BORDER WATCHERS, THE - Department of Defense 1970 - PIN 30267 - THE STORY OF THE 2ND AND 14TH ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENTS WHO STAND GUARD ON THE DELICATE BORDERLINE BETWEEN THE FREE WORLD AND THE IRON CURTAIN COUNTRIES OF EASTERN EUROPE.
Third Reconnaissance Squadron,Second Armored Cavalry out of Amberg,Germany May 1963-May1965.Patrol,OP and Camp Gates.Been there done that,what memories!! Thanks for posting this video. Albert
thank you for such great memories, the best 27 months of my life. I loved Germany, i had such a good time and made such great friends, A troop 1/11 acr. then c co. 503rd aviation at Flieglehorst Hanau.
C Trp 11th ACR and 11th ACR Regimental HQ Border Ops 78-80. Thanks for the memories....my time with the Blackhorse had a positive impact on my career and life. Even the hardships are now thought of with a smile....I can remember many holidays spent in the rain, snow and cold patrolling the border.
Very very good. I served in both, I, K, L Troops, 3/11th ACR and D Troop, 1/2 ACR. I spent the first 8 years of my adult life on the on the East-West German border. It was truely a great experience.
SGT, Patrolled with B Troop. 1/2 ACR 1978-79. Rode with "Red Catcher", Air Troop, 2ACR, 79-81. Rejoined the Regiment at Fort Polk as 1SG, F Trp 2/2 ACR 1994-98
Wow, that was a fun walk down memory lane - if not a bit dated... I was with L-Troop, 3d Squadron, 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment, based in Amberg, West Germany from Dec. 1979-'80. After a year of patrolling the Czech border with six-week rotations at Camp May, I auditioned for Colonel Robert E. Wagner's (unauthorized) military band - The Dragoon Band, and moved to headquarters in Nurnberg for my second year, '80-'81. We travelled throughout Bavaria and the Black Forest area of West Germany, creating goodwill between our strong U.S. military presence and the German people. What amazing memories of marching in Faschings Festival parades, playing concerts at beer fests, and hanging out of a huey playing the 'Cavalry Charge' with my trumpet over the mock battles at Graffenwoehr. I will aways remember my 2d Cav days, and the beautiful people of Bavaria.
I did a tour in Wildflecken from 1956 through 1958. At that time it was home for the 373rd. .Armored.. When out in the field we still had to be careful not to cross the Border. The winters were bitter cold with 2 ft the normal. Best time I ever had was when I went to Austria for radio repair school. Thank God it was peaceful years.
Wow !! My God,...this brings up memories. I was with B- 1/2 1972 1973 Msg. Marino, and 1st Lt. Atkins. Those were the days. My nickname was "Zap " Sgt E5, hung around with Sgt. Burns, Sgt. Goss, Koehler, Kultgen, S
I was in A Troop, 1/11 ACR, Fulda, 76-79. We had M-551s until they were replaced with the M-60s. I liked the Sheridans. They were fast. But the M-60s were roomy and the heaters worked. And I got tired of eating frozen C-rations. I never saw a M-114 in action. They were gone when I got there.
Order of battle specialist. RS2. Downs Barracks, aero scout. 68' Baumholder HS. Loved it, transferred to SFOD-DELTA Q-course. JRTC Ft Chafee Blackhorse. Allons, Col Crow
Hello Gentle People In a very important family matter i need help ! ! The Name of my Dad is Thomas H. Hocking. He went to Fort Knox Armory School. He was in the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment. Stationed in Fulda, Bad Hersfeld, Bad Kissingen in the early sixties ! In the former West Germany. I need his at least the Date of Birth. Regards Brad