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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Ray Barracks was a United States Army installation in Friedberg, Germany until it was closed by the U.S. government in 2007 and returned to the German government. Located in the southern part of the city near the industrial area, the barracks had numerous facilities. The barracks included a firing range for personal weapons qualification, an Urban warfare training site, vehicle maintenance facilities and various recreation facilities. After World War II the barracks were named after First Lieutenant Bernard J. Ray, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Hurtgen Forest. Ray sacrificed himself to destroy a wire obstacle that was blocking his unit's path. The base was deactivated in August 2007.
A big shout out to all of you guys....i'm a german girl from Friedberg and my greatest love was one of you guys...i met him 2000 in gießen at the woodland.....so in love....those were wonderful times...such better...such easier...i send a lot of love and all the best wishes to all of you guys...wherever you are in america...please stay healthy...greetings from Friedberg....🥰🥰🥰
Hallo Süsse, Grüße aus Frankfurt 😉
Nein Ich bin, nicht "Jody" 😎
I was stationed there from 1986-89! It was definitely the best time of my life! I hope that you are well and Greetings from Missouri, USA! Thank you for your memories of us! I certainly miss those German girls! What a great time is was to be alive!
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Tim B.
Thank you!!! 🥰 I love Germany; I was there 10 years and should have NEVER left. One of my biggest regrets.
Wow!!! Stationed 90-94 4/67 AR. Man I miss those days. I would love to go back and walk those streets again with my old buddies.
Hello Schaefer I was Sgt Hamilton's wife,I remember you. Hope you and family are well. @E.M. Schaefer
You and me both! But the Germany we remember no longer exsists..
Watching this video brings me to literal tears. Being stationed there from 2005-2007 was so amazing and so awful. I deployed to Iraq as a medic out of there and I have so many mixed emotions. I miss this place terribly.
I was in C co 2/37 Armor from October 2004 to June 2006. I remember the 501st mess hall had the best food.
I serviced at Ray Barracks from 1967- 74. Both with the 3/32 Company C and later with CSC 3/32 Redeye Section. I loved being a soldier and serving my country in Friedberg, Germany. I truly miss my comrades that I serviced with during my tour of duty. Just remember "behind the Spearhead come the shaft". one of my favorite slogans. Former : SSG Carl Wilcox
I had the privilege to be there between 04-07 with A Co 1/36 INF (Spartans) “deeds not words”. I miss the brotherhood and the doner kebab! Thanks Brett for putting this together!
I was there until June 2007. I was with 501. It was rough :(
1-36 C.Co Blacksheep. I miss those days and CSM William’s crazy ass.
“Hey young soldier...”
This was my only duty station 1986-1989 3/32 AR and then 2/67 AR when we changed over. "IRON DUKES" It is sad to see what has become of the place I loved. But it also brings back many memories of great times.
Ben Stickney I was in 1st 36th infantry HQ comp. support platoon. 1985-1989 first Sgt. Freeman. Can’t remember the xo. The CSM was hard charger. Sgt. Zippler was my platoon sgt. I’m sure we ran into one another I transported all of alpha thru echo company and in the field we were assigned to other units as well. Transportation halled everything from food, ammo, and troops. My last detail in 1988 was driving the bus back to and from the garrison during field duty. Hohenfels, was always a good time 😂
Yes. I shared a room with you as a jeep driver for MAJ Griffin (Bn XO).
@dwaynedaughtry1741 I remember you Dwayne! I was in A 2/67 from 86-89. Nice to see you!
Tim Brown
Bco 4/67 ar "Buzzards" Mar 1987- Mar 1989 B-14 1st platoon
Beautiful footage! I was stationed there from 86-89 in A 2/67 Armor. It was great to see our old barracks as well as the new, and the motor pool! Such great memories! Thank you!
Bco 4/67 AR 1987-1989
I was stationed there at Ray barracks with 1/32 Armor "Bandits" from 1980-1983. I lived in Bad Nauhiem and I also had a country & Western Band called "Cheyenne". We played all the American clubs and the German clubs. LOVED it there, It was my 2nd tour, my 1st was at Kirchgoens ,The ROCK!
Elvis Presley was there too 1958-1960 :)
what platoon?Had a Sgt played all the gigs but got injured pretty bad in a football game.Played guitar all the time during CQ duty.Awesome singer.Good ol top bless his soul said fall out or I'll have you buffing floors
I was in csc 1/32 .HQ building on 2nd floor to the left. across from redeye section.we were gsr left in 1980
Such an awesome video, and sad at the same time. So much has changed since I arrived there as an 18 year old in May of 1982. The memories will always be some of the best times of my life! B-CO 3/32, 2nd platoon from May 1982 - Nov 1983.
I was in the same Company, ‘85/86.
1st PLT D Co. 4-67 AR 1988-1990
My first duty station. So many memories.
I was a dependent at Friedberg from 70-73. Went to 5/6/7 grades at Bad Nauheim and 8th at Frankfurt. Great times playing basketball and "around-the-house" at the basketball court. Also played little league baseball for the blue hats and jv for Sgt Atkins. Some good times and good friends growing up there.
Many great memories here! I was stationed there from 1997-2000 1/36 Infantry. Thanks for the video.
2/37 98-01! Agreed!
I was stationed there with 1/36 inf, 3AD 1975-1978 by the rear gate, Ate at
Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the
theater as a part time job.
Me as well in 1/37.
I was stationed there from 77 to 79 at HHC 1/ 36 as a cook I loved it and the people worked and partied with . They were the best years of my life . Thanks for the video. My name is Martin Elrod if any of my old buddies see me give me holler on Facebook.
Was there 70 - 73 1/32 & 3/32 Armor. There was a German lady there named Katie that did our clothing repair. She would often tell stories of when Elvis Presley served there. I remember well the front gate with the many sided German War Memorial across the road. You can see both in the drone footage. Thank you very much for posting this.
Was there 74 - 77 1/32. I remember Katie. She had a shop upstairs in A Co. HQ. She sold liverwurst and cheese sandwiches and did clothing repair. She sewed on my stripes. A Co. Cdr kicked her out in 77. Met my wife there in 76. Video brings back a lot of memories. Place has really changed.
Hey Brett, thanks for sharing. For me as a citizen of Friedberg this is an amazing overview about this so secret place for us that it was so many years for us locals here. But on one special day, we all can also have a little sneak into it. Thanks for the 'Deutsch-Amerikanisches Freundschaftsfest'. It really brings us together. So, thanks to all all of the soldiers and their families, who filled friedberg with live and fun. :-)
Herr Hatlat I knew The Hess Family that lived south of the base next to The Man building. They were very nice people and they treated me very well. I think one there son's name Jurgen Hess is a important member of Friedberg Hess.
@@dennisholiday1868 Hello Dennis, thanks for your answer. I can totally agree with you about our welcome culture and the special relation between us and the American soldiers. And I am happy that you have this good memories. 😊🙏
Daniel, Friedberg was our second home. We loved the city and the people. They were very supported of our mission and our families. Thank you, Brett Ritzmann, for posting this video!
I was stationed there with 1/36 inf 1975-1978 by the rear gate, Ate at
Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the
theater as a part time job. I was stationed at Ray Barracks in 1975 with CSC 1/36Inf 3rd AD... I
I was stationed there from 84-86. 1/36 inf battalion. "Go Spartan's"
Sorry to see it closed. I was stationed there with 3/32 Armor from 1983 until 1985. I made great friends and had lots great times. This was by far my favorite place to be stationed.
My ex-husband and I were station there until 1985, I worked for ITT tours on base.
brings back memories... especially the new barracks in the back which we moved into in '88 after completed.
A co 2/67 '86-'88 then HHC XO Driver '88-'89
Excellent job Brett. High Definition Go Pro Drone. Thanks for the vicarious visit. I too have fond memories of the post from May 1984 to November 1987, 1/36 Infantry, Battalion Legal Clerk.
I was there in 83 84 1st 36th.i was the revovery specialist for alpha co
Unless you got out of PT in the motor pool; we have certainly crossed paths; for sure absorbed the whiskey breath on runs and battalion runs. LOL
@@jsewing03 no doubt.lots of booze.red light district.after we went division 86 and they put all the mechanics on the top floor in the attic we never did pt again.lol.im sure we crossed paths i was an e4 hill.drve the 578 for alpha 1st 36th.miss them days
Small world. I was there from 2000 to 2004 as the Battalion Paralegal NCO for 1-36. (What they call us now.)
Stationed there 80-81 B co 1/32 Armor BANDITS. Got a little tired of Elvis though. Chow Hall was Elvis A Pressley Dining Facility. I thank all of you for your service and sacrifice. 2nd tour. 1st was
B co 3/68 Armor Mannheim.
1/32 bandit 1981
i was stationed there 83 84 1/36 inf A co 63t10 i was the company recovery specialist with my bros mark booker and robby bietz top floor barracks after division 86 all mechs were hq then
Thanks for this footage...I was stationed here 94-96 and cherish the experience greatly....the fly over around the shop Area of the 501st and barracks brought back an absolute ton of memories...!!!!!
Sounds like you were in the same time frame as my father.
I worked at the clinic, 501st was called Five O Worst because you were in the field every 30 days. ugh.
what part in the film was the 501st. i stayed in their barracks, but could not recognize it. I cant even find the clinic which was off the main drag to the left after you entered the barracks.
Please assist battle.
I was stationed there from Oct 92 to Sept 94 60th Ordnance Company.
Man ,it brings back memories ,iwas stationed there from 1983 till 1985 ,3rd armored division
D 2/67 89-92, Iron Dukes, had a ton of fun in that great base and beautiful town, great folks, except combat alley on certain nights. thanks for video, shocked that most of base still in one piece.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing. 503rd M.P. Co. 1979-1981
Was stationed there 2001-2005 with 1/36 Inf Spartans. Many good memories of the base and the town, and of course Frankfurt which had amazing nightlife and EDM clubs. I can't believe how overgrown the base has become, seeing the trees growing out of the courts where we used to play tennis is wild. The chow hall, one of the newest buildings on the post still looks good. I miss that chow hall and my omelets and biscuits and gravy, haha. What I miss most about Germany is the women, amazing, fun, beautiful people! I'm surprised the local government hasn't turned the buildings into apartment buildings or anything...seems like a shame not to use all that space on the south side of town. I'll have to make a trip back someday, great times! Germany is the best, even though we are separated by a language, the culture is probably closer to American than England is in a lot of ways.
Did they still have the capri club when you were there? I heard the studio was still there.
@@nypana1202 No...I was told it was closed after 9/11 and never reopened for security reasons. I arrived early in 2002.
Great memories, I was there 2000-2005 with 50st FSB...
I've got just a few comments about Ray Barracks. I was there with the 3rd/32 AD C co in 1968 & 69. Good duty station then, but as I read all the comments about what it was like, especially starting in the mid seventies makes me sad. I remember my 1st sargent ( E-7 Sgt. Boggs) would always tell us that the only alcohol he allowed in the billets better be in our guts. Things must have changed ( mid seventies I think) where alcohol, drugs were commonplace on the post. Soldiers will be soldiers, I understand that, but there has to be discipline in the service as well. Doesn't look like there was much left in the military. I was US but I wouldn't take anything for my two year service. To the ones I referred to as lifers I commend you and I thank you for your service and dedication to our country. Remember, a soldier will always be a soldier. God bless.
Does anyone remember the wash racks after the field freezing are butts off.
Unfortunately! yes, that sucked! 1/36 HHC Mortars. 191986-89, it was all a bit of a blur! Some of the ashes of a friend were sprinkled at the castle graveyard.
yes I remember them next to the back 40.. I was stationed there with C Co 1/36 inf, 3AD 1975-1978 by the rear gate, Ate at
Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the
theater as a part time job. Met my wife there. She passed last year so my son is there today to bring his mom's shes to barry her in Friedburg, today 8/17/2021
wow I was stationed from 86-88. barrack across from the rec center field artillery. best duty station ever
HHC 1/36 Infantry, than 5/18th Infantry, 11C! I met my wife of 30 years while stationed there. We would love to reconnect with some of the old friends. Gary & Melody
HHB 2/27 FA 1972-1975. A lot has changed there. Thanks for sharing.
I was there 1968 to 1970 Headquarters Battery 2/27th. Good memories.
Elvis has left the barracks!
I'm just piling on. Thank you so much for sharing. I was there 1998-2000 with HCC 2/37 as a 45E turret mechanic on the M1A1. The motorpool and the shops (4:08) are looking good for their age! You even managing to get my barrack room window at 1:35. Quite the memories.
Right there with ya 98-01!
I was stationed in Friedberg from 2000-2002 with C-co 2-37 Armor, as I recall, I was stationed with a Specialist Brett Ritzmann... come to think of it, I recall you having a particular 'dental' visit at the Dental Facility of which one the newly minted female lieutenant dentists accidentally took out one of your teeth!!
... great times, great memories. Hope you're doing well brother - ML - SPC Noble
I was with A 2-37 AR and F Troop back in 2000-2003....
Beautiful, I was there 86-87
I was stationed there 77 to 80 H HC 3rd Bde. Our Barracks was next to the parade field.
Stationed here 99-01, HHC 2/37 Armor. Crazy how it's changed.
I was HHC 99-01 2-37. It was pretty sombering when I went to riminess on Germany just to realize it was all shut down shortly after I went to visit in 06.
I was stationed at HHC 3RD BRGD 3RD ARMOR DIVISION , A MECHANIC FROM 78-81 . Its a crazy feeling seeing Ray Barracks like this
I was also stationed at H HC 3rd Bde 3rd AD 1977 to 1980 Motor Pool.
I was station there until 1981 my first tour. I had a good friend female SGT by the name of Buzzie (nick name) white female very short. Do you remember her?
She work as a SGT Motor Pool.
@@juliagiovannetti9320 her name was Bootsie Pruitt
@@stevehardison2781 I have pictures of you driving that M 578 , I was there with you ,Bob Evans , Rameriz , Kit Carson
Was there in 1978-1981 227 field artillery king of the fucking battlefield. I miss you guys. Good times and bad. GOD BLESS
I was at Raybarracks36th Infantry Regiment , had special duty as a Unit Police Lots of Memeries for me should have stayed 20 yrs
Stationed there late 1961 to June 1963. 144th Ordnance Company.
What happened to the TV Tower on top of the mountain? Every timewent up to the FTA we went by it. CSC 136 INF 3AD 1973 to 75. GO TOW!
Me too Dennis, what a blessing to see there again. 1/32 armor c co. 1974-76, Be blessed!
I was stationed there with C Co 1/36 inf, 3AD 1975-1978 11c by the rear gate, Ate at
Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the
theater as a part time job. Met my wife there. She passed last year so my son is there today to bring his mom's shes to barry her in Friedburg, today 8/17/2021
@@A1CMUGS Mr Taylor I was in the same building you were in but I was with in the Combat Support Company Tow Platoon. I knew a person who did the same job you did at the theater and gave me a tour of the projection room. By the way did call you Timmy T? If not I'm sorry but I remember things to well now.
@@dennisholiday1868 OK I was in CSC 11C Mortars.. Remember the platoon meetings were in the basement.. I met my wife there "Lani" .. I used to always be down in combat alley.. Good times.. Hung out at Rosies's Bar quite a bit too.. I did some DJ'ing there too..
@@A1CMUGS I will always remember Top Sargeant Pope giving the Protect Your Money Speech before we got paid! You can't forget The Tanza Bar, The Martina Bar,The Swazi Bar and The Central Studio.
Thanks for sharing this video! Guaranteed, a property owner that neglects his property like this in Germany, would get fined and screwed with. Typical government,do as I say, not as I do. Shameful.
Thank you for the look of Ray Barracks after I left in 1985. I wonder for a while if the place was closed down. I was house in the white building that had the pool behind and the flagpole infront of it.
I was a dependent there from 92-95. Remember almost everything. I was trying to spot the old capri club .
I was stationed at Ray Barracks from 1974-1976 in the 1st/69th Inf.
Left in I think in 1982 .Love the bowling alley rhinewurst 1/32 bandit 63C CSC
The video was pretty accurate where Elvis's barracks was. He was 3/32 tank company
How can anyone Dislike this video.. They must not know how hard it is to fly a drone around the area and capture nice video.. Shame on you.
Awesome video! Really brought back some memories. Just wish I could remember exactly which barracks I briefly lived in. I was HHC in 3/32 from 81-82. I think you flew right over it but 35 years is a long time.
Hello David, I was also in HHC, 3/32 Armor from 80-83 in the Tank Section. I'm sure we had crossed paths more than once.
Brett, I was there from Dec 86 to Nov 88. Loved every minute of it. If you could, can you do another fly over of the lower end of the base? I was part of Bravo 4/67 and would love some closer footage of the barracks. TY
Glen, who was the sergeant who would yell your name in the mornings, I think Davis? Where did you go after 1988? I hope you are well Glen...
1978-81. Great memories. Thanks for sharing. It looks abandoned. I wonder if it’s being used for anything now.
weed forest :)
I was stationed there with C Co 1/36 inf, 3AD 1975-1978 by the rear gate, Ate at
Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the
theater as a part time job. Met my wife there. She passed last year so my son is there today to bring his mom's shes to barry her in Friedburg, today 8/17/2021
Awesome video, I thought the club was below the mess hall, nice post, horrible leadership there at the Ready First and 1/36 Inf, during my time there, was there for 9/11 and deployment to Iraq, I had to call an ambulance every time I had SDNCO, people would pass out drunk on the grass around the HQ every Friday/Saturday night...I was happy when I seen that place in the rear view mirror, and happier when they closed it down...now do something useful with the real estate...!
I was stationed there from '95 to '01 when I got a European Out. Met COL Tucker as his chopper touched down coming in from a field exercise and had him sign the paperwork himself.
I would eventually help close it in '07 and then off to the desert for me, never to return to German soil.
Most of us would go to a local disco in Friedberg on weekends or if we had cars we'd go to a disco near Giessen or down to Sachsenhausen in Frankfurt.
At one time or another I had been to every military installation in Germany that had U.S. troops stationed on it, even the one way north of Giessen no one knew about.
When Rhein Mein closed every Army unit in Hessen was sending vans and trucks as fast as possible to snatch up whatever assets the Air Force was leaving behind and they left a lot of stuff. I mostly snagged IT racks, phone and patch cables. It looked like the looting of New Orleans after Katrina in there.
'98--'01 My buddy Griffin was still there on '07 when it closed down, crazy to see it like this.
I was stationed there 1988-1990
...shit makes me cry dude
What company were u in?
@@sues1458 I was born in Ray Barracks 1977 , joined 1999 and first I was 2/19 Inf. in Fort Benning, then for a while back in Germany C 1-36. ...and I got sick and am RET.
Who are U ?
Well, if u are who i think You are u probably won't remember me. Friedberg used 2 b me &my friends hang-out place. I just recognized your Last name.
@@sues1458 I guess U think of my FATHER ... his Nick-Name was "Austra" ... I am his only son. I knew your place but I was a kid at present time. Sue.
Nice to see the back 40
" Ich Vermisse sehr" Ray Barracks...11B2P, left March 83'
How many people remember COL Warner D Stanley III? He was the Brigade Commander until 1988.
I am searching for a picture of an old bar in Friedberg in the 1980's called Joes Fantasy bar?? Can anyone help me? My brother was stationed at Ray Barracks in 1983-84(or85) and that was a bar he frequented. I really need a picture of it!! Can anyone help, I know it's a longshot!!
99-2002 B CO 1/36 INF SPARTANS "Deeds Not Words"
Thats Right!!! 02-05 B 1/36 Inf SPARTANS
I was stationed there with C Co 1/36 inf, 3AD 1975-1978 11c by the rear gate, Ate at
Elvis Mess hall lots of times.. I worked also as a projectionist at the
theater as a part time job. Met my wife there. She passed last year so my son is there today to bring his mom's shes to barry her in Friedburg, today 8/17/2021
i Was stationed there 87-90 HHB 2/27 FA Which Changed to 2/82 FA (FIST)
Great !!!
Stationed here Dec 95- Nov 98 1st Armored 3-5 and 3-6 INF. D co.
Kaum zu Erkennen, Vermissen...schon Lange nicht mehr. Das Alte Zuhause von Der 3'e Brigade, 3'e US Panzer Division. Das US Army Zuhause von MIR.
2/67 armor, 93-96. Good times.
Just inside the gate leading to the housing area. Which was just left standing open and unguarded up until mid-95 or so. @E.M. Schaefer
Wow, neither of those were around in my time. We had mechanized inf and field artillery in the brigade, but they were both at KG. When I was there it was just 2/67, 4/67, 501st FSB, an engineer company, and an ordinance detachment.
HHC 4/67 '92-95.
What’s your name I was there the same time me and a short dude named Jimenez worked for the 1SG and XO.
2/37 AR D23 M1A1 97-99 Paredes Ronaldo . unforgettable
Brett's this shut down?
1-32 AR (Bandits) '71-'74.
Was there 89-93. 2/67 ArBn
:( ... I was born there .
Where the hell is, "The Back 40"? Well IT was there 40yrs ago...nice joy ride place with M113A2s 🤣😫
😂😂😂 I was looking for the back 40 myself. Shit change
@marksadler9771 Yah IT does and IT did. In 83' the "rebuilding' allready started ...just before I, left
D Co. 4-67 AR 1988-1990
Hey Rev! Do you remember Sgt Ryan and SFC Gilganast?
@@glengearhart5298 Gilgenast was my PSG when I moved to HQ PLT to the XO's tank.
So friken sad…