I have just come across all these years later a letter she sent me and the address is 7181 Jagstheim, Vogelsang 291. I thank you for posting your story and hope that somehow we can all keep in touch. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. When I arrived there LTC Harry Lawson was the CO, later replaced by LTC Charlie Ross.I worked for CPT Mercier and SFC Langston at S-3, and also with MSG Belding from S-2. I think of it often and miss some of its charm. I just thought they were cool places to go for kalt bier und gute Ess. Is that even possible that we are that old?I looked for an old Army friend in Michigan who wasn't listed and I started calling people with the same last name. Free WiFi access is available. What a great time and experience! Incorporated in 1338, it lies 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Schwbisch Hall and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Ansbach in the Schwbisch Hall district. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. Arnie, Loved the stories. hello everyone I am former Army SGT Jim Goleman, HQ BTRY 2/42FA--1972-1975--S-2---Also published the LANCER newspaper, coached the AYA football team, played basketball for the 2/42 team. Magical memories. I really loved their zest for life. The sergeants were no the sharpest light bulbs in the pack and they did not treat us very nice because we were draftees with poor attitudes. I served as the Armorer who created the "Velvet Touch" Arms RoomBest arms room in the battalion. I could have picked a better MOS. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. If any of you have photos please contact me at [email protected]. When we lived there, Crailsheim was still a sort of quaint village. 37th Armor, drove for HQs commander. I was with Battery B 5th BN 73 FA,(1972 thru 1974) lots of memories and two of my oldest boys still live in Crailsheim. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. I have been keeping in contact with Carlos for some time now. I don't know how many more years that lasted, as it would definitely not be considered an appropriate thing to do nowdays, with civilians living in those apartments. Or buying cases of German bier from the locals who worked on post. I think LtCol. We (Terry and Sherry French) were there from 76-79. The stockaid was still there with the towers at all 4 corners. (He was stationed closer to France). Dear Amy,I was searching the web looking for some information about my time in the US Army. Al Pawlowski, Co C 1st Maint Batt 1970-72. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. Our post comander by that time was Brigadier General Charles C Rogers recipient ofthe congressional medal of Honor. We were the 1963 Basketball and Flag Football Post Champions. To be honest I don't remember who took over when I was leaving as my memory seems to be fading as the time goes on. Thanks for the memories!Mark Fogleman, Concord, NC. The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. Ed Bettencourt, Hi my name is Ric Badal I live near Crailsheim and I was also in McKeebks, 1973-1977 and returned to work in the photolab from 1986 til 1990. We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! :)Please feel free to send me an email at [email protected]. with allot of pictures. Shown is an abandoned barrack that was used by the U.S. Army and the Bundeswehr.Zu sehen ist eine verlassene Kaserne, die von der US Armee und der Bundeswehr. Antrim. The streets was decorated with Christmas wreaths on the lights above head. I live in Al. My e-mail [email protected] you. I was in the HHC 1/51 Medical Platoon from 1976 to 1978. Been a long time ,Jim Warnick here from 75-80 in the 615th MP Co then got out of Army and stayed there another 10 years. Their was also a medical detachment and a platoon of the 126th maintenence. They lived at McKee and I was born there. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. Great memories of Crailsheim and was glad I was able to take my son for a visit. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. I was there from 87-90, in C Battery and Svc Battery. Hi All,I'm from Craislheim and my mother used to work in the McKee Barracks from the early 80s until closure in 1994. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. But I got it out of my sistem. Someone mentioned McDonalds in Crailsheim. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. Hi AmyI'm delighted to stumble across your blog.My parents were civilian employees of the Army in the early 1950s. Your comments on Craisheim bring back fond memories. The choice of site was made on account of its proximity to the railway (by which troops could be transported anywhere in Ireland), excellent access to the sea / Dublin Port via the North Circular Road, and the training facilities for men and war horses. Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. I am sure they would be glad to mail you a copy.Ingrid, hay Dave allot of us are in the face book group come on by https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/. The experience will always be with me. Nice to meet you, Sid! 25, No. Ledward Barracks was referred to as "Panzer Kaserne " by the locals as it was a base for a German Army tank unit in WWII. Incredible that I would find my way here. I actualy got to filmed in a TV documentary on how well the Americans and Germans got along here. From what I understand they have just made another TV special about how many Americans stayed here after the Army left. McKee Barracks 1964 and 65 (dependant). I re-upped in basic to go to aviation school and wound up here. [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. My fondest childhood memories are of Crailsheim. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. There was suppose to be a large party out there. I was there 85-87. Details. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? The oldest town in Door County is Baileys Harbor. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. Sophie-Scholl-Strae 2, 74564 Crailsheim, Germany - Great location - show map After booking, all of the property's details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your . I am 34years old. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. Search. I'm still married to my wife and maybe once the kids are all gone, we may move back to Germany. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". I have many fond memories. Telephone Duty hours phone 2735-706/546, at other times 610/801. As MPs we drove all over the countryside and I remember how beautiful and green everything was. Army Brat from 67-69 or thereabouts. The lived in Iphofen, which was about a 30 minute ride from Crailsheim. But, coincidentally, I met someone on Facebook who lives there, and she and her family more or less adopted me and invited me to visit Germany and stay with them when I did. Robert Sanchez email [email protected], Hi MichaelaI was in C-Btry 2/42 around 1976/78, and I knew all those dudes. It was nice to hear Amy's adventures revisiting the McKee Barracks area. Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. 2,944,190. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. I also have great memories of that time and place and it's hard to believe it has been almost 36 years. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . He. Do you have MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. Does anyone remember him? I was a dependant at McKee Barracks from '75 - '79. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. It is: [email protected]. Sad but progress, at least the housing area was put to use. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. I arrived at McKee August 1973 and was there until my discharge March 1975. Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. You guessed it - because of Volksfest. I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. You are welcome to email me at [email protected] and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. That pilot was never allowed to fly around Crailsheim again.One time one of those pilots pulled a similar stunt on the AF officer and I, while we sat on a hillside calling the coordinates to them. In addition to the 2/42nd, the 1/51 IN, 501st Ord, MP Company, and a German reserve unit (may have missed one) were all there during my time. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. Did you proudly serve in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. I'm the first to ever contact . I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. 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I have just come across all these years later a letter she sent me and the address is 7181 Jagstheim, Vogelsang 291. I thank you for posting your story and hope that somehow we can all keep in touch. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. When I arrived there LTC Harry Lawson was the CO, later replaced by LTC Charlie Ross.I worked for CPT Mercier and SFC Langston at S-3, and also with MSG Belding from S-2. I think of it often and miss some of its charm. I just thought they were cool places to go for kalt bier und gute Ess. Is that even possible that we are that old?I looked for an old Army friend in Michigan who wasn't listed and I started calling people with the same last name. Free WiFi access is available. What a great time and experience! Incorporated in 1338, it lies 32 kilometres (20 miles) east of Schwbisch Hall and 40 km (25 mi) southwest of Ansbach in the Schwbisch Hall district. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. Arnie, Loved the stories. hello everyone I am former Army SGT Jim Goleman, HQ BTRY 2/42FA--1972-1975--S-2---Also published the LANCER newspaper, coached the AYA football team, played basketball for the 2/42 team. Magical memories. I really loved their zest for life. The sergeants were no the sharpest light bulbs in the pack and they did not treat us very nice because we were draftees with poor attitudes. I served as the Armorer who created the "Velvet Touch" Arms RoomBest arms room in the battalion. I could have picked a better MOS. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. If any of you have photos please contact me at [email protected]. When we lived there, Crailsheim was still a sort of quaint village. 37th Armor, drove for HQs commander. I was with Battery B 5th BN 73 FA,(1972 thru 1974) lots of memories and two of my oldest boys still live in Crailsheim. I remember going to the movie theater for 25 cents every Saturday afternoon. I have been keeping in contact with Carlos for some time now. I don't know how many more years that lasted, as it would definitely not be considered an appropriate thing to do nowdays, with civilians living in those apartments. Or buying cases of German bier from the locals who worked on post. I think LtCol. We (Terry and Sherry French) were there from 76-79. The stockaid was still there with the towers at all 4 corners. (He was stationed closer to France). Dear Amy,I was searching the web looking for some information about my time in the US Army. Al Pawlowski, Co C 1st Maint Batt 1970-72. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. Being in S-4 I traveled on supply business off base extensively and saw a lot of Bavaria. Our post comander by that time was Brigadier General Charles C Rogers recipient ofthe congressional medal of Honor. We were the 1963 Basketball and Flag Football Post Champions. To be honest I don't remember who took over when I was leaving as my memory seems to be fading as the time goes on. Thanks for the memories!Mark Fogleman, Concord, NC. The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. Ed Bettencourt, Hi my name is Ric Badal I live near Crailsheim and I was also in McKeebks, 1973-1977 and returned to work in the photolab from 1986 til 1990. We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. Veteran L. Prickett, "Dear VetFriends, Thanks so much for your help! :)Please feel free to send me an email at [email protected]. with allot of pictures. Shown is an abandoned barrack that was used by the U.S. Army and the Bundeswehr.Zu sehen ist eine verlassene Kaserne, die von der US Armee und der Bundeswehr. Antrim. The streets was decorated with Christmas wreaths on the lights above head. I live in Al. My e-mail [email protected] you. I was in the HHC 1/51 Medical Platoon from 1976 to 1978. Been a long time ,Jim Warnick here from 75-80 in the 615th MP Co then got out of Army and stayed there another 10 years. Their was also a medical detachment and a platoon of the 126th maintenence. They lived at McKee and I was born there. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. Great memories of Crailsheim and was glad I was able to take my son for a visit. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. I was there from 87-90, in C Battery and Svc Battery. Hi All,I'm from Craislheim and my mother used to work in the McKee Barracks from the early 80s until closure in 1994. The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. But I got it out of my sistem. Someone mentioned McDonalds in Crailsheim. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. Hi AmyI'm delighted to stumble across your blog.My parents were civilian employees of the Army in the early 1950s. Your comments on Craisheim bring back fond memories. The choice of site was made on account of its proximity to the railway (by which troops could be transported anywhere in Ireland), excellent access to the sea / Dublin Port via the North Circular Road, and the training facilities for men and war horses. Bethany, I remember Frau Linden. I am sure they would be glad to mail you a copy.Ingrid, hay Dave allot of us are in the face book group come on by https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/. The experience will always be with me. Nice to meet you, Sid! 25, No. Ledward Barracks was referred to as "Panzer Kaserne " by the locals as it was a base for a German Army tank unit in WWII. Incredible that I would find my way here. I actualy got to filmed in a TV documentary on how well the Americans and Germans got along here. From what I understand they have just made another TV special about how many Americans stayed here after the Army left. McKee Barracks 1964 and 65 (dependant). I re-upped in basic to go to aviation school and wound up here. [7], The plans were prepared by the Royal Engineers' Department, under the direction of architect Major Robert Barklie RE, Larne, Co. My fondest childhood memories are of Crailsheim. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. There was suppose to be a large party out there. I was there 85-87. Details. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? The oldest town in Door County is Baileys Harbor. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. Sophie-Scholl-Strae 2, 74564 Crailsheim, Germany - Great location - show map After booking, all of the property's details, including telephone and address, are provided in your booking confirmation and your . I am 34years old. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. Search. I'm still married to my wife and maybe once the kids are all gone, we may move back to Germany. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". I have many fond memories. Telephone Duty hours phone 2735-706/546, at other times 610/801. As MPs we drove all over the countryside and I remember how beautiful and green everything was. Army Brat from 67-69 or thereabouts. The lived in Iphofen, which was about a 30 minute ride from Crailsheim. But, coincidentally, I met someone on Facebook who lives there, and she and her family more or less adopted me and invited me to visit Germany and stay with them when I did. Robert Sanchez email [email protected], Hi MichaelaI was in C-Btry 2/42 around 1976/78, and I knew all those dudes. It was nice to hear Amy's adventures revisiting the McKee Barracks area. Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know. The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. During school year 1969-70 I taught 7th grade and during school year 1970-71 I taught 5th grade. 2,944,190. They had the best Jagerschnitzel with their homegrown button mushrooms! come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. I also have great memories of that time and place and it's hard to believe it has been almost 36 years. McKee Barracks (US Army) Crailsheim . He. Do you have MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. Does anyone remember him? I was a dependant at McKee Barracks from '75 - '79. I was a military brat and my father was stationed at McKee Barracks ?1977-79. It is: [email protected]. Sad but progress, at least the housing area was put to use. Sid,I am Pete Mascetti and I was stationed in Crailsheim from 76-81, CSC 1-51 Inf. I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1971 - 1974. I arrived at McKee August 1973 and was there until my discharge March 1975. Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. You guessed it - because of Volksfest. I lived in the BOQ for about a year and a half, then off post for a little over two years. You are welcome to email me at [email protected] and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. That pilot was never allowed to fly around Crailsheim again.One time one of those pilots pulled a similar stunt on the AF officer and I, while we sat on a hillside calling the coordinates to them. In addition to the 2/42nd, the 1/51 IN, 501st Ord, MP Company, and a German reserve unit (may have missed one) were all there during my time. ed gay david ward did our tatoos. Did you proudly serve in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. I'm the first to ever contact . I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. 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