Posted on Jun 22, 2016
Where you stationed in Germany? What unit? Can I stay on Airborne status there? Lastly did you enjoy your experience?
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92G: Food Service Specialist
Stuttgart
Bamberg
Grafenwoehr
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Your best bet is in Italy (173d) with the Sky Soldiers. But there are some in Germany that are a part of 173d. Most other units don't have Airborne slots.
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I'm not sure but I believe they are. I can put you in touch with the BDE S1 NCOIC, MSG Catherine Harris. She would be your best POC for the Sky Soldiers.
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SSG (Join to see) - Yes they are on Active Jump Status. They are also an active part in Operation: Atlantic Resolve. For your MOS they should have positions in their BSB in Grafenwoehr, Germany. Not the best area of Germany unless you love trees. A lot of places near by to visit though. I was stationed in Bamberg, Germany for 4 years with 173rd before they moved to Grafenwoehr.
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Heidelberg 2009-2012, Allied Force Command Heidelberg (NATO), both now closed. Loved it. At the rate that force structure has left Germany, I would take whatever you can to get assigned there. The only way will be a 9 month deployment before too long, and then it will be to Eastern Europe, not Germany.
SOC has a command element, I believe in Stuttgart or Wiesbaden. Europe is heavy land, tanks and brads, along with theater enablers. Yes 173d is there, mostly in Italy, but some in Graf. You might, I say might, want to consider assignment as other than an airborne unit.
Germany is a tremendous opportunity. You can also easily travel through out Europe. I would jump on the opportunity if that is what has been offered. Or Someone else will... Opportunities are fleeting
SOC has a command element, I believe in Stuttgart or Wiesbaden. Europe is heavy land, tanks and brads, along with theater enablers. Yes 173d is there, mostly in Italy, but some in Graf. You might, I say might, want to consider assignment as other than an airborne unit.
Germany is a tremendous opportunity. You can also easily travel through out Europe. I would jump on the opportunity if that is what has been offered. Or Someone else will... Opportunities are fleeting
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LTC Jason Mackay
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I was assigned to 1/52 Infantry from 1981 to 1984 in Bamberg, Germany SSG (Join to see).
Back then CPT now GEN David Rodriguez and COL later GEN Wayne Downing was the brigade commander.
Bamberg was my most challenging and best assignment
What do you think SPC (Join to see) SP6 Clifford Ward
Back then CPT now GEN David Rodriguez and COL later GEN Wayne Downing was the brigade commander.
Bamberg was my most challenging and best assignment
What do you think SPC (Join to see) SP6 Clifford Ward
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SSG Roderick Smith
LTC Stephen F. I don't think I've ever met anyone that didn't like Bamberg. I was absolutely honored to be part of the color guard detail for the closure ceremony. It was a great experience!
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LTC Stephen F. You were sure a butter bar in those days Colonel!
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I think I replied incorrectly to your question (slightly). Your heading to Stuttgart?
Stuttgart is also on airborne status as well (if you can get this assignment).
Germany is nice, Stuttgart is a little boring (in my opinion) BUT your only a short trip from nearly everything.
173D isn't easy duty, nearly all of Europe (and a considerable amount of CONUS units) support the Balken states pretty formabidly (so prep yourself).
But Europe is awesome. If you have the chance, come. Good or bad it will be an experience most never get.
Stuttgart is also on airborne status as well (if you can get this assignment).
Germany is nice, Stuttgart is a little boring (in my opinion) BUT your only a short trip from nearly everything.
173D isn't easy duty, nearly all of Europe (and a considerable amount of CONUS units) support the Balken states pretty formabidly (so prep yourself).
But Europe is awesome. If you have the chance, come. Good or bad it will be an experience most never get.
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I was stationed in The Nederlands. We drove into Germany often. It was a great place to live and travel around. Loved it. That picture looks very familiar, I'm sure I've been there.
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SSG Roderick Smith
MAJ Matthew Arnold that is Rothenberg, about 2 hours southwest of Nuernberg, Germany.
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There's cooks here. I'd have to get you a better answer about who they belong with though
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SSG (Join to see) - Any info would help brother,Thanks. Germany is one of my reenlistment options along with Itlay, Korea, Alaska, and Hawaii. I wanted to get to one of the SF Groups (preferably Macdill or Elgin AFB both in FL) but all the positions are filled right now. Leaving Ranger Regiment as a cook who wants to stay in jump status made it hard I guess to find slots. Especially in BN sized elements where the MTOE only calls for one 1-2 E-6s anyway.
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I was stationed in Ray Barracks, Friedberg Germany which is now closed. Nice small town with a train station 15 minute walk from quarters. Priceless!
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Bad Nauhiem, Gelnhousen, Stuttgart (CLSU-N), Mannhiem (5/68 Armor) and Worms (TCLSC-E). First two as a dependent, last three as a soldier. Can't speak to airborne status, however I can say that this is an opportunity of a lifetime, get out and explore. I love Germany and enjoyed being stationed there immensely.
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173rd has the 4-319th AFAR and 1-91 CAV in Grafenwöhr. The rest of the brigade is in Italy.
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Ayers Kaserne, Kirch-Gons Germany 92-95. Scout platoon 3-5 Cav. Great times. Traveled all over Europe. tried to get back many times throughout my career and never could. If I could have gone back to Germany I would probably still be in the Army. If you have the opportunity to go, TAKE IT.
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