he was stationed there.
alrogers84 4 years ago
@alrogers84
Oh I hear ya...........Top ran our butts up to Freidberg Training Area once ,I thought I was gonna DIE! WOW
HerbWalker 1 year ago
Thank you very much for share this amazing video. Absolute great. Thank you for share this unique moments.
God bless america.
I will send you 10**********stars
risingsunelvis 4 years ago
At 04:38 they mention BLDG 3707. That used to be my company CP A co. 1/36 Inf. SPARTANS!
Swervin309 4 years ago
I was the com chief for A Co 1/36 arriving Feb 75 to May 76. Roomate was SGT Rock, aka Arbie Ward. John Peacock, living in Texas now. Looks like the US Govt kept it up only to vacate it.
chilocco 2 years ago
Good Memories everywhere your turn. I'm the BRAT of a 3/32 (the 1/64) NCO who lived in Butzbach and Bad Nauheim. That's my father's office 9:40
OMG THE ROCK!!!!
robdanielscfc 4 years ago
I was stationed at Ray Barracks 1-36INF Spartans!! Trying to get in touch with old buddies, any one who new me send me a message, would love to catch up. SPC Ricozzi.
mricozzi 4 years ago
Which company and when where you there? I was a Bravo Warrior from 97-99.
paul19781105 3 years ago
I was in C co and HHC from 98-01. Kinda miss the old base, alot of great memories.
mricozzi 3 years ago 2
I was at Katterbach Kaserne, 45 minutes or so out of Wurzberg, 97-99 with my dad when he was stationed in germany. I remember being able to go on and off base freely with not alot of problems, but my dad said all that changed after 9-11.
TimothyGatewood 3 years ago
Hey, thanks for this ! I was there in the early 90s 4/67 Armored Battalion where I was for 2 years..... so many memories... remember one of the "hot spots" down the road... The Club (I believe)? Also did a short stint at "The Rock" Thanks for doing this, I am bookmarking this.
Jay9928 4 years ago
Erstmal ein lob für die videos Part 1-3
Bin der Dennis aus Frankfurt und habe meine Kindheit mit der Edward Drake Baracks und Housing Area miterlebt,doch leider seit den Golfkrieg 1 abgezogen aus FFM.habe schöne Erinnerung an damals,mit den Amis.Leider jetzt auch der US Abzug aus ganz Hessen und teils De.Find es schade was Heut daraus geworden ist und könnt Heuln:-( Werd immer an euch denken.Gruß D.L
pkz23379l41717 4 years ago
Danke fuer den lob,Dennis. Ich bin zur Frankfurt American High School gegangen, dan in der Amerikanischer Armee. Stationiert in der Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach 70-72, den nach Frankfurt, IG Farben gebeude bis 74.
Roadking1970 4 years ago
Thanks for the great memories. Didn't know Ray Barracks is de-activated, that's sad. I was a Spartan from 1998 to 2002 and miss it. Thanks again for the video and serving our great country!!!
skilowe1975 4 years ago
You are very welcome my friend, I had attended and graduated from Frankfurt High School(Frankfurt Eagles), before getting assigned to Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach 3AD-503MP Co - 1st Pltn. 1970 - 72, then to CIDC, Frankfurt 72-74. Yea, "those" were the days.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you and your family.....
Roadking1970 4 years ago
I love your video! So many old memories! The Ray Barracks' parties... ;-)
Too bad...we were one of the 4/67 medics...
The Krotzer Family
sciencedani 4 years ago
It was a very sad moment for me and my husband to see that this barracs it was closed, thanks for the memories. My husband it was in Charlie Company First Battallion Infantry from 1982 to 1985. The McNamee Family, Nebraska.
jamesmarta1411 4 years ago
Thank You, I spent three years of my life at this place 1980-83! The 1st group of white barracks was the old 1/32 Armor BANDITS where I was at. Great job & thanks for the memories! The last time I saw the ROCK was in 1976-1979 when it was still at Ayers Kaserne,my 1st 3 year tour there & then 3 years at Ray barracks. Im gonna go drink a beer now! Yee Haw!
HerbWalker 4 years ago