I trained in Wildflecken in the 1970s when my U.S. Army Scout Platoon went there as part of Project Partnership to train with the German Army Pioneer Platoon. We always looked forward to going there as it was such a beautiful area. Training with the German Army was also a highlight of our years and periodically they would come to Erlangen where I was stationed to train on our equipment. I remember the first trip to Wildflecken we were all staying in big military tents and the language barrier was at first a problem. Then the NCO's went to the local brewery and brought back several cases of beer and in a very short time it was like we had known each other all our lives. Nothing but good memories of the place and the people I met there!
I appreciate this video very much. I was stationed in Bad Kissingen with HQ Trp of the 2/14th A.C. We trained yearly at Wildflicken and often we drove there in order to get fuel and ammunition. I would not trade my 2 years 7 months and 11 days lived in Germany for any thing. Thanks for this great well done Video!!!
I was stationed in Germany for 6 years in the 1970's and served in Armor and Cavalry units. I to have nothing but great memories of my time in Germany and the times my Scout Platoon went to Wildflecken to train with the German Army. If only I could go back in time.
My Dad was stationed there 1957-1959. Went to school on the base 2-4th grades. Us army kids played in the woods all the time. Even had a little league team Wildflecken Wildcats. Played teams from other bases. There would be 200 plus GI’s screaming at us Great memories as a kid. Remember when Elvis came there for maneuvers.
Civil service at Wildflecken from September 1990 to September 1993. Fantastic experience, people, and place. Great that Pizzeria To Go is still around!
I was not stationed here, but I appreciated this video very much anyway. Very nicely done, and what an apparently lovely community. It could have fought the presence of outsiders, but instead it appears to have embraced it, and I think everyone is better off in the end having had that happen. I miss Germany SO much! Thank you so very much for this. :)
I was briefly stationed there from 8/79 to 11/80 in 1/68 Armor. I loved it. Beautiful scenic mountains and colorful in the fall. I'd like to know if the present day German Bundeswehr allows former veteran's to visit.
Stationed w/ a Hawk unit from 84-87. For some reason I didn't appreciate what a special place it was until years later. At the time, I never I thought I would ever miss those days, but I do.
My grandparents and my uncle are buried in Wildflecken....they survived the war! Miss them .....
I LOVED the Pizza-ria To Go! My dad was stationed there from 1978 to 1982 being a kid there was so awesome ❤
I trained in Wildflecken in the 1970s when my U.S. Army Scout Platoon went there as part of Project Partnership to train with the German Army Pioneer Platoon. We always looked forward to going there as it was such a beautiful area. Training with the German Army was also a highlight of our years and periodically they would come to Erlangen where I was stationed to train on our equipment. I remember the first trip to Wildflecken we were all staying in big military tents and the language barrier was at first a problem. Then the NCO's went to the local brewery and brought back several cases of beer and in a very short time it was like we had known each other all our lives. Nothing but good memories of the place and the people I met there!
I was stationed there 1980-1982. Loved it and loved the people. Thank you for this.
adventure training for me , snow shoes and skis
We were there from 1978-1982. Dad was 1SG of HHC 54th Eng Bn.
I appreciate this video very much. I was stationed in Bad Kissingen with HQ Trp of the 2/14th A.C. We trained yearly at Wildflicken and often we drove there in order to get fuel and ammunition. I would not trade my 2 years 7 months and 11 days lived in Germany for any thing. Thanks for this great well done Video!!!
I was stationed in Germany for 6 years in the 1970's and served in Armor and Cavalry units. I to have nothing but great memories of my time in Germany and the times my Scout Platoon went to Wildflecken to train with the German Army. If only I could go back in time.
Stationed here as platoon leader with S&T Troop 1988-1989. Enjoyed the beauty of the area.
My Dad was stationed there 1957-1959. Went to school on the base 2-4th grades. Us army kids played in the woods all the time. Even had a little league team
Wildflecken Wildcats. Played teams from other bases. There would be 200 plus GI’s screaming at us Great memories as a kid. Remember when Elvis came there for maneuvers.
Civil service at Wildflecken from September 1990 to September 1993. Fantastic experience, people, and place. Great that Pizzeria To Go is still around!
I was not stationed here, but I appreciated this video very much anyway. Very nicely done, and what an apparently lovely community. It could have fought the presence of outsiders, but instead it appears to have embraced it, and I think everyone is better off in the end having had that happen. I miss Germany SO much! Thank you so very much for this. :)
I was stationed at Wildflecken from 1986 to 1989, HHT 1/68 Armor Scout Platoon. I loved it.
I was briefly stationed there from 8/79 to 11/80 in 1/68 Armor. I loved it. Beautiful scenic mountains and colorful in the fall.
I'd like to know if the present day German Bundeswehr allows former veteran's to visit.
Stationed w/ a Hawk unit from 84-87. For some reason I didn't appreciate what a special place it was until years later. At the time, I never I thought I would ever miss those days, but I do.
we miss you ALL
54th ENGR BN 89-92
About 100 meters East of the Polish Cemetery is a burred ammo can with a bottle of Jack it, enjoy.
1987-1990 US Army. Miss it
108th MI Bn, 1986-88. Loved walking from the Kaserne through the fields up to the Kreuzberg Monastery for Bier!
KREUZBERG DARK BEER
2nd BDE, 3rd ID, 1977-1981. First posting in my military career that lasted to 2011.
I was also their 1980-81 2/15 infantry Charlie company 81 mortar
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