As a 12 year old boy in Bavaria in the mid 50ties, we all looked forward to the annual military exercise of the US Army in our area. On their way back to their Garrison in Augsburg, they cleaned up their Jeeps in our village creek. We had already a dispatcher organizing this who could help to clean which vehicle. We always have been rewarded for our help with candy from the US soldiers. These have been the first sweets I have received in my life. Thank you still today to the US soldiers.
You were lucky that half of Germany got liberated by Allies. My country, Poland was, captured by Soviets. And after Cold War ended we didn't had half of the country highly developed like in your case.
@@72marshflower15 oh you’re one of those types that think every corporation is evil because they have money and you are jealous of them. If I were you I’d be glad to see soldiers in peacetime giving a peace symbol rather than rattling a saber, but go on with your stupidity
@@72marshflower15People like you can’t come to your senses and realize what the reality is of existing on this planet and the forces that are behind its control.
Americans fought so many wars in middle east they got majority of their vehicles in desert tan paint job. Funny driving those in green areas and those vehicles have mixed colour parts
somewhere there is a private who just finished painting a borwn humvee green, hearing news of palestine and yemen, and being told to paint it brown again
I love how beginning at 7:00 none of those HMMWVs have the same paintjob or equipment package. It's like they just took random parts off of each vehicle and slapped them onto another one.
The Humvee fleet is getting tired. They are having to cannibalize broken down humvees to fix mostly working ones. Most of these were made in the 80s and 90s and was not intended to have a service life past 15 years. They are replacing them slowly with JLTVs but not fast enough imo.
Been down that road in convoy many times in West Germany (at that time ) during the early seventies. Some Germans citizens got pissed off when we traveled thru some small towns. We made sure one Jeep stopped in a small town and bought a few cases of local beer and that made them happy.
I saw the last spot before the camera panned around and said “that looks like the approach to Hohenfels Truppenübungsplatz. Then the camera panned and it confirmed it
last time i saw such concoys in the early 2000s the tech was much much older, and three-stripes NATO Camouflage was much more prevelant. Outside of this nothing seems to have changed... including GI's greeting civilians with peace signs lol.
Our military is so sexy! I love those armored humvees with those super thick, square, bulletproof windows that stick out! Gosh, I really wish that I could have joined!
@@JohnDoe-iq9bz That "real adversary" is riding chinese golf carts and armored tractors from the 50's into battle because that's all they have left. At least these vehicles actually protect the people inside and don't toss their turrets 300 yards down the road like russian tanks do. Why do you think Ukranians wanted them even though they had thousands of soviet vehicles? Commie nutswinger
In Iraq our trucks had no antennas because they didn't give us any radios. We used 10 dollar toy walkie talkies to communicate pot holes and obstructions on road, Then they told us to stop using them.
During REFORGER in the 80’s there would thousands on military vehicles on the autobahns and highways. The Germans made a lot of money from tank or tracked vehicle damage to road, trees and farm land.
Even newer than that, it is the Oshkosh JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle). The MATV was an intermediary between the Humvee and its replacement; JLTV.
@@bobbyagee3796 Painted nails can still pull a trigger old man. The fact you call people woke and put them into one bag, ignoring them and or their decisions in life or opinions which may bring more to the table speaks about your character and tolerance. Going against people who may have pronouns, but still love their country enough to enlist and serve for said country, is nothing but going against your own troops. It won't only cost the lives of said individuals but also the lives of Americans you hold near and dear to your heart because there won't be anybody else left to protect them other then the incompetent dirt-bags like you who will judge a plan of operations based on the fact whether the person that came up with it had painted nails or not.
@@bower31 physical standards are lowered and people moan about the new assault rifle in the US weighing a bit more, it shouldn't be a problem but yes there were also many who were in bad shape in 1997-98 in Denmark but back then only women had low requirements, and in 3 months almost everyone got fit to the minimum requirement, now everyone has the requirements women had, but technically soldiers are better trained than ever yes, the systems have become far more advanced, but don't you think soldiers need physical abilities in 2024 ?
@@kimmogensen4888 US military fitness standards are far far better than they were 30 years ago. Each branch has varying degrees of how well they hold to them, but in the combat arms fields in the US they are extremely strict. People will see a admin command from a non deployable unit that is run like shit and assume that's what it's like in a combat arms platoon too. Where instead those dudes still get the shit beaten out of them for not preforming, and have double the enlistment standards to maintain. The US military generally will also comparatively kick you out at the drop of a hat for not maintaining standards.
Incredible Work Great Material Cute little Trucks Good Examples I Love Identifying The Units A few Infantry and Support An Arty Platoon The whole Motorpool of a Field Hospital at the End Adorable
We've been in that era for some time now. We're in a proxy stage. Emerging nations fighting on behalf of Developed Countries. Financial Strife Political Instability Social Conflict Just naming a few elements. Warfare of the 21st century is more complex than ground pounders shooting projectiles.
Šorosh, Klaus Shvab... That's Their war, for Rusija natutal resurs.... Whole EU is their marionete govrrmant, Look who lead USA.....People, they don't ask us anything they're pushing the world into destruction, that's their plan Gold billion, on the planet, these old zombies full of money have decided what to do with us Europe has been occupied by the United States since 1945,... It's a long story, but now they're going to destroy the world, GOD help us, Nazism wakes up
That was me in the small red car I ended up leading until I came to a fork in the road and a bit further a spoon then a knife then I got lost and ended up nearly out of fuel with all behind me at stalingrad of course the Russians gave us fuel to get back and 10 jars of lidl sour crout
Reforger in the 80's was awesome, Until Manuever Damages got Outrageously Expensive. I guess running over BMW and Mercedes, Knocking Corners off of Buildings with Tank Barrels and Pretty much Destroying Farm land was a Bit Outrageous however it sure was a Blast. I remember Rolling up on Some Farmers Front yard hiding in their Bushes in the M113 APC, They opened the Door then shut it Real Fast seeing a Platoon of APC in a Defense Posture around their Home. Was Funny at the time but I know they were Pissed Off. The Local kids on Bicycles drew a Map for us showing where Panzers were Hiding in a Barn and then Proceded to follow us as we Attacked that position. Then we gave them $20 to go get us some Cokes they came back with Cokes and Change. We gave each of the 3 Kids Money For being Honest and Cases of MRE. Good Ol' Sgt. Guerra fluent in German, Married some gal who's daddy was a Big Wig at Siemens got out and stayed in Erlangen Germany, Lucky Bastard.
@@AppalachianMountaineer1863 no but the U.S does not keep old gear in service… especially since it predates both afghan and Iraq and all units cycle. They would not send that unit with old equipment, they would be refitted at some point in that 20 years like every other unit.
And you are Polish? One could almost call you traitor with that mindset. Especially as Polish lmao. I like to think most Poles are not contrarian pro-Kemlin stooges be it publicly or in disguise. Hate the US more? You should focus your rage on Russia instead.
I read a while ago that if a convoy has a military ambulance, it goes to war, if he doesn't have one, I only do exercises or move the weapon. During exercises, the medical part is provided by civil ambulances.
Wow…23 yrs service and I rode in many a convoy. Just wondering WHY NOT ONE VEHICLE HAS ITS LIGHTS ON! If you’re in a convoy, as these vr’s are and NON-TACTICAL, U SUPPOSED TO HAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON! WTF 🇺🇸
All Exercise Steadfast Defender & Combined Resolve videos ua-cam.com/play/PLnAhJyL1opj4esbwIQ5azIdn4C-VSIt9u.html
That is a fantastic video ,Cobra . I follow your Videos all the Day. . How long are you here in Bavarian
Would very much like to get to know you(B
special military operation nato edition
None are up-armored…Probably because so many are left behind in Afghanistan…
Great response from the western allies show who’s in charge
As a 12 year old boy in Bavaria in the mid 50ties, we all looked forward to the annual military exercise of the US Army in our area. On their way back to their Garrison in Augsburg, they cleaned up their Jeeps in our village creek. We had already a dispatcher organizing this who could help to clean which vehicle. We always have been rewarded for our help with candy from the US soldiers. These have been the first sweets I have received in my life. Thank you still today to the US soldiers.
Ur a colonized country
@@innocentrichard2945 you are a slave country
That’s so cute ❤❤❤
@@innocentrichard2945 Ohh shut it
You were lucky that half of Germany got liberated by Allies. My country, Poland was, captured by Soviets. And after Cold War ended we didn't had half of the country highly developed like in your case.
the guy driving a Humvee, drinking a Red Bull and giving the peace sign is glorious
Complete hypocrisy Is what it is..
@@72marshflower15how?
@@AppalachianMountaineer1863 you have military/humvee and red bull/corporation being equated to a peace sign?
🤣🤣🤣 like I had to explain that.
@@72marshflower15 oh you’re one of those types that think every corporation is evil because they have money and you are jealous of them.
If I were you I’d be glad to see soldiers in peacetime giving a peace symbol rather than rattling a saber, but go on with your stupidity
@@72marshflower15People like you can’t come to your senses and realize what the reality is of existing on this planet and the forces that are behind its control.
car casually carrying a tree 7:16
CCP spy confirmed.
very old olive tree too... peace is off the menu boys
lol
I was stationed there in the 60's with NATO. Had a good time there.
Americans fought so many wars in middle east they got majority of their vehicles in desert tan paint job. Funny driving those in green areas and those vehicles have mixed colour parts
And the mix of colours on the same véhicule is also funny.
there plenty of vehicles for that buddy
somewhere there is a private who just finished painting a borwn humvee green, hearing news of palestine and yemen, and being told to paint it brown again
@@pierluc_cr so are frog eaters!
@@pierluc_cr
The Humvee fleet is getting tired. They are replacing them slowly with JLTVs but not fast enough imo.
I love the mismatch between the desert tan and the woodlands camo some vehicles have.
Participated in Operation Reforger 1972. Stationed at Nuremberg 70 to 73. 3rd Battalion 17th Artillery HHQ Battery. 8in self propelled Howizers. 12 tracked guns. 12 tracked Ammo Haulers. 4 tracked APCs. As FDCs. Plus mulitple trucks, jeeps, and gamma goats
We miss the US boys in Frankonia... it was always nice to see and meet them in Warner Barracks, Bamberg... Big Red One, never forgotten. 🫡
I love how beginning at 7:00 none of those HMMWVs have the same paintjob or equipment package. It's like they just took random parts off of each vehicle and slapped them onto another one.
When you click "randomize" in the loadout selection screen
That's what happens when facilities are limited and you're not given months to prepare in advance.
That’s what happen. Replacement parts aren’t always painted in the same color, it’s not about looking pretty it’s about being functional
The Humvee fleet is getting tired. They are having to cannibalize broken down humvees to fix mostly working ones. Most of these were made in the 80s and 90s and was not intended to have a service life past 15 years. They are replacing them slowly with JLTVs but not fast enough imo.
amm_hk These are surplus vehicles. We don’t mobilize with the humvee anymore from what I understand
i am 17 years old, in the 70's during cold war i was stationed there waiting to get drafted just incase.
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Been down that road in convoy many times in West Germany (at that time ) during the early seventies. Some Germans citizens got pissed off when we traveled thru some small towns. We made sure one Jeep stopped in a small town and bought a few cases of local beer and that made them happy.
I remember seeing similar convoys back in 1999 while I lived in Germany. Although I saw tanks and other armorer vehicles
Mein Oma moved from South Bavaria to Colorado and then settled in Texas.
I want to visit the MotherLand 🇺🇸🇩🇪
Just like in the 80s, when they had Reforger exercises.
Exercise Crusader rings a big bell 🔔
Impressive convoy. Nice catch.
Thank you very much!
Hallo,ich war 1987-1990 bei der Bundeswehr,13 mal in Grafenwöhr,war immer Klasse,viel Marlboro und Jacky😅
Gruss aus Deutschland 😀👍
Ahhh the smell of canvas, jp8 and the best sleep of your life.
Just imagine that 80 years ago, their jeep and deuce-and-a-half predecessors were driving on these same roads in World War II.
Thank you 🙏 wow 😮 Germany 🇩🇪 is green beautiful landscape ☝️nice 👏👏👏and convoy looks great 👍 may the power 💪with victory ✌️be with you 🙏👍🎥👋☮️
@@Djahto543 have a joyful day 🙏👋
Stop spamming those emojis bot.
@@vasili-jy8yb thank you and great advice,have a joyful day !
0:10 convoy approaching Trucks,Humvees,and weapons
Oh yeah that's rigght! Say hello to Ford! And General Fucking Motors!
Your women are cheap playthings, and here you are... coping
Who built none of these vehicles.
@@matthewgaines10 hehe
@@matthewgaines10 Yeah? Well no shit! I was just referencing a band of brothers quote but whatever.
Say hello to a tow truck driver when the POS is on the side of the road
Is it a coincidence the British were moving tanks across the country as well
Нет так и те и эти евляются окупацирнными войсками.
@@maksimer6612says the russian…. you guys are occupying ukraine
@@maksimer6612 Aren't they just allies?
Not a coincidence, all mercs and auxillary colonial troops are being summoned to turn to minced meat
@@maksimer6612 Go home Ivan.
There is where all the armored Humvees went to . Used for training only .
I remember when that was just another weekend in southern Germany, coming and going from there or Graf.
I saw the last spot before the camera panned around and said “that looks like the approach to Hohenfels Truppenübungsplatz. Then the camera panned and it confirmed it
You bet! Many have ventured up that street into Hohenfels.
8:54 anyone else see homie jammin out behind the wheel?
last time i saw such concoys in the early 2000s the tech was much much older, and three-stripes NATO Camouflage was much more prevelant. Outside of this nothing seems to have changed... including GI's greeting civilians with peace signs lol.
Just back from Merdia these all going to classic car infantry must have been over 1000 vehicles there in funchal
Our military is so sexy! I love those armored humvees with those super thick, square, bulletproof windows that stick out! Gosh, I really wish that I could have joined!
Same bro!
If you want to live follow me.
Yeah, sexy yet useless when confronted with a real adversary. Cheap 20,000$ FPV drones are torching these vehicles in Ukraine as we speak😂😂
@@JohnDoe-iq9bz That "real adversary" is riding chinese golf carts and armored tractors from the 50's into battle because that's all they have left. At least these vehicles actually protect the people inside and don't toss their turrets 300 yards down the road like russian tanks do. Why do you think Ukranians wanted them even though they had thousands of soviet vehicles? Commie nutswinger
@JohnDoe-iq9bz John Doe and signed up a week ago.. Nice.
Just a normal Tuesday with the American military. That’s why they are the best military in the world. They actually use their stuff.
In Iraq our trucks had no antennas because they didn't give us any radios. We used 10 dollar toy walkie talkies to communicate pot holes and obstructions on road, Then they told us to stop using them.
Oh so you are bragging about invading a country and scaring the sh** out of its people
@@amm_hk No I think he bragging about fighting a war with toys r us communication equipment
That’s because those cheap radios are the same ones used to set off IEDs with
Not true
@@AppalachianMountaineer1863 How do toy walkie talkies set off IEDS? Maybe cell phones? Not toy walkie talkies.
During REFORGER in the 80’s there would thousands on military vehicles on the autobahns and highways. The Germans made a lot of money from tank or tracked vehicle damage to road, trees and farm land.
This is not the 80s
@@KenC56mm but it’s still large convoys now so what’s your point?
@@derekw.9878 thus is 2023 undermined
And who paid the damage what American Army do German Taxpayer not USA Taxpayer
@@stevensfleischer2539 the US Government paid for damages
so many railheads(convoys) to Graf and Hohenfels. 3AD from "The Rock" Kirch Goens 86-88
2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry "White Currahee"
Nice drive and beautiful scenery.
Pretty Crazy day Cobra...we had a motorcycle accident out in front of our building at work..he got cut off by a Jeep Cherokee
That's the 101st Airborne 2-506 infantry
0:52 that military dude is cool
I wonder where they are going or coming from? Are they changing bases, or coming from an exercise, or what?
Seeing all those covers still on the crows system hurts me deep inside.
Half of those vehicles survived multiple combat tours in the Middle East.
The size of the units the USA can send out an exercise in Europe is very impressive.
Oh yes and this is only a very small percentage of the fleet.
Yeah, these humvees aren't even the latest, I might be wrong but isn't the current armoured jeep the Oshkosh MATV or LATV?
Even newer than that, it is the Oshkosh JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle). The MATV was an intermediary between the Humvee and its replacement; JLTV.
Yeah this all looks like draw down gear. Probably being staged for allies (Ukraine)
I remember commanders who would rip or lipps off if we had flying canvases on our vehicles. It's definitely a different army today.
It's a softer weaker force now. Woke and politically inclusive.
@@bobbyagee3796 Every older generation loves to say this. The modern US military is vastly better trained and equipped, by a comical amount.
@@bobbyagee3796 Painted nails can still pull a trigger old man.
The fact you call people woke and put them into one bag, ignoring them and or their decisions in life or opinions which may bring more to the table speaks about your character and tolerance. Going against people who may have pronouns, but still love their country enough to enlist and serve for said country, is nothing but going against your own troops. It won't only cost the lives of said individuals but also the lives of Americans you hold near and dear to your heart because there won't be anybody else left to protect them other then the incompetent dirt-bags like you who will judge a plan of operations based on the fact whether the person that came up with it had painted nails or not.
@@bower31 physical standards are lowered and people moan about the new assault rifle in the US weighing a bit more, it shouldn't be a problem but yes there were also many who were in bad shape in 1997-98 in Denmark but back then only women had low requirements, and in 3 months almost everyone got fit to the minimum requirement, now everyone has the requirements women had, but technically soldiers are better trained than ever yes, the systems have become far more advanced, but don't you think soldiers need physical abilities in 2024 ?
@@kimmogensen4888 US military fitness standards are far far better than they were 30 years ago. Each branch has varying degrees of how well they hold to them, but in the combat arms fields in the US they are extremely strict. People will see a admin command from a non deployable unit that is run like shit and assume that's what it's like in a combat arms platoon too. Where instead those dudes still get the shit beaten out of them for not preforming, and have double the enlistment standards to maintain. The US military generally will also comparatively kick you out at the drop of a hat for not maintaining standards.
Tell me please, why "END OF CONVOY" without article "the". In logic it's the end of this specific convoy and not any other. Thx.
More words makes the sign longer
@@bower31 I see, like with the headlines of the news. Ok thank you.
Incredible Work
Great Material
Cute little Trucks
Good Examples
I Love Identifying The Units
A few Infantry and Support
An Arty Platoon
The whole Motorpool of a Field Hospital at the End
Adorable
How did they bring all those military trucks in Germany?
This is nothing compared to 40 years ago. When USAREUR used call "Unrestricted Alerts" every unit mobilized and SP'd to their designated GDP.
WW3 inbound?
Scary, I feel people don't realise the gravity of 800 billion dollars what that brings, this is just a little touch.
We've been in that era for some time now. We're in a proxy stage. Emerging nations fighting on behalf of Developed Countries.
Financial Strife
Political Instability
Social Conflict
Just naming a few elements. Warfare of the 21st century is more complex than ground pounders shooting projectiles.
Why in Germany though?
Šorosh, Klaus Shvab... That's Their war, for Rusija natutal resurs.... Whole EU is their marionete govrrmant, Look who lead USA.....People, they don't ask us anything they're pushing the world into destruction, that's their plan
Gold billion, on the planet, these old zombies full of money have decided what to do with us
Europe has been occupied by the United States since 1945,... It's a long story, but now they're going to destroy the world, GOD help us, Nazism wakes up
@Keep_Up_Mav there's hell of lot more to it, over then 8 to 12 months, you'll see why
As an American its kinda nuts to see US Military presents and equipment so far from home.
Why
What’s up with all the burnt out headlights and dented bumpers?
It’s called being used
Not the only time this has happened
That was me in the small red car I ended up leading until I came to a fork in the road and a bit further a spoon then a knife then I got lost and ended up nearly out of fuel with all behind me at stalingrad of course the Russians gave us fuel to get back and 10 jars of lidl sour crout
Who they going after this time ?
Sum will go to Poland
Reforger in the 80's was awesome, Until Manuever Damages got Outrageously Expensive. I guess running over BMW and Mercedes, Knocking Corners off of Buildings with Tank Barrels and Pretty much Destroying Farm land was a Bit Outrageous however it sure was a Blast. I remember Rolling up on Some Farmers Front yard hiding in their Bushes in the M113 APC, They opened the Door then shut it Real Fast seeing a Platoon of APC in a Defense Posture around their Home. Was Funny at the time but I know they were Pissed Off. The Local kids on Bicycles drew a Map for us showing where Panzers were Hiding in a Barn and then Proceded to follow us as we Attacked that position. Then we gave them $20 to go get us some Cokes they came back with Cokes and Change. We gave each of the 3 Kids Money For being Honest and Cases of MRE. Good Ol' Sgt. Guerra fluent in German, Married some gal who's daddy was a Big Wig at Siemens got out and stayed in Erlangen Germany, Lucky Bastard.
Be safe TJ
Where did the civilians come from?
Glad you posted usa and.German flags
this is normal drill weekend here in america lolz
What's the official reason they are on the move, and what's the REAL reason they are on the move?
Training, and training. They're driving humvees, humvees are not used in combat anymore. They're not able to withstand IEDs/mines well enough.
Training and training
what game is this???? this looks cool!
Alas, the Devils will never call themselves as "Devils" !
We literally in the midst of an empire of stupid with this one fr
Europeans have literally colonized the world. USA protects your foreign Gold 😂
Pareying for you all out ther toopes my god bless you all pareying for you all out ther
Something brewing
Some of the humvees have goofy ass camo, green and desert mixed together.
Where can I buy humvee am general in good condition under 10k
You can't
@@bower31 😔
Government auction site about 20 years ago
Hmmm when was this ?
This video has to be pretty old seeings how not 1 of those humvee's are up armored... just saying.
You don’t need up armored humvees in Germany
@@AppalachianMountaineer1863 no but the U.S does not keep old gear in service… especially since it predates both afghan and Iraq and all units cycle. They would not send that unit with old equipment, they would be refitted at some point in that 20 years like every other unit.
Where are they going to
Military exercise Field Artillery Units.
You know the CSM is twitching because of the mixed colors on the vehicles.
Nothing new here. I saw US convoys circa 1955
The people in the car: "What the heck is going on!?"
Trying to get pass the slow convoy
Iron Show Jankesi from USA.
Just passin through.
Are they going to the next exhibition of NATO military equipment in Moscow?
They had a dream that Russia is just like Libya 😅
@@petersilas4234 And they still believe that _"Russia is a gas station masquerading as a country"._
And you are Polish? One could almost call you traitor with that mindset. Especially as Polish lmao.
I like to think most Poles are not contrarian pro-Kemlin stooges be it publicly or in disguise. Hate the US more? You should focus your rage on Russia instead.
Cute comment
Istorije
Pasidomėkit namas istorinis ✍️🤔 rimtai .
Bound for PH?
we have a strong ass army
nice but 3x repeating ?
Why aren't they all painted green. They're not in the desert anymore.
Not up to the number abandoned in Afghanistan I guess.
There's already tanks that was just shipped to there to hmmm
Uncle Sam! :)
What’s going on? Why the move?
Exercise Combined Resolve is taking place. These were on their way to the training area.
I read a while ago that if a convoy has a military ambulance, it goes to war, if he doesn't have one, I only do exercises or move the weapon. During exercises, the medical part is provided by civil ambulances.
You folks realize that all members are rotating troops and materials through the alliance into the eastern front of NATO.
@@sorini75Where did you read that?
@@sorini75Notice how there wasn’t any mounted weapon on any of the vehicles within the convoy?
Russian bots typing like mad🇺🇦🇬🇪
Long way from corporate America
Corporate america is worldwide. Cry harder
True American power
Ok👌 0:40
Majority in desert camouflage.
Why??
Which European country is this? Romania?
Germany
Detroit
Austrian painter respawned
what a catch
I no spac thee anglesh😂😂😂
🇩🇪 🇩🇪 SOME 🇺🇸 ROADS LOOK
what is happening in Germany?
Poor Germany, you have been trapped, you should seek independence, how comes one blows up your pipeline and you treat him so well.
@@petersilas4234exactly since 1945
Wow…23 yrs service and I rode in many a convoy. Just wondering WHY NOT ONE VEHICLE HAS ITS LIGHTS ON! If you’re in a convoy, as these vr’s are and NON-TACTICAL, U SUPPOSED TO HAVE YOUR LIGHTS ON! WTF 🇺🇸
They all had their lights on lol.
Bring them home. Not our problem.
I can smell the freedom through my screen 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Mismatching humvee😂