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Panzer Kaserne

Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Schonaich /
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Panzer (German for Tank) Kaserne (German for Base) was the place where the Germans kept their tanks during World War II. Panzer Kaserne has kept its name from World War II days when it served as a tank base. It was constructed simultaneously with Patch and the two were joined by a cobblestone road specially designed to withstand the weight of tank traffic. There are still reminders of those days at Panzer. For instance, the mural in the officers club was painted in 1939. The wooded area behind the post is still used for training, as is the outdoor shooting range. Panzer also has an indoor firing range.

Panzer Kaserne is located in Boeblingen, Germany and is part of the Stuttgart community. Boeblingen is located near Stuttgart, two hours from Munich. Its proximity to these two large cities allows Boeblingen educators to enjoy and appreciate their many cultural and recreational advantages. The surrounding countryside consists of rolling farmland, small villages, and beautiful forests.

Panzer is the home of the Naval Special Warfare Unit Two, 1st Battalion/10th Special Forces Group; Special Operations Command, Europe; 554th Military Police Company and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe. The veterinary clinic is there, along with the local headquarters of the American Red Cross and Exceptional Family Member Program. Panzer is a haven for sports enthusiasts. The Outdoor Recreation office rents sporting gear, and the fitness center has an indoor rock climbing wall. Another recreation option is the bowling alley. AAFES operates an auto repair garage.

HQ USMARFOREUR is located in Boeblingen (near Stuttgart), Germany at Panzer Kaserne and in conjunction with Marine Forces Atlantic, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, performs and coordinates the a variety of functions responsibilities, including contingency planning and execution, TPFDD maintenance on contingency operations and coordination of movement of equipment.

The 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor moved to Ferris Barracks, Erlangen, Germany in August 1971. On 28 February 1983 the battalion was relieved from assignment to the 1st Armored Division and was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division (Forward). The 2nd Battalion, 37th then moved to Panzer Kaserne, Boeblingen, Germany. On the 28th of April 1987 the 2nd Battalion, 37th Armor colors moved to Rose Barracks in Vilseck, Germany to become part of the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division.

Boeblingen Elementary School is on Panzer Kaserne, the US Army post two miles from Boeblingen. The school is housed in a single, 4-story building, which was formerly a German Army barracks. The school includes a library, gymnasium, cafeteria, and offices. In addition to the basic curriculum, the school has learning disability classes, reading, and the services of a counselor; teacher of communications impaired students, art, music, physical education, gifted education, and host nation teachers. Post facilities on Panzer Kaserne include a bowling alley, small commissary, Post Exchange, Deutsche Kantine, banking facility, and auto craft shop. A larger Post Exchange, commissary, and dispensary are located at Patch Barracks, a 15-minute drive.

The Army Continuing Education System (ACES) is dedicated to improving the combat readiness of the Total Army by planning, resourcing, and implementing educational programs and services to support the professional and personal development of quality servicemembers, adult family members and Department of Defense Civilians. In addition to the services generally associated with the ACES, the Panzer Army Education Center provides information and counseling concerning a variety of items which contribute to customers' personal and professional development. Outdoor Recreation is located in building 2949 on Panzer Kaserne below the Red Cross, adjacent to the new APO. The center carries a wide range of rental equipment, plans recreational trips and is a great place to go for advice on sporting activities. Visit the shop for bicycle rentals, ski rentals and trips, camping needs, scuba diving and parachute jumping. The EUCOM Rod and Gun Club is located on Panzer Kaserne in building 2949 below the Red Cross, adjacent to the new APO. It features a retail store for hunting and fishing needs.
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Coordinates:   48°41'1"N   9°2'38"E

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  • Ralph C Scholtz (guest)
    I was stationed at the Panzer Kaserne after having been a member of the 69th Infantry Division. We were a large number of ex combat soldiers assigned to the 423 Ordnance Evac. Co. Our assignment was to guard and supervise German POWs while the cleaned and mothballed our tanks, prime movers and heavy equipment which was then stored on what had been a Luftwaffer Air field. I do remember spending New Year's Eve 1945-46 at Sindelfingen a nearby town. I was demobilized at Ft. Dix NJ on May 27, 1946.
  • DAG (guest)
    I was stationed at Kelley Barracks nearby from 1983-1986 at the VII Corps Headquarters in the headquarters company (HHC, VII Corps), Our unit, like many in the greater Stuttgart area, came here to live fire for our annual re-qualification on our assigned weapon as most Kasernes around Stuttgart lacked a firing range. During my time in Germany, Panzer hosted units assigned to the forward deployed Brigade of the 1st ID- the Big Red 1.
  • Dave Urban (guest)
    Dave Urban. Spent time from 1962 to 1963 in Psy War. The old German Officer,s Club was our building
  • Ronald Hartman (guest)
    I was stationed at Panzer Kaserne 97th Sig BN Boeblingen in 1954-1955
  • sgt robinson (guest)
    i was their from july 1979-aug 1981 back then one side was 4th bn 73rd armor 1idf and the 1st bn 16th 1idf had the far side. other units were 1/4 cav 1idf .124th maint. & 98th main, a signal det. the base was a hell hole and most of the support we got was cut because we where the step child of germany stuck in a hole in the wall
  • Gary Ransom
    I was in the 1st sig from 1959 until 1962
  • Greg Westfall (guest)
    I was there from 84 to 87 as a tanker for 2/37 armor the other side where the crunchit's lived was 1/16 inf. This was an awesome place to be other than the constant alerts and lariat advance maneuvers. I was in Alpha company and we shared a building with the on duty mp's otherwise I couldn't think of a better place to spend the ur 18 19 and 20th birthdays. Hoooah to all my combat arms brothers.
  • DAVID TAYLOR (guest)
    I recall Gary Ransom - I was in 1st Signal (formerly 379th) Feb. 1960 - 1963 at HQ building. Sgt Schubert & CWO Rickersdon supervising. I was in JAG Section
  • Lt. Robert Walker (guest)
    I was a platoon leader for Alpha Company of the 2/37th from 1971 to 1972. I was there for the move to Ferris Barracks immediately after arriving back from tank gunnery at Grafenwoehr. My company was billeted in an old mess hall which was not equipped to handle a company of tankers. Pretty miserable! I did qualify all my tanks at Graf, which was pretty awesome. I also led my platoon during Reforger. Terrific experience.
  • charled heathco (guest)
    I was there feb, 59-May, 61 Made Sgt E-5 right after grad 7th Army NCO academy, mar, 60.
  • charled heathco (guest)
    I actually ( unfortunatly) married a girl from Boblingen in 60.
  • paul m. pompa (guest)
    iwas stationed there in 1966. 396th transpotation company was transferred to 342 trans company there. left to return to the us. as part of first reforger movement. I believe our group of lgt/medium truck companys 109th bn. companys were 12th trans -342nd trans -34th trans and 396th trans co. arrived there in 1966 in spring. at the time panzer kaserne was 7th army headquarters. wonderful memories of panzer kaserne. was sent to bad tolz to nco academy also. was sent back to states in 1968, as part of advance party to ft. mc lellan Alabama for 342nd trans nco. to prepare for our main company body to return to the states. our company was involved in the first reforger, return to Europe as a large group.
  • tom westrich (guest)
    Tom Westrich [guest] I was drafted and was stationed at Panzer Kaserne (1955-1956) was a cook for the 176 signal co. repair.......great time,we were still occupation troops from WW2......might say "I'm an old-timer"
  • Alpha 13 (guest)
    11B, I was at Panzer with HHC 1/16 S-1 11/73-7/74 then transferred to A Co 1/16 from 7/74-8/77 1st Plt 3rd Sqd. Came back in 82 assigned to HHC 4/82-1/83
  • Mike DeHart (guest)
    I was there 1961-1964 repairing electronic communication including the Angry 26D!
  • Fred Brackens (guest)
    Alpha...I was stationed at Panzer HHC 1/16th also. Out of basic (Ft Ord, Ca), in the last draft of 72 arrived Panzer 10/72 until 7/74. I lost ALL contact with anyone from those days and would hope to reunite. If you would reach out and get in touch with me I'd be grateful. WE may even know each other. Fred Brackens (brackenbush5847@outlook.com)
  • Bob Mayben (guest)
    I was stationed at Panzer in 1967-1968 with the 30th Army Postal Unit, (the post office). Loved the place, rich heritage in those buildings which were built to last.
  • DAVID TAYLOR (guest)
    I was stationed at Panzer Kaserne (1960-1963) as a Courts & Boards Specialist at 1st Signal Battalion Headquarters (formerly 375th Signal). This was the era of the construction of the Berlin Wall. In my off-duty time I met many local German friends & spent many memorable weekends at the beautiful University town of Tuebingen located close by. A three year period which I never regretted. Dave Taylor
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