Comments on: Carl Schurz Kaserne, Bremerhaven

By: ursula

ursula — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:38:32 +0000

Thousands of US troops leaving Bavaria
Published: 3 Feb 12 09:17 CET
The American military will close two military bases in the German state of Bavaria by 2015 as part of a planned drawdown of forces stationed in Europe.
The cities affected – Bamberg and Schweinfurt – will lose approximately 7,500 soldiers, according to mayors who met with the leader of the US Army in Europe, Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling Wednesday.

Mayor Andreas Starke of Bamberg said there will be a gradual reduction of troop numbers over the next few years before the bases officially shutter.

Starke said although the closures would have “far-reaching consequences,” hurting craftsmen and other businesses who have made millions of euros from the Americans, he said it will also have benefits.

“In a crisis, there’s also a chance,” Starke said, pointing to the city’s long-running need for new student housing to support the University of Bamberg.

Schweinfurt Mayor Sebastian Remelé too tried to take something positive from the announcement, saying new residential housing was needed and that he could also envision new businesses moving onto space left by the decommissioned base. However, he said, 600 local civilian jobs were threatened by the closure.

Interior Minister Hans-Peter Friedrich said the federal government would be offering special assistance to the affected cities.

“The federal government will surely help wherever it has leeway,” Friedrich told the Münchner Merkur newspaper.

In January, the US government announced it was pulling between 10,000 and 15,000 military personnel out of Europe as part of redeployment to focus on the Middle East and Asia.

The Local/DAPD/mdm

By: Ursula

Ursula — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:39:06 +0000

Hi Stephen,

try the following link:
http://www.discorevival.de/
You’ll find some old pics of all the disco’s in B’haven of the 60ies and 70ies Kraftwerk, Enteprise …….

Enjoy

By: Jack Bonanno

Jack Bonanno — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:59:49 +0000

David : I lead convoy from K-Town to Bremahaven. E-mail me at bonannojack@yahoo.com

By: Ursula

Ursula — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:39:38 +0000

Hi Don,
glad you enjoyed the info. regarding the old hunting grounds.
“Rote Muehle” hmm? You know the bar belonged to the red light district and no “good” native girl would frequent this place.
http://www.6913th.org/PH/BARS-Rote%20Muhle.htm -
The daughter of Mr. Hoheisel now owns the tug boat in (Hotel Metropol)
http://www.metropol-bremerhaven.de/

But back in 1954-1957 the German economy left a lot to desire. For the Americans stationed in Germany, they all seemed to have had a good time. I do remember B’haven from the 50ies and how the Grosse Kirche (big church) and the city looked after the bombing of 1945.
Be glad to provide further info. if needed. Let me know your e-mail address.

Sincerely

By: Ursula

Ursula — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:22:10 +0000

Ups, sorry, forgot to post the complete links.
So, here we go again:
German town pulls jobs out of thin air updated 2 days ago
CNN’s Fred Pleitgen reports on how a German town with massive unemployment gains new life thanks to renewable energy.
http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/business/2012/01/19/pleitgen-germany-bremerhaven.cnn

Enjoy

your fishtown port reporter

By: Ursula

Ursula — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:27:56 +0000

Hi,

Here are the latest news across the pond.Guess what, B’haven made it on CNN:
http://www.CNN.com – Video – Europe
“German town gains new life”

your fishtown port reporter

By: Don Crout

Don Crout — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:20:30 +0000

Ursula: Holy Mackerel!! I posted a comment a short time ago, regarding the 1953-1957 era in Bremerhaven. Now, upon readng further posts on this site, many from you, I find that you have a connection with Baltimore. I assume that is Baltimore, Maryland. I was born and raised in that city and my family was intimately involved in many local endeavors. The list includes various city schools, music (including Peabody Conservatory), engineering design, construction, etc., etc…
Would love to share some history with you.

By: Don Crout

Don Crout — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:27:43 +0000

WOW! Ursula, you’re a walking, talking encyclopedia! Since I don’t know your age, this may not be fair, but – what info do you have on American military in Bremerhaven, 1954-1957? I was there (41st/6913th Radio Squadron Mobile, USAF). I was housed, at different times, in both the Marine Barracks (Marineschule) and the Staging Area (later Karl Schurz). In my off-duty time, I played in a dixieland jazz band, including both Army and Air Force guys and a couple of Germans, mostly in 1956, at the Rote Muhle in Bremerhaven. Do you know anything about this era?

By: Larry Lance

Larry Lance — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 04:18:59 +0000

Hi Wendy. Maybe I can help you with answers to your questions. I lived in worked in the Bremerhaven area for approximately 14 years. Assigned as military for 6 (1978-1984) years and the rest as Civil Service.(1985-1988) (1990-1993). I left Bremerhaven in October 2011 after a year long stay.
The only American Military unit assigned at Bremerhaven is the 950th Transportation Company. This company consists of 1 Commander, 3 enlisted and 1 GS 9 Civil Servant. The rest are German employees.
There is no American School Facilities at Bremerhaven, no American Medical Facilities, and only a very very small PX facility. Medical treatment is handle by contracted German Physicians. To be quite frank, I believe that the DODDS schools are located at Wiesbaden or school located at Bonn. There are some blocked American housing for the personnel assigned to the 950th.
There’s no exceptional family member program in that area for Soldiers or GS civilians. Bremerhaven is a nice city and has a lot to offer. Located close to the North Sea. Approximately, 2-3 hour drive to Denmark or Baltic Sea. A beautiful to live and work in.
Let me suggest that you get in contact with either the Commander or the Installation coordinator for specific unit information. I have their telephone numbers available if you wish to have them. Best of Luck.

By: Ursula

Ursula — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:27:08 +0000

Hi Wendy,

browsing the net:
The Germany Information Website – Great information for moving to …
http://www.germanyinfosite.com/
If you would like further information regarding life in B’Haven let me know your e mail adress

Good luck