Posted on Aug 10, 2020
In 1968, the Meinhoff Gang began its terrorist attacks throughout West Germany. I left in 1965. Did any of you serve during that time?
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No but they were active in the 1980s when I was staioned with the Army in Germany. I remember the WANTED posters in the Company Area. I might also underscore they are a Left Wing Terrorist Group since the Liberals are on a tear now to try to convince people Left Wing groups are not a threat.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD - I was at NCU/CINCUSNAVEUR London from from 84-87 and Yeah You had to Go thru Counter Terrorism Training. Learned to Walk Around a Vehicle before I entered looking for things "Out of Order". If You drove a Government Vehicle You got the "Special Driving Training" From Race Car Drivers and I Got Mail Bomb Training from a CTAC that was Missing Several Fingers. Thank You for Your Service Also. Only One Bombing Attempt on Me. Pretty Significant Device but it went off an Hour Early and I'm Still Upright Sucking Air and Taking Nourishment.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD - Dear Johnny, I was stationed at Pirmasens, Germany, when the Meinhoff Gang was bombing American bases.
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SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD
SPC Margaret Higgins -Me too! Our Battery was in Salzwoog. Hope the spelling is correct. Used to play at the A Bar. As I said earlier, we were told to carry, whenever we traveled. Did you encounter any hostilities? What year were you there? So good talk to someone who was stationed there. Blessings.
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SPC Margaret Higgins
SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD - No, I didn't encounter any hostilities; when I was stationed at Pirmasens, Germany. GOD bless you; and, yours, Johnny.
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I WAS BASED IN STUTTGART FROM 68 TO 71 . HEARD LITTLE ABOUT THEM BUT THE ONLY DAY WE WERE ON HIGH ALERT WAS MAY DAY . THEY ISSUED US WEAPONS BUT NO AMMO SO WE STRAPPED OUR M-14S TO THE WINDSHIELD POST TO "SCARE AWAY ANY IDIOTS"
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