Thanks. There were many great places to eat and I remember one place just outside of town that was a 5 star restaurant but I cant remember the name, it may have been in Mariakappel. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. I was there during the Yom Kimmpur War. Tall, red hair and freckles? Does anyone know whatever happened to the school? The carnival would come to post and set up by the front gate. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. We raced volkswagens on our time off and we'd go to the range and shoot all day. I found some that must have been late 79 or 80 because I actually found my old platoon in some of them (picking up trash, which we seemed to spend a lot of time doing). It was very odd because everything was overgrown (obviously no grunts here to clean up and mow) and all of the buildings were empty. It was redesignated at. As I remember, pretty darn good. My father was SSgt Abelardo Lopez and he worked at the Rod and Gun Club also. Anyone,PLEASE contact me who was there that I served with. If you go over to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=18258402411there are a bunch of photos of the base and of town. I still have German friends who I talk and write to at least monthly. I was one of the two squads of MP's living in bldg. Some of the best times of my life there ( at least the ones i can remember ) would be nice to hear from some of the guys you can email me at Oldamergerman@yahoo.com hope to hear from some of you ( Sherry tell Terry i said "HI" if he remembers me ). I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. Do you have MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY Reunion information you'd like to share, "When I Joined VetFriends, I read about the email locator service, and sent an email to my old friend. My name is Ed Dewey.Anyone remember me? Aug 26, 2012. I spent many hours playing foosball. Anyone know of any good pics of the base online?Thanks,Mike, Thank you all for sharing your memories of McKee Barracks and of Crailsheim in general!I don't really have many pictures of the base when we were stationed theremost of our pictures featured a small, dark-haired boy who will be 19 come July and just graduated from high school two weeks ago. It was likeanother world. It would be awesome if any of you could help us and contact us to share some information about your experiences. I was really touched to see that the housing areas are still vital communities, obviously cared for and cared about. Is it possible you remember a Dennis Cook, and where he was from?Keith. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. I think of it often and miss some of its charm. Things have definitely changed in 26 years. We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. They were wonderfully juicy and made up for the terrible pastry. I worked in the towers, sallyport and post main gate. The Stern appears to have been preserved exactly as I remember it. I remember that we would dign up at the community center to be able to sack groceries at the commisary. Thanks. The bakery made the best pretzels with a cheese that you smeared on the pretel. I never could figure that out, but then I never figured out the Army either. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim (closed in 1993) McNair Barracks, Berlin (closed in 1994) McNair Kaserne, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) McPheeters Barracks, Bad Hersfeld (1993) Merrell Barracks, Nuremberg (closed in 1992) Unofficial homepage Michael Barracks, Hchst, Frankfurt (closed in 1994) Minick Kaserne, Bad Kreuznach (closed 1995?) We kept the burgers warm by placing them on the M151 jeep engine manifold.I remember the New Yorker, I think I even have a menu from the place somewhere. I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. We would drive up to Nuremberg, pick up a bunch of big macs, and drive back to Crailsheim with the burgers on the M151 engine manifold.I remember the New Yorker, I think I even have a menu from the place somewhere. You had to pay 5 marks to get into the place and that also got you one beer. I've dropped by 4 times in the last 8 years or so. Dave Delagado,I was stationed in Crailsheim 76-81and I knew a SFC Delgado from CSC 1-51 Inf, GSR platoon. I have always thought about and missed some of my freinds. My wife is from the Ellwangen area, about 25 minutes from Crailsheim. But, coincidentally, I met someone on Facebook who lives there, and she and her family more or less adopted me and invited me to visit Germany and stay with them when I did. I was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. hay Anonymous above we have pictures on our face book group page From the late 60's of children sleding down horse shoe hill. It's been nearly 40 years since we parted. The first address you sent me is my buddy. The lived in Iphofen, which was about a 30 minute ride from Crailsheim. All remaining personnel and equipment arrived at the location on 8 December, and the Hospital was officially opened on this date. I returned to Germany in 1998 but McKee was gone already. Albert Pawlowski. Search by name, and you'll find a few of the names you are searching for :-)BillBlack, Hello Amy, I was trying to locate any ArmyBrats who went to school at Mckee Barracks. Hope this helped with coloring in the memories. Sorry I couldn't make the trip but I went back to Vietnam and it was hot. During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the Gernan Luftwaffe. and by the way, I remember SFC Chambers and his blue '64 Impala. I was at McKee. The antenna faced the housing area, and had very limited range west, north or east of McKee Barracks. The construction of a barracks on Blackhorse Avenue began in 1888 and took approximately 4 years to finish. We first lived in an apartment with a German family. Any idea which town/parrish he was from? The first address you sent me is my buddy. That is the place where I met my beautiful wife. I'm the first to ever contact him. I too lived in Crailshiem from 1981-1988Worked in the McKee recreation center for many years, and miss this place alot. Be sure to send me a friend request! Your exhusbands name Tim is very familiar, I wish I could remember the face. We used to go to a Gasthaus in Mariakappel, east of Chrailsheim. It was early in the AM, and woke up the entire housing area who complained to the Post CO. aimee elizabeth daniel > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany > chuck baird art meaning > mckee barracks crailsheim, germany I was assigned to the 545 MP company. The barracks, originally named Marlborough Barracks after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough and built as a cavalry barracks to house 862 military horses, were completed in 1888. Crailsheim. Best wishes to all of you and again thank you for sharing your stories!Amy, I was the school nurse at Crailsheim E/JHS from 1987 - 1990. If you are interested in being part of history write me an E-mail with your stories. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. It seemed a lot bigger back then. Telephone Duty hours phone 2735-706/546, at other times 610/801. I went to many places there including Rothenberg . I was 8 years old when we moved to McKee Barracks in 1964, and stayed until mid '65. I remember "horse shoe hill" was the big farming field behind the school. I was too young to remember name of the Gasthaus my folks took me to every Saturday night. I do have fond memories of Crailsheim and have been back there several times to visit. I really enjoyed the field trips to castles and museums around Southern Germany. McKee Barracks Crailsheim Condition: New Quantity: More than 10 available 12 sold / See feedback Price: US $5.95 Add to cart Add to Watchlist Ships from United States Shipping: Will ship to United States. One memory I have is during the 1973 Israel-Egypt war, when the Isreali Army crossed the Suez Canal, both the 1/51 and 5/73 FA (or 2/42 FA) left overnight to their alert positions. Either an Air Force CPT or Major would arrive at our Hqs before hand to work with our S-2 office. I remember walking guard duty around the motor pool when the weather was so bad you could not see past 20 feet because of the blizzard. The "Sheim" is the place where I got seriously buzzed drinking my first warm German beernot to mention what the Schnapps and Jaegermeister did to many of us back in those days. Some of the best years of my youth. What a great experience for a young man to be stationed in Europe. I was stationed in Crailsheim with the 37th Armor from January 1958 to June 1959. . [2], The barracks was later named Marlborough Barracks after John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. It would be awesome if any of you could help us and contact us to share some information about your experiences. I kept in touch for a few years but then as you do lost touch. Spent most of it in the motor pool.Steve B. I was in Alpha Co, 1/51 82 and 83. Please try to keep your posts relevant to McKee Barracks. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. I'm the first to ever contact . Credit:The Vike Archives & Sightings.com. When Glen and I divorced I came back to Crailsheim and worked in the GED program teaching American History and United States Government. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. It was from Marlborough Barracks that the 6th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, made up of squadrons of the 5th Lancers and 12th Lancers, rode down what is now O'Connell Street in Easter 1916 and came under fire from the GPO, and beat a hasty retreat after encountering the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army who had taken over the building. "Do you like to see photos from Crailsheim 2009? I was there from 87-90, in C Battery and Svc Battery. My teacher, Mr. Albrecht, was the best! Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. I've recently just discovered that he spent time in McKee Barracks in Crailsheim between 1962 and 1964. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. Please contact me at jkennedyralph@eircom.net. Horst Dreschner's daughter, (Corinne) just Emailed me about mailing a Chicago Bears jacket for a gift for her son for Christmas. HI All:Looks like I am the old timer here. I am sure they would be glad to mail you a copy.Ingrid, hay Dave allot of us are in the face book group come on by https://www.facebook.com/groups/newmckeealumni/. I too was stationed in Crailsheim from 88 through 91. to this building Nearby cities: Coordinates: 498'20"N 102'9"E. Add your comment in english Add comment for this object . Been to Graf Hoenfels BonnlandI have fond memories of it all. Crailsheim was my first duty station, and I loved the fests, the people, the little kaserne atmosphere, taking the train to Robinson and Patch barracks in Stuttgart to go shopping or hanging out at the Stern or at the club in Neustadtlein, where I met my wife in 76. Going to the Volksfest in Septmber.Who else is going? I was stationed in Crailsheim from March 1975 to October 1978. I never did run over anybody on that hill! I'm Ed Dewey, and I was an artillery surveyor in the 5/73, then the 2/42 (Lance) from early '72 until Aug. 74.If anyone remembers me, send me an email at: rocketed@att.netEd, I was there as an artillery surveyor from early '72 until Aug. '74. I am back here now (literally as I am typing, sitting in the Hotel Schwarzer Bock) for the first time since I left in 83, with my son who was born in late 83 (I met his mother here in Crailsheim). med. I was assigned to the dispensary(16th.Med. in the same town where they retired. Thank you so much again for helping me Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich eingeladen, beizutreten! Our mess hall won best small unit mess for 5 years straight. Fink, and Dr. Hinsley were the other officers.We had a couple of civilian ambulance drivers,Rudolf Bergman and Rudolf Hahn that were really good.I like to know of any group trips to Crailsheim , please contact me at wlb646@aol.com. Loved your story Amy. . nukem till they glow. McCoy was post commander when I was there. Contact: LaLi97@gmx.de Jerry was from Puyallup, WA and was the best man at my wedding in 1977. Thank you so much again for helping me I'm interested in hearing from folks who remember those good old days! Does anyone remember him, Captain Orrin Skolnick? Mark,Don't remember what part Joe was from. great to see all the post and a shout out to mel chambers. If any of you have photos please contact me at charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com. I'd like to contact a few people who left comments here over the years, but I cannot email them directly from here. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. Thanks for the memories. Went back in 2003 and McKee was bulldozed. Like many of you it was some of the best years of my life. I returned to Crailsheim in 2005 and found the town had changed a lot and of course McKee was torn down. Our housing building was the last on the street, which was across from the school's play yards. Hi Amy,I was stationed with SVC Btry, 2/42 and 4/12 from Nov 86 to Jan 90. Robert Sanchez email mncross1@yahoo.com, Hi MichaelaI was in C-Btry 2/42 around 1976/78, and I knew all those dudes. Farmers still worked the fields directly across Highway 14 from the main gate. Horseshoe Hill may have been fun for the youngsters in the day, but it was a great time at night for the adults!! The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. His name was Joseph w. Hembree.if anybody Knew or serve with him I would love if you would contact me. I did go to Jagstheim where my family first lived while waiting on housing. I still can taste those burgers till this day. Thanks for making it possible!" This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. ". Thanks for the memories!Mark Fogleman, Concord, NC. West Germany. West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 - a photo on Flickriver tools | share: photo size: medium 640 new Ladycliff recent | interesting | random | favorites | contacts | sets | tags: view large West Germany - Crailsheim - McKee Barracks - Bldg 209 A5 - Harold Lloyd - January 1978 (He was stationed closer to France). Thank you for posting this. I was there in 1958@1959 with the 37th Armor 1st Med. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. WOW!!! It always surprised me how may fatalities occurred during reforger that involved traffic accidents, drownings, and plane crashes. What a conversation we had. We were stationed in Germany in 1975 through 1978. I am 34years old. I have a few pics of our guys at the Kegal Stube which was the restaurant side of the New Yorker, but unfortunately, not too much more. Does anyone remember him? The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. Extracted from US Army film "City Burns, Crailsheim, Germany ; 10th Armored Division,. We were the Aid Station that was on the first floor of the bank building. I live in Al. wow Amy, a little memory lane about Crailsheim sure brings out the posts. I was the Supply Clerk until 3 months before I left. I was the last soldier at Crailshiem, I literally slid the keys under the gate when I left. The Division's CO was General Omara. My wife is a born Crailsheimerin so we do return frequently. I was Supply Sergeant and Acting Field First. What a great time and experience! We arrived in Crailsheim a month before the school year ended and Frau Linden (the elementary school German teacher) had no idea what to do with my two sisters and I. Hundreds of participants, thousands of photos and a lot of memories. We didnt have one when I was there. Mama Bartels would cook up a great meal while Papa tries to teach us German. Great memories of Crailsheim and was glad I was able to take my son for a visit. Thank you for your comments! I was stationed there from Jan 1958 until June 1959. B battery 2/42nd FA. There is a new (in 2005) hotel, Stadthotel Crailsheim ( http://en.stadthotel-crailsheim.de/Wiki.jsp?page=Main_en ) on the river downtown that is very nice and reasonable should anyone need a place to stay. 37th Armor, drove for HQs commander. i was 2/42 fa lance 80-82 here is the link. The rest were garrison support (MP, medical aid station, etc) from 1st AD HQ in Ansbach. U.S. He is now in the Air Force, so perhaps will be lucky enough to be stationed in Germany one day. For 2 weeks around Christmas, we got every other day off which was great. Jim attended school there being active in football, track and field. I remember sledding on "The Hill". There were a lot of troops in Schweinfurt, but not any more. I remember heading over to a "disco" in Blaufelden on the weekends. I am trying to find the father of one of our families friends. I have not got much to go on as all I can remember now is her first name of Dorle although she does mention an Eva Schneider. The ole gals that worked there sure could fix a great hamburger. The 95th MP Battalion was in Mannheim.The company that covered Mannheim, I believe, was the 272nd MP Company. One day a small privately owned jet made an emergency landing on post. Yuki, it turns out, was in the last graduating class of the high school at McKee. Seemed like the longest three years of my life. its on face book "the New Mckee barracks Alumni . My name is Bill GoodyearTake care Brother and stay in touch.Cell::480-330-6518bcgoodyear@outlook. Shared an off post apartment for a while, fell in love with German beer. As a young man in the Army, Crailsheim was a great place to live and it gave me an opportunity to see parts of France, England, Austria, and Belgium. We (Terry and Sherry French) were there from 76-79. I remember Dr's Taylor, Fink, and Fredrickson. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. us army crailsheim germany us army crailsheim germany. CityHotel am McKeePlatz is located in Crailsheim. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! I served at McKee from early 1955 to mid 1957, so was part of the Occupation Force of Germany and have the ribbon to remind me. Or buying cases of German bier from the locals who worked on post. So she let us sit in the back of the class and read. They had the best "House Platte" in the world. I was an MP in the 7727 AU Rehab Center and Stockade. When we arrived there weren't many cats and our girl Sam had lots of litters. I was in Hq Hq Co 1st medium Tank Btn.I worked in S-4 and the last few months in the Hq Hq Co supply room.My name was Sp/4 Robert T Dixon, Wow! We were one of the first outfits to open this new base. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. My older sister keeps in contact with some people from there and Nurnburg where she went to high school. Fond memories indeed1. After they finished, they nose dived behind us with their engines off, and as we looked in front of us they turned the jets back on leaving us deaf! We were in the first building on the left across from the post main gate. JimWhat a surprise to find this site on the web. ore any other plase near Crailsheim? The experience will always be with me. I too was an Army brat when my father was stationed at McKee Barracks with the 1/51 from May '68 to May '70. Ledward Barracks was referred to as "Panzer Kaserne " by the locals as it was a base for a German Army tank unit in WWII. All rights reserved. 4.2 oz. Popcorn was a dime, with all the salt you could pour on it! Maybe it was the small community atmosphere.Unfortunately, I left that necks of the woods back in September and am back in small town Italy!Amy, I was stationed at McKee barracks in the 2nd 42nd FA From 1973-1974 I went ther just after my tour in Vietnam . Articles; WorthPoint Media Read item description or contact seller for shipping options. in Mckee barrracks crailsheim we have an alumni on face book here is a link there are allot of us there. I was with the 4th.armor div. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. I spent a good deal of time in Dienkelsbuhl (sp? Dave Fingeroos here again. Would love to locate Joe Godeaux, from Louisana, who was my roomate for a short time when I first got there. Although my spoken German was/is not good, I could understand quite a bit. However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. McKee Barracks, Dublin; Address: McKee Barracks, Blackhorse Ave., Dublin 7, D07 A065: Units: Director of CIS Corps Director of Engineer Corps I will sure to visit and take him on a tour.Thanks for your comment.Amy, I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1968 to 1969. Best I ever had and I can't find them now. He headed for McKee Barracks. I spent there; especially a time when I was defrauded and unintentionally stole a bicycle of a young German lady who I desperately wanted to meet; she worked at snack bar, It was very embarrassing. Glen was in Officers Traing School then stationed in Crailsheim. My wife and I lived at 15 Langestrasse, above the Hberle's textile store. We used to do a lot of sledding on the hill behind the BOQ. We would play other batteries and we had the best at that time. Kinda like the newsreels of the 30's, 40's, 50's kept folks up to date on world events. I am from Puerto Rico . Helicopter rides, the farmers marketStill miss Germany. The owners and the time were Horst Dreschner who is now deceased, and his wife Christa, who is much alive and soon to be retired. I could go on forever with the stories and places. Fond memories, sad the post is gone.. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. McDaniel, I remember sledding down horseshoe hill. I hope to run into some old friends on here. When I arrived there LTC Harry Lawson was the CO, later replaced by LTC Charlie Ross.I worked for CPT Mercier and SFC Langston at S-3, and also with MSG Belding from S-2. Sergeant Greer and Rodrequis were Headquater 1st Sergeants, I thought Captin Ryan was in charge of Headquarters but I could be wrong. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. Wagner, Elroy Thompson, Dean Vandeberg. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. Great for sewing or gluing onto hats,vets,jackets,saddle bags etc. Since I sadly have a hard time remembering people's names, the fact that I remember his should speak volumns. Are you looking for someone who is or was in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? I badly want to go back and see some of it. I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. I live in Gilbert, AZ my email is bcgoodyear@outlook and my phone number is 480-330-6518. He was killed in May of 1983 in a car accident. I was given additional duties as FAC (forward air controller), and would ride out on an M113 PC along with the AF officer. He took us to Bertschgarden (sp? Shown is an abandoned barrack that was used by the U.S. Army and the Bundeswehr.Zu sehen ist eine verlassene Kaserne, die von der US Armee und der Bundeswehr. *lol*Sam, What memories these postings have bought back! I was in Head Quaters Company and for a short time I drove the Battalion Commander around in his jeep, do you remeber his name? We knew the owner, he was some American German who opened the place. Veteran C. Young, After 30 years and learning the computer and finding VetFriends, I went to my first reunion of the USS Navasota AO-106. It was so cool to see helicopters land right in front of our apartment and drop him off at his house.Does anybody remember the fighter jets that used to fly rooftop high over the post on their practice runs? Our post comander by that time was Brigadier General Charles C Rogers recipient ofthe congressional medal of Honor. JimI was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. Entdecke McKee Kaserne Crailsheim in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! There is a McKee barracks group on facebook. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. The barracks was home to several different British units throughout it's history but was primarily for Cavalry units. Was sad to hear that, She was a tough ole girl but I liked her.So, thank you for your post on Crailsheim, I enjoyed reading them, Beth, Hi BethanyI was close to the same age as you when my dad was stationed at McKee.It is so strange to see folks speak of that era of my life that seemed to be buried long ago. I was so surprised when I was able to find where I lived as a kid. The McDonald's is quite a surprise. I am still in Germany, working in Heidleberg at USAREUR/7A HQ. We went on a 30 day camping trip in the summer of '69 and got to see most of southern Germany and parts of Austria from a Rambler station wagon.Thank you for sharing with everyone. I was 12-13 years old at the time.I remember you could see the gate to commisary from our picture window and there was one building between us and the playground.One of the teachers was a Mr.Bettencourt or Bettingcourt, (not sure.) I was there 85-87. Your comments on Craisheim bring back fond memories. Hi AmyI'm delighted to stumble across your blog.My parents were civilian employees of the Army in the early 1950s. They look like they are mostly from the 60's and 70's. Again, these were memorable times in my young life that I will never forget. Wow, what memories. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. McKee Barracks, Crailsheim, around 1960 (Source: 4th Armored Division, Welcome Booklet, 1960 or 1961) Aerial of McKee Barracks. What a shame! The principal was Mr. Orlando. Thanks for making it possible, Thanks so much VetFriends.com for your help and genuine concern for locating this long lost buddy of mine, Please Enter a Valid email address with no spaces, VetFriends Members: This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. Looks like we were there at the same time as Keith, Sid and closely followed the anonomous poster who worked in the Clinic with Rudy, Rudolph and Dr. Fink. We got to know quite a few residents there and they were very nice to us. Of course I can't remember a lot of names but Conne Balangi(sp), Paul Foster and a girlfriend with the last name of O'donnell or McDonell. Ed Bettencourt, Hi my name is Ric Badal I live near Crailsheim and I was also in McKeebks, 1973-1977 and returned to work in the photolab from 1986 til 1990. Details. You are welcome to email me at lonestaramy@aol.com and I will ask Tim if he recalls your name. Your understanding is much appreciated.-Amy, my dad was stationed in Crailsheim 79-82 501st ord company 1st sergeant Robert Anderson "Top" I'm little "Top", thats what the GI's in the company used to call me. with allot of pictures. The pictures and discussion help a lot. See 48 traveller reviews, 42 candid photos, and great deals for McKee Hotel, ranked #1 of 7 B&Bs / inns in Crailsheim and rated 4.5 of 5 at Tripadvisor. Beer was less than a mark!Anyone want to reach me? We moved to Jagsthiem about 1972 . Photos are also welcome. 1963-1966: 3-37 Armor was stationed at McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany 1966: 3-37 Armor moves from Crailsheim to Ferris Barracks in Erlangen, Germany 1966-1973: Ferris Barracks in Erlangen, Germany 1973 3-37 Armor is reflagged 2-81 Armor in Erlangen, Germany 1983: 3-37 Armor is reactivated as part of 1ID at Fort Riley, Kansas World / Germany / Baden-Wurttemberg / Crailsheim. I served as the Armorer who created the "Velvet Touch" Arms RoomBest arms room in the battalion. I too felt somewhat sad when I visited the former McKee Barracks and think about how it was 33 years ago. This photo is in 1 album. Couldn't find our way around. I remember the dances they held for pre-teens and teens at the community center. McKee Barracks Crailsheim ; McKee Barracks Crailsheim Post & Kaserne. There were other military families in the building. However, Class IV (Jim Beam) made the locals love me. :)Please feel free to send me an email at rocketed@att.netEd. McKee Barracks. Please send to lonestaramy@aol.com.Thanks,Amy. The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. I really hope some other people can find this service and get in touch with people like I did. He worked mainly in the supply room. McKee Barracks (Crailsheim) 0 available. one of my best friends (estus ray smith) a surveyor is still living in germany and a surveyor for the gov. 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