The 8th Infantry Division, was an infantry division of the United States Army during the 20th century. The training highlight of 1965 was Exercise NORDIC AIR, in which I also took a 2 week tour from Munich by bus, through Austria, Italy, and Switz. This is done in a field environment and encompasses simultaneous operations in conjuction with the conventional role of the artillery. So after one day and one night at the army quarters in downtown Frankfurt, it was off to BK for further orders. Posted February 16, 2010 This patch represents the post-war evolution of the famous Golden Arrow division. While in Germany, I visited a few kasernes, whose names I don't remember, when I visited my uncle who was a MSGT at the time, who also was with the 8th Inf. I could be off on headcount by 1 or 2. troops and the USAREUR garrison MPs. 7th Howitzer Battalion, 16th Artillery was assigned to the 8th Infantry Division and activated in Baumholder, Germany on 1 May 1960. Ward are responsible for maintaining over 1,000 PRP records. His initial assignment was to the 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized) in Mainz, West Germany where he served in Operation Desert Storm. the bloody battle of the Hurtgen Forest in World War II. Div. We won the area competition and went to the Division Playoffs, before getting beat. Ed also spent two tours in Vietnam. This board discusses how the nuclear surety program will be maintained throughout the community and implements any changes or recommendations which will uphold the recognized high standards. Company offices were in the basement. 1 April 1963, redesignated as 1st Bn, 2nd Arty. In 1977 the anti-armor and combined arms capabilities of the division In April 1963, the 509th was reactivated as the 509th Infantry Regiment (Airborne/Mechanized) with 1st and 2nd Battalions assigned to the 1st Brigade of the 8th Infantry Division in West Germany. bumper numbers is consistent with the pattern used in that period. Hope to see you all again! Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' frameset. Pathfinder Also earned by 2/81 was a USAREUR certificate of achievement for their fine nuclear surety program. from the 8th Division, as well as hundreds of Germans, Scottish, helicopters. Division was arriving at Rhein-Main Air Base from Fort Hood, Texas, In August 1961, when the East Germans erected the Berlin Wall, The professionalism and deploying the battalion on its own or as part of the Allied However, if any portion of the five functional areas controlled by a supporting agency is unsatisfactory, the battalion will be given a satisfactory rating with support rated as unsatisfactory. participation into training, the pitting of battalion-sized task Gen. Dave R. Palmer and chaired by the 8th Infantry Division Artillery Commander, Col. Dennis J. Reimer, consists of representatives from DIVARTY, 257th Personnel Company, 766th Med. Rifle Squad, 30 cal machine gun, 1 ea. Because of that, I made sure that I drove one Km/h below the speed limit at all times, made sure the snow was brushed off my license places (they liked to hand out DRs for snow on license plates), and generally cultivated a cheerful paranoia behind the steering wheel. The 4th 4th Brigade and its partnership unit, the 14th Panzer Brigade greeted You will probably be able to verify or dispel that thought. The division served in World War I, World War II, and Operation Desert Storm. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. I don't know how long after September of 1966 the change was made, but a dark-painted area on the track in photo number 5 covers the exact area where the old numbers would have been; the new hexagonal marking is painted over it. Line Companies were in 234 and 235 and the HHC/ Battalion Maintenance was in 233. The 8th Recon Co. joined in other units of the 8th Inf Div on field maneuvers across southern Germany. Each are made of the highest quality materials and satisfaction is guaranteed. 8th inf division Association site and links to other military groups.. all branches ... HHC 3/8th Inf (M) Lee Barracks, Mainz-Gonsenheim. "C" Company had troops’ rooms on the second floor and there were classrooms on the 3d floor. COL John Rafferty, enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1987 and served as an indirect fire infantryman with the 8th Infantry Division in Mainz, Germany for two years. On 13 September 1972, 1st Battalion, 83rd Field Artillery is assigned to the 8th Infantry Division and activated at Baumholder, Germany, replacing 5th Bn, 83rd FA. I played on a company level basketball team at Merrell, then on a battalion level basketball team at Johnson. The Pathfinder Division continued its spirited drive toward "interoperability" to the 8th Division, the 4th Brigade reunites the 4th "Ivy" 1 April 1963, redesignated as 1st Bn, 28th Arty. The companies parked their tracks across the street (New-York Straße, I think) from the barracks as shown in, photo number 3 of the series, and put their other vehicles down in the, Battalion motor pool. 8TH INFANTRY DIVISION MAINZ GERMANY. I was the Commander of D Company in 1983-84. 1 Aug 1957, 28th FA Bn was reorganized and redesignated as 1st FA Bn, 28th Arty. Mainz-Finthen Airport (German: Flugplatz Mainz-Finthen) (ICAO: EDFZ) is an airport in Germany, located about 3 miles (5 km) southwest of Mainz and approximately 320 miles (510 km) southwest of Berlin.. BG John Rafferty, from Great Falls, Va., enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1987 and served as an infantryman with the 8th Infantry Division in Mainz, Germany before attending Longwood University in Farmville, Va., where he was commissioned as a field artillery officer after graduation. I used the USO services extensively at Merrell to take monthly Sunday daytrips by bus to several areas of interest within 90 miles of Merrell Barracks. Which one is correct? FOX in 1977, and hosted Operation CERTAIN SHIELD in 1978. ... Robert A. ALDER, SGT. Headquarters Platoon included: Cooks, Mechanics, Quartermaster (weapons/munitions/clothes). Company D, 708th Maintenance Battalion, 8th Infantry Division. It started Additionally, 1/83 and 2/20 received "excellent" ratings during their TVI. The airport serves the general aviation community, with no commercial airline service available. Since 1958 the 8th Infantry Division in Germany had had an Airborne component consisting of the 1st Airborne Battle Group, 504th Infantry, and the 1st Airborne Battle Group, 505th Infantry, as well as other supporting elements on jump status. In March, Brigade '76 arrived in Wiesbaden, Germany. and pride with which each unit preforms shows the true credentials 5th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery. COOKE BARRACKS 56-57 [email protected] Aldrich, Kevin SP4. a highly trained professional command able to meet the enemy head-on An "outstanding" rating indicates no comments and no deficiencies and identifies the unit as far exceeding the Army standards. Mortar Squad, 81mm mortar, M-1 Girand 30 cal rifles Feb 27, 2013 - This Pin was discovered by Steven Dong. of organizing, the "Hell on Wheels" from Texas conducted 1 May 1960, redesignated as 1st Rkt/How Bn, 28th Arty. These were primarily for security clearance investigations and document … Following an equally impressive and successful Division-size FTX Motor pool facilities and tank parking were across the street. [2] [3] The 8th US Infantry Division was inactivated at a solemn ceremony in Bad Kreuznach on 17 January 1992, and the American contingent withdrew from Mainz. in Germany from 1945 to 1989. There are also a large number of sailplanes at the airfield. The Russians could have stolen it and taken it to East Berlin or Moscow. In June 1958, the battalion was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division in Germany, and in 1963 reassigned to the 8th Infantry Division. There was nothing much I could do about it, except complain (equally uselessly) to the Battalion Commander, until one day (probably in January of 1964) I happened to be in the Commissary where two MPs were sitting at a desk checking IDs. troop and an engineer company to the combat strength of the Division. 8th Infantry Division has 2,629 members. forces against an opposing force unit provided battalion staffs 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment "Geronimo", 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized) - Mainz Gonsenheim, West Germany, '66. One kaserne was in Ulm/Neu Ulm. site for ALL ERAS of the 8th Infantry Division and units attached to it from 1942 till 1992 ! The battalion participated in numerous training exercises both at the major training areas (Baumholder, “Graf” and Hohenfels) and in maneuver training areas. was a busy one for the Pathfinders. And yes, while we were stationed at Merrell, the 8th Recon Co., did pull border patrol at Camp Röhrnbach. Throughout the year the DIVARTY units, 3rd Bn 16th F.A., 1st Bn 2d F.A., 2d Bn 81st F.A., 1st Bn 83rd F.A., and 2d Bn 20th F.A., train for both ARTEP's (Army Training and Evaluation Program) and TVI's. Knowing the soldiers involved, I was pretty sure that well over half of the DRs were unwarranted. (DS), Community Counseling Center, 30th Field Hospital, 708th Maint. Travel for military personnel in Germany in the 1950s was by military train. Also, when we went to away football and basketball games. Following Korea, he served in a variety of Army aviation units including the Army Aviation Center at Fort Rucker, Alabama as flight instructor and in Mainz, Germany in the 8th Infantry Division. one of the division's battle groups, the 18th Infantry, moved Co. Comdr, Exec Off., 1st Sgt, Platoon Ldrs and Sgts not included above. (Combat) stationed at Finthen Army Airfield. 8th Infantry Division (Mech) arms team concept. with allied NATO units. 1 Sept 1971, redesignated as 5th Bn, 81st FA. After completing Fixed Wing Aviator School, Ed was stationed in Korea in the ‘Lucky Seven’ Aviation Company. "A" & "B" were set up similarly. BG John Rafferty, from Great Falls, Va., enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1987 and served as an infantryman with the 8th Infantry Division in Mainz, Germany before attending Longwood University in Farmville, Va., where he was commissioned as a field artillery officer after graduation. The track with B Co markings in photo 5 had probably been, in the Battalion motor pool because it was on deadline or for some directed modification. The operation was a complete success. In early November, as the 2nd Armored With respect to the dates of the photographs, you are correct in supposing that that they. Command Europe Mobile Force (Land). There was considerable tension back then between the 8th Division (2nd Brigade and. ) stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. boasts two Attack Helicopter Companies equipped with TOW-armed Cobra

Relive & share the memories of your service time with your brothers & sisters in arms today. 1 April 1963, redesignated as 7th Bn, 16th Arty. "D" Company had troops’ rooms on the first floor. Inf (Abn) was assigned to the US Army Southern European Task On 31 August 1973, 2nd Battalion, 81st Field Artillery is assigned to the 8th Infantry Division and activated at Biebrich (Wiesbaden), Germany, replacing 5th Bn, 81st FA. On 12 December 1958, the 1/504 became part of the 8th Infantry Division and was based at Lee Barracks, in Mainz-Gonsenheim, Germany. to the Commander-in-Chief, USAREUR's statement that USAREUR was Pathfinders maneuvered in the British-sponsored armored battalions participated in the first ARTEP evaluations conducted 1 April 1963, redesignated as 5th Bn, 81st Arty. Mess hall was in building 230. The second I also did a lot of traveling on my own while in Germany. was implemented in the division. positions" near the East German border. 1 September 1971, reorganized & redesignated as 1st Bn, 2nd Field Artillery. Being a Recon Co, we covered a lot of territory on these training exercises. The battalion was inactivated in Germany, 13 September 1972. The soldiers in the pictures are wearing fatigue caps of a style introduced in early 1963. During his mid-July 1978 economic summit conference in Bonn, the C Co. 2nd Bn 47th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized) "Panthers", 9th Infantry Division - Camp Bearcat, III Corps, Vietnam. Airborne units assigned to the 8th Infantry Division in the PENTOMIC configuration (1958-1963): The unit was redesignated as the 1st Airborne Battle Group, 504th Infantry on 1 September 1957. The battalions On every inspection the nuclear surety section of 257th has been rated "outstanding". I don't remember if the Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant each had their own jeeps, but I think they did. The battalions must successfully complete this before the TVI. ORGANIZATION (8th Recon Co): They replaced a three-digit unit number, each digit roughly a foot high. These are conducted by DIVARTY FSE (Fire Support Element) and V Corps FSE. first FTX of division size in USAREUR since 1966, giving credence Airborne Battalion Combat Team, SETAF accepted the missions of maintaining I encourage adding photos, and comments. Given all of the above, my guess is the the photographs date from the summer of 1967. Eighteen months prior to a TVI, field artillery units must undergo a battalion level ARTEP. 1 Scout Section, 6 men, 2 jeeps (Leader was a Sgt)

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