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Ettlingen, Rheinland Kaserne

Earlier Kaserne in Ettlingen
Earlier Kaserne in Ettlingen		 Ettlingen
Ettlingen
Ettlingen.
Ettlingen.		 Ettlingen Kaserne
Ettlingen Kaserne
Circus in the earlier Rheinland Kaserne
Circus in the earlier Rheinland Kaserne		 Ettlingen Rheinland Kaserne
Ettlingen Rheinland Kaserne
Rheinland Kaserne
Rheinland Kaserne		 Rheinland Kaserne in snow.
Rheinland Kaserne in snow.
Ettlingen
Ettlingen		 Neureut
Neureut
Smiley Barracks
Smiley Barracks		 Smiley Barracks
Smiley Barracks

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Airborne Sapper 01-Jun-2012 00:55
Was in HHC then Alpha then Charlie(AMF) 86-88 good good times....
Airborne Sapper 01-Jun-2012 00:55
Was in HHC then Alpha then Charlie(AMF) 86-88 good good times....
Ruben 01-May-2012 21:29
Hello... my name is Ruben Robles... I lived in this place in 1976-77-78 I sure miss it sometimes... the peopl were pretty nice once you get to know them...
ray 11-Apr-2012 04:00
raymond edwards raywv4j2@aol.com
ray 11-Apr-2012 03:58
raymond edwards 1954 to 1957, was in 87th pipeline, went to 77th, drove supply truck a while, then pulled heavy equipment in motor pool, was assistant manager of em club for a while, always wondered what happened to bernie joyner from calif,allen clark from ny,gorden daub from ny, heard from gaylord moncada, now living in cloumbia, and marion cook now living in nc, in contact with ed boco.
Jess (Ray) Keopke 30-Mar-2012 03:20
Hi Dave, Jess (Ray) Keopke here, I was at the 502nd at the same time as you. Do remember Me, Bob Ginn, also John Alton, We were aqll there when you were. JessKeopke@aol.com
Guest 17-Mar-2012 15:20
I was in the 502nd Engineers At Rhineland Kaserne 1964-1966.
Liked my time there bridged most of the rivers around there.
Dave RA 1963-1966
Guest 17-Mar-2012 15:19
I was in the 502nd Rngineers At Rhineland Kaserne 1964-1966.
Liked my time there bridged most of the rivers around there.
Dave RA 1963-1966
Guest 12-Mar-2012 17:18
Kojis, Remember that 17 yr old farm boy from IL Dan Crase ('73-'74 Heavy Junk)? He married that redhead 1 month after getting out. maboone@tds.net
Hill,Tim 25-Feb-2012 22:33
I was in the 93 engineers/pipeline. I think the 2 platoon.Co.(I live in MI.) Clerk was M.Klem.
Guest 18-Jan-2012 18:28
Gary Norman A-Co. motorpool 1987-1990. Great times.
Steve Laumann 18-Jan-2012 00:32
There is an open Facebook group called "78th Engineer Combat Battalion". The people there have posted a lot of pictures taken at different times at Rhineland Kaserne. I was there 1974-1975 in the ADM platoon. Give me a shout at slaumann@yahoo.com if you want.
Donald Shelton 07-Jan-2012 04:55
I was stationed there from 84 to 86. i loved it. was a big deal from a kid from oklahoma. daryl hale ran into a ceiling fan or 2.
Gregg Trennepohl 29-Nov-2011 19:42
TOM BARTHOLOMEW, lOOKS like I just missed you. Do you remember Capt Draughn, CWO Parker and SFC Handley?
Guest 14-Nov-2011 00:59
SKIP HADSOCK/EDWARD HADSOCK,HEY FREEMAN,VALDEZ,WHITE,HOLLER AT ME REMEMBER ALL OF YOU MIGUEL COSS, HARTSFELD ,US ARMY COMBAT ENGR 9 YEARS SF 18 C GREEN BERET ENGR 11 YEARS RETIRED 2002,SFC CHAPMEN,SGT ROCK IMPACT ALLY OMNIBUS,BUNKER CROCIDILE ,WOW MEMORIES,RHEINLAND 1ST AN BEST TOUR BEST GUYS SOMEONE COULD SOLDIER WITH ESPECIALLY BEING A PVT,LEFT AS PFC,BUT WAS ONLY THERE 18 MONTHS 81-83 CO C 78TH ENGRS 3RD PLATOON,NICE PICS WISH I COULD SEE THE WW2 PICS,WISH WE COULD HAVE EXPLORED TOWER ON HILL OR UNDERGROUND COMPLEX-ALWAYS GOING BOOM UNDERNEATH US LOL,REMEMBER STAIRS AN METAL WELDED GRATES NO ENTRY LOL,THX FOR MEMORIES GUYS HOLLER AT ME 904 509 9654,WANDERED ABOUT YA ANDY THROUGH THE YEARS,ME IRAQ AFGHANISTAN ETC,MADE GRENADA TOO,ROCK TAUGHT US A LOT THOUGH HE WAS HARD,THX GUYS
T. Benbrooks 25-Oct-2011 18:29
Thanks for the pictures, brings back memories. I was stationed at Neureut '76-79 with the 93rd Eng. There used to be a gasthaus around the back and down the road a bit, I think it was called Rummpels, or something like that, good place to party.
Tammie 14-Oct-2011 20:44
I worked in the club there in 86-87. Loved everything about the area and the people I met. Hoping to go there this summer for a few weeks
Mike Whitaker 10-Oct-2011 04:34
I was at Rhineland 74-76 first in C Co (Company Clerk) then D Co as a 5 ton truck driver. Fritz's. Bridging the Rhine. Graf. Mickey's. Vilsek. REFORGER. Bier...lots of bier. - Mike Whitaker
Heidi Reiser 03-Oct-2011 18:17
hi, i´m looking for Joe Kalinowski
George Fisher 27-Aug-2011 00:24
I was at Rheinland Kas. 275 Engr.Dump Truck Co. From April 1956 to Oct 1958. Then again with HQ Co. 77th Engr. Reiree July 1975 E-8 Motor Sgt
Tray Watkins 13-Aug-2011 21:21
My name is Tray Watkins. I was at Rhineland from 75-78. Was in HHC Motorpool. would like to hear from any of the guys back then. Was a great time to be in Germany.
raymond l edwards 21-Jul-2011 02:33
hi raymond edwards again, rhineland kas 1954 to 1957. my email is raywv4j2

@aol.com cel is 336 706 1440
raymond l edwards (ray) 21-Jul-2011 02:26
hi, i was at rhineland kas from oct 1954 to feb 1957,was in 87th pipeline for a while and when it transfered, i went to 77th. i was co clerk in 87th and then truck driver.in 77th i picked up supplies in manheim,heidleburg,stutgart and kiaslaughtern then i moved to the motor pool and drove a loboy hauling heavy equip. i hauled 3 of the first 5 bells cast in germany after the war, to a church (christ church) in heidleberg.many good memories.bernie joyner,dudley myers,allen clark,frank lawson,gaylord moncada, and many others, would like to hear from anyone that was there then. ray
Greg Myhre 21-Jun-2011 11:27
Greg Myhre - I was there in '83 to '85. I was the TDY clerk for the Grafenwerh project but mostly remember the Alt beer.
Ken Pahlke 06-Jun-2011 04:04
Holy smokes I was there 72 &73 HQ co. road grader. Hey, Coach ( David Kojis) remember me?
Jim WIlkins 29-Apr-2011 14:50
I was there 85-88 D Co. 78th. Best of times and the Best of Guys !!!!! awesome pictures !!!
Jeff Reece 19-Apr-2011 20:13
I was there from March 86-March 88 A co 78th we had just went mechanized.Sgt Gallagher are you still in. Anyone remember Trusty, Sgt williams,Big Petersen,Kirk Turner. I got into all kinds of trouble cause I was a dumb kid. Tony Caldelfe where the hell are you. you to Turner. Owens I remember you. Travis Finell get ahold of me please. going to the Fritz and schluese was awesome. Take care Reece
Guest 17-Apr-2011 03:40
guest i was there november 1974 to march 1976 i do remember sliding down the bannisters and spending alot of time at the picadlly in karlsruhe steve whiting
tom bartholomew 13-Feb-2011 16:37
i was thier in 1971 to 1974 HHC S4 section
David Kojis 22-Jan-2011 13:32
Hey I'm Dave Kojis was in HHC and C company &1 to 74 Heavy junk operator Was some good time in a bad place to be. Peace
Guest 02-Dec-2010 20:16
Hi, C. Walker here,
I was stationed with C Co 78th EN BN in 85 to 86 in Ettlingen.
jerry 12-Nov-2010 02:41
Anyone from Cco 78th 87-89 contact me jscj@neb.rr.com also on facebook jerry walker from nebraska
Jack Kilpatrick 07-Nov-2010 12:46
Jack Kilpatrick
I was in HHC 78th Engineers 1971-1973. If any of you guys remember the best party room on the 2nd floor HHC "215 The Room" or the best smokin' Hash Bowl "The Bowl", you can contact me at Kilpatricka4@comcast.net.
DOUG NORDICK 22-Oct-2010 13:27
I was in HHC 78th Eng. Bat. (Rheinland Kaserne)from July 1976 to June1979. Where is James H. Dowdy,Eladio Jusino Montalvo,and Richard E. Morgan from Des Moines, Iowa? I remember you guys very well among others, like Wallace A. Rood who was an Elvis fan, and Alfred Mills from Staten Island, New York. Anyone thinks they know me like Douglas W. Peart from Texas, you can reach me at my email address nordickd@yahoo.com
DOUG NORDICK 22-Oct-2010 12:49
I was in HHC 78th Eng. Bat. (Rheinland Kaserne)from July 1976 to June1979. Where is James H. Dowdy,Eladio Jusino Montalvo,and Richard E. Morgan from Des Moines, Iowa? I remember you guys very well among others, like Wallace A. Rood who was an Elvis fan, and Alfred Mills from Staten Island, New York. Anyone thinks they know me like Douglas W. Peart from Texas, you can reach me at my email address nordickd@yahoo.com
DOUG NORDICK 22-Oct-2010 12:34
I worked in the mess hall from July 1976 to June 1979.Anyone who might known or think they may have known me can contact me at nordickd@yahoo.com
William O'Donnell 31-Aug-2010 04:27
william odonnell h&s co.77th eng bn 1961 t0 1963. Would like to hear from anyone in this time period. You can contact me at my wife's email which is carolo@accentmedbil.com.
STAN OLIVER 09-Jul-2010 23:05
CONTACT # 727 967-4136
Stan Oliver 09-Jul-2010 22:39
hello guys!love pics great time there 74-76 pollack and all the group how are you doing?
Stan Oliver 09-Jul-2010 22:38
hello guys!love pics great time there 74-76 pollack and all the group how are you doing?
John Benal 09-Jul-2010 16:15
Wow! Brings back great memories. Was there 92-95 with C Co, 44th Signal. Wonder if the "Ecke" is still there??
Karen Hogan 07-Jul-2010 23:55
I was there 91 - 93, B Co-44thSig (SGT Johnson in those days!) Shout out to everyone who was there then!
Ed Bocko 17-Jun-2010 13:11
I was at Rhineland from 54 to 56 and have made some contactes. Emil Klatt has contaced me and I'm still looking for other to contact me. I'll be glad to act as a clearing house for the pre 1960 period. I was in the 291st, later changed to the 175th of the 39th Group
Looking for pictures and maybe we can post them on the net.
Email me: edbocko@hotmail.com or call me 843 249 2551.
Clint Davis 01-Jun-2010 20:31
I was stationed in the 502nd eng.co 1st platoon neureut 1990-1992,I had some real good times there.I remember they had a great mess hall and a cool kanteen there.I remember we had junky vehicles and boats to use,however the 93rd had all the good new equipment. we had this crazy sargent who told us to aquire things from the 93rd if we really needed them. so we would sometimes sneak in the motor pool and swap our old equipmet for 93rds newer stuff.man I miss those old days bridging the rhine.if you were in the 502nd 1st platoon and want to talk about old times. clintcpd@bellsouth.net
guest 01-Jun-2010 14:43
Hi guys,
I'm looking for James C. Sanders. He was stationed in 1963-1965 in Ettlingen. Does anybody know where this person can be found or how to get further information. I can be contacted under heidi-stoermer@t-online.de
darryl hale 03-May-2010 00:21
i was bravo co. from 01/84 til 07/85, i had a riot there, the fritz , the dinger,drank many many monigers, at least when i wasn't in graf or wieldfleken or augsburg. i think the retaraunt was called the rhineland eck, and dude named mario ran it, awesome lasagna. the only thing i hated about that place was running up that hill towards the tower for pt in the morning, that hill just never seemed to stop and we couldn't sound off until we crossed under the autobahn where the volksmarch trails were.
EMIL KLATT 23-Apr-2010 17:49
I was headquartered at Rheinland Kasern with the 291st Engineer Heavy Equipment Company from August 1952 to February 1954. I was the company commanders jeep driver. If my memory serves me right it was Captain Meyers. If there is anybody out there from my time give me a call at 651 592 7670. Would like to hear from you.
Randy Morgan 10-Apr-2010 11:04
I am Randy Morgan, I've been reading a lot of the comments about the 78th. I would like to hear from anyone who was stationed there. I am planning a trip back to Germany, I haven't been back, and I left there in July of 1970. I am at 717-274-8604, or randymorgan1947@comcast.net. I remember the Erb Printz brewery, and the "deck". I ran the post theater for a while, and worked in S-4 for Wiley Jones the SFC, and Chief Warrant Officer John F. Clark. What a great time! Lots of memories and hours in Photo Lab with Herb.
scott branine 06-Apr-2010 02:06
I forgot to say that it would be fun to hear from anyone that was there when I was. Engineers lead the way!
scott branineq 06-Apr-2010 02:03
I was there, 1st platoon Alpha Gators 1989-1991. Thanks for the pics brings back a lot of memories. Spc. Scott Branine
Pat Fogarty 29-Mar-2010 11:15
I was stationed at Rheinland Kaserne in HHC 78th Eng. Battalion in 71-72. It was a great experience and alot of fun considering where I could have been. The name Tom Basso hits close to home. I think we may have lived in the same billets.
Robert Herrmann 21-Mar-2010 18:07
Hi guys,
I have just found out that I was adopted and that my father was Sergeant Richard Car, 52nd Regiment in 1967. Does anybody know where this person can be found or how to get further information. I can be contacted under rgsherrmann@yahoo.com.
Thanks guys. Yours, Rob
Robert Herrmann 21-Mar-2010 18:05
Hi guys,
I have just found out that I was adopted and that my father was Sergeant Richard Car, 52nd Regiment in 1967. Does anybody know where this person can be found or how to get further information. I can be contacted under rgsherrmann@yahoo.com.
Thanks guys. Yours, Rob
Tom Basso 11-Mar-2010 18:01
I was stationed at Rhineland Kaserne in 1971 - 1972 in A Company of the 78th Engineer Battalion. I really enjoyed my tour, loved the Ettlingen/Karlsruhe area and really had fun touring around Europe.
robert downey jr 10-Mar-2010 15:42
hi guys i am lokking 4 a person called robert downey he was in rhineland 76-78 can anyone help with info??he is from chesterfield originally thx in advance rob
Guest 10-Mar-2010 01:27
Sept 74 to Aug 76 I was with Bravo Co. down the basement in the Commo section. Anybody remember riding the banniters down instead of walking ? Fritz's wiener snitle and a beer was like a buck then.I think I left half of my liver at the Zoo. Mike Furino.
Guest 07-Mar-2010 06:12
I was station at Rheinland Kaserne from76-79 with A Co and HHC I was the COL driver for 2 years, and had a great time.
Guest 26-Feb-2010 00:57
I was stationed at the zoo in 79-82 D co as a wireman & radio operator sp 4 Banuet
Randy Krofick 04-Feb-2010 21:06
I was with 78 Eng 69-70 field radio mechanic before being sent to the Nam. Great pictures. I spent a lot of time in the photo lab. I have some pix of the area
Keith Williams 01-Feb-2010 20:31
These photos are great...I was stationed @ Rhineland Kaserne from 89-91 D CO 78th Engr. Battalion. WOW Sean I remeber how crazy the " Fritz" was on Sat. nights. Any of you guys remember Sgt. Jackson, Sgt.Stefan (C Co) he lives in Kenticky. Definitely some crazy times b4business@yahoo.com
randy whitehurst 11-Jan-2010 15:25
I was a radio operator in C.Co. 78th engr bn from march71 to april72. Would like to hear from anyone there then.
Cornell Jenkins 09-Jan-2010 22:03
Iwas there in 91-94 with Cco 44th Sig BN. Brett i want those ;pics....Ellison...where have you been?
Lou Gillespie 09-Jan-2010 01:41
Wow, It is great to see so many sites about the Rheinland Kasserne "Zoo" I was stationed there from 11/72 - 11-74 B Co What a place to experience. SP-4 Louis Gillespie
Stanley Noll 30-Nov-2009 16:57
SURE LOOKS DIFFERENT THAN IT DID IN 1951 WHEN I WAS THERE WITH H&S CO 77TH ENGR CONST BN
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
Katja 28-Oct-2009 22:46
I am searching for a person whose name is Anthony Mango (or Mongo) and who in the 1980ies used to live in the NY area. Today he is around 50 yo and has been stationed with the US Army in Neureut, Germany in 1983. He also used to dj at the discotheque (club?) on the military base. I would be very thankful if you could help me with any advice! Thanks a lot!! katjacoloneum@hotmail.com
Katja 28-Oct-2009 22:43
I am searching for a person whose name is Anthony Mango (or Mongo) and who in the 1980ies used to live in the NY area. Today he is around 50 yo and has been stationed with the US Army in Neureut, Germany in 1983. He also used to dj at the discotheque (club?) on the military base. I would be very thankful if you could help me with any advice! Thanks a lot!!
John Petrone 17-Oct-2009 17:11
John Petrone, 502nd ( 50Duece ) 1967-68 HQ Platoon, Spent alot of time in
Karlsruhe.....Had many German friends... Drank alot of beer!! Fell in love!!
Who ever remembers me please say hello...
Mike Berry 06-Oct-2009 23:59
B Co 2nd plt, 81 thru 83 loved it wish i could go back, impact alley
Sean McAtasney 06-Oct-2009 17:27
I was stationed at the Rheinland from 87 thru 90 in HHC, What a blast we had there, good training and a lot of fun. I been looking my Micheal Johnson, He was our Medic anybody know where he is. Remember the Fritz
Ed Bocko 29-Sep-2009 15:05
Peter Jones looking for anyone knowing his father who was at Rhineland from 54 to 56. I was there at the same time, but I have no way to contact him. I can be contacted via email at: bockoduo2008@live.com
alex alcoser 13-Aug-2009 22:04
I was stationed at Rheinland 66-68..78th Eng,HHC,S-4..many good memories..go back every 2-3years..for a couple of year every year because my mother in law was very sick..i married a girl from Ettlingen..she was 16 and i 20 when we met..went out only 3 times, got married later and have been married 35 years now..i took have a ton of pixs of Ettlingen..make plenty every time we go..have some old ones when the Kaserne was an nco academy for the Nazis..got them from photograpy teacher at the kaserne.
Gregg Trennepohl 31-Jul-2009 13:40
I'm not sure how long the profile stays on this site. My email address is GLTpohl@gmail.com
Ed Tamosaitis 09-Jul-2009 08:08
those pics sure bring back memories....was at the zoo from 71-74...started out in ADM and went to S-3 from there (et60629@att.net) if anyone cares to email me
steve mcbride 23-Jun-2009 16:37
great pic hey joe kalinowski this is steve mcbride call me at 580-221-1662
i moved to ok in 85 you still in chicago.
Gregg Trennepohl 14-Jun-2009 15:20

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 .
Stephen Tecot 03-Jun-2009 05:19
I was stationed in Rheinland Kaserne from August 1961 to June 1963. Was in the 39th Engineer Construction Group HQ Company, then Group Hq as Assistant Adjutant and later Commo Officer. Also, spent a few months in the 77th. Two of the very best years of my life. Went back to Karlsruhe in 1970 and again in the 1990's for short visits.
Vernon White 27-May-2009 05:06
Hey Andy Freeman, this is Vernon White. I was with you and "Sgt. Rock's Maraders" from '83-'87. How has it been man? I'm living in Louisiana. I've heard from Adrian Valdez and Scott Henniger, but that's it so far. By the way these pics. really bring back some very fond memories. I can't believe how long it's been already. God bless all you guys.
Eli Gonzales 14-May-2009 03:45
I was with the 502nd. of the 565th. in Neureut Kaserne Nov.89- July92. I was a cook, and our CO was Capt. Franks. How I miss them days and Germany. Going to "Wildchicken" was always a blast, bors infested the whole area everytime we were there making the nights cold and scary. I tell my son about all the good times I had and the Parkbrau Perminator I drank, but he has his mind set for U. of Texas or Rice U. here in Houston. More power to him.....
Dale H Atherley 08-May-2009 23:11
I was in Ettlingen in 1974 at Rhineland Kaserne...these photos have awakened a lot of memories...whomever remembers Dale...you can reach me @ DAtherley@msn.com
Doug 24-Apr-2009 18:22
Wow, these are great photos. I was stationed in Rhineland from 1983-1986 and 1988-1991 when the 78th was inactivated. Those were the best of times for me during my career. Both times I was in Aco.
Ray Moore 24-Apr-2009 13:37
Those photo sure bring back some good memories, I was there from 84-87 78th engr Bravo company. Love that pizzeria on the corner.
Bill Pryor 06-Apr-2009 18:11
I was a member of Hdq & Hdq Co, 47th Ord Group from Mar 1951 thru Aug 1952 stationed at Coffey Barracks, Ludwigsburg. Still have pleasant memories of my time in Germany so many years ago now. Coffey was named Fromann Kaswerne when we arrivwed and the name change sometime in 1951.
Charles Dumond 05-Feb-2009 02:55
Looking for George Washington from C-co,the guitar player. Oharlydumond@hotmail.com
Bob Adams 27-Jan-2009 18:03
I think I remember Bob Z. too. Bob do you remember Gene Strickland? He was in C Company and was a dozer operator. I think you left the "zoo" in 74. We had a big party for you. Am I right? Walking around that night with your walking stick? I would like to get in touch with Joe K. My e-mail and phone number is listed below. I am also looking for Dave Bartosh. We went to Ft Ord together. He was in HQ Company.
Bob Adams 27-Jan-2009 18:03
I think I remember Bob Z. too. Bob do you remember Gene Strickland? He was in C Company and was a dozer operator. I think you left the "zoo" in 74. We had a big party for you. Am I right? Walking around that night with your walking stick? I would like to get in touch with Joe K. My e-mail and phone number is listed below. I am also looking for Dave Bartosh. We went to Ft Ord together. He was in HQ Company.
Bob Zwahlen 26-Jan-2009 18:08
Joe Kalinowski..did you get the pictures I sent you...I am at 508-274-0234 Bob Zwahlen
bob Goldsmith (Adams) 18-Jan-2009 18:01
My email is bobbyg1955@aol.com home # 706-367-4418.
Bob Goldsmith (Adams) 18-Jan-2009 18:00
Hey Joe Kalinowski and Mark Bertram, I was at the Zoo from 1973 and part of 1974. My name then was Robert Adams. Joe give me a call. Remember Gene Strickland? The trips to the castles? Give me a email or something.
Bianka B. 28-Nov-2008 15:42
I am looking for a GI called Freddie Williams,he been in the D Company between 1990-1991.Who knows something about him??Please help
roger willis 20-Nov-2008 20:23
Randy Owens,
Do you recall the TREE that stood alone on the ridge past the swimmbad? I remember it, as it had a plaque on it, but cannot for the life of me recall what it read. I've tried googling it, but to no avail. If anyone knows about this tree, and the tower on the ridge heading to the Radio tower, please feel free to e-mail me at rogerdw81968@aol.com
Peter Jones 10-Nov-2008 17:48
My dad was stationed there in 54-56. He married my mother there. He was Foster Jones. Does anyone know him? Let me know. We are there visiting family almost every othere year. Ettlingen has really changed since they closed the kasernes there and Karlsruhe

Peter
johnny hartsfield 21-Sep-2008 18:25
serve charlie co from fall of 1979 to sept. 1983 some of the best years of my life.worked part time at the bowling alley. was there when we got the eng co of the army.met a lot of great people would like to hear from guys thatwere in c co at that time. still remember my squad leader name ssg salley
Bob Ressler 19-Sep-2008 01:01
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.

Anyone from that time frame feel free to contact me : resslers44646@yahoo.com
mark bertram 01-Sep-2008 12:22
I also was stationed in "the zoo" from 71-74. Great photos, would like to see the older ones. I have quite a few. My name is Mark Bertram, aka SGT X....Glad they did't tare it all down.
Randy D. Owens 24-Aug-2008 20:51
I was stationed at Rheinland from 87' to 91' with HHC, 78th EN BN(C). Ettlingen and Karlsruhe had such an impact upon me that I ended up staying in the Army until my retirement last year. Of all my assignments, Rheinland was my favorite. My friends and I spent many a crazy Saturday night in downtown Karslruhe at the Krokodile. I'm living in Germany now, married to the same girl I met from Karlsruhe almost twenty-one years ago. Like most people on the web site have said, much has changed at Rheinland. I go back to look at the old Kaserne from time to time. A lot is gone, but there is enough left to bring back some great memories. Rheinland, the 78th Engineers, and Karlsruhe are places I'll never forget.
Ed Bocko 20-Aug-2008 17:09
I was stationed at Rhineland from 1954 to 1956 with the 291st Engineer Co. HC which was changed to the 175th I think 1955. The 39th Engineer Group also encompased 77th Engineers with whom we shared the building.
michael kurtzweil 08-Jun-2008 01:50
i was there from 86 to 90 love the pics had so many good times there c co 78th eng
Andy Freeman 28-May-2008 20:16
My name is Andy Freeman, looking for anyone that was there 1981 - 1984, C Co. 78th En. 3rd Plt.
Brent Billow 14-May-2008 00:59
Thanks for the great photos. I share great memories of Rhienland. I was with the 78th from May 85 to december of 87. 12t platoon Alpha company...Go Gators. there was a Punchy..a hawaiian punch plywood cutout...hanging from the old roman watch tower on the hillside...I'll always cherish my time there
chis1963 12-May-2008 01:16
great pics, brings back some great memories, I was with C Co 78th from 1980 to 1982
STEVE CONYERS 02-May-2008 03:41
HI EVERYONE,
BEST YEARS OF MY ARMY CAREER. ETTLINGEN WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. DON LASECKI, I REMEMBER YOU!! I WAS THERE FROM 88-91 D CO 78TH ENG CO. I WNAT TO TRY TO TAKE MY WIFE THERE TO VISIT
Joe Kalinowski 20-Apr-2008 21:08
Thank You mystery guest. I often wondered about him. He was always a real nice person.
Guest 20-Apr-2008 12:41
Joe, Steve lives in Ardmore, OK. He runs a company called Arbuckle Wireline.
Scott 12-Apr-2008 12:35
Rudy, the kasserne is at the corner of Durlacher and Huttenkreuzstrasse. In Google Earth it's easy to find, it's the light colored area just north of the town center of Ettlingen.

By the way, I was there from 83-85 in C Co, 78th.
Joe Kalinowski 12-Apr-2008 00:01
Rudy, from what I remember it was called Tipsyslaughtern when I would come out of the Alta Fritz. Just a little humor Rudy. Good Luck with your search.
Rudy 09-Apr-2008 04:06
My first assignment was with the 78th Engr Bn (C) when it was in a barracks in Karlsruhe and then in '65 we moved to Rheinland Kaserne in Ettlingen. Before leaving in 1966, I was assigned to the 555 Engr Gp (C). Does anyone know the side street on which The Rheinland Kaserne was located? I was trying to find it on Google Earth but my memory is not sufficient.
Joe Kalinowski 07-Apr-2008 21:54
Steve, are you still in touch with Steve McBride? He and I were bunking in the same room for a while with Stan Oliver and Eric Zanardi. I tried looking him up when I was in Colorado a few years ago, but no luck.
Steve Laumann 06-Apr-2008 21:09
I was in Ettlingen in 1974 at Rhineland Kaserne. My buddy Steve McBride and I were assigned to "C" Company. I then went with the ADM Platoon and met a lot of good people. In 1975 we moved to Coffey Barracks in Ludwigsburg when they combined all the ADM platoons into the 275th Engr Co (ADM). We missed Rhineland but there was also a MASH unit stationed at Coffey and the ratio of women went from 5 women to 500 men at Rhineland to 100 women to 300 men at Coffey.
Dale McFetridge 09-Mar-2008 23:03
I was stationed at Rheinland Keserne with the 78th. from 1971 to 1973. Amazing pictures, it is so nice to see the old base. I know a lot is gone, but these pictures help. I was in HHC.co. I also worked at the nco. club. We all had a grate time at the zoo. I am hopeing to make it back there soon. Any one who wood like to chat, or share pictures, please e-mail me at, DMcFet0037@aol.com
Russ Ellison 04-Mar-2008 15:16
Stationed here from 1991-1994. I still live very close to here. Everything behind, to include the shopette is gone. The bowling alley is also gone, but all other buildings are in use. I go there about once a month to bring back the memories.
Robert Zwahlen 27-Feb-2008 17:38
Pollock, my number is 508-241-6895 and would like to hear from you.
Joe Kalinowski 26-Feb-2008 03:20
Hey Bob, can I give you a phone call? I hope all is well with you also. Reading those names sure brought back memories.
Bob Zwahlen 25-Feb-2008 17:57
Pollack. Yup remember you for sure. I hope all is well with you. Remember Ollie, Space, Gutirrez, Oliver and Zarnardi, too!
Joe Kalninowski 02-Feb-2008 13:05
I was there from 1974 to 1976. I see Dave Boynton and Bob Zwahlen posted a comment. The three of us shared many a great German bier together at Fritz's across the steet. They would remember me as the Pollock.
Bob Zwahlen 30-Jan-2008 19:12
I was with C Company 78th Engineers from 73 to 75. I recognize the name of Dave Boynton on these comments. Dave was from Brockton, MA. I live in Bourne, MA now and work at Otis Airbase. I returned to the base now used as housing in 2001. Bob Zwahlen
Roger Willis 28-Jan-2008 10:45
Great pictures! I looked at all of them, remembering "there's my room!", "There's Bn HQ", etc
Richard Bollig 14-Jan-2008 22:55
I was with the 620 th. eng. from 1963 to 1964. Went back with my Wife in 1979 for a short visit.
Stephanie Mitchell 14-Jan-2008 09:08
The pictures brings back great memories. I was one of the very last soldiers to move to Mannheim from Ettlingen. We were a true family there.
Bret Wade 04-Jan-2008 19:57
I was stationed in Ettlingen when They closed Reinland down. They moved 44th Sig. to Mannheim. My wife is from Ettlingen and I have a ton of photos. If anyone is interested just Email me @ wade94@fairpoint.net
David Boynton 04-Jan-2008 19:08
sure brings back nice memories,i was their from 1974-1976,
I wish i could go back in time and do it again,thanks for the pictures
Karl Henekls 01-Dec-2007 01:50
Really weird to see the base at it is now, and have the jarring disconnect of what it was then, in your mind. I was there 1985 to 1987 in C.Co.78th Engr.Bn. A.M.F. These are great photos you took of the Kaserne, Ettlingen(me and Danny Brown got drunk as skunks at the Weingarten many a time and have many good memories of Ettlingen. Thanks for posting this on the web.
mark sivik 31-Oct-2007 21:46
Thanks for the great memories. I was there '75,'76 and taught at the education center.
Rodney Wilk 10-Oct-2007 17:22
I was stationed at Rheinland Kaserne from October 1987 to July 1989. I was with HHC the Alpha Company, 78th EN BN. This is amazing. Thank you for the pictures
Dave Schrader 11-Sep-2007 05:39
Mr. Riboulet, thank you for posting the pictures. My friend and I were stationed at Rhineland in 90-91 with the 78th Engineers. My how things have changed. But thanks again for the trip down memory lane.
Dave Schrader, Spring Valley, Ohio
Tom Treanor 15-Jun-2007 23:46
By the way, Mr. Riboulet, do you remember the street address of Rheinland Kaserne? I'd like to pull it up on the Google Earth site.
Tom Treanor 15-Jun-2007 23:41
Dear Mr. Riboulet - thanks for posting those photos. Was stationed there '56'57, w/39th Engr. Group. Took my wife there last year and hardly recognized the Kaserne. So your photos are very welcome!

Tom Treanor
Jess Keopke 14-Apr-2007 21:58
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 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. These pictures of the Kaserne, and other pictures of Ettlingen are greatly appreciated.
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