O’Brien Barracks

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  1. Rick "Stoney" Matthews says:

    Chargin’ Charley Troop 1/1 Cav. ’77-’80 Some times, I miss being young….To that one cat who thought Graff, hornsfelt(up) was good times…. What planet are you from Man? To you cats in 2/59 & 1/1 cav, remember the great expierement of ’79? When “they” made us rotate mess halls!!! Thank god that didn’t last long. As I recall, we didn’t get along to well…….

  2. Gary Tavis says:

    I served in the 1/1 Cav Troop A from 1975 -1979. I had a place downtown in the Park Hotel, across the street from the park and down the street from the chicken house, if any of you remember that. I still talk to Mike Burney and Mac Odom occasionally. If you know me, drop an email and say hi. Great memories of those days
    People I remember:
    Mike Burney
    Kerry costelano
    Mac Odom
    Mark Chamberlain
    Billy and Eileen Shields
    Randy Smith
    The Yeger House boys (Good Times)
    Mike Lopez
    Ivan Whitney
    Gregg Babbett
    Sgt Burke and his little buddy Davey ??
    My buddy Too tall Paul

    Too many to list, I miss you guys

  3. Vicente Sanchez Figueroa says:

    Hi,my name is Vicente Sanchez (CHICO),I was station at HHB 2/59 FAAR Plt. from 8/73 to 3/76.So,is there anybody out there,hello from Puerto Rico.

  4. Randy Garcia says:

    I was stationed there from 1981-1983 A troop 1/1 Cav. I was young and had the time of my life. Partied with the best of them. We hung at Georges and Moms. The best jagerschnizel ever. I still have Hefe Wiezens now and then and Tucher were the best. I rembember all the fella’s. Chuck Mangers, CV Hunter, Troy Morris, Fatback, Nuke, Chopper, Nav, and all the crazies. We had some great times in Weiden, hoenfelds, Graf. Hope all are doing well. “BLACKHAWK”

    • Horst Bratke says:

      Hello Randy,

      Hope you remember me Horst(Rad)Bratke. I beleive you were good friends with Nav also from CA, hope I have the right Garcia. I was best friends with Nuke, Nav, Chopper and Reynolds. I have news on Chopper and Nuke. Let me know what your up to.

  5. Harvey Duve says:

    Hi There:
    I was station at O’Brien barracks from Nov,1979 thru Aug,1982 in Headquarters troop, Transportation Section. I was in the POL squad. I fueled a lot of M-60A3′s M113′s and other tracked and wheeled vehicles. We still were doing Cold War exercizes and fustrated that the world was at relative peace. We were the Most Battle Honored Cavalry Unit in the U.S. Army and we were ready for anything. SFC Thomas Tinsley was my platoon SGT. He was a pretty laid back guy. But when it was time to move, we were ready. Lt.Col. Ronald Copes was our commander and he was running in front of the squadron every day for P.T. I became a Man in my time with the “Blackhawk Squadron” and I’ll never forget the experience.

  6. Kirmit Boles says:

    I wsn at O’Brien Barracks from 1973 to Dec 1975. Turret Mech. M551. If you know me or just want to respond I am on face book. Would like ,to hear from Sgt Welch, Sgt Childers, Willy Boom, O. D. Green, Casselberry, Mike Stogich (spelling is incorrect), Vernon Dale Edwards, That is a few I know more to come later. I have not been back to Germany.

    • Steve Harper says:

      I was in third herd, B troop 1/1 Cav 73-76.

      I use to hang with Shorteye(Paul Clilders) & Marrianne(SP?) and Stanley (Ranger Welch) as well as a few others.

      My driver “Bro” Akins use to go drinking with Marvel from Maintenance.

      Steve Harper

    • Bob Frankeberger "Frank" says:

      I was stationed in Schwabach in the same platoon as Stanley and Paul (Childers). O’Brien Kasserne is on facebook too. You can hook up with others there too.

      • Kirmit Boles says:

        Thanks Bob have you had any contact with Paul or Stanley. Eric Lowe was there at the same time he is on face book.

        • Bob Frankeberger "Frank" says:

          I had brief contact with Paul (wife Marianna?)shortly after I got out in 75. They were (perhaps still are) living in the Palm Springs area east of L.A.(Calif)and I went to visit them. I live in the Long Beach area about an 1+1/2 away from there.
          I visted Stanley in the summer of 77 when George Kirschner(B troop 73-75)and I drove back to the Cincinnati area to vist George’s uncle in Indiana. George and I stayed close until about 1980 when our contacts kind of dropped off.
          That’s the last I’ve heard of those 2.
          Again check the O’Brien Kasserne page on Facebook for any updates on people too.

  7. Sgt. Michael Matthews says:

    I was stationed there from 1980-1982 in Bravo Troop, 1 Calvary 1 Armored Division. I played on the troop’s basketball and baseball teams. I ran the communication for the troop. I also ate a lot of great food, gained a lot of weight. Six months before I was transferred state-side, I began to run a lot in the breathtaking fields. I eventually lost the weight. I’ve been a civilian now for quite some time. Germany was a wonderful experience. I will truly never forget the winters, the awesome summers, and the friendly culture. Mikes Pizza can never be duplicated!! God bless such the beautiful land of Schwabach!!!

  8. Melissa Woodsford says:

    Hi!
    My Name is Melissa Woodsford, I´am searching for Stephen Fascez Delta Battries 2-59 ADA… He was a good friend from my mom… Does anyxone knows him? Would be great if somebody could help me. He left Schwabach 1983. Thanks. Bye Missy P.s: If anyone else of you knows my mom, Petra Woosdford would be also great to hear fom you. I was just a lil girl, can remeber a lot of people, but don´t know all the names…

  9. Bourke Ettling says:

    I was there from 1972-1974 Air Defense Artillery. Chaparral Missile Crewman. Losta fun sneaking out that “Back Gate” hole in the fence, walking through the woods, drinking beer, trying to stay sane.

  10. Eric Lowe says:

    I was stationed in Schwabach at the O’Brien barracks between about April 1973 to September 1975. I would like to keep in touch with my friends who were in the 1st Cavalry – 1st Armor Division and the 123 maintenance group. I can be contacted on facebook or you can reply here. Hope to hear from some of you. It has been a long time.

  11. Marty Mehrwin says:

    My name is Marty Mehrwin, my husband Mike Mehrwin (deceased)and our family was stationed there from Sept 1980 to Aug 1983. We lived in base housing off post for our time there. I have wonderful memories of our time there. Does anyone remember us? We had 3 children and were very involved in the Scouting program.. Would love to hear from old friends.

  12. Manu Black says:

    dose anybody know this guy?! he was stationed there!

    Monty “Andy” Anderson
    in the year 1972-1975 in O’Brien Barracks, Germany

  13. Bob Isbell says:

    Nov 1986 to May 1992 assigned to Charley Troop 1/1 Cav 2nd plt Brian Holms and Mike Klassen were my runnin partners with Robert (moondog) Mooney, JD Smith , HHT 1/1 Cav spt plt ldr driver, Alpha Troop 1/1 Cav 2nd plt, and admin clerk for a bit, James Morris, Dean McClain saw your post from 2 years ago freaked me out bigtime.

  14. Martin Francis says:

    To all who were at the 15th and 4th cav reunion it was great . Thanks to George Patterson . I hope those who did not come this year, are well and will come next year. It’s those who come that make it so great . Have a safe summer and a good 2010. I served in Schwabach 1963 to Jan 1965 it was a good place to be in the 60s . Spec 5 Martin Francis retired

  15. andy says:

    I was contacted by a lady on facebook looking for her dad, Andy Anderson, who was there from 72-75. Does anyone know him ?? His name is Monty.

  16. DON RAFFERTY says:

    was there from Nov 79 – Dec 81 C1-1 cav. pll clerk

  17. jack selsor says:

    was station there twice from 1986-1988 and 1990-1992 both times with charly battery 2/59 ada

  18. Linda Robinson says:

    Hi My name is Linda Robinson-Ward My ex husband Ricky (Rob) Robinson and our son Shun and I was there fro 75 -77 I had a daughter Venus there . Do anyone remember our little family.

  19. Larry Maynard says:

    I was stationed there from 1988-1990 in A btry 2/59 ADA. Had a lot of great time on and off post. Met a lot of interesting people. Mikes Pizza Rocks!!! Here’s to Beer, Schnitzel, Brats, Good Times and Old Friends from Schwabach!!! If you remember me, Holla Back-Peace,,,Larry Maynard

    • Marvin Dilworth says:

      Did you know a Jock Anderson stationed at Schwabach? If so call me a 336 471-5708

      A Btry 5/17th Fa Herzo Base,

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