i was in the army and stationed at bitburg airbase between july 1992-december 1993, we had the best time traveling to small towns and enjoying their festivals, the germans were always very hospitable people, did you ever go to trier, i loved the beer-wiesen, the clubs, and the ladies!
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I'm in Germany now...I love Trier, Kaiserslauturn, the church in the rocks in Idar-Oberstein, the FOOD, kristallweisen, the people are so awesome...\nOf course, my poor husband can't experience Germany as a single soldier, lol, but we have fun anyway.  We're not encumbered by kids...even though nearly all our friends have them.\nI love it here.  I don't ever want to leave.  Right now it's cloudy, I think it rained this morning...but the last four days were GORGEOUS.  In the 60s-70s, sunny...\nEverything is so green here.  I'm from Washington State (Evergreen state, lol) and it can't even come close to being as green as it is here.\nI'm in Baumholder, about 30 minutes from Ramstein.
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OH, THOSE MEMORIES.\nI arrived in Ft Benning, GA, directly from basic training in Nov/'63, weeks before JFKennedy was shot.\nI WAS A MEMBER OF THE THEN-CALLED "11th Air Assault Division", forerunner of the "1st Cavalry Division, AirMobile".\n\nI was transferred from 11th Air to HQ CO,  where I completed my term, never having left Ft Benning. \nMy former unit, the 11th, shipped out, lock, stock and helicopters in Aug/'64.\n\nSorry I can't help you in your quest. Good luck.
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Notice you're only getting answers from people who are from the US...?  All but one who stated what another country's opinion is.  Please disregard the rest.  Now, I was stationed in Germany for about 3 years and I can say that the majority of people that I encountered had a pretty good opinion of American's.  I never really got too much of their opinion of America as a whole.  If it is of any consideration, after the war in Iraq started the Germans actually volunteered some of their troops to guard our posts over there.  Just a little enlightenment and something that the people who say "The whole world hates America after the Iraq War" might want to think about.  The biggest thing that I can mention is when we went to Holland for some training:  The Dutch still look at America as liberators.  So, that's just my opinion as some one who has actually been to other countries, not one who just criticizes my own while I'm safe in it.
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One of my favorite childhood memories is when my parents would take us on Saturday nites to visit with my favorite aunt and uncle. My uncle was a huge country fan and a huge\nBuck Owens fan so all nite he'd play what we now call "old country". The party would wind down and everyone would crash on couches etc and every Sunday morning my uncle would sneak over to the stereo before everyone was up and blast out some country to wake us up. I woke up a lot of Sunday mornings to "Together Again" or "I've got a tiger by the tail" - good times. Thank You Mr. Owens - please say to my Uncle Bud up there, he'd like to shake your hand.\n\nI also heard that she showed up to perform Friday nite but decided he wasn't feeling well so he left but while he was walking to his car in the parking lot, a couple from Oregon said they had come all the way to see him so he went back and did a show for them. Now that's an entertainer!
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It is an interesting experience. My husband and I have been together for only 3 years and we are on our second deployment. He is currently serving in Iraq. Be proud because your husband is doing something truly great. Feel free to contact me if you want to talk.
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I did in 1992. That was a long time ago so a lot has probably changed. I went with my mom to visit some family I had never met. I loved it there and had a lot of fun.
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My brother served in Iraq until July when he was killed there.  But one of the things he always mentioned was the letters, cards, and little tokens of appreciate that total strangers sent to the troops.  A little something like a card can brighten someone's day.  When I was going through boot camp I got cards from people I didnt know but appreciated them just the same. Especially with the holidays coming up.
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it's nice to hear the air force is treating you well ... I was a army wife and it was not" 90210 "like you explained ...{thanks for the dumpy comment }, My husband was a GRUNT in Bosnia and in Afghanistan ... It was sheer hell for me and our 2 boys .. Im thankful for Ft. knox they did all they could do to make it as easy as they could for us during my husbands deployment... No matter what branch all these men and women are HEROS ! I was not aware that there were people who did'nt support our troops ... I just thought it was Bush they did'nt support ! being a "army" wife is very hard!!{ there is no fun and games at war} maybe I should have had my husband Join the airforce so we could not appear to be so dumpy!!! My husband is a hell of a man and Im very proud of what he has done for our country.. HOOAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I've thanked those I can. My grandpa was a decorated Army vetran who died 2 years ago. My Father is a retired Marine Vet from the Vietnam era, and my brother is in the army, having been to Iraq twice already and getting ready to go back for a third time. My thoguhts and prayers are with all of our vets who fight heroicly for us, and for those who selfishly have given their lives for us. Today I will be spending my day proudly beside my father at the Marine Corps Memorial in Colorado.
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I wasn't there, but currently I am an exchange student in germany. My host sister is studying math there, and she says it's absolutly beautiful. There is the 'Philosopher's Weg' (way) that has a lovely view, the old castel and Altstadt are also really pretty. I'm excited to be going there later in June! Good luck studying there! It's got a great rep and is beautiful to boot!
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I am also an activity director I have been one for 14 years                                                    One year I had a picnic meal with hamburgers hot dogs made on the grill I had music games  The local  American Legion and VFW  came to give a small service.The residents liked the service the most Another year a local church helped to take the residents that were able and wanted to to go to the local graveside service Then we had an afternoon party    The last 2 years I have had one of our local Army reserve units come to our service that the American legion gave here at the facility The reserve unit had been deployed to Iraq and all came back The residents loves to see them and tell them thank you One inporant thing even tho some that fought don't talk about it they are proud of it and deserve a thank you and to remember those that we lost And most of all remember what the Memorial Day is for It is to honor our military especially those that have died for our country Take pride in them Your residents do
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There used to be on in Edzell.  My stepdaughter was born there when my husband was stationed there.
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British army, I love you guys.  It is so much fun to drink with you.  Be nice if you could hold your booze tho, 9 - 10 beers and you all fall down.\n\nAs for tanks, they all have reverse.
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I just got back from Iraq and spent the day remembering the 3 who died in my company.  I looked at pictures and read emails from their families and sent them notes.  There were no parades here but many of us got out the flags and paid tribute to vets at cemetaries in the area.
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Wild chicken, I remember it well. It was where we used to do our mortar gunnery trials. Great food, got to meet German soldiers... I didn't appreciate the blizzard during the winter of 75-76 though.
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i was given choices before i went to basic. i chose overseas. then i had a choice of korea germany or alaska. i went to germany. korea or alaska were 1 yr. tours. germany was 2 yrs. i extended my fts and was there 3.5 yrs.  with things the way they are now there are no gurantees. theyll send you wherever they want to.
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Everyone was very supportive.  My grandparents gave the most support, as they came from the WWII generation and always had a great deal of respect for the US military.