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ObjSRgtLw · April 6th, 2009

Actually this is my Battailon (2nd German Air Force Ground Combat Supporting Btl.) and some of my closer comrades are amongst the guys on this pic. The Soldier with his son in front is the old Commander Lt. Col. Schwarz saluting goodbye to his men. He was a very charismatic and experienced Soldier, I personally met him once and got to talk to him some time- I consider him a role model. This was the Ceremony to hand over the command to the new Commander Lt. Col. Buß. That's not long ago but I got there only some weeks later because I wasn't able to leave the University sooner. I even got to talk to the new Commander then.

To the uniforms: It's German Air Force service parade uniform with the dark blue beret, only allowed to be worn by Air Force Infantry Forces.

Funny that you ask- how did you know theres a connection?

Fox · April 6th, 2009

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Originally Posted by ObjSRgtLw

Does it happens every years? I'd love to see that one in person eventually.

ObjSRgtLw · April 7th, 2009

Unfortunately not. Its always very risky because in Germany the left radical threat against such parades is very high (that's why at the anniversary parade there were only invited guests allowed...). The upper picture was taken from the "großer Zapfenstreich" at the 50 anniversary of the Federal Armed Forces.
But sometimes there are some "Zapfenstreiche" eventually each year in different parts of Germany. My father was commander of a big Zapfenstreich in Würzburg to honor the closing of the communications btl.. I don't know when those events will take place, I could keep an open eye though...

stilesbmx3 · April 8th, 2009

A couple of the funnier pictures from my collection

Barracks rooms the day before field day

Duck Hunt, what better way to train??

The desk of a mans man lol

Dang TV went out again

tomtom22 · April 13th, 2009

How apt,

"Complacency Kills"

sky2979 · April 29th, 2009

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Originally Posted by stilesbmx3

A couple of the funnier pictures from my collection

Barracks rooms the day before field day

Duck Hunt, what better way to train??

The desk of a mans man lol

Dang TV went out again

Cool pics..

03USMC · April 30th, 2009

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Originally Posted by stilesbmx3

A couple of the funnier pictures from my collection

Barracks rooms the day before field day

Holy crap!!!!!! Have NCO's and 1st Sgts stopped doing health and welfares! My azz would have been fried for crap less than that.

A Can of Man · April 30th, 2009

My thinking as well 03, but it's not my Marine Corps

10thmd · April 30th, 2009

Judging by the size and shape of the barrel, I would guess it to be a T55 or T62, not a T72. Excellent pictures though, if you have more please post them.

Wallabies · May 1st, 2009

Like he said, day before going out bush. Probably was all right dressed until you get 5 drunk grunts in there.

April 6th, 2009	#181
ObjSRgtLw	Actually this is my Battailon (2nd German Air Force Ground Combat Supporting Btl.) and some of my closer comrades are amongst the guys on this pic. The Soldier with his son in front is the old Commander Lt. Col. Schwarz saluting goodbye to his men. He was a very charismatic and experienced Soldier, I personally met him once and got to talk to him some time- I consider him a role model. This was the Ceremony to hand over the command to the new Commander Lt. Col. Buß. That's not long ago but I got there only some weeks later because I wasn't able to leave the University sooner. I even got to talk to the new Commander then. To the uniforms: It's German Air Force service parade uniform with the dark blue beret, only allowed to be worn by Air Force Infantry Forces. Funny that you ask- how did you know theres a connection? 2Lt, German Air Force Ground Combat Supporting Regiment/ 1st Infantry Battalion. Last edited by ObjSRgtLw; April 7th, 2009 at 18:42..

April 7th, 2009	#183
ObjSRgtLw	Unfortunately not. Its always very risky because in Germany the left radical threat against such parades is very high (that's why at the anniversary parade there were only invited guests allowed...). The upper picture was taken from the "großer Zapfenstreich" at the 50 anniversary of the Federal Armed Forces. But sometimes there are some "Zapfenstreiche" eventually each year in different parts of Germany. My father was commander of a big Zapfenstreich in Würzburg to honor the closing of the communications btl.. I don't know when those events will take place, I could keep an open eye though...

April 8th, 2009	#184
stilesbmx3	A couple of the funnier pictures from my collection Barracks rooms the day before field day Duck Hunt, what better way to train?? The desk of a mans man lol Dang TV went out again Last edited by stilesbmx3; April 9th, 2009 at 18:51..

April 13th, 2009	#185
tomtom22	How apt, "Complacency Kills" "It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle." - Norman Schwarskopf, Commander of Desert Storm Operations

April 30th, 2009	#188
A Can of Man	My thinking as well 03, but it's not my Marine Corps

April 30th, 2009	#189
10thmd	Judging by the size and shape of the barrel, I would guess it to be a T55 or T62, not a T72. Excellent pictures though, if you have more please post them.

May 1st, 2009	#190
Wallabies	Like he said, day before going out bush. Probably was all right dressed until you get 5 drunk grunts in there.