I was there from 89-92. Loved it. Looks so different now. Was hoping to see the big hill by the gas station before you leave post. Wonder if the Burger King is still there up around Custer Golf Course still.
When I first got to Riley in 2008. I was a city boy born and raised in Miami, FL. I was like "what in the hell is this country ass middle of nowhere place?" It was a culture shock After 5 years of getting to know kansas and its history. After spending many times in Lawrence, ks and Kansas city I came to love it and the simplicity of country life. I sure do miss it now. Next year will make 10 years since I was last at Fort Riley and I think about it often. It leaves an lasting impression.
I do miss Ft Riley and I am still mad at myself for getting out after my first tour. I was up on Custard hill but these places look like the old WWII housing area (coming in from Junction city (we called it junk town). I left in 1978, Life looks a lot better then back in my day and you deserve it. Thank all of you still serving.
@@user-ie8wc4di3f When I left the only units still based out of there were the infantry. All the rest was up the hill other then aviation. Come summer the ROC and NG took the place over.
Things has certainly changed, 1987-190. ( I remember, never seeing a gate. When I was there. ) I still like to make a road trip, one of these days. Brings back memories. 👍
701 Maintenance Bn. 75-78. Spent a few weeks in Germany on Reforger 76. Lived on Custer Hill, and down where all the helicopters are. Lived in Manhattan. Lived in Junction City and finished HS there. Partied in Topeka. Concerts in KCMO. Bought my first car. A wonderful wonderful experience. Never thought I’d miss it so much 😢
My first duty station, got there in May of 79' and left in 81'. It was a culture shock for me coming from the East Coast. I was in Camp Forsyth in the old WW2 barracks. I didn't recognize anything in this video.
Fort Riley Kansas 1st Infantry Division. “The Big Red 1.” I use to live out there from 89’-92.’ My dad was in A co 1st Engineer Battalion. He was their NBC Specialist. I had a lot of fun in JC. It was different at 1st coming from South Philadelphia.
I was there from 1977 - 1980 H company 1st enginer Battalion had a really good time there nothing looks the same now not even JC drove through the area in 1997. Looks like a desert now
Didn't know I would feel this way then; but after 40yrs, I sure do miss my days at Riley. Worked hard, had a lot of fun and did a lot of growing up while there back in the day. 121st Signal Battalion '82-'84. Lots of fond memories there. Certainly has changed! Was bustling with vehicles and soldiers when I was there, just so deserted looking in comparison now. Thanks for posting this drive down memory lane for us. Thanks to all who serve!
Pop was at Marshell field as NCOIC in the 1950's to early 60's Main post was full of trees and 2 lanes most buildings were WW2 and earlier. There was K-park housing up on Custer Hill with an Elementry and Jr High schools. The Cemetary was park like and was noted for the graves of people who had been one of the first to die from the Spainish flu, their graves were off in a far corner. Which seemed odd due to the number of graves of people who had died from Cohlera , Yellow Fever and Typhoid. There had also been a Buffalo herd roaming around an ammo storage area near Custers Hill. Mom and Dad would go to the commissary and my brother and I would tear around the 2 Cav Riding School buildings. My Dad had some 1930's Horse Cav NCO's assigned and they became family Friends. Learned alot about the Ol'Army from them one fellow had a real passion for the jeep, too. The Engineers bridge was an experence to cross. Riley was a small town it was something of a put off when someone would stop and say "you are the SergeantMajor's boys" . Home!
I was at fort Riley back in 1965 to 1966 was on guard duty at moter pool when they were leaving for Vietnam . Was with The 32nd artillery Honest John up on Custer hill there was 16th Inf and the 7th artillery and I think the 5th artillery I had orders for Germany in 66 to the 5th USA missile detachment with NATO best duty in the ARMY 30 guys that was all one building no MP's only got mail 3 day a week the 32nd stayed at Riley my company drove busses to main post and Custer hill and back just glad I did not go to NAM fort Riley does not even look the same
My farther left Ft Riley to go to Vietnam I was to young to make the connection until watching this, lucky for us he returned and was then stationed in Ft Bliss El Paso
@@TexasHoldem-p9q you remember the year had to be about the time i was there well they were just getting ready to go i was in the 2nd brigade they left first i was on gard duty at the motor pool as they were taking the trucks to rail station i was on custard hill at fort riley so i take t your dad was in 20 years
HHB 1/5 FA 89-92 Things were great before the war and after we got back some guys had left during the war for hardships ( deaths) and it was still ok but not getting to say goodbye to about 3 good friends really stung. It is what you make of it. Single soldiers rooms have closets, kitchens, and it’s just so much friendlier to todays soldiers. Didn’t matter we were always in Manhattan, Lawerence, Denver, Estes Park Colorado and KC so if you just stuck to the barracks I would imagine it would of sucked for a lot of people. I left with less money then when I went in and it was worth every dollar. 😆🤣😎
I was driving those roads 30 yrs ago!! Had my daughter at Erwin Army!! This place will always hold precious memories!!
I was there from 89-92. Loved it. Looks so different now. Was hoping to see the big hill by the gas station before you leave post. Wonder if the Burger King is still there up around Custer Golf Course still.
We were there from 1981-84. Had 2 kids at Irwin😂
When I first got to Riley in 2008. I was a city boy born and raised in Miami, FL. I was like "what in the hell is this country ass middle of nowhere place?" It was a culture shock
After 5 years of getting to know kansas and its history. After spending many times in Lawrence, ks and Kansas city I came to love it and the simplicity of country life. I sure do miss it now. Next year will make 10 years since I was last at Fort Riley and I think about it often. It leaves an lasting impression.
I do miss Ft Riley and I am still mad at myself for getting out after my first tour. I was up on Custard hill but these places look like the old WWII housing area (coming in from Junction city (we called it junk town). I left in 1978, Life looks a lot better then back in my day and you deserve it. Thank all of you still serving.
@@user-ie8wc4di3f When I left the only units still based out of there were the infantry. All the rest was up the hill other then aviation. Come summer the ROC and NG took the place over.
@@walterm5787
That's Custer, not Custard. George Armstrong Custer. Sheesh.
I sure miss Ft. Riley..wish I had stayed in the Army years ago..
Well you can re enlist.
@@NgJackal1990 LOL at 72 years old..
@@vennispollock8549 :D
Fort Carson is much better. Beautiful scenery and a big city outside the gate . Not a little hick town like JC
Things has certainly changed, 1987-190. ( I remember, never seeing a gate. When I was there. ) I still like to make a road trip, one of these days. Brings back memories. 👍
I was there in 87. Yes, it sure has changed.
701 Maintenance Bn. 75-78. Spent a few weeks in Germany on Reforger 76. Lived on Custer Hill, and down where all the helicopters are. Lived in Manhattan. Lived in Junction City and finished HS there. Partied in Topeka. Concerts in KCMO. Bought my first car. A wonderful wonderful experience. Never thought I’d miss it so much 😢
I left there in 89, was there from 85-89 and nothing looks familiar lol worked and lived in housing on Custer Hill, left for Recruiting duty.
My first duty station, got there in May of 79' and left in 81'. It was a culture shock for me coming from the East Coast. I was in Camp Forsyth in the old WW2 barracks. I didn't recognize anything in this video.
Fort Riley Kansas 1st Infantry Division. “The Big Red 1.” I use to live out there from 89’-92.’ My dad was in A co 1st Engineer Battalion. He was their NBC Specialist. I had a lot of fun in JC. It was different at 1st coming from South Philadelphia.
I was there from 1977 - 1980 H company 1st enginer Battalion had a really good time there nothing looks the same now not even JC drove through the area in 1997. Looks like a desert now
Didn't know I would feel this way then; but after 40yrs, I sure do miss my days at Riley. Worked hard, had a lot of fun and did a lot of growing up while there back in the day. 121st Signal Battalion '82-'84. Lots of fond memories there. Certainly has changed! Was bustling with vehicles and soldiers when I was there, just so deserted looking in comparison now. Thanks for posting this drive down memory lane for us. Thanks to all who serve!
my father was stationed here in 1973-1975, i was born in Manhattan KS in '74'
I was there at that same time. A Co. 34th Eng.
This is my duty station right now🙂
Great video. Was stationed there in the late 70s
What is the name of that song and who sings it
Pop was at Marshell field as NCOIC in the 1950's to early 60's Main post was full of trees and 2 lanes most buildings were WW2 and earlier. There was K-park housing up on Custer Hill with an Elementry and Jr High schools. The Cemetary was park like and was noted for the graves of people who had been one of the first to die from the Spainish flu, their graves were off in a far corner. Which seemed odd due to the number of graves of people who had died from Cohlera , Yellow Fever and Typhoid. There had also been a Buffalo herd roaming around an ammo storage area near Custers Hill. Mom and Dad would go to the commissary and my brother and I would tear around the 2 Cav Riding School buildings. My Dad had some 1930's Horse Cav NCO's assigned and they became family Friends. Learned alot about the Ol'Army from them one fellow had a real passion for the jeep, too. The Engineers bridge was an experence to cross. Riley was a small town it was something of a put off when someone would stop and say "you are the SergeantMajor's boys" . Home!
I'm so glad I'm not there and outa the Army. That place was the most depressing place on earth.
wow everything looks so different since 1988
November 1985 to November 1988 A Troop 1/4 Cavalry, HHC 3/37 Armor. 19D Cav Scout
you was there when i was there. remember the iron horse in junction city? 🤣🤣
96-99 1/16th infantry HHC. Big Red One! Hua!
Our unit will go go Riley next month to train, watching this to have a taste of things to come.
Brings tears remember my days at the SRU
I was at fort Riley back in 1965 to 1966 was on guard duty at moter pool when they were leaving for Vietnam . Was with The 32nd artillery Honest John up on Custer hill there was 16th Inf and the 7th artillery and I think the 5th artillery I had orders for Germany in 66 to the 5th USA missile detachment with NATO best duty in the ARMY 30 guys that was all one building no MP's only got mail 3 day a week the 32nd stayed at Riley my company drove busses to main post and Custer hill and back just glad I did not go to NAM fort Riley does not even look the same
My farther left Ft Riley to go to Vietnam I was to young to make the connection until watching this, lucky for us he returned and was then stationed in Ft Bliss El Paso
@@TexasHoldem-p9q you remember the year had to be about the time i was there well they were just getting ready to go i was in the 2nd brigade they left first i was on gard duty at the motor pool as they were taking the trucks to rail station i was on custard hill at fort riley so i take t your dad was in 20 years
Never seen a more quieter base
I miss it there
Was there 87 to 92. The one place I always long to go back to.
Aug1978-Nov1979 Custer Hill...I was so young.
I was here at the end of the 1970s F company 701th maintenance battalion
1973 - 1974 a 3/6 artillery , spent lot time in the field.
I was at Ft. Riley from 93-96 but after watching this video I’m starting to doubt myself. I didn’t recognize anything lol
I lived here my dad was a Sargent I was a army brat
I lived at the bottom of Custer Hill in the early 90's. Old , wooden 2 story WW2 barracks . A lot of changes since then
Where PLDC was?
@@littlewing6231 Yep. They had formations on the street right behind our barracks.
Of Course we weren't allowed to eat in PLDC's mess hall..had to drive up by in processing and use their mess hall
OMG 😲 I WAS STATION there back 1980-1984 man how the post has changed
That's when we were there for you remember my dad Brett hellyer
Well I honestly can't say that I do it's been a long time ago but if he was with F company 701st maintenance battalion then i might
Please write soundtrack:))) ????
HHB 1/5 FA 89-92
Things were great before the war and after we got back some guys had left during the war for hardships ( deaths) and it was still ok but not getting to say goodbye to about 3 good friends really stung. It is what you make of it. Single soldiers rooms have closets, kitchens, and it’s just so much friendlier to todays soldiers. Didn’t matter we were always in Manhattan, Lawerence, Denver, Estes Park Colorado and KC so if you just stuck to the barracks I would imagine it would of sucked for a lot of people. I left with less money then when I went in and it was worth every dollar. 😆🤣😎
Was here in 92-93. Building 7818.
I said hello world when I came along in 1949. I was born there.
I bet back then most of the buildings were probably WW2 type.
I liked the mess Hall
When was this video made? I was there in 1961, 1962 and 1963 everything is gone all is new.
I made video 2020
Thanks Mata tv.
I hope there wasn't traffic behind you.
July 1996-January 1999 Bco. 125th FSB 1/41 MST
1/16 inf 1989 to 1993 great memories
base looks very different
That's the gate at the Commissary
Bravo 3rd& 6th F.A. 1984 to 1988 cohort
Bravo 3bn 6th Fa 1977-1979 8 inch M110A1 Howitzers.
@@robertanderson1272 hamiltons own swift and bold my brotha.
HHB DIVARTY, B6 - 90" to 93"
I know this whole base man
Cool , I was there 93-94
I got out in '93 . No MP's on the gates back then . Anybody could come on post
I was there 84-86
4th/5th
Same ..Battalion maintenance on the recovery crew
I hated this place
Why
Same here. Nothing to do, weather always sucked, and the drive to Kansas City just to do something got old quick.