Do you miss being stationed in Germany?

2015-07-19T15:29:38-04:00

Do you miss being stationed in Germany? I was stationed in Vilseck (Rose Barracks) from 2003-08, and loved it. I miss the bier, Volksfests, Oktoberfest, Schnitzel, bratwurst, sightseeing and the clubs.

Response by SFC Oranthal Smith made Jul 19 at 2015 3:33 PM

2015-07-19T15:33:07-04:00

Currently here visiting my in-laws. Sightseeing and eating food. Its great but the US is calling my name. I am definitely enjoying it though.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Jul 19 at 2015 4:39 PM

2015-07-19T16:39:01-04:00

I loved Germany so much that I decided to take a "European out" and lived, and worked in Germany, in the Wuerzburg area, for over 20 years. I've only been back in the States for about 4 years now.

I definitely miss Deutsches Bier, and all my old friends and neighbors. I really don't miss all the food being fried (bad for my beer belly), although I would dearly love a Jaegerschnitzel mit Pommes, from time to time. 8-))

Response by SSG Izzy Abbass made Jul 19 at 2015 4:46 PM

2015-07-19T16:46:14-04:00

I was in Friedberg - loved it. I speak German so that made it even better.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 19 at 2015 5:04 PM

2015-07-19T17:04:11-04:00

We were in Heidelberg 2009-2011 and loved it! In fact, we wanted to come back so badly I volunteered for a combat tour just to ensure I could get Germany afterwards.

Response by SGT Forrest Stewart made Jul 19 at 2015 7:46 PM

2015-07-19T19:46:22-04:00

I was stationed in Ettlingen, near Karlsruhe. I was there from 1981-1983. I loved going out on the economy and interacting with the locals. The weather was about the same as Billings, MT, so climatizing wasn't a problem for me.
While stationed at Ft. Polk, LA, we got to go to Germany for REFORGER. Was a treat to be back on my old stomping grounds. I loved it!

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Jul 19 at 2015 7:52 PM

2015-07-19T19:52:50-04:00

Best experience ever! The culture, way of life, experiencing new things. I would do it all over immediately.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jul 19 at 2015 11:46 PM

2015-07-19T23:46:46-04:00

Yes, I miss Germany. All the Fests and other community gatherings were great. The people would go out of their way if you tried to talk in German first. I was at Bitburg AB in the Eifel region. Belgium and Luxemburg were a stones through away and France was not that much further. Great bier. Great food. Good people, and wonderful memories. Yes, I miss Germany.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2015 12:14 AM

2015-07-20T00:14:09-04:00

Yes, I miss everything about my 4.5 years in Germany. I plan on going back soon.

Response by SFC(P) Aaron Fore made Jul 20 at 2015 8:23 AM

2015-07-20T08:23:38-04:00

I was stationed in Berlin from 82-86, loved it!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2015 12:00 PM

2015-07-20T12:00:55-04:00

I was stationed there from 05-09. Manheim Area! I loved everything about Germany. I hope and pray I get the opportunity to go back before I hit 20.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2015 5:03 PM

2015-07-20T17:03:03-04:00

I was at Warner barracks Bamberg Germany 80 and 81 I had a great time and great memories I made a lot of friends there some that I am still in contact today

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Jul 21 at 2015 5:00 PM

2015-07-21T17:00:10-04:00

I MISS EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! The bier, fests, volkmarches, weihnachmarkts, wine, being close to everywhere - and the fruelines LOL

Response by SFC Bart Stevens made Jul 21 at 2015 6:32 PM

2015-07-21T18:32:06-04:00

I lived in Germany for 11 years and I go back every year to visit. I take my kids every year just to show then where I had the best time of my life. A place where there was little to no hate.

Response by PO1 Shahida Marmol made Jul 25 at 2015 3:06 AM

2015-07-25T03:06:33-04:00

I'm trying to get orders to Kaiserlautern right now, Pray for me!!!!

Response by MSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2015 3:23 AM

2015-07-25T03:23:17-04:00

I'm back in Germany now! It's cool to be back...nothing has changed except less Americans....yay! I was in Friedberg from 05-07 but spent most of my time in Ramadi. Still no A/C in any place!

Response by SPC Derrell Beck made Jul 25 at 2015 5:33 AM

2015-07-25T05:33:04-04:00

I do! I was there 2009-2010. Wish I could have stayed longer!!!

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2015 6:49 AM

2015-08-02T06:49:35-04:00

I was stationed in Friedberg (Ray Barracks) from 2006-2007, and Baumholder (Ray Barracks) from 2007-2009, It was the best tour ever, and great experience. I missed traveling all over Europe by just driving and flying Ryan Air. I don't like drinking alcohol but since I am in Germany might as well try. If I get a chance to go back, I would in a heartbeat.

Response by SPC Javier Maldonado made Aug 19 at 2015 9:54 AM

2015-08-19T09:54:20-04:00

Do I miss it Sergeant? I do and my wife reminds me all the time. I miss the all you said and the Autobahn...no matter how fast I was going...somebody will do a fly-by in a red or black car...just the way it is...lol!

Response by CW4 John Karl T. made Aug 20 at 2015 3:47 AM

2015-08-20T03:47:45-04:00

I miss the people. I never met an 'ugly" German. I did see too many 'ugly' Americans.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 27 at 2015 9:36 PM

2015-08-27T21:36:45-04:00

I wish Bamberg was still open...

Response by SP5 Tom Carlson made Sep 15 at 2015 8:23 PM

2015-09-15T20:23:08-04:00

I was Stationed in Nuremburg and was a flight crewmember and was assigned border flights... Oct 70- Oct 73... was fresh out of Nam... and Thankfull we had a mission and therefore did not have a lot of Parades etc... we did our job and we were left pretty much a lone as far Military things to keep you busy.... As for MIssing Germany In some respects, such as Beer,,, after 3 years in Germany who likes mass produced off the shelf beer?.. other than that I sometimes wonder if I miss Germany or do I miss my youth..?

Response by SPC Michael Johnson made Oct 13 at 2015 11:54 PM

2015-10-13T23:54:03-04:00

yes

Response by SN Jennifer M. made May 10 at 2016 9:32 AM

2016-05-10T09:32:43-04:00

We are currently stationed in Germany. LOVE IT! WE are working on a COT to stay here for an additional tour.

Response by CPT Earl George made Jun 1 at 2016 11:19 PM

2016-06-01T23:19:10-04:00

NO I was stationed in Germany from March 72- March 75. I spent 245 days in the field my first year. it seemed like we would come back and back to the MTA it would be. I did not get to travel much. I was stationed in Schweinfurt ( 2/30 Infantry)

Response by SSG Martin Reyna made Jun 2 at 2016 8:50 AM

2016-06-02T08:50:12-04:00

Truly miss it. I was stationed at Rose Barracks from 2002 to 2005, with F troop, 4 Cavalry also known as the 3rd Brigade Recon Troop (BRT)... It was good times....

Response by SPC Bridgette V. made Jun 10 at 2016 5:02 PM

2016-06-10T17:02:30-04:00

Was a fantastic time! Of course I miss the friends, the fun, the travel.

Response by SGT John " Mac " McConnell made Jun 26 at 2016 12:27 PM

2016-06-26T12:27:12-04:00

Yes. Very much so SFC Private RallyPoint Member Asschaffenburg, germany 1978 to 1981

Response by SSG Mark Franzen made Jun 28 at 2016 12:41 AM

2016-06-28T00:41:51-04:00

I SPENT 6 YEARS THERE AND IF SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT I WAS TO BEING GOING BACK TOMMROW I WOULD SAY SORRY I AM GOING BACK TODAY LOVED THE COUNTRY AND THE PEOPLE WERE VERY NICE AND VERY FRIENDLY. MISS VOLK MARCHING ON WEEKEND AND MISS SCHNITZEL AND BRATWUST. I WAS IN STUTGART 1ST TIME 2ND WEISBADDEN AND 3RD KITZGEN.

Response by SSgt Ray Stone made Jun 28 at 2016 6:53 AM

2016-06-28T06:53:21-04:00

Yes my best assignment. Sembach 99-03, Ramstein 08-11. Seembach I liked best out of the two smaller base more tight knit community, also during that time the deutsch mark was the currency so Americans were living good due to the dollar being stronger than the mark

Response by SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD made Jul 4 at 2016 1:09 PM

2016-07-04T13:09:22-04:00

I was stationed in Pirmasens, Germany. Often times I will think about the great times I experienced. I spoke the language, played at different bars(drums, guitar, sax) and over all, enjoyed my time there. And yes, there are times when I do miss being stationed there.

Response by PO3 Donald Murphy made Jul 12 at 2016 8:57 AM

2016-07-12T08:57:58-04:00

Gee...last time I was in Germany, it was **WEST** Germany. Dad (USAF) was stationed in England and his brother was Army stationed in Nurnburg. We'd visit each other; it was fun.

Response by PO1 Cliff Heath made Jul 12 at 2016 4:09 PM

2016-07-12T16:09:55-04:00

Hey everybody my niece and her Army husband are heading for Germany in Sept. not sure where but any advice for her?

Response by CAPT Charles Weishar made Jul 21 at 2016 1:09 PM

2016-07-21T13:09:14-04:00

Yes, I do. I had been stationed in Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and Bonn -- all during a twenty year span. During that time, I had opportunity to visit nearly every corner of Germany.

Response by SPC Michael Patrick made Aug 11 at 2016 2:30 AM

2016-08-11T02:30:47-04:00

Heh...of course! While I was only there a short time, 92-93, in Fulda with the 1/11th ACR, it absolutely sucked getting sent back to Knox afterwards. Got totally used to awesome beer and drinking when I was under 21 just to get to Knox and having it all stripped away. Almost got an Article 15 handed to me just because I tasted someone's Zima... Knox sucked as permament party and was basically forced to the Reserves...(a whole other story, since Clinton's unit closings followed me there....TWICE!)

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Aug 13 at 2016 6:11 PM

2016-08-13T18:11:55-04:00

3 years in Ray Barracks. So close to Frankfurt. It was a great time. Unfortunately I had to PCS to Pisa, Italy.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 29 at 2016 1:19 AM

2016-08-29T01:19:01-04:00

While never stationed in Germany I did 2 weeks Vacation in Bad Aibling while I was stationed in London and it was Wonderful. It was a special treat going back to my Ancestral Home.

Response by SPC Cory Julius made Oct 25 at 2016 11:32 AM

2016-10-25T11:32:42-04:00

Miss Being There, Was Stationed in Schweinfurt, Bamberg, Graf, and Vilseck. That was Best Times I ever had.

Response by SPC Miguel Rosario Cruz made Nov 26 at 2016 10:21 PM

2016-11-26T22:21:11-05:00

HELL YES 141 SIG BN 1AD FROM 91 TO 93

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 22 at 2017 6:18 PM

2017-02-22T18:18:02-05:00

I have been out of the Army for over a decade (and off active duty for almost 17 years), but Germany was an awesome experience. Going into the maneuver box in Hohenfels in January/February was pretty brutal, but the back in garrison, everything was smooth sailing and lots of fun. Only downside is that I could never again enjoy American beer. It's hefeweizens forever now.

Response by SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD made Feb 25 at 2017 12:41 AM

2017-02-25T00:41:21-05:00

Yes I do. Was stationed in Salzwoog, (close to Pirmasens). C Battery, from 62 to 65. What a beautiful country.

Response by SGT Steve Burczyk made Apr 28 at 2017 3:56 PM

2017-04-28T15:56:12-04:00

I was stationed at Swabisch Gmund W. Germany 78-81 as a 15E Pershing Missile Crewmember with A Btry 1st Bn/41st FA

Response by SFC Byron Perry made Nov 25 at 2017 11:37 PM

2017-11-25T23:37:53-05:00

Yes.

Response by SGT Darin Thigpen Sr made Dec 23 at 2017 10:53 AM

2017-12-23T10:53:42-05:00

Yes. My first duty station was in Nuermburg 240 S&S 82-84 18 year old kid. Loved it all

Response by SGT Darin Thigpen Sr made Dec 23 at 2017 11:05 AM

2017-12-23T11:05:12-05:00

I wish i could connect with anyone from 240th S&S WODK Kasern 82-4

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Dec 23 at 2017 8:31 PM

2017-12-23T20:31:54-05:00

Sure do!...not even a question for me. I was there from 1985 to 1987 in the Kitzingen area.

Response by SFC Greg Bruorton made Dec 23 at 2017 9:31 PM

2017-12-23T21:31:36-05:00

I was first assigned to Co. B, 106th Sig Spt Gp in July 1968. I loved the quaint, small town of Prüm in the Eiffel Mountains where my wife and I strolled, viewed, and then ate the delicious pastries on display. I quickly gained 15 pounds before my transfer to Stuttgart as a new E7 in 1969. Vacationing in Rome, Salzburg, Bavaria, and Berchtesgaden was a highlight to the family.
My tour was cut short because orders to Vietnam came to interrupt my 12 hours on, 12 hours off at the EUSCOM Communications Center at Patch Barracks where I served as a shift supervisor.
I missed the beer-drinking but scarfed up plenty of schnitzel and purple potatoes.

Response by SSG Michael Eastes made Dec 24 at 2017 12:52 AM

2017-12-24T00:52:19-05:00

There were some things that I liked about Germany, but the unit I was in was so dysfunctional that it colored my perception of the entire tour. I did have the pleasure, some years later, of watching the senior medical officer of the hospital being grilled on 60 Minutes, for gross negligence and malpractice as a forensic pathologist in Texas, post-Army. He later went to prison for federal weapons violations. Col. Ralph Erdman, MD. What a guy! And as much fun to work for as you might imagine.

Response by CW3 Kevin Storm made Dec 31 at 2017 6:13 PM

2017-12-31T18:13:41-05:00

Yes I miss it. I made Gluwein last night, I had introduced this to GF a few years back and we like to have in the winter.

Response by SGT Darin Thigpen Sr made Mar 14 at 2018 4:55 AM

2018-03-14T04:55:09-04:00

Best times of my career

Response by 1SG William Deaver made Oct 2 at 2018 6:58 PM

2018-10-02T18:58:54-04:00

I was stationed Wiesbaden AB 1979-1981
Bamberg 1983-1986, Kirchgoens (The Rock) 1992-1994

Response by SPC Robert O brien made Apr 10 at 2019 8:31 PM

2019-04-10T20:31:46-04:00

I was there in 68/69. Good old times

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made May 23 at 2019 4:20 AM

2019-05-23T04:20:36-04:00

Nothing. Old Germans are rude. Stupid tables. Stamish. I speak German. When I speak dutch they get upset. They like country music and when I sing my cousins songs I get an applause. I am related to Keith urban. And pope urban. And matt urban.

Response by SPC Robert Bobo made May 4 at 2020 11:47 AM

2020-05-04T11:47:30-04:00

Yep, 73 to 75, when we were off, I took the train all over , dated a few women and yes spent a weekend at Octoberfest in Munich, unfortunately, Bamberg was off limits for about 6 months

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 16 at 2021 6:03 PM

2021-04-16T18:03:41-04:00

I was stationed in Darmstadt, real close to Frankfurt. Did a lot of site seeing. Favorite place was the eagles nest. Beautiful scenery.Enjoy it while your there and don't be a barracks rat..

Response by SGT Herbert Bollum made Jun 19 at 2021 9:38 AM

2021-06-19T09:38:56-04:00

I enjoyed 18 months stationed near Nurnberg, my wife and I visited again 2001 end of Sept and Oct. We loved every moment. Our youngest was there for ten years and says things have recently changed.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2021 8:24 AM

2021-06-20T08:24:48-04:00

Sadly our trip to Germany got cancelled due to COVID, they sent us to Kuwait instead. Learned a lot, but probably would have preferred Germany.

Response by PO2 Brian Hoadley made Jun 30 at 2021 12:21 PM

2021-06-30T12:21:28-04:00

Never stationed there, usually TDY through it, Rammstein, Augsburg, but did a trip once to garmish pinterkirshen that was nice, stayed in the patton for 10 days and did all of the touristy things, had a blast and went to ocktoberfest once also. Great country of all those I've been all over Europe, cleaner than some southern countries.

Response by SGT Marcus Christian made Aug 2 at 2021 12:24 AM

2021-08-02T00:24:43-04:00

I was stationed in Bamberg at Warner Barracks from July 1977 to January 1980.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2021 2:28 PM

2021-08-06T14:28:28-04:00

I loved Germany. It was my first duty station when I enlisted. I was there '89-'91 with the 56th FA Cmd "Pershing" HSB 1-9FA. Yes, I'm a "Pershing" Soldier. I was there when the Wall came down, when Germany reunited, the end of the Cold War and the completion of the INF Treaty between the United States and Soviet Union. I was on the team that removed the Nuke Warheads out of our bunkers. There were only 3 battalions and they will say, we were the last ones to remove the warheads, I honestly, don't care, I just know that I was part of that team. My post was on Wiley Kaserne, Neu Ulm, FRG (West Germany). I keep in touch with my very first roommate after all these years. Had some good times there, the Deutsche Mark (before the Euro) rate was about 2 - 3 Marks to the dollar. But the fun one was the Pfennig. A Pfennig value was less than a penny. So when you went to the bar with your buddies and you heard, "PFENNIG CHECK!", you better produce one otherwise you bought everybody at your table a beer. Jeffeweisen, Krystalweissen was good bier, but nothing like drinking the world's strongest bier, the EKU. Half of that tiny bottle and you would need an EKG to check your heart rate. Some old fart is reading this, laughing and saying, "I remember that!" Sachsenhausen up in Frankfurt, Oktoberfest, German-Americanfests, the food, all was great. Had an awesome time there. Had the opportunity to go to Holland and do the Nijmegen road March in Holland and the Battle of the Bulge Road March in Belgium. Good good times. Ok, I'm done here. Pershings Finest, Sir!
Auf Peter stain, I'm out

Response by SP6 Becky Ayers made Aug 7 at 2021 1:00 PM

2021-08-07T13:00:51-04:00

My assignment was in Baumholder (the rock) and even after that duty station, I miss everything about living in Germany. I still go back often to visit as a civilian.

Response by SP6 Becky Ayers made Aug 7 at 2021 1:03 PM

2021-08-07T13:03:05-04:00

My assignment was in Baumholder (the rock) and even with that assignment, I still miss Germany. I travel back every few years as a civilian to visit.

Response by SGT James Bradley made Aug 8 at 2021 1:15 PM

2021-08-08T13:15:23-04:00

Alter Nam, Germany was paradise!!!

Response by SFC William Linnell made Aug 23 at 2021 9:13 AM

2021-08-23T09:13:45-04:00

and roger. My first tour was up in Garlstedt with 2-66AR, 2AD (FWD). Great time as we were the only Americans except for the tiny amount in Bremerhaven. I miss it ALL. We even had the privilege of going to Denmark to train for 2 weeks with them.

Then the 2nd tour was Friedberg. Where Elvis was stationed. 4-67AR, 3AD. Same barracks, motorpool and chow hall. Only the paint had changed. Miss railhead to Graf and shooting big bullets. Hohenfels...not so much. It seemed like every time we went, it was sunny and warm. THEN we get in the box and it rained and was nasty the whole time. We get out, hit the railhead and it was sunny and warm.

So much to see and do there. Visiting other countries on a 4 day pass getting those military tours. Our getting a car to head to Paris for the weekend. Go skiing in Austria or southern France. Go to Amsterdam for New Years. Just couldn't beat it.

Response by SSG George Duncan made Aug 28 at 2021 6:47 PM

2021-08-28T18:47:53-04:00

yes oh the beer

Response by MSgt Brian Williams made Sep 1 at 2021 6:49 PM

2021-09-01T18:49:18-04:00

I wasn't stationed in Germany; I was in next door in the Netherlands. I did a lot of NATO TACEVALs and coached high school basketball so most of our trips were to Germany. I loved going to Stuttgart, Munich, Heildelberg, and Bad Aibling. I was planning a trip back to The Netherlands until COVID hit. Germany was a definite stop along the way. I miss living in Europe.

Response by SGT Kevin Cooper made Sep 2 at 2021 7:37 PM

2021-09-02T19:37:31-04:00

Stationed in Garlstedt, North of Bremen. Love it there and wish I could go back.

Response by SGT Harold Watson made Sep 5 at 2021 7:50 PM

2021-09-05T19:50:43-04:00

I was stationed with the 568th Engineer Company in Hanau, Germany in 1967/1968 for 8 months. I was a PVT E-2 then an E-3 PFC there. I was just 18 yrs old then. I served every other day (it seemed) either on Guard Duty or KP....no fun, just details....I didn't miss that place when I was sent to Vietnam...alot of us guys back then thought as Germany being a replacement station for guys in line being sent to Nam...

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 22 at 2021 1:55 AM

2021-09-22T01:55:23-04:00

Coleman barracks was my first tour in the Army. 76-79. My landlord, only in his 50's became a POW of ours. He was a big fan of Americans. I miss Carl and Marie and Lampertheim, West Germany.

Response by SP5 Dan Kassner made Sep 27 at 2021 12:09 AM

2021-09-27T00:09:51-04:00

Yes! Was in Frankfurt and Oberursal with 513th MI from 1964 to 1966. Went to Vietnam, then home to college. Eventually, my wife and I went to attend the wedding of friends. Loved it, and we both agreed we'd love to move there. Unfortunately, although we've been back several times, things didn’t work out. And now, well into our 70s, I don’t know that it will.

Response by SPC Rob Hunker made Nov 28 at 2021 4:49 PM

2021-11-28T16:49:09-05:00

I was stationed at Ledward Barracks in Schweinfurt West Germany from 1985 to 1987. Not only did I get hypothermia from the bitter cold, I got exposed to a large amout of radiation when Chernobyl exploded. I also spent alot of time out in the field mostly in Graffenwere. I do miss Pilsner Hefe Weisen bier, and brochen bread, and cruizing on the Autobahn @ 165 MPH. Good times.

Response by MAJ Hugh Blanchard made Nov 28 at 2021 10:42 PM

2021-11-28T22:42:18-05:00

I lived in Germany as an enlisted soldier, NCO and Officer, altogether 7 years. I miss some aspects of Germany a great deal. The great beer, the Volksmarching, the fest season, the terrific food, the music, and the German people. I loved Germany.

Response by SPC Robert Bobo made Apr 25 at 2022 8:48 AM

2022-04-25T08:48:39-04:00

The time I spent there in the 70s was an experience I throughly enjoyed, Although I don't remember much from Octoberfest in Munich 74, It was a blast

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 7 at 2022 7:29 PM

2022-11-07T19:29:42-05:00

I miss it all. I was in Bamberg 1992-1995. Then 1997- 2005.