We first lived in an apartment with a German family. The experience will always be with me. From what I understand they have just made another TV special about how many Americans stayed here after the Army left. I really enjoyed the field trips to castles and museums around Southern Germany. Aside from the training trips to Hohenfels and Grafenwoehr, I had a great time. What a great time and experience! Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. I also have some pictures taken at McKee. AFRTS TV arrived on a local broadcast channel about the time I got there. Compare ; 915-701-7845 | Search Gift Certificates Sign in or Register Cart. Although my spoken German was/is not good, I could understand quite a bit. I do have fond memories of Crailsheim and have been back there several times to visit. I loved this place. Hi Michaela Norberto Sanchez (Puto) BeerClown 1974-1976 Crailsheim Germany McKee Barracks. You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. Hope you like visiting my second home.Keith, Hi Keith,Sorry for the delay in my reply! I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. I especially enjoyed going on exchange trips to the local schools. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. 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. 573rd Artillery and 51st Infantry was also there. Returned in the '70s for a visit. The US-Dollar was cheap, and we have had makeed a good bussines with the americans in the Shop on the Base. | See details Located in: El Paso, Texas, United States Delivery: Varies Returns: Of all the places I lived as an army brat, I think McKee Barracks was my favorite. 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. The fests outside the main gate were awesome, remember the germans loving american ice cream, remember playing on the old yellow helicopter by mobil bohn. Upload a photo Closed in 1992. REFORGER, ASP to Crete, PSP-82 guard duty and CQ was the worse on weekends because, they often kept me from hanging out at my favorite placesThe Gasthaus Gruner Brau (downtown) or the New Yorker Nightclub (Rossfeld, I think). Early Wedneday morning, I took a stroll to locate a bakery where I purchased and attempted to consume an extremely dry, crumbly, tasteless, baked stick of dough. I thank you for posting your story and hope that somehow we can all keep in touch. Good looking boys. All rights reserved. There were many great places to eat and I remember one place just outside of town that was a 5 star restaurant but I cant remember the name, it may have been in Mariakappel. I was plannig on going back put it closed completely. Crailsheim Army Airfield on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: airfield; 2: McKee Barracks. I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. Only show this user. The motorpools which had just been rebuilt before we started turning post back over to the Germans have been flattened and some factories have been built there instead. Either an Air Force CPT or Major would arrive at our Hqs before hand to work with our S-2 office. is sadly no longer there. You mention that you went to Jagstheim. Search. Our post comander by that time was Brigadier General Charles C Rogers recipient ofthe congressional medal of Honor. data science project documentation template. !Dennis Brown, Fort Myers. I know we had a great time there. 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. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. When I got there, the 1/51 was getting ready to deactivate, but the 2/42 and 501st were still there. I was on the Base around 1976, married to Glen Bone who was the accountant for the Officers Club. Military Catalog, Sales, Discounts & more. Beer was less than a mark!Anyone want to reach me? He continued his varied Army career as an Infantry Officer stationed at Ft Carson, CO, Ft Benning, GA, Los Angeles, CA, Denver, CO, and McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. I went to many places there including Rothenberg . Incredible that I would find my way here. Boost Mobil. We kept the burgers warm by placing them on the M151 jeep engine manifold.I remember the New Yorker, I think I even have a menu from the place somewhere. wear with pride to show where you served in Germany. [6], In 2020, as part of the national response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a Defence Forces joint task force was established in McKee Barracks. Wagner, Elroy Thompson, Dean Vandeberg. I remember Grafenwoehr, tent city, come to think of it not all memories are fond memories. West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 - a photo on Flickriver tools | share: photo size: medium 640 new Ladycliff recent | interesting | random | favorites | contacts | sets | tags: view large West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 I'm looking.charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com, Mark,My best friend at McKee Barracks was Jerry Thomas and he was a medic with HHC l/51. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. Is that your dad? Moved back to the states in the late '50s.Dad was the principal of the base school and mom was a teacher.Mom and dad are gone now but I have all sorts of crazy memorabilia of post life in the '50s. McKee Barracks Crailsheim Condition: New Quantity: More than 10 available 12 sold / See feedback Price: US $5.95 Add to cart Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: Will ship to United States. We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. Someone earlier said there was a McDonalds in Crailsheim. The good ole days. I went to the Rathaus and looked in the archives. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I was the Supply Clerk until 3 months before I left. I don't recall the folks in the housing office. Sorry I couldn't make the trip but I went back to Vietnam and it was hot. We arrived in Crailsheim a month before the school year ended and Frau Linden (the elementary school German teacher) had no idea what to do with my two sisters and I. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. My father was SSgt Abelardo Lopez and he worked at the Rod and Gun Club also. Our housing building was the last on the street, which was across from the school's play yards. Includes 1 (one) embroidered 4 x 1 patch forMcKee Barracks, Crailsheim GermanyThis American Cold War Base was instrumental in keeping the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact at bay during the Cold War era. man i miss thoes days. June (10) May (6) Followers. I remember Horseshoe Hill, played DYA basket ball, went to the middle school before going on to school at Ansbach. Seemed like the longest three years of my life. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. You can email me at gmjoe2490@yahoo.com, Hello everyone!We found this blog while searching for information about the McKee Barracks in Crailsheim. As a young man in the Army, Crailsheim was a great place to live and it gave me an opportunity to see parts of France, England, Austria, and Belgium. They begged us to leave her when we left, so she stayed when we came stateside. I served at McKee from early 1955 to mid 1957, so was part of the Occupation Force of Germany and have the ribbon to remind me. The first address you sent me is my buddy. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. I live in Al. Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. McKee Barracks is located one mile east of Crailsheim, a junction point for highway and railway traffic crisscrossing central Germany. There was suppose to be a large party out there. It's Mike Freymman who was in Crailsheim between 1959 and 1963. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. Saturdays afternoon movies for 25cents. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. I have not got much to go on as all I can remember now is her first name of Dorle although she does mention an Eva Schneider. And so diferent. My name is Joe O'Brien and was a tank crewman in a M48 medium tank.Company B 1st. I still can taste those burgers till this day. Add place (company, shop, etc.) Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated, this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. 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. We moved to Jagsthiem about 1972 . I was with the 4th.armor div. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. !Peggy Skolnick orrinsk@earthlink.net. She worked in the snack bar in that PX building and in the movie theater. I remember that we would dign up at the community center to be able to sack groceries at the commisary. I'm leaving my email address and if anyone has any information at all that could lead me to him, I would be so grateful. Entdecke McKee Kaserne Crailsheim in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! In the spring time, when the streets were covered with what appeared as snow. Their presence drew mixed reaction from the people of Crailsheim. 4.2 oz. Wow, what memories. Now going back to 1971 I new a girl from there who was a student stopping with my then girlfriend in Scarborough UK. By far the best radio station in Germany at the timeGod bless! World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. I would love to talk to you. Hope to hear from B battery guys real soon. Hi, I was also stationed at Crailsheim / McKee Kaserne but from April 84 - September 85. I have always wanted to return to Germany with my family but have not been able to. Is it possible that he spent a little time at the Gasthaus Stern. This photo is in 1 album. Mostly around September. Please don't think your pictures won't make a difference no matter how obscure.Thank you to the author of this blog. Be a large party out there knew the owner, he was some German. 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