Hello all, I'm Steve, originally from Illinois, retired from the Army in 2006 after 21 yrs and now reside in Dixon, MO. I work for the Army MP School as instructor on Ft. Leonard Wood. I have had a life long interest in military history (esp. WW2) as my father and his five brothers and my grandfather are all veterans. I had two uncles and my grandfather served in WW2 with my grandfather being wounded during the invasion of southern France. I still have the bayonet and his Purple Heart. I served three tours of duty in Germany (86-88, 89-91 and 02-04) and took every opportunity (which weren't many) to visit battlefields. I recently learned one of my uncles was mechanic on B17's and would sometimes serve as a gunner on missions. He never got permission to go and would often get "called on the carpet" to explain his actions. The pilot didn't even know he was there. He is also the one that developed my interest in model trains. I actually found this site by looking for pictures of trains being used to transport troops in the States. I passing this interest on to my children now. I look forward to the many interesting conversations to be had here. Thanks for having me. Steve
Nice. My father was in the Army but the canadian army for about 35 years. He retired in 2005! He was infintry and myself I am getting ready to join the navy pending my request to be accept for ROTP (reserve officers training plan) Well I just really wanted to say welcome!
Howdy Steve and welcome to the forum. Wherebouts in Germany were you? Baumholder by chance? Glad to have you with us. Happy posting.
I was in Germany while my dad was in the service! Lahar if I remember, I was really quite young to be honest with you!
I was stationed at Pinder Barracks, in Zirndorf (Nuremburg Military Community), McKee Barracks in Crailshiem with 595th MP CO 86-88, Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt 89-91 and Grafenwoher 02-04. Did several missions in other cities including Munich, Bamberg, Kitzingen, Wurzburg, Hohenfels, Vilseck, etc... I was able to see quite a bit of the country as a Military Police Soldier. Even up to the 5 an 1 kiliometer zones during the Cold War. Gave the "one finger salute" to some Russians and Czechs. They returned it!
Steve -- Welcome and thanks for you service! This is a great place with a lot of fine folk. You will enjoy your time here! Cheers!
