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When station at pond barrecks
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Served from Feb 76 to Oct 79 1st platoon L TroopAnyone else there around this timeContinue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Albert C. Christopher Dec 8, 2020.

 

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Albert C. Christopher replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Nope... 81-83, but I was L troop. 2nd Plt. "
Dec 8, 2020
George H Crump (Chief) replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
Jul 14, 2020
George H Crump (Chief) replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Hi Craig - no I was never stationed with the 3rd Sq.at Pond Bks. I was with the 1st Sq on the rock. The Army did nothing to prepare returning any of the Kasernes to the Germans in 90s  just handed Them the keys and walked off. I think the last…"
Jul 14, 2020
Craig Lechleiter replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Chief,  I can't image the work details and months it took to prepare the that barracks complex to turn it back over to Germany.  Are those two photos of your off base housing unit?"
Jul 14, 2020
George H Crump (Chief) replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Hi Craig - Chief here it's okay, you did what you had to do, attached photos Pond:barrack 1995 abandoned by us and return to Germany."
Jul 14, 2020
Greg Jackson replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"I will try to post some pictures"
Jul 14, 2020
Craig Lechleiter replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Hello Chief,  Thanks for sharing again your historic photos!  Unfortunately, I do not have any of my photos with me.  It will be until October until I have access to any of those. I wasn't really into taking photos back at that…"
Jul 14, 2020
George H Crump (Chief) replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
Jul 14, 2020
George H Crump (Chief) replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Hi Graig - Chief here,  okay attached more photos of Pond and 3rd Sq. do you have any to share?  Who was your Sq. Commander?  do have any photos of him?  take care and stay fit to fight -  Chief"
Jul 14, 2020
Craig Lechleiter replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Great photos Chief!  Brings back a bunch of memories.  The photo of the front gate looks like it was taken from my old room.  Thanks for sharing Buddy."
Jul 12, 2020
Greg Jackson replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Looks like Amberg"
Jul 12, 2020
George H Crump (Chief) replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Hi Craig - sorry I got a little confused, I never was stationed at Pond, but I do have some pictures for you.- Chief"
Jul 12, 2020
Craig Lechleiter replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Great article George.  What unit were you assigned to at Pond Barracks?"
Jul 5, 2020
George H Crump (Chief) replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Yep -   been there -  Schweinfurt - Conn - Ledward  Brks 1970-72   Bco. 3rd Bn. 64Ar.3rd Inf.Div. - Chief"
Jul 5, 2020
Craig Lechleiter replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"I was assigned to I Troop at Pond Barracks from January 1971 to March 1972.  I was a Spec 4 (E-5 Acting Jack).  Started out as a crewman on an M114 and then promoted to a M551 track commander.  After my first 6-months my wife came…"
Jul 2, 2020
GREGORY J. NELSON replied to Greg Jackson's discussion When station at pond barrecks
"Was at Pond barracks from May 1974 to 7/7/77.  With HHT, worked in the S3 shop.  Draftsman, RTO and M577 driver."
Mar 30, 2020

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What unit(s) did you serve in with the 2d Cavalry?
L Troop 1st Platoon
Where were you stationed?
Amberg, Germany pond Barracks
What MOS or job description did you have?
11D R8, 19G
What was your rank/title?
SPC4
What years were you assigned to the 2nd Cavalry?
Feb, 76 Oct 78
Name a few buddies you served with that you would like to find.
Mike Redus, Mark Corrillo, Tom, Henson, Jerry Welch and Freddie(Holmer) Holms, Mike Green

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