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I was assigned briefly as an MP back in 1979-1980. Some memories are arriving to Charlie at the mess hall to a horrific smell, asking what that smell was I was informed it was the farmer fertilizing the fields with Raw Liquid Sewage! Walking down that road to town and back after a few beers was also such fun. While I do not recall Tim McCune I do recall Capt Knapp. Shortly after arrival I received TDY papers for AFRC Garmish! Knapp was stunned and could not figure out how a SP4 MP could get this assignment. I came into the military as a certified ski instructor. I also recall how pissed Knapp was when I returned from TDY and informed him I was not going to reenlist. With 3 months to go before my discharge Knapp sent me back to the States where they could not figure out what to do with me and gave me an honorable discharge me 2 months early! Thanks Capt!
I was assigned briefly as an MP back in 1979-1980. Some memories are arriving to Charlie at the mess hall to a horrific smell, asking what that smell was I was informed it was the farmer fertilizing the fields with Raw Liquid Sewage! Walking down that road to town and back after a few beers was also such fun. While I do not recall Tim McCune I do recall Capt Knapp. Shortly after arrival I received TDY papers for AFRC Garmish! Knapp was stunned and could not figure out how a SP4 MP could get this assignment. I came into the military as a certified ski instructor. I also recall how pissed Knapp was when I returned from TDY and informed him I was not going to reenlist. With 3 months to go before my discharge Knapp sent me back to the States where they could not figure out what to do with me and gave me an honorable discharge me 2 months early! Thanks Capt!
Added: January 13, 2026
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Hi Dean, I hope you're doing well and wish you a happy new year 2026.
Your old friend Uwe from Schwaigern
Hi Dean, I hope you're doing well and wish you a happy new year 2026.
Your old friend Uwe from Schwaigern
Added: January 1, 2026
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My journey to Hardheim began in 11/79 when the Security Platoon Leader I was assigned to replace, Lt. Hodge, forgot to pick me up at the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Bahnhoff and Hardheim train station. I served as the Security Platoon Leader from 11/79-4/81 when I was summoned by Commanding General Means (due to a dubious outburst at the '81 ADA European Dining In, Kaisersluatern) to be the 32nd AADCom Security Officer in Darmstadt.
As some may recall, I established the first training and certification program with all MPs required to pass an oral exam in my office. I also trained non-95B battery personnel to perform security duties so that all MPs could attend a party together for the first time, which occurred in a small wooden building a few hundred yards north of the launch area. I also pulled launch area entrance security guard for one of my MPs who had a softball game and couldn't find a replacement.
It was an honor to serve my MPs, the battery under Cpt Knapp who I later tracked down to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Ca. where we met for dinner, as well as the town of Hardheim and the surrounding area.
May God bless you all.
My journey to Hardheim began in 11/79 when the Security Platoon Leader I was assigned to replace, Lt. Hodge, forgot to pick me up at the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Bahnhoff and Hardheim train station. I served as the Security Platoon Leader from 11/79-4/81 when I was summoned by Commanding General Means (due to a dubious outburst at the '81 ADA European Dining In, Kaisersluatern) to be the 32nd AADCom Security Officer in Darmstadt.
As some may recall, I established the first training and certification program with all MPs required to pass an oral exam in my office. I also trained non-95B battery personnel to perform security duties so that all MPs could attend a party together for the first time, which occurred in a small wooden building a few hundred yards north of the launch area. I also pulled launch area entrance security guard for one of my MPs who had a softball game and couldn't find a replacement.
It was an honor to serve my MPs, the battery under Cpt Knapp who I later tracked down to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Ca. where we met for dinner, as well as the town of Hardheim and the surrounding area.
May God bless you all.
Added: November 24, 2025
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My journey to Hardheim began in 11/79 when the Security Platoon Leader I was assigned to replace, Lt. Hodge, forgot to pick me up at the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Bahnhoff and Hardheim train station. I served as the Security Platoon Leader from 11/79-4/81 when I was summoned by Commanding General Means (due to a dubious outburst at the '81 ADA European Dining In, Kaisersluatern) to be the 32nd AADCom Security Officer in Darmstadt.
As some may recall, I established the first training and certification program with all MPs required to pass an oral exam in my office. I also trained non-95B battery personnel to perform security duties so that all MPs could attend a party together for the first time, which occurred in a small wooden building a few hundred yards north of the launch area. I also pulled launch area entrance security guard for one of my MPs who had a softball game and couldn't find a replacement.
It was an honor to serve my MPs, the battery under Cpt Knapp who I later tracked down to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Ca. where we met for dinner, as well as the town of Hardheim and the surrounding area.
May God bless you all.
My journey to Hardheim began in 11/79 when the Security Platoon Leader I was assigned to replace, Lt. Hodge, forgot to pick me up at the Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt Bahnhoff and Hardheim train station. I served as the Security Platoon Leader from 11/79-4/81 when I was summoned by Commanding General Means (due to a dubious outburst at the '81 ADA European Dining In, Kaisersluatern) to be the 32nd AADCom Security Officer in Darmstadt.
As some may recall, I established the first training and certification program with all MPs required to pass an oral exam in my office. I also trained non-95B battery personnel to perform security duties so that all MPs could attend a party together for the first time, which occurred in a small wooden building a few hundred yards north of the launch area. I also pulled launch area entrance security guard for one of my MPs who had a softball game and couldn't find a replacement.
It was an honor to serve my MPs, the battery under Cpt Knapp who I later tracked down to the Lawrence Livermore National Lab, Ca. where we met for dinner, as well as the town of Hardheim and the surrounding area.
May God bless you all.
Added: November 23, 2025
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My father Ronald Burger served during 71-73, I like to see if any of his buddies are in this group. his MOS was a wireman. He maned the switchboard.
My father Ronald Burger served during 71-73, I like to see if any of his buddies are in this group. his MOS was a wireman. He maned the switchboard.
Added: November 22, 2025
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Hello all,
I was a PFC/SP4 military policeman (tower rat) 95B type stationed in Hardheim from late '79 to '81. Nike site and went by the moniker "Bull or The Bull".
Fondest memories of the site were the friends made (K. Crist, B. Watts, C. Sosebee, D. Wise, Beak, Big/Little Tillman, Queen (that cook made the best SOS I've ever had), and all the other crazies that lived there. Hardheim (and area) offered us the Frau Dor's White Horse Gasthaus (Hello Red, wherever you are), Höpfingen (paprika chicken was the best), Batu Disco, Rocket (Hang Glider) Hill, and the occasional trip to Engles (home of the biggest schnitzels in the world).
I've returned to Hardheim about 1/2-dozen times in my civilian life and, as expected, 50 years changes everything!
Protecting the skies, from things that flies!
Any old colleagues, please feel free to reach out. I may not remember you, because that 50-years has left its mark on me as well (ha).
Hello all,
I was a PFC/SP4 military policeman (tower rat) 95B type stationed in Hardheim from late '79 to '81. Nike site and went by the moniker "Bull or The Bull".
Fondest memories of the site were the friends made (K. Crist, B. Watts, C. Sosebee, D. Wise, Beak, Big/Little Tillman, Queen (that cook made the best SOS I've ever had), and all the other crazies that lived there. Hardheim (and area) offered us the Frau Dor's White Horse Gasthaus (Hello Red, wherever you are), Höpfingen (paprika chicken was the best), Batu Disco, Rocket (Hang Glider) Hill, and the occasional trip to Engles (home of the biggest schnitzels in the world).
I've returned to Hardheim about 1/2-dozen times in my civilian life and, as expected, 50 years changes everything!
Protecting the skies, from things that flies!
Any old colleagues, please feel free to reach out. I may not remember you, because that 50-years has left its mark on me as well (ha).
Added: June 5, 2025
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I was stationed at Hardheim from December 72 to March 75, first as the company clerk and then unit armorer. Great times.
I was stationed at Hardheim from December 72 to March 75, first as the company clerk and then unit armorer. Great times.
Added: April 23, 2025
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I was a tower rat (MP) in'80-'81. Good to see some pics of the place. I have many photos of Hardheim from then. Some good times.
I was a tower rat (MP) in'80-'81. Good to see some pics of the place. I have many photos of Hardheim from then. Some good times.
Added: February 12, 2025
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Longest year of my life on that hill 1976-1977.
Longest year of my life on that hill 1976-1977.
Added: July 30, 2024
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Hello Uwe
Great to hear from you, Happy New Year to you and the family.
I am working on a letter to you and I will email you when it is ready...
Vielen Dank
Dean