09/23/09 at 08:21 AM
What city are you located? Warren
What state are you located? Massachusetts
Comments:
I was stationed at Cooke 66 - 67 in Co C, 144th Sig. MOS was motion picture photographer out of Ft Monmouth, but in the nearly 3 years spent in Germany never shot an inch of mopic film! But I was a still photographer, lab teck. Shot a lot of "handshake jobs" and official portraits...General Scherrer, Col Racke, etc.
Co C CO was Capt White, First Sgt Grissom his aide (he got busted a grade for throwing some privates stuff from his locker), Joe Warda was co clerk. Fellow photogs were Joseph Wright (Georgia) and Joe Washington (Philadelphia). We spent a bunch of off hours at a gasthaus I remember only as "Mom's".
We had a mobile photo lab mounted on a duece and a half....took it to Graf at least three times. Once during a convoy up to Graf I was driving a 3/4 ton pulling our generator. Got left behind due to engine problems. After being fixed on the road drove a little too fast trying to catch up and flipped the generator trailer under one of those tight "S" bends going under a railroad. That incident didn't get me an Article 15....but a later one did. Got caught by the sergeant of the guard sitting on a sideboard, smoking a pipe and reading a book when I SHOULD have been walking around the motor pool guarding it!
Other good memories....coming in 16th in an all USArmy Germany table tennis tourney.
Also a guy from New York with a cabaret liscense
(entertainer) got me and another guy (can't remember his name...a latin fella) to start an acappelo trio. We practiced for the all Europe entertainment competion but didn't win anything as there were hordes of other groups that not only could sing, but dance and flash some pretty nifty costumes. Our leader's name? Joe Fatone, the father of the recently famous Joey Fatone of N'Sync.
For the last part of my tour was transfered to Furth/montieth barracks and worked for the PIO as photographer/ lab teck/ reporter for the division newspaper Rolling Review. Our radio man there was Vic Bremer. Editor, I believe, was _____ Wallace.
One vivid memory there was the Nixon/Humphrey election. Copy deadline was the night of the election We knew the result would be tight so made up 'winner' front page headlines and pics for each. When the results were known late that night the lieutenant and I raced down the autobahn to the printer with the correct copy. Made it OK and in time but his driving rendered that night unforgettable!
Was nice to run across this website. Read the archives and did not see any EM's that this now older mind recognizes, but if any of you remember a skinny 6' 6" kid with a camera it would be great to hear from you.
09/22/09 at 06:45 PM
What city are you located? Houston
What state are you located? Texas
Comments:
I was stationed with HHC 299th Jan 88 - July 91, would be great to hear from anyone, did have some fun times, especially with the Post Softball team, going to Vecieza to play was a blast.
09/20/09 at 10:47 PM
What city are you located? Goeppingen
What state are you located? Germany
Comments:
hi my name is bettina im comming from germany,goeppingen and im searcing for Peter Harris he was 1980 in goeppingen at the cooke barracks with a friend names nico and i have one child with him so please holla back at me when everyone knows him to tell me how hes been and where he lives thank you
09/18/09 at 12:33 PM
What city are you located? levittown
What state are you located? pa
Comments:
I learned to eat schnitzel sandwiches while in germany.I was a medic with the big red one in the early 70's stationed in goeppingen.I would go to the little canteen on the base,I don't remember the name,and drink crisp cold schwaben brau and eat schnitzel on fresh kaiser rolls.The schnitzel would be on a the counter under a glass dome like a doughnut cover.Fabulous! I have since learned to make it here at home,but those sandwiches in that smoky little canteen were the best.
09/15/09 at 10:00 PM
What city are you located? BELLINGHAM
What state are you located? WASHINGTON
Comments:
COOK BARRACKS PERSON EL FROM 1964-196
GREETINGS FROM 1ST LT. WALLY CAVINESS
FORMER SPORTS OFFICER AND THEN 4TH ARMORED DIVISION SPECIAL OFFICER
I REALLY ENJOYED MY TOUR OF DUTY AT COOK BARRACKS.
AS THE DIVISION SPECIAL SERVICES OFFICER, I WAS ABLE TO TRAVEL OVER MUCH OF WEST GERMANY, MUNICH, BONN, BERLIN (EAST GERMANY AT THAT TIME)DACHAU, NUREMBERG, FURTH BARRACKS, SHAFFHAUSEN,SW,GARMISH AND MANY OTHER WONDERFUL PLACES.
I USUALLY TOOK MY GERMAN WIFE GISELA WITH ME AS MY INTERPRETER.
WE ARE NOW DIVORCED, BUT, WE DO HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER NAMED KIM GISELA CAVINESS THORNTON.
KIM HAS A SON NAMED WYATT.
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM OTHER COOK BARRACKS PERSON EL WHO WAS STATIONED AT COOK BARRACKS AT THE SAME TIME AS I WAS.
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM MY SPEC. CLERK/TYPIST WHO LOVED TO PLAY GOLF.
LAST YEAR I HEARD FROM ROLF WITTMAN WHO I REPLACED AS THE DIVISION SPORTS OFFICER.
09/14/09 at 09:35 PM
What city are you located? Pittsburgh
What state are you located? Pennsylvania
Comments:
Just a note to let all of you 404th guys know what a great time was had this past weekend in Leitchfield, Kentucky. There were 40 or so attendees along with most of the spouses. The camaraderie was fantastic even though the period of time we served was over a 10 or 12 year span. Seems as there was enough personnel overlap that each contributed to the friendly atmosphere with their fond and funny memories. The weekend was filled with great food, German Beer, (even the ceramic flip tops) and fond memories. If you missed this one, don't miss the next one in upstate New York. We're hoping the attendance grows.
And, by the way, I tip my hat to Dave Wisniewski for starting this web site. Had it not been for him, I wouldn't have known about the reunion and had the opportunity to renew friendships. My contribution to help defer the cost is on the way. Those that care to maintain contacts should all participate. Thanks, Dave
Bill Sukitch
P.S. If any remember 1st Sgt Casorso, he had a heart attack a couple of weeks back and is now fine with angioplasty and stents. I do have his email address should anyone wish to communicate with him.
09/13/09 at 06:48 PM
What city are you located? North Haven
What state are you located? Ct.
Comments:
I was at Cooke from 1955 to1957 with the 8th MP Co.. Then moved Bad K until 1959.I was also Airborne.Came back to the states and became a cop and am still working as a Chief in Ct.. My Co was(spelling?) Sageshi Madicora.Would like to hear from Bill Pipen from N.J. and see how he is doing,or anyone else during that time,Germany was great!
09/13/09 at 05:04 AM
What city are you located? Mesa
What state are you located? Arizona
Comments:
I was married, divorced, have four children, remember times at Cooke Barracks, from 1964 to 1966, trying to contact Eddie Davis, who was in Companies A and also B, 144th Signal Battalion, at different times, worked in the com center, need him to verify something, also want to chat with him, hello to everyone, hope life has been good to you..
09/12/09 at 12:49 AM
What city are you located? Navasota
What state are you located? Texas
Comments:
I think this website is awesome. I have found many dear,and should I say old friends! I kept up with my one roommate, Patty Campbell, all these years but recently found Eve Williamson, SFC Bobby Colburn, Rolf, one of the interpreters at the MP station, Gary Stengler, and some of the MPS that worked at the station. I can not believe it has been over 30 years, although my bones feel like it sometimes! I am a tax accountant married to a pilot. I share my home with a Samoyed and collies! They are my kids! I just wanted to send another message and let David know how much I appreciate this website. Ya'll take care (funny from a girl from California who has been a Texan now since 1982!).
09/07/09 at 10:45 PM
What city are you located? Schwäb.Gmünd
What state are you located? Good Old Germany
Comments:
I´m still here and have contakt to several former GI`s On Duty-Off Duty!!!Its realy great to see how this page grows!Still see some names that i realy do remember!Man how i miss everything -David thanks for this page!Its always like coming home-everytime when i see the New entrys on this page!!!You Guys give me a blast-still hanging on !!!Best regards to all of you out there i light up a candle in the CB area -just for you!!!Be save -all times!!!And thanks for raising me like the way i am!
Ralf out
09/07/09 at 03:58 AM
What city are you located? Ft. Hood
What state are you located? Texas
Comments:
Worked at the Personnel Service Company assigned to the base.
09/06/09 at 04:48 PM
What city are you located? phoenix
What state are you located? arizona
Comments:
I was working as a replacement sgt. with the 4th armor 504th admin from 1968 to 1969. My old room mates Don, Jerry, any of you guy still around?
09/06/09 at 04:25 PM
What city are you located? Baton Rouge
What state are you located? Louisiana
Comments:
My Dad was stationed there 1961 to 1963. We lived at Bldg 317 from where I could see the little candy shack where my brother and I learned about gummy bears, gummy devils, sprudel water (fizzed a lot when you dropped a sour stick into the bottle), and lady finger firecrackers. Remember when 1DM = 25 cents?
09/04/09 at 02:12 PM
What city are you located? Asbury Park
What state are you located? New Jersey
Comments:
Hi is anyone in contact with SGT BURNS DAVID JOHNSON.
xo
little Kraut
09/04/09 at 04:28 AM
What city are you located? Fremont
What state are you located? California
Comments:
I was station at Cooke Barracks 1975-1979 in the 1st MI Co. Fwd. I was stationed with the best people on earth. I had enjoyed everything, got eat good food, and learned to drink great beer. I made some of the best friends, and wish I could see them again. We trained at Reforger, Graph, through snow, summers, partied till the wee mornings, and always took care of each other. It is great to read all the people that have been there.
09/03/09 at 04:45 PM
What city are you located? Albuquerque
What state are you located? New MExico
Comments:
Just poking around, I was stationed at Gurp from 88-90, Echo 4/16 and HHC 4/16.
09/03/09 at 07:48 AM
What city are you located? Oahu
What state are you located? Hawaii
Comments:
Aloha,
I served in the 48th Transportation Company from 1965 to 1969. Many good meals at Mama's. Great friends, good times. I hope to hear from some of the good old boys from those days.
Aloha,
Sy
08/29/09 at 07:31 PM
What city are you located? Houston
What state are you located? Texas
Comments:
I was stationed at Cooke Barracks from January 1958 until May 1960. I worked in the S2 office of the 4th Quartermaster Battalion Headquarters. I lived off-base in a small town outside of Goeppingen.
08/28/09 at 04:24 AM
What city are you located? Austell
What state are you located? GA
Comments:
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHO WAS AT COOKE BARRACKS WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I WERE THERE. HIS NAME IS KEN SMITH, HE WAS A PLATOON SGT WITH THE CAV (SORRY NOT SURE WHICH UNIT HE WAS WITH) WE LIVED IN BARTENBACH. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
| McKinley Williams, Jr | Email |
08/28/09 at 01:20 AM
What city are you located? Alexandria
What state are you located? Louisiana
Comments:
Was at Cookes from late 1958 until mid 1960 with Co A of 4th QM Battalion of 4th AD. Company A was commanded by Captain Robbins. I served under his command as a Platoon Leader (Lt Williams) until he was transferred to Trains. I remember a lot of faces from that era but not a lot of names. I do remember some last names of truck drivers like Buck, Marciano, Guerreo, etc. I also remember there was a Lt. Woods, Lt. Scott, Sgt Thayer, Sgt Pickett, Sgt Day and the W/O in charge of the motor pool whose name I forget
I remember all these with fond memories of Germany. All of you were a great bunch of guys. I also remember a guy named Nickolas Colbert. I remember a Spec Milner who drove for Capt Robbins, but can't remember my own driver's name, tho I do believe he had an Irish name... Spc4 Kelly, I think.
I started teaching high school mathematics when I left the military. I retired from that in 1994. Still clicking along fairly well for 72 years of age. My wife is deceased now and I have one son who is 34 and one grand daughter who is 14. Id would love to hear from any of you guys that remember me from that time and let me know what and how you are doing.
08/27/09 at 12:00 AM
What city are you located? knoxville
What state are you located? tennessee 37918
Comments:
I WAS AT COOK BARRACKS FROM OCT 1957 TILL SEPT 1958 I THEN WAS TRANSFERED TO ANSBACH AND CAME HOME IN APRIL 1959. i WAS A GAS TANKER DRIVER AT COOKE BARRACKS AND A SEMI DRIVER IN ANSBACH.I BELIVE A LOT OF CHILDREN WERE LEFT BEHIND OVER THERE AND THAT MAKES ME SAD.iN MY OWN FAMILY i NEVER KNEW MY GRANDFATHER ON MY DADDY SIDE OF THE FAMILY. We have looked for years for his grave and have never found it I wish you the best of luck in finding your grandfather. GOD bless, Earl Moyers
08/26/09 at 05:08 PM
What city are you located? Pasadena
What state are you located? Maryland
Comments:
Was at Cooke Barracks from 1965-1967 with the 404th MP Company. Met a lot of great guys there, and have a lot of fond memories. Where has the time gone. From being young and stupid to being old(er) and wiser(?) If I could do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing, other than learning a more respectable Deutsch vocabulary.
| Michaela Tatjana Joaquim | Email |
08/25/09 at 11:01 PM
What city are you located? Asbury Park
What state are you located? New Jersey
Comments:
(revised updated Info)
1952 -1960 LOST GRANDFATHER,
Hi everyone....
This post is aimed towards anyone that might have been stationed in Germany "COOK BARRACKS" during the time of 1952-1960 I have very limited information about my possible grandfather and even that information is based on rumors and family hear say and secrets. I've been looking, researching this information for decades now and I am afraid I still hit a dead end every time I find the will to look again. Now I found thing page and I am afraid it will be my last hope in terms of finding any picture, a name, a memory or at least an assurance of any information being somewhat valid.
My grandfather must have been of mixed maybe Hispanic, Native American or Italian descent. Which again is only a guess coming from the way my mother looks. Hear say claims that his name was MR. WALKER (he was called only by Walker, never his fist name which was said to be John, or Johnny (yes like the Whiskey) so I don't know how much of it is actually accurate or just plain made up, which at this point i am leaning more towards)
I do not have rank or division in which he was placed nor for the exact time period.
He must have encountered a local German woman named CAROLA SCHMIEDHAEUSSLER (very attractive and well known) during the given time period. I believe she worked as a waitress on post as well as in the local bars/restaurants like " 7 schwaben & die Hennen", as well as at the PANZER CASERNE)
I do not know if they were officially dating, or just casually well you know what. Anyways, during their time spent together my grandmother got pregnant with my mother which must have been during the time of February/March 1959. Family rumors claim, MR.Walker left Germany before my mother was born in November 1959, and it is not clear if he knew about my mothers existence or not at all.
Regardless of what circumstances back then, I do not wish to bring back long forgotten memories, still it is very close to my heart to finally for fill my mothers silent dream to know - where she comes from. It seems heartbreaking not knowing that other side of you, which has wounded my mother deeply during her childhood in Germany and left many scars even through elderly adulthood. I long have giving up on actually finding him, so today I would be happy about a memory of him, a validation of his existence, a photo or anything else that could bring me closer to my heritage and my mothers dream of finding answers to questions never able to ask. And If you believe remembering my grandmother but in association with another gentleman then please do not hesitate in letting me know.
I am more than thankful for any hint, memory or advice anyone is willing to offer.
Sincerely, Michaela
PS: If anyone is interested to know, Cook Barracks today have been completely remodeled. It is ruled a new development Center for Businesses. My Uncle bought one of the hangar's and turned it into his company. It is beautiful up there now, but I am afraid most buildings have been demolished and replaced. The old big red hangar is ruled a historical Building and is owned by the state and can not be destroyed, even though it is not maintained either and sadly is falling apart :(
08/25/09 at 05:24 PM
What city are you located? Asbury Park
What state are you located? New Jersey
Comments:
1952 -1960
LOST GRANDFATHER,
Hi everyone....
This post is aimed towards anyone that might have been stationed in Germany "COOK BARRACKS" during the time of 1952-1960
I have very limited information about my possible grandfather and even that information is based on rumors and family hear say and secrets.
I've been looking, researching this information for decades now and I am afraid I still hit a dead end every time I find the will to look again.
Now I found thing page and I am afraid it will be my last hope in terms of finding any picture, a name, a memory or at least an assurance of any information being somewhat valid.
My grandfather must have been of mixed maybe Hispanic, Native American or Italian descent. Which again is only a guess coming from the way my mother looks. Hear say claims that his name was MR. WALKER (he was called only by Walker, never his fist name which was said to be John, or Johnny (yes like the Whiskey) so I don't know how much of it is actually accurate or just plain made up) I do not have rank or division in which he was placed nor for the exact time period.
He must have encountered a local German woman named CAROLA SCHMIEDHAEUSSLER (very attractive and well known) during the given time period. I do not know if they were officially dating, or just casually well you know what.
Anyways, during their time spent together my grandmother got pregnant with my mother which must have been during the time of February/March 1959.
Family rumors claim, MR.Walker left Germany before my mother was born in November 1959, and it is not clear if he knew about my mothers existence or not at all.
Regardless of what circumstances back then, I do not wish to bring back long forgotten memories, still it is very close to my heart to finally for fill my mothers silent dream to know - where she comes from. It seems heartbreaking not knowing that other side of you, which has wounded my mother deeply during her childhood in Germany and left many scars even through elderly adulthood.
I long have giving up on actually finding him, so today I would be happy about a memory of him, a validation of his existence, a photo or anything else that could bring me closer to my heritage and my mothers dream of finding answers to questions never able to ask.
I am more than thankful for any hint, memory or advice anyone is willing to offer.
Sincerely,
Michaela
PS: If anyone is interested to know, Cook Barracks today have been completely remodeled. It is ruled a new development Center for Businesses. My Uncle bought one of the hangar's and turned it into his company. It is beautiful up there now, but I am afraid most buildings have been demolished and replaced. The old big red hangar is ruled a historical Building and is owned by the state and can not be destroyed, even though it is not maintained either and sadly is falling apart :(
08/24/09 at 08:21 PM
What city are you located? Crailsheim
What state are you located? gut
Comments:
Hello Im Sandy and i looking for my Father maby somboddy know him or know were i can get help
to find him !! He was station at Crailsheim McKee Baracks From 1978-1981 his name is Gregory Boyd
he was in the Jackson company and he was a headquarter
i knowe he is about 50 jears old ! Pleas i m 30 jears old and my biggest wish is to see my dad only once in my live so if sombody hat a idear or knowe somthing pleas write me !Thanke you so much yours Sandy P.S. Sorry for my Englisch but i dry my best :-)
08/24/09 at 04:43 PM
What city are you located? Port Republic
What state are you located? Maryland
Comments:
Greetings all who served at Cooke Barracks. I am happy to see all the posts here of those of us that served here. As I see some people have fond memeories and others not so fond memories. However, I am sadden by the lack of people who served with me in the Signal Detachment/Signal Platoon/1st Signal Support. As you see there were several names given to the unit while I was there. I was stationed there from 10/77 to 9/83. I still remember the building number; 134. There are a lot of pictures of this particular building. Where are all the old Signal soldiers from my time frame. This is Bolton, hey give me a holler, lets talk about the good/bad times.
08/23/09 at 07:21 AM
What city are you located? Largo
What state are you located? Florida
Comments:
Hey Y'all
I was in HHC 1st IDF from 8/85 to 12/87. Lotta fun. What I can remember of it anyway.
08/22/09 at 04:24 PM
What city are you located? Mantee
What state are you located? MS
Comments:
I was there from Jan 58 until May 59. It was a very nice location. Was nice to leave and go home.
08/21/09 at 03:50 PM
What city are you located? Fremont
What state are you located? California
Comments:
I was assigned to the 1st MI Co, 1st Inf. Div., connected to G2 at Cooke Barracks, Germany, during 1975-1979. Worked close to Headquarters, experience Reforger, Graphenfer,(excuse my spelling). Made many good friends that I hope to reconnect with. They were just all wonderful people. Never have been able to drink American Beer since, unless it is a beer of real flavor. I was so glad to find this Web site, it just made me remember all the great experiences. I hope to hear from someone soon. My nick name was Geronimo.
08/18/09 at 11:19 PM
What city are you located? Dallas
What state are you located? Texas
Comments:
Served with B 1/26th and was there for the switch to the 4/16. Time frame was 81-83. I was the Brit in 2nd Platoon. Great times.
08/17/09 at 12:43 AM
What city are you located? Groveland
What state are you located? Mass.
Comments:
1969-1970 "C" Company 144th Signal Batallion.
I worked at BSM, Batallion Signal Maintenance.
Sgt.Crowley was in charge. I remember Sgt.Barco the
re-enlistment NCO. The girls at American Express.
The Rathskellar, the 1-2-3 Club, The Rod & Gun Club
The Golf Club. Went on A.M.F. Ace Mobile Force to Denmark and Attached to the British Army. Roommates
were Vince Courtney and Drake Smith. Drove C29 to the field. Hohenfels, Grafenwoer, Furth. Went to Lenggries
for Radio School. Mayonaise on french fries in the snack bar. One Beer cost one mark, 25 cents. Payday Activities.
Escape and evasion course. Operated and repaired the An/grc 46 and An/grc 26D.
I'll write more later.
Bill Lorenz
08/16/09 at 05:48 PM
What city are you located? Göppingen
What state are you located? Baden-Württemberg
Comments:
Hi everyone. I am searching for my Grandfather John Geregory. Based at the Cooke Barracks directly after the 2nd World War. Is there anyone who know something about him?
08/15/09 at 07:55 PM
What city are you located? Albuquerque
What state are you located? New Mexico
Comments:
Browsing the internet I kind of stumbled into this site. I was actually a dependent at Cooke Barracks between 1979 and 1981. My step father was stationed there. His last name was Galarza, so alot of people kids knew me as James Galarza. Anyway, I went to the elementary and for some reason I want to say I lived in building 301 but I could be mistaken. Recently I did reconnect with an old childhood friend of mine via Myspace. Anyway, I'm going to browse through the site and look at some pictures. I thought I would sign is as I'm curious if I remember any of this stuff.
| SSG (R) Francis Hoeflinger | Email |
08/15/09 at 06:54 PM
What city are you located? Sunrise
What state are you located? Florida
Comments:
Was at Cooke Barracks from 78 -82 HHC 1/26 INF and 82 -86 HHC 4/16th and B Co 4/16
08/14/09 at 06:12 PM
What city are you located? bullhead city
What state are you located? arizona
Comments:
Hi, I was stationed @ Cooke Barracks in 1990. I was a 71 lima.
08/12/09 at 08:01 PM
What city are you located? LAWTON FORT SILL
What state are you located? OKLAHOMA
Comments:
1ST SIGNAL COMPANY 79-81
08/12/09 at 02:42 PM
What city are you located? Franklin Grove
What state are you located? IL
Comments:
Am curious to know how many of you Cooke Barracks MP's took your MP training at Oberammergau? I took Combat Engineer training in Ft. Leonard Wood and was ordered to Zweibruecken for assignment. The NCO there said, that my IQ was real good, and he said "how would you like to go to the MP's?" I replied that wasn't my training and wasn't all that crazy about serving with the MP's.
Nevertheless, he cut orders to go to the 28th Division MP's. After about a month (Oct. 1953), I was ordered to take MP training at Oberammergau. BEAUTIFUL area! Wish I could have stayed there.
| sabine ( sam) vanwhy | Email |
08/10/09 at 07:15 PM
What city are you located? pocono mountains
What state are you located? PA
Comments:
hey,.
repeat writer here,.but its nice to check in from time to time to see more found this site. I remeber some names , dont remember the faces so much,..i started going to the taverne back in highschool,.i remember tino and pasqualle the owners,.i remeber Ash,.whos green army shirt i still have ,.lol,.and spider,,.we hang at the krokodile,.the maikaefer ,.i later married mazzell in 82',.my friends were sabine,.susie and ingo ( who married mike stone),.tall inga was a good friend of mine,.( cause she was even taller then me,.lol),.some of you that went to school up in ludwigsburg might remember my dad,.Mr. Strauss,..he was a teacher there through the 60's and 70's,..later in the 80's i rode with the ERCA with the stuttgart chapter,.and then came to PA in the early 90's...would love to hear from anyone that wants to chat,.
| Lorna Bergdale Gilbert | Email |
08/07/09 at 10:32 PM
What city are you located? Houston
What state are you located? Texas
Comments:
My father, Maj. Harold Bergdale, served at Cooke Barracks in 1954-55. I attended the junior high that was close to the family quarters. I spent much of my time exploring in the beautiful woods around the base, and frequenting the movie theater, snack bar, etc. The road from the family quarters to the base went into a little valley with steep inclines at both ends. One of my favorite memories is walking with my family from our apartment to the base chapel for Christmas Eve services. It was snowing, but it was very still, not particularly cold, and huge snowflakes floated down on us in slow motion as we walked home. A perfect Christmas Eve. At that time there was no high school, so grades 9-12 were bussed to a boarding school in Heidelburg. One of my biggest regrets is that we returned to the States just before I could go! My dad had previously been stationed in Stuttgart, Robinson Barracks, for several years. We went home on the S.S. America, a luxurious ocean liner, then in its heyday. Sorry to hear that the base is now a ghost town. These were some of the happiest years of my childhood.
08/06/09 at 05:42 PM
What city are you located? maiden
What state are you located? nc
Comments:
I was at Cooke Barracks from Nov 69 to Nov 71. My wife was Hella Miller, a German national. I was in Co B 144th Signal Bn. Would like to hear from anyone who remembers us and may have pictures of that time.
08/05/09 at 08:15 AM
What city are you located? Mantee
What state are you located? MS
Comments:
I served from Jan. 1958 until May 1959. I enjoyed
my time in Goppingen.
08/04/09 at 04:39 AM
What city are you located? GA
What state are you located? GA
Comments:
I was stationed as an MP at HHC 1st IDF MP Plt and later as Community MPI during 1985-1987 - later was commissioned via ROTC in 1989 in MP Corps - served several years in Reserves up to CPT board & MP branch advanced course. Now do business in Atlanta, GA
HHC 1st IDF, MP Platoon -
Also there:
Major James Reisenweber, Provost Marshall (later LTC ?)
LT French (later CPT ? )
SFC Toth, Plt. Sgt.
SFC Beam (deceased Cancer, i think),
SP4 Roy Keys
SP4 Jukin JJ, Jim Steel
SP4 DeWayne McOsker (Now LTC)
Sgt Lauters
CID Special Agent (SAC)CW4 Martin Quattlebaum
CID Special Agent Walter Swett
CID Special Agent Arnold Selvidge
LNCI / Local National Criminal Investigator Rolf Pausewang
Office: Erica Roberts (German) married to ex soldier.
Colonel Larry Raab was MP Officer and CID Commander of Stuttgart Region at this time... Saw him later at Ft. McClellan - he led the MP's that captured Manuel Noriega in Nicaragua...
07/31/09 at 03:52 PM
What city are you located? Pensacola
What state are you located? Florida
Comments:
I served with the HHC 4/16 FROM 84- 85 . I was a medic 91B. I used to hang out at the Crocadile Bar.
Dated the manager of the Bar (Marlice) back then...
would love to here from anyone who remembers....it's kind of foggy for me....drank alot of beer and did alot of parting back then.....GREAT TIME THOUGH. Still in the medical field to this day.....Hung out with some of the cooks and medics....went to Stuggart to party alot....timothy.massey@va.gov is my e-mail
It's great to visit this site and remenice of the wild times there. Anyone remember Sargent 1st class Mad Mapp?.....whew what a crazy @#%$@*&.........I wished I was better with remembering names.....
| Jack (Scotty) Christie | Email |
07/29/09 at 06:08 PM
What city are you located? Abington
What state are you located? Massachusetts
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Served in Goeppingen from Nov. 1952 until May 1955---Was with the 28th and 9th Signal Co, Construction Section--Also served on the Signal CMI Team, and was Company clerk for about a month--Rode the dependant school bus as a monitor, and baby sat for Mr Wills on weekends--LOL--Was never returned to full duty after stay in 7th Army Gen Hosp on 1-1-05---Still in persnal contact with 2 close friends from Cooke---One in Panama City FL and one in Springfield VA--Glad I found this site--Best wishes to all who read this---Scotty
07/28/09 at 11:18 AM
What city are you located? Summit
What state are you located? New Jersey
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Wow, what a great site. I was stationed at Cooke Barracks from 11/86 to 11/88. Was originally assigned to HQ/299th then went to B/4/16 Inf 2nd Plt (War Pigs). Have many great memories of the Yak Shack as well as the NCO club.
Have seen the postings of several members of my Platoon. Nate Perry and Robert Wester, Lloyd Heinrichs and Dan Jutson of the 299th.Went thru Goppigen on a train about 9 years ago, wanted to get off and check out the old "flugplatz" but never did. Would like to hear from some of my friends while at Cooke Barracks. By the way this is a great site.
07/27/09 at 02:32 PM
What city are you located? Lakewood
What state are you located? New York
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Medic in 4/16 INF from 87-89, Had great times in Goeppinggen.
07/26/09 at 02:32 PM
What city are you located? Staten Island
What state are you located? NY
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My father was stationed at Cooke Barracks from around 1960 through 1962. I lived in the apartment building nearest the base (I could see the gate from my back window). Being a kid, I remember the stream behind the building, the swing set, building huge snowmen back there, playing tether ball. I seem to remember two schools, one on the base and one in the community...I think I went to both. I remember the officer's club; going there with my parents. Sadly, I also remember my friend Donny Delosier (sic?) who's father, a helicopter pilot, died when his chopper crashed while helping the townspeople erect a cross at the top of their church. I rode my bicycle that day to the church with my teacher to see what had happened. I remember "sour sticks" at the little German candy store near our housing. It was a wonderful time in my life, a great experience for a kid. I had many friends, John Harper, Bob Evans, Lamonia Freeman, Donny Delosier, and so many more. I had a great experience about 7 years ago. I went back. I found the base...a ghost town. The German guard let me ride through. There was the movie theater where I broke my nose running back to get my jacket. The gym, the school, the airbase, the offices, so many memories came flooding back. The housing area (I found my apartment) was being used as, from what I could determine, an East German refugee camp. I found the church in town with the cross still bent from the helicopter crash. There was a plaque commemorating the loss. It was a wonderful day, remembering a wonderful time in my life.
07/22/09 at 04:27 PM
What city are you located? Yonkers
What state are you located? New York
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404th MP CO 1963-1965.
07/19/09 at 12:06 PM
What city are you located? Monroe
What state are you located? North Carolina
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Goeppingen was my home and I moved to America in 1978.
Gaisrain, the little community next to the post up the hill, was my home, I remember all the good times I had at the Hit and Pic-Pic down town. I went back in 2007 on Vacation to visit my family and it was sad what I saw, but Life goes on. My Mom worked at the PX and the American bank on Post and when I was little I used to go with her and the GI's used to take a lot of Picture of me.
I still get home sick and I miss my German Broetchen and schinkenwurst.
Just wanted to say hello and maybe someone remembers me. I really loved looking at the Pictures.
Ute
07/18/09 at 01:29 AM
What city are you located? Rochester Hills
What state are you located? Michigan
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Hi Don;
It is really a big surprise to hear from you and that you did meet my Mom at the Cooke Barracks, "Flugplatz".
Maybe you know me too, I often visited her after duty or picked her up from the Dispernsary. If you wish you can contact me Mraitzsch@aol.com, we are living in Rochester Hills, MI, but right now we are on vacation in NC.
Thanks a lot for your answer,keep in touch,
Martin
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