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Just found this site while researching for a visit back to Germany.  Was at Cooke Barracks from 76-78 and was the best tour of duty in the world.  thanks

I was stationed at Cook Barracks from April 1971 to April 1972.  Because I had just arrived I was “volunteered" to stand during the change from the 4^th Armored Division to the 1^st.  I was naive enough to think it was a privilege at the time.  I remember when I arrived it was still cold and many folks kept food on the outside of the window sills.  Being from Los Angeles, I had never seen people store food like that.  I also remember that the busses were more modern in Germany than the smoke-belching ones I was familiar with in LA. 

The 501^st Admin Co. was housed in the large building at the edge of the post and living there reminded me of a college dorm complete with drinking games, card games, playing Frisbee in the halls (an early version of Ultimate Frisbee).  The food was mostly OK except on weekends when the famous “Green Weenies” appeared again and again on the menu.  My duty sergeant was a nice fellow named Willis A. Rizer, but everyone called him by his initials, WAR.  He always spoke of getting out and liked to party with us enlisted/draftees, so I was very disappointed when he announced that he signed up for another 6-year hitch.  He had a family and probably needed the money.

My friends included Mick (Ehrlinborn) from Chicago (his real name wasn’t that, but we called him Mick because people said he looked like Mick Jagger.  Other friends included Mike (?) Mulkey from South Dakota, Louis Hernandez from Dallas, Dave or Bob (?) Decker from Wisconsin who played some of the fastest games of checkers with me.  I guess after a few moves we got bored and both wanted to finish as soon as possible. 

I worked at the personnel office for a while sending various kinds of orders out to the outposts of the division.  All the folks who worked there were great.  Even though I had some disagreements with the duty officer, we never took our differences elsewhere.  Sorry for that punch Lt. Mike Manning or was it Mike Manion (?).

After that incident I ended my tour of Cook Barracks and the Army working at the Service Club, which may have been one of the best jobs anyone could have.  No uniforms, show up at 11 am, organize pool tournaments and concert trips.  Halfway through my job there the 1^st Armored Division moved out to Ansback or some place like that, but since I was a short timer (less than 90 days), they left me behind with the 1^st Infantry Division.  Naturally, they had no idea what to do with me so I just went about my business without having to interact with any officers or NCO’s.  I was finally discharged in April 1972, 19 months and 7 days after my induction and returned to LA, when I enrolled in college and became a Geologist.

Served at 504th Admin Company, worked in Special Orders from 1967 to January 1969. The best time of my life.  Like to hear from the gang ( Jerry Brown, Anthony D,Amico, Regis Manns, Paco Camino Renzi, and Rene Miranda) Never will forget you guys.

For all you guys who might remember him... Sp/4 Jeff Hinds HHC1st IDF/ 573 S&S Co from 11-72 thru 7-75 died a few months ago from cancer. We were on the buddy system..I went to 1st MP Det and he became a clerk for Cpt Ashcroft....iImiis you jeff. We had fun in ft Goepp.

Assigned to the 385th MP. Bn. Co. B early '75 to Aug. '76-originally from CA relocated to OK in '03-like to hear from any ex-GIs-just found this site this am surfing the net

Stationed at Cooke Barracks 1984-1985 4/16 Infantry Big Red One as a 31K Communications Specialist. I'll never forget my first doppelbock beer and heffeweizens at the Crocodile in Goppingen. Taking the train down to Munich for Oktoberfest or skiing in the Alps. And who can forget field exercises in scenic Grefenwoehr!! If anyone remembers me drop me a line.

Arrived at Cooke Barracks Nov 1956, HHC, 8th Inf Div, was there until 8th Div relocated to Bad Kreuznach.  Wonderful memories, HHC was an interesting organization, about 90% of the EM were college grads, many intellectual discussions.  Loved the "Gasthaus Harmonie" in town.

I was stationed in Goppingen from 1982 to 1984. I was in Alpha Company, then HHC, then Bravo Company. I have many fond memories, and then some not so fond memories. I married, and since divorced after 20 years of marriage, a girl from there. I am looking for Jeff Underwood, Monte Sheets, Sp 4 Schoby, SGT Tabor, SFC Vinyard, and the Batallion Sergeant Major Howard. Any information would be appreciated...

Served at Cooke Barracks from 82 -85 and ran the MP Customs Detachment there along with Brian & Sandy Smock.  Remember winning the July 4th 1983 softball tournament and had to beat C Co. 4/16 twice to win it all.  We had MP's from the platoon, CID, and Customs on the team and I had the good fortune to coach them.  Retired from the Army after 23 years and being in Goeppingen was surely one of the highlights of my career.

Hoping to find some old friends that were in the 4th/16th c co  i was there from 85-87, especially Sgt Johnston and his wife Lori who i lost touch with a long time ago, i remember the yak shack, but also the Ack Shack in our own barracks, named after troy, Ackley,good times going with the scout platoon to Bad Toltz PCT, Abbey,Terry B.,Troy A, Bartoli, running Marathons with Sgt J and Bob, and my squad leader who i cant remembers name just face, hope someone who knew me sees this and gets in touch with me , Duty First!!!!!!!

Was stationed there from 88-90 with HHC 1st ID(F) MP platoon.

Hello,  was with HHC and CSC 1/26th 1976 to 1979. Cooke Kaserne was most the memorable assignment. The people and country around Gerp were absolutely great.

c.co 1/26 1st idf 80 thru 82 never will forget that place loved it

I was stationed in Goeppingen from August 1959 to March 1962. I was with the 4th Armored Division Band and played French Horn. I remember Bria, Brown, Murphy, Lundston, Holcomb, Stoudt, O'Brian, Polk, Marriott, Palowitch, Romo, Swetzer, Lawson, and CWO Gibson. Somehow we remember the good times and forget the alerts and Graf. I welcome emails from any and all. I am now retired in Beaumont CA and do little other than play golf and use my Ham Radio.