I had a great time while i was station in Friedberg thanks to Captain Mitchell HQ 1/36inf Support . I drove for him in 1964 up until he was replaced by Captain Thorn.
Captain Mitchell had a good heart and love teaching me about the German people. That was the best time of my tour in Germany....SPC D. York
I was there from sept 03 to June 07 and deployed twice with B Co. 1-37 AR BN I was one of the last to PCS out of there and miss her dearly, great place, great unit, great time in life!
Unless they replaced it later, that Bandit logo at :45 wasn't taken from the tower. I painted it on that stone. I did the Old Ironsides one to the left of it too. Can't remember the year but it was sometime between 94-96 I think. I would have been Spc. Jason Douglas at that time. Also helped paint the logos on the Gym floor. A 4/67.
Arrived in Freidberg in a driving snow in October 1968 and left with snow on the ground for two month in January 1970. Have great memories and enjoyed my time there. Lots of memories. Jim Woodrum, Sgt, 1967-1970.
I miss the CQ beating on the door: "GET UP!!!!! ALERT ALERT!!!! MOVE OUT!!!!"' Draw weapons & get your ass to the Motor Pool, we are going to FULDA GAP!!!!!!!!!!!hahahahaha
I guess I need to go down to your Barrack and do the Health & Welfare Inspection, must have been your flip-top bottles hanging on a rope outside your second floor window. Thought I didn't see them or what?
I was there 1956 -58 with the 3rd Armored Div, 67th A-Field Artillery A company, and HQ Companly, Fire Direction Control. Those were memorable times, mostly good and a few bad. The alerts were always unwelcome but most of the world was at peace although East Germany and the Russians were alwalys a concern. This was just 6 months after Germany occupation ended and we were still a welcome occupation and it was 4.2 marks to the dollar. We all loved the German beer.
thanks for the videos. did you get into the housing area? i would love to see the old basketball playground I used to spend nights and days at. thanks again
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
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.
B co. 1/36 INF '01-04 I was back over in Germany and made a day trip here in '08, but front gate was chained up. After watching these videos, I'm kicking myself for not checking the back gate so I could go around base again. Did stop by Hoffbrauhaus, Hard Rock & Mekong, though.
I was to young to remember but my dad was staioned there with elvis I still have the picture with my dad and elvis together at that base sad to hear that the base is closed
I spent 6 years in 3 Armored Div.'Spearhead. At The ROCK in Kirchgoens A 2/33 Armor 76-79& Ray Barracks (Elvis same unit)1/32 Armor BANDITS 1980-83. Saw alot of Graffs ,Hoenfels ,WildFleckin and ARTEPS! What a memory. I get COLD just thinking about those years! Was a Tanker and then a SCOUT: SCOUTS OUT!
'04-'07 A 1-37 AR. Miss this place more than anything. Definitely taking a vacation over that way sometime soon. Pizzeria Roma, Excess, the Keller, and so many other awesome memories.
Best post I've ever been stationed at. '00 to '02. Friedberg Haufbrauhaus best steak on a rock ever. The studio on Friday Nights, the Hard Rock, and the chinese restaurant on the corner. Oh and the Villa Calabria on post italian restaurant and the bowling alley. LOL damn I missed that place. HHC 1ST BDE, 1AD. Go Hammers!!!
great video. i remember it all. the dining facility,the M-60 spot, the barracks, and the gazebo. i hated it when i was there but i miss it now that its gone. 4/67 ar HHC bandits 94-96
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Thank you for this. I was stationed in Ray Barracks from 1986-1988 Bravo Company 54th Combat Support Battalion, Armament Platoon, I worked in Small Arms and Tank Turrent Repair. I served proudly with some fine men and women. Thanks for this...takes me back to being a young man, and I almost forgot how much this changed my life...thank Roadking
i was stationed there from '89 til'91,it brings back memories,i almost didn't recognize 2/67 armor bn's hhc barracks,it had been so long,not to mention all the beers i drank while there!i'm trying to contact people who were stationed there,particularly 2/67 ,so hit me up if you were there!also looking for my best bud,paul morris,from pensacola fla.i'd like to hear how everyone is doing!
B co. 1/36 Inf. 84 to 87. It was fun and met some cool folks! We had the big rumble between 5 of us against about 60 Transportation people. The court marshall hearings were interesting.
I served in 1-32 Armor 1969-71. It looks like most of the buildings were torn down or rennovated. Yes, Elvis did serve there. He was assigned to HHC, 1-32 Armor ("Bandits"). Initally he was in the scout platon and later served as the battalion commander's driver. When I commanded HHC in 1970, a old record playter donated by Elvis was still there.
This is where I was stationed when I met my wife. She is from a town near there named Karben. We have been together for 10 years now. I really miss this place, and I can't believe it is shut down.
i remember running from post to karben one morning when the bms thought we had stolen his bicycle,he bitched us out the entire run and when we got back the medic plt. sgt. was standing there laughing, with his bike!i lived in florstadt-leidhecken,from'89 til '91,my daughter was born in bad nauheim,i really miss that place!went to desert storm from there,i remember coming back from there being in 120deg. weather and coming back to rhein main at night and freezing to death!
I got an Article 15 in 2000 and spent two weeks of extra duty cutting the grass in front of 1/37 HQ with scissors among other things. I didn't care, the rest of the battalion was in Kosovo. We thought 6 months was a long tour back then. God I was so miserable back then. Going off post to drink heffewiessen was heaven, and my German girlfriend, that's the only time I've ever really been in love. Iche liebe Freidberg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
oh god, I remember this place. Im still here in Germany. Wow I miss it there, I would drive from Bamberg there just to hang out with friends. God, I forgot they closed it, I remember it so well
I was at Kirchgoens and then Giessen depot with 2/3 FA and somtimes went to Friedberg.
People told me this is where Elvis was stationed. Is that correct?
I liked how the base in Friedberg resembled a castle. I also loved the actual old castle downtown that was nearly sold to be sent to Las Vegas piece by piece! Thank goodness they didn't go through with that.
I remember when the area on here known as the old PX area still had our 1/36 infantry Spartans motorpool in it. and the washrack by the quartermaster building. I was there from early 1985 to late 1988. Roger Morrison Charlie co. 1/36 inf. some of the best years of my life! Thanks
We miss you very much here in Germany ... many of you are true friends and honour become ... as nicely it would be to you here again watch. There is there after in spite of one year still a big emptiness. You are simply absent. Will always think of you.
To all of the souls that walked the grounds of Ray Barracks and the memories that were made with the good citizens of Friedberg I bid you a good bye... Forever! Thanks for the good hospitality. Next permanent duty station will probably be Afganistan.
God the video makes me cry every time .... I was born on this post (3rd AD 1977), raised on this post, got my drivers licenses on this post and ironically got stationed on this post with 1st AD. ....and for the once that know the area, I lived in FLORSTADT ... went to school beside the post..... man I can't thank enough for these videos of "RAY BARRACKS" ...thank you again.
Roadking, thank you so much for posting this, though it has made me pretty heart sick. I moved to Ray Barracks in 97 after Ayers Kasserne closed and stayed at Ray Barracks with 1-36 infantry until I ets'd in 99. I met my former wife there and my daughter was born at Wetzlar hospital....the best years of my life were spent in Kirch Gons and Friedberg
Yeah I know how you feel, I did a short stint @ the Rock, and was at Ray from 93-95 4/67 Bandits. I believe while you were there, the 4/67 was deactivated or changed names. RoadKing has a video on Kirch Gons.... sad as well. Worth seeing if you haven't already.
I was stationed in Ray Barracks in 96-98. I thanked my reinlistment officer when i left there! I thanked him for sending me there! I met great friends and great section sergeants. I remember that girl falling from the third story window. That thud sound woke me from a sound sleep! To my Bandit brethren! Its been a honor to serve with you! Sgt Mata? Sgt Bennette? Give me a hollar!
The Town of Friedberg is actively persuing developers to bring a mix of commercial, industrial and residential business to the property. The team is being lead by Frau Dr. Pfeffer, who works for Mayor Keller.
Thanks for posting this. Went there by motorcycle in Aug '04 but wasn't allowed in. Didn't realise it was so big. Wonder what happened to the Elvis related artifacts they had?
Remember Ray Barracks well and hate to see it close. This almost braught a tear to my eye. Place looks the same as it did in 95-97. I was a Bandit back then and have the Bandits still close to my heart. Thanks for this video. I can still remember my first haircut in the Elvis chair. Hello Berg, Duenas from SSG H.
THANKS!!!! For the Awesome memories I can proudly say we were the last of the 1-37 Bandits where our memories will always and forever be in BANDIT LAND.......
I stayed at the Stadt Friedberg Hotel last August and the Manager showed me a plaque that he got when the "Bandits" held a mini re-union there. Any 3AD & 1AD unit members get discount there, as I did.
Ahhh I did not catch it the 1st time... at exactly 32-33 seconds into it, I was at those billets (b/ground behind the guy standing there). 3rd floor the 11 Charlies !
I would like to say thank you for the memories. I only got the pictures in my head of how things looked back then (1990-91) during Desert Storm. I helps to heal. Again thank you Brother.
Man, I just left there in June 2007. Lots of memories! I wanted to make a video like this, but now I have the pleasure of viewing this! Thanks for the memories!
I hope you didn't leave your car behind, like so many others. I'm still in touch with USAG, they are continuing to shut down more bases in Hessen District. By fiscal 2008/09 Hessen will be gone completely. Only Heidelberg/Bavaria will remain for now.
Oh no, I'm good. Thanks for asking. I wish I had more time in that area. I spent more of it Iraq than Friedberg this time in Germany. Maybe after I retire, I will go back next year and work. guess I will talk to Dynacorp too. lol.
That just breaks my heart. Lots of great memories there. Went to Giessen High the first year it was open. Everyday was at least a hour bus ride from Butzbach, then Bad Nauheim (unless I walked to the Giessen Bahnhof and hopped a train home.
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.
I was the fartin spartin
scott1983ist 5 days ago
I had some good memories of this place, 86-87 3rd Support. Lots of fun at the Central Studio, and the 3 week trips to Graph!
phonious 2 months ago
@phonious Damn You mentioning Graph brings back memories too. Remember Hoenphels
GoGuard1986 1 month ago in playlist My Memories
Thanks, man! I left in December of 1979. Thanks for posting these memories. Bravo, 3/32 The Iron Dukes, "No brag, just fact"
Revone11 3 months ago
I had a great time while i was station in Friedberg thanks to Captain Mitchell HQ 1/36inf Support . I drove for him in 1964 up until he was replaced by Captain Thorn.
Captain Mitchell had a good heart and love teaching me about the German people. That was the best time of my tour in Germany....SPC D. York
dutchman12822 4 months ago in playlist More videos from Roadking1970
Thanks Roadking1970, For this ,
I miss Ray Barracks, I was there from 1983-1989, The only place where you can enjoy Field Duty 9 mths out of the year. HHB 2/27 FA
luckydan01 5 months ago
are they really gone tear it down? what are they gone do with it now i think its bulshit that if they do tear it down
ttgik2007 6 months ago
Thank you...great memories...1 36 Inf from 73 to 76....daughter born in Frankfort hosp...
MrRoger5513 6 months ago
Well you better get back there before they tear it all down Brother. I'll be back in September of this year for a couple of weeks.
3AD 1st Plt.503 MP Co.Schloss Kaserne, Butzbach 1970-72
2nd Reg. CIDC IG Farben Blg. Frankfurt 72-74
Hoooa
Roadking1970 11 months ago
WOW! I am homesick.
crutchhiker 11 months ago
I was there from sept 03 to June 07 and deployed twice with B Co. 1-37 AR BN I was one of the last to PCS out of there and miss her dearly, great place, great unit, great time in life!
dubs4life7 11 months ago
Unless they replaced it later, that Bandit logo at :45 wasn't taken from the tower. I painted it on that stone. I did the Old Ironsides one to the left of it too. Can't remember the year but it was sometime between 94-96 I think. I would have been Spc. Jason Douglas at that time. Also helped paint the logos on the Gym floor. A 4/67.
Thanks for posting these. Memories.
noxxville 11 months ago
@noxxville lol the shakiest artist I have ever seen, but somehow you could draw. Good to see your post dude.
Oh man this video brings back the memories, thank you,
stonerous 7 months ago
I was there 88-91. 2/82FA. Charlie Battery
king2791 11 months ago
Arrived in Freidberg in a driving snow in October 1968 and left with snow on the ground for two month in January 1970. Have great memories and enjoyed my time there. Lots of memories. Jim Woodrum, Sgt, 1967-1970.
JimWoodrum 11 months ago
I miss the CQ beating on the door: "GET UP!!!!! ALERT ALERT!!!! MOVE OUT!!!!"' Draw weapons & get your ass to the Motor Pool, we are going to FULDA GAP!!!!!!!!!!!hahahahaha
HerbWalker 1 year ago
@HerbWalker
I guess I need to go down to your Barrack and do the Health & Welfare Inspection, must have been your flip-top bottles hanging on a rope outside your second floor window. Thought I didn't see them or what?
Hoooa
Roadking1970 1 year ago
I was stationed there from 1999-2002, I miss that place and it is too bad that it is closed down. SCOUTS OUT!
1993cobraaz 1 year ago
thank you thank you a thousand times.the memories and the music
juseph29 1 year ago
I was there 1956 -58 with the 3rd Armored Div, 67th A-Field Artillery A company, and HQ Companly, Fire Direction Control. Those were memorable times, mostly good and a few bad. The alerts were always unwelcome but most of the world was at peace although East Germany and the Russians were alwalys a concern. This was just 6 months after Germany occupation ended and we were still a welcome occupation and it was 4.2 marks to the dollar. We all loved the German beer.
eddie67thafa 1 year ago
I was there from 83-86 3rd support batallion
calin860 1 year ago
I was at Ray Barracks as a Battery Commander from 87-88 with 2/27 and 2/82 FA. Did the Nijmegen March!
armychapmike 1 year ago
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armychapmike 1 year ago
thanks for the videos. did you get into the housing area? i would love to see the old basketball playground I used to spend nights and days at. thanks again
nypana1 1 year 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
@MrEfex SPC Felix Merced..My old Friend from Basic (E.Co Warlords)
I must say I agree with you there, those were good times.
SPC Brohard, David D.
TheHatedNation 1 year ago
@MrEfex SPC Felix Merced..My old Friend from Basic (E.Co Warlords)
I must say I agree with you there, those were good times.
SPC Brohard, David D.
TheHatedNation 1 year 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.
MrEfex 1 year ago
First duty assingment after Boot Camp mortars platoon HHC 1/36 Pvt Kelvin Rhodes
ksjrhodes 1 year ago
B co. 1/36 INF '01-04 I was back over in Germany and made a day trip here in '08, but front gate was chained up. After watching these videos, I'm kicking myself for not checking the back gate so I could go around base again. Did stop by Hoffbrauhaus, Hard Rock & Mekong, though.
wiz23926 1 year ago
@wiz23926
LMAO @ Hard Rock
What about EZ Money, or the Studio. Shoulda got some rice from KIM PHAT (sp).
acmcgaha 1 year ago
I also miss Ray BArracks, I was in 4/67th Armor in 1989-1992.
rangerrobertplumb 1 year ago
I was to young to remember but my dad was staioned there with elvis I still have the picture with my dad and elvis together at that base sad to hear that the base is closed
rahs9899 1 year ago
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I spent 6 years in 3 Armored Div.'Spearhead. At The ROCK in Kirchgoens A 2/33 Armor 76-79& Ray Barracks (Elvis same unit)1/32 Armor BANDITS 1980-83. Saw alot of Graffs ,Hoenfels ,WildFleckin and ARTEPS! What a memory. I get COLD just thinking about those years! Was a Tanker and then a SCOUT: SCOUTS OUT!
SSG Walker 19E/19D
HerbWalker 1 year ago
I was in B 4-67 next ti the company that Elvis was in. from 87 to 88
houtexknights 2 years ago
'04-'07 A 1-37 AR. Miss this place more than anything. Definitely taking a vacation over that way sometime soon. Pizzeria Roma, Excess, the Keller, and so many other awesome memories.
RyanSuth22 2 years ago
Best post I've ever been stationed at. '00 to '02. Friedberg Haufbrauhaus best steak on a rock ever. The studio on Friday Nights, the Hard Rock, and the chinese restaurant on the corner. Oh and the Villa Calabria on post italian restaurant and the bowling alley. LOL damn I missed that place. HHC 1ST BDE, 1AD. Go Hammers!!!
chrisrodriguez21 2 years ago
great video. i remember it all. the dining facility,the M-60 spot, the barracks, and the gazebo. i hated it when i was there but i miss it now that its gone. 4/67 ar HHC bandits 94-96
amelzard 2 years ago
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1971Mick 2 years ago
i was 2/67 in 94-97. graf was wesome. hoensfels sucked
apd1168 2 years ago
Oh no, Graf sucked, Hoensfels was the shit!! No gunnery tables, just straight field training.(and hey, Hoensfels was just prettier)
C-co 1-36 INF
Mandelbrotmat 1 year ago
d co 4/67 94 to 97 the studio the capri graf and hornsfell the best time ever i gottago back
rccruz6677 2 years ago
wow i remember the studio . i miss the brauhouse mmmm steak on a stone
bk24ny 2 years ago
I was with the 4/67 Bandits the same unit that Elvis served in The Barracks will be Missed
GoGuard1986 2 years ago
The studio lol wow. AKA the booty hole lmao. good times.
ny2iraq 2 years ago
I had some of the best years of my life in Friedberg...I miss the Studio Friday nights.....Kelley 1/36In Aco 03-05
atlgeorgiaboy1 2 years ago
I miss Ray Barracks... :(
NowhereMan8521 2 years ago 3
You Got That RIGHT Brother
Roadking1970 2 years ago
Loved the video... there '98-2002 "Bandits", The walks from the office to the motorpool on cold winter days are quite memorable..
konickie 2 years ago
i helped swipe bandit big rubber doormat
southofbarstow 2 years ago
@southofbarstow I swiped the bandit flag from the commanders tank while in the feild and smoked so much hash.Scott johnston Aco. 1/36inf 83-85
scott1983ist 5 days ago
Friedberg is such a dead and empty place now..
LilThugKia 2 years ago
Thanks Roadking, for the bittersweet trip to the past. It's sad to watch though when you remember the place being alive with all the people.
Anyone remember the Old Town in the 70's (Zapfhahn, Tanzbar dive etc.)?
Btw, Peter used to be my neighbor. Small world!!
sandhas1 2 years ago
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prmass1 2 years ago
Hey 60th Ord Co. 85-87. Good memories brought back. Thanks for the video.
DLCA86 2 years ago
Thank you for this. I was stationed in Ray Barracks from 1986-1988 Bravo Company 54th Combat Support Battalion, Armament Platoon, I worked in Small Arms and Tank Turrent Repair. I served proudly with some fine men and women. Thanks for this...takes me back to being a young man, and I almost forgot how much this changed my life...thank Roadking
krakum1967 2 years ago
i was stationed there from '89 til'91,it brings back memories,i almost didn't recognize 2/67 armor bn's hhc barracks,it had been so long,not to mention all the beers i drank while there!i'm trying to contact people who were stationed there,particularly 2/67 ,so hit me up if you were there!also looking for my best bud,paul morris,from pensacola fla.i'd like to hear how everyone is doing!
koonts67 2 years ago
B co. 1/36 Inf. 84 to 87. It was fun and met some cool folks! We had the big rumble between 5 of us against about 60 Transportation people. The court marshall hearings were interesting.
quizmeat 2 years ago
I served in 1-32 Armor 1969-71. It looks like most of the buildings were torn down or rennovated. Yes, Elvis did serve there. He was assigned to HHC, 1-32 Armor ("Bandits"). Initally he was in the scout platon and later served as the battalion commander's driver. When I commanded HHC in 1970, a old record playter donated by Elvis was still there.
bmshugrue 2 years ago
this is where i started my military career 1-37 1ad i just wished i stayed with 1-37th
cobrapang 2 years ago
This is where I was stationed when I met my wife. She is from a town near there named Karben. We have been together for 10 years now. I really miss this place, and I can't believe it is shut down.
ucoreddstarr 2 years ago
i remember running from post to karben one morning when the bms thought we had stolen his bicycle,he bitched us out the entire run and when we got back the medic plt. sgt. was standing there laughing, with his bike!i lived in florstadt-leidhecken,from'89 til '91,my daughter was born in bad nauheim,i really miss that place!went to desert storm from there,i remember coming back from there being in 120deg. weather and coming back to rhein main at night and freezing to death!
koonts67 2 years ago
I got an Article 15 in 2000 and spent two weeks of extra duty cutting the grass in front of 1/37 HQ with scissors among other things. I didn't care, the rest of the battalion was in Kosovo. We thought 6 months was a long tour back then. God I was so miserable back then. Going off post to drink heffewiessen was heaven, and my German girlfriend, that's the only time I've ever really been in love. Iche liebe Freidberg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
nonnus29 2 years ago
i miss you guys it really sucks without the soldiers here hope they reopen it maybe
carzyjules 2 years ago
oh god, I remember this place. Im still here in Germany. Wow I miss it there, I would drive from Bamberg there just to hang out with friends. God, I forgot they closed it, I remember it so well
2000Connor 2 years ago
Thanks for the video...brings back memories..
njparady 2 years ago
I still remember working at that px like it was yesterday best time of my life.
amerchick27 2 years ago
I was at Kirchgoens and then Giessen depot with 2/3 FA and somtimes went to Friedberg.
People told me this is where Elvis was stationed. Is that correct?
I liked how the base in Friedberg resembled a castle. I also loved the actual old castle downtown that was nearly sold to be sent to Las Vegas piece by piece! Thank goodness they didn't go through with that.
bixlerscott 3 years ago
I remember when the area on here known as the old PX area still had our 1/36 infantry Spartans motorpool in it. and the washrack by the quartermaster building. I was there from early 1985 to late 1988. Roger Morrison Charlie co. 1/36 inf. some of the best years of my life! Thanks
mritech66 3 years ago
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MyraL59 3 years ago
I remember good time at "A" company 23rd engineers from 96-98... :)
dwight74 3 years ago
WOW! What memories. I was posted there in 83-84 I was in the 1-32 armor. I ate in the Elvis mess hall every day. I will miss those days.
redjaq 3 years ago
We miss you very much here in Germany ... many of you are true friends and honour become ... as nicely it would be to you here again watch. There is there after in spite of one year still a big emptiness. You are simply absent. Will always think of you.
Kikimoon77 3 years ago
WE MISS YOU!
crownhights 3 years ago
To all of the souls that walked the grounds of Ray Barracks and the memories that were made with the good citizens of Friedberg I bid you a good bye... Forever! Thanks for the good hospitality. Next permanent duty station will probably be Afganistan.
POLICE1974153 3 years ago
From all of us, the good Citizens and Mayor Michael Keller of Friedberg, we wish you well.
Stay safe and do the gutt-check every now and then...we'll talk when you get back my brother....
HOOOOOA
Roadking1970 3 years ago
EIN GUTES NEUES JAHR....FUER EUCH
Roadking1970 3 years ago
I was stationed there from 04-06.. HHC 1/37 AR.. I had some good and bad times in those barracks.. Anyone there around the same time??
OreoX2002 3 years ago
05-06 S-1 C Det 1st PersCom
roxbenninger8 3 years ago
BANDITS 03-07
hhc 1-37
Bandits ran friedberg
shaqual7g 3 years ago
who is u.. i probably know u?!
NunuPugh 3 years ago
God the video makes me cry every time .... I was born on this post (3rd AD 1977), raised on this post, got my drivers licenses on this post and ironically got stationed on this post with 1st AD. ....and for the once that know the area, I lived in FLORSTADT ... went to school beside the post..... man I can't thank enough for these videos of "RAY BARRACKS" ...thank you again.
ReneLemorGalloway 3 years ago
word!
mikeylantz 3 years ago
enjoyed the video. stayed in the barracks above the MP's just inside the Main Gate. Hawk Missle Crewman Jan 67 to Aug 69.Where did the time go?
16894761 3 years ago
Roadking, thank you so much for posting this, though it has made me pretty heart sick. I moved to Ray Barracks in 97 after Ayers Kasserne closed and stayed at Ray Barracks with 1-36 infantry until I ets'd in 99. I met my former wife there and my daughter was born at Wetzlar hospital....the best years of my life were spent in Kirch Gons and Friedberg
adefender03 3 years ago 3
In the end, all we have is our memories, my friend.
HoooA
Roadking1970 3 years ago
Yeah I know how you feel, I did a short stint @ the Rock, and was at Ray from 93-95 4/67 Bandits. I believe while you were there, the 4/67 was deactivated or changed names. RoadKing has a video on Kirch Gons.... sad as well. Worth seeing if you haven't already.
Jay9928 3 years ago
67th becasame the 37th ( I was in HHC 2/37th )... I wonder where 1 AD is at now .. any ideas ?
MusicLoveLifeSoul 3 years ago
I was there about the same time!! I was also in 1-36! i was there from 96-98.
POLICE1974153 3 years ago
Roadking, what is the second song... I know it is Whiter Shade of Pale... but, what female is singing that version ? Loved the Elvis one !
Jay9928 3 years ago
Sent you a private message with the info
Roadking1970 3 years ago
Thanks got it :)
Jay9928 3 years ago
I was there from 99-01. I have so many memories. C/501st FSB. I hurts to see Friedburg so empty. Thanks for the video.
213twins 3 years ago
I was stationed in Ray Barracks in 96-98. I thanked my reinlistment officer when i left there! I thanked him for sending me there! I met great friends and great section sergeants. I remember that girl falling from the third story window. That thud sound woke me from a sound sleep! To my Bandit brethren! Its been a honor to serve with you! Sgt Mata? Sgt Bennette? Give me a hollar!
POLICE1974153 3 years ago
Brings back memories. I wonder what the Germans are going to do with the place now?
Montag333 3 years ago
The Town of Friedberg is actively persuing developers to bring a mix of commercial, industrial and residential business to the property. The team is being lead by Frau Dr. Pfeffer, who works for Mayor Keller.
Roadking1970 3 years ago
roadking i knew a frau Pfeffer when i was there from 83-86 is this frau's first name christine?
starchy63 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. Went there by motorcycle in Aug '04 but wasn't allowed in. Didn't realise it was so big. Wonder what happened to the Elvis related artifacts they had?
Alant15 3 years ago
Bandits from 93-96 D Co and HHC. Spent far too much time in the basement of that HQ building in the S4 shop. Great memories of a great unit.
brdm266 3 years ago
too many memories of getting trashed at Easy Money! I wonder what ever happened to Chris the greek dude?
Jeremy
93-95
501st FSB
cwjer 3 years ago
he closed down the easy money cause everybody leftl.. it was sad but well...
NunuPugh 3 years ago
Remember Ray Barracks well and hate to see it close. This almost braught a tear to my eye. Place looks the same as it did in 95-97. I was a Bandit back then and have the Bandits still close to my heart. Thanks for this video. I can still remember my first haircut in the Elvis chair. Hello Berg, Duenas from SSG H.
doogieyes 3 years ago 2
I was there 93-95... HHC 4/67 ! Sucks to see it closed also. Too many memories.
Jay9928 3 years ago
Bandits
doogieyes 3 years ago 2
THANKS!!!! For the Awesome memories I can proudly say we were the last of the 1-37 Bandits where our memories will always and forever be in BANDIT LAND.......
angelsavy 4 years ago
FYI,
I stayed at the Stadt Friedberg Hotel last August and the Manager showed me a plaque that he got when the "Bandits" held a mini re-union there. Any 3AD & 1AD unit members get discount there, as I did.
Happy memories my friend...
Roadking1970 4 years 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
I was a Bandit, C Co 4/67, from 96 to 98. Billie Gladney was the Platoon Sgt. Great memories, thanks for the video. David Davis
David8DavisB52 4 years ago
Man...I was a Bandit from 93-97; D Co. 4/67 and 1/37. Sad to see it closed. Great memories there. Thanks for the video.
bmurray38 4 years ago
We probably seen each other. I was HHC 4/67 (11C) 93-95 !
Jay9928 4 years ago
Ahhh I did not catch it the 1st time... at exactly 32-33 seconds into it, I was at those billets (b/ground behind the guy standing there). 3rd floor the 11 Charlies !
Jay9928 4 years ago
Thanks again bro. At 4:29 into it, I remember the PX clearly, and next to it the Theater where I saw Interview w/ the Vampire for the 1st time :)
Jay9928 4 years ago
That's the Theater I watched Top Gun in!!! And worked summer's in the Maintence Shop next door through the Summer work program for the BRATs.
robdanielscfc 4 years ago
I would like to say thank you for the memories. I only got the pictures in my head of how things looked back then (1990-91) during Desert Storm. I helps to heal. Again thank you Brother.
Terry Family
yacob909 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
Man, I just left there in June 2007. Lots of memories! I wanted to make a video like this, but now I have the pleasure of viewing this! Thanks for the memories!
LRSC51st 4 years ago
I hope you didn't leave your car behind, like so many others. I'm still in touch with USAG, they are continuing to shut down more bases in Hessen District. By fiscal 2008/09 Hessen will be gone completely. Only Heidelberg/Bavaria will remain for now.
Roadking1970 4 years ago
Oh no, I'm good. Thanks for asking. I wish I had more time in that area. I spent more of it Iraq than Friedberg this time in Germany. Maybe after I retire, I will go back next year and work. guess I will talk to Dynacorp too. lol.
LRSC51st 4 years ago
That just breaks my heart. Lots of great memories there. Went to Giessen High the first year it was open. Everyday was at least a hour bus ride from Butzbach, then Bad Nauheim (unless I walked to the Giessen Bahnhof and hopped a train home.
robdanielscfc 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