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05-JAN-2007

Earlier Kaserne in Ettlingen


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Lavern elliott 09-Feb-2026 03:23
I was there also - worked on the DFAC- was in 78th Engineers, then 94th / 249th Engineers, Wildflicken, good duty, was only an E2. Left E4, stayed there for six years. Man had fun! My full name is Lavern Elliott/ email address: leat33@hotmail.com. Would love to hear from you guys, yes the pizza shop was our go too!

There was no ladies allowed to stay on post overnight, but somehow - it happened! Lol
Timothy Love 20-Jul-2020 06:28
Tim Love, I was there 85 to 87 C co AMF.
Brad Cooper 10-Nov-2019 10:00
Brad Cooper
I was there from aug of 74 to august of 76. I was in headqaurters company Water purification I also worked in supply. I lived off post my wife was there. My son was born in heidelberg. I had a great time there and drank a lot of beer. I do miss the beer. I lived across the street from the Swieberdinger bar.
Guest 04-Feb-2018 23:32
Joe Munoz
Was there from May 82- Nov.83. Charlie Co.
Rich jennings 01-Sep-2017 13:57
My name is Rich Jennings and I was stationed at the Zoo from late 72 until summer of 75. I was assigned to Charlie company . It was crazy times . I roomed with Mark Green ( deceased) and ran with ballistrino, Farley, mckelvie, Marino, Hagen, holt , brewer, Johnson.
Gino 29-Jun-2017 21:25
My name is GINO(bear)Magnuson server from august 1977- may1980 heavy construction company b
Dave Blomquist 03-Apr-2017 20:51
For anyone who remembers me Dave Blomquist, my email address is daveblomquist@hotmail.com
Dave Blomquist 03-Apr-2017 20:49
I was assigned there in Oct 72 - Jul 75 I was the Unit Clerk for Co B, 78th Engr Bn (Cbt) Herbert Doby was the other clerk with me that I remember, I can'nt remember the clerks name I replaced but he was a good guy, I can still see his face and remember some of the crazy things we did, I can't belive I can't remember his name we even shared an Apartment off post togather I had the top Apt he had the lower. I think most all of us stationed there were young guys for the most part new to being out of Country. Germany seem to be a great Country to be stationed to but the added benefit to be station in a small town of Ettlingen Germany at Rhindland Kaserne what a great duty station. I also remember how close we were to Karlsuhe, where the Main Exchange was located and worth the trip to grap cigarettes and booze. I wish I could find a list of all the guys stationed there during that period but don't have a clue as to how to find one.. I stumbled on to this site so don't know how many will even seen this message. But to everyone who was stationed at the 78th Engr Bn (Cbt) no matter what unit I wish you the best and know we all shared a special experience at Rhindland Kaserne / Ettlingen Germany) ,,,,,,
Eric Mora 26-Feb-2016 22:03
I was there from 1982 - 1984. Some one mention the pizza shop across the street. Great pizza and beer.
Guest 23-Jan-2015 04:24
I was with the unit police the first 1/2 of the 1980`s for 6/months and the

place across the street we called it the Sewer with a gay-man named Marty and an Ugly lady in her 30`s but looked like she was in her 60`s she was Smokeing and Drinking to much, and almost after a payday like Friday a big fight! Breaks-out and the M.P.`s show up. B.co78th ..B.Baleme
Raymond A Villarreal 28-Nov-2014 05:12
I'm Raymond a Villarreal.. I was stationed here from 87 to 90... From what I remember a lot of stuff went down there when I was there...
Richard Hernandez 22-Feb-2014 23:35
Thank you for posting these wonderful pictures. They bring me a flood of memories which I live with everyday. I was stationed there from 1977 to 1980 (HQ Co. and later Delta Co.) and I miss so many things from those days. I plan to visit Ettlingen and Karlsruhe sometime in the future. In the meantime if anyone out there wants to share memories from that period, please feel free to write. SGT Lewis from Delta Co., are you out there? Thanks again!
Guest 18-Sep-2013 01:34
Mike Loomis
Phillips Barracks in Karlsuhe C Co., D Co. August 1960 to MAY 1964 Sp5. Rheinland Kaserne, Ettlingen, Germany A Co. September 1970 to July 1975 SFC. Been back to K town many time. It is like a second home for me. Was last there (Karlsuhe ) in 2012. Love it there. My E-Mail address is "mikelml@comcast.net" if you remember me or just want to share info, please E-Mail me.
Guest 11-Sep-2013 18:33
Larry Bowlin. Stationed there with the 78th Combat Engineers, A CO in 1969. Many of us, myself included, were then shipped to Nam. I still have wonderful memories from my short time there.
Guest 01-Aug-2013 01:42
Paul Schuelke, stationed there 1985 - 88, 2LT C Co, AMF spent over 200 days in the field, really had a great time visiting Europe while deployed...many great memories..especially those many earlier morning alerts..Moved on to D Co, XO as a 1LT....oversaw the mechanization to M113's up until I left in 88.
amina 07-Apr-2013 22:38
Hello
My name is Amina Mohamed, I am a young lady i am looking for a Business Patiner, and I hope you will feel the same way to do business with me,this is my email(mamina937@yahoo.com)am waiting to hear from you so that we start up conversations between us,i will send you my picture in next mail Thanks
Guest 22-Jan-2013 19:08
Ed Bocko clued me in to this website. I am Elliott Chernin and was with the 175th from January '55 to January '57 and as I mentioned to Bock, am suffering from nostalgia. Never would have imagined one could suffer Army nostalgia.
M/ Lopez pfc 28-Jul-2012 05:16
hi. my name is M. Lopez i was here in 1978- 1980 i think about the people i worked with
Guest 08-Jul-2012 00:19
Hello, John Petrone here. I just visited Rheinland in June '12. The back half is gone...No motorpool or EM club...I was in the 502nd from '66-'68...HQ Platoon...
My old barracks is gone as well...Took a walk into Ettlingen and it looked in great shape. Many nice cafe's and shopping...No more Piccolo or Beer Hall though...I'm glad
that I returned after 44 years...
Ruben 08-May-2012 21:08
Hello... my name is Ruben Robles... I was photografer for B Co. for a good while in 75 75 would like to here from anyone that remebers me... Hello... Fidel... benrrod@yahoo.com is my e mail...
Guest 30-Mar-2012 14:26
The Co of the 620th. Eng. in 1964 was Captain Reese. rbollig@sbcglobal.net
Guest 30-Mar-2012 14:24
I was with the 620 th. Eng. Left in 1964. rbollig@sbcglobal.net
Jack Snyder 03-Feb-2012 17:03
I was on guard duty on the front gate of the Rheinland Kaserne when President Kennedy was killed. I was with the 620th Engr. Co.
Guest 30-Jan-2012 20:44
Freddie Fidel
I was stationed here from 1974/1976 Good place to be, lots of pleasant memories..I was with HHC S-1, and the Battalion Mail Clerk..anyone that remembers me please Email and lets tell stories..fsf1@pge.com..
Joe Tordiff 30-Jan-2011 16:02
I was a machinist with the 620th from 1961 to 1964. The place across the street was called the "Deck" then, shortened from "Rheinlandeke", I believe. I was pulling guard duty on the day President Kennedy was shot. I also remember having boiled bacon sandwiches and a bowl of coffee at the Latvian Club. A lot of memories--good and bad. Thanks for posting the photos. Joe
ED SOUCEK 24-Jul-2010 23:50
OH AND ONE MORE THING, DOES ANYBODY REMEMBER DURING BATTALION FORMATION WHEN WE BLASTED JIMMY HENDRICKS PLAYING THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER ON THE LOUD SPEAKERS IN 1973
ED SOUCEK 24-Jul-2010 23:43
I GOT TO CHARLIE IN LATE 1972 AND LEFT IN 1974 BEST TIME I HAD WHEN I WAS PULLING GUARD FOR OUR UNIT POLICE AT THE FRONT GATE. I MIS THAT BEER JOINT ACROSS THE STREET TOO, THE OLD LADY RUNNING THAT PLACE WAS A RIOT AND THE OLD MAN TOO.THE BLOND GIRL TENDING BAR WAS DOWN RIGHT UGLY.
Randy Morgan 09-Apr-2010 19:28
I was assighed to S4 HHC 78th Engr Bn. I arrived in country about November or December 1967. Worked for Wiley Jones, an E-6 who got a well deserved E-7 stripe while there. He was great, had a wife Thresa too a fine lady. The Chief, CWO4 John F Clark was as well my boss. I remember Alex Alcoser and would like to hear from any other Rhineland Kaserne vets.
Alex Alcoser 07-Mar-2010 23:20
I was stationed at Rheinland from 1966-1968..HHC, S-4..i loved the place so much i go back every 3 years..actually i married a girl from Ettlingen..been married 35 years..she was 16 and i 20 when we met..we only went out 3 times and have a lasting marriage..i taken pictures of my kids and one grandchild on the side gate of the guardhouse..Alter Fritz,Rheinlandeck are still there..the Picollo, Markgraf are gone..much of the old downtown is still the same ..not much change...I love going back..really picked up on the Ettlinger Deutsch..my kids all speak the same dialect..no problems understanding the family in Germany..bis spater..ada ..Alex from Harlingen, Texas
Sonny Hiatt 04-Jan-2010 01:20
I was stationed there in 1972. Chaplain's assistant to Col Murdock. Loved the service club and miss my many good friends. Great memories.
Gregg Trennepohl14-Jun-2009 15:15

I was in Rheinland Kaserne from July of 74 to August of 75. I knew Gene Strickland. When he got out I believe he lived in Hazelwood, Illinois, just north of St Louis.
I remember a guy named Pollack and I think he was the Movie House guy.
I was SP/4 Battalion S-4 Clerk down in the basement of HQ company. I remember my first night there I went up to the NCO Club and met a guy named Bob (don't remember his last name) that was in Charlie Company in the 78th He made me feel right at home. I told him he was like the welcome wagon committee. Our paths didn't cross much due to me being in HQ company and all but being a young kid in a foreign county this guy made it alright. Anyone that feels they knew me or just wants to contact someone from that time frame my email is listed on my profile .
Charles Dumond 05-Feb-2009 03:03
Looking for George Washington from c-co the guitar player with a strat and a marshall. 78-81 The rec center on the right,we used to fill the whole Kasern with Jimi Hendrix. The laundry mat ooh, Hacksaw,the fritz.
thomas brown 17-Sep-2008 20:22
there from 67 to 69 d co
Guest 30-Mar-2008 15:08
I was stationed there in 1987. I am applying for a law enforcement job and need the address. Does anyone have it?
Joe Kalinowski 15-Feb-2008 13:33
I can remember the U.P. shack sitting in the middle of the entrance. It was a fun place to be stationed. I can remeber Zeke playing U.P.
Nick Theodoratos 08-Feb-2008 22:28
I was with C. co. AMF from 84 t0 87. I will never forget this place. Some of the best times of my life.
Bruce MacGregor 16-Jan-2008 02:13
Spc.4 Bruce Harvey MacGregor, lived at this wonderfulplace from 1985-1987. This photo show's on the left the Unit Police living quarters where I lived towards the end of my tour. The Zoo was a great place !
Don Lasecki 15-Jan-2008 21:26
Don Lasecki, SP4 Bravo Company and Delta Company 78th Engineer Batallion 1985-1989, It was a great place to be stationed and the memories these photos bring back are great thank you very much.
david boynton 04-Jan-2008 19:05
David Boynton
Sure brings back good memories i was stationed their 1974-1976,,co. c 78th
The place has not changed,wish i could go back in time and do it again
thanks for the pictures,
L. Gillespie23-Dec-2007 22:21
I was stationed here from 1972 - 1974, The pictures brought back so many memories. I will never forget the people, the fun or the experience. I wouldn't change a single moment. To all those I served with it, I had such a great time it sure was a blast, To all those that experienced " The Zoo " you know the memories. Peace to all that served.
Dale McFetridge 22-Aug-2007 18:45
Dale McFetridge I was with the 78th. from 1971 to 1973. The base looks good, or should I have said the zoo. I miss the old place, and hope to come over soon to see it. I know parts are missing.
Jess Keopke 11-Apr-2007 07:03
My name is Jess Keopke,
I was stationed at the Rheinland Kaserne in Ettlingen in 1964. I was with the 502nd Engineer Floating Bridge company, and I am thrilled to find these pictures of the kaserne. I was transferred from the 502nd to the 55th Engineer Panel bridge company at Smiley Barracks in Karlsruhe after making SGT E5, and stayed at Smiley until I left Germany in late 1967.
Bob Ressler 06-Apr-2007 18:07
I was Stationed there in the 80's 1983-1986.
Boy this picture sure brings back some good thoughts.
There was a pizza shop across the street to the left.
Charles Blanchard 28-Feb-2007 14:22
I was stationed at Rheinland Kaserene Ettlingen, Germany in 1955 before our Engr. Pipile Co. was deactivated. I was then sent to the 94th Engr. Bn. Nellingen, Germany. Your first picture I remember as the Main Gate to the Kaserene. There was a gate guard at all times checking passes,etc. To the right was the PX and Snack Bar. The building on the left was the guard house,etc.