First Look at Baumholder Military Army Base Germany - Kaiserslautern Military Community!

Welcome to your first look at Baumholder Military Army Base in the western state of Rhineland Pfalz, Germany.

Baumholder is split into two separate areas Smith Barracks and the Wetzel Housing Community. Clinic Kaserne is located between Smith & Wetzel and has the Medical Facility, Vet Clinic, & Vehicle Registration.

Smith Barracks:
- Elementary School
- Commissary/PX
- Shopette (Fuel)
- Thrift store
- Arts and crafts
- Bowling alley
- 24hr gym and Bball court gym
- CDC preschool
- CYS
- Dog park
- Education center
- Library
- ACS
- Rheinländer club

Wetzel Barracks:
- Middle and High School
- Smart start sports
- Teen center
- CDC
- Storage units
- Golf course
- Aquatic center
- Camping area

Nearby Airports:
Saarbrücken Airport: 57mins
Frankfurt Hahn: 57mins
Luxembourg Airport: 1hr 15mins
Frankfurt International Airport: 1hr 40mins

**Skip Ahead:
Baumholder Army Base 0:00
Baumholder Areas 0:15
Off Base 0:30
Smith Barracks 1:22
Baumholder PX 1:40
Baumholder Commissary 2:32
Baumholder Base Theatre 3:11
Baumholder Library 3:35
Fitness Center 4:02
Bowling Alley 4:15
Schools 4:24
Army Lodging 4:30
Wetzel Barracks 4:34

[realsmvny]

dude this video literally helped me heal so much.. i went thru so much shit there.. to see it all like this, how i recall it. really helped me get closure

[XianKai]

I finished high school there mid 90's. I loved my experience living in that part of Germany.

[dannyfugate]

I was stationed in Baumholder in Alpha Battery 1/2 FA from 1974 to 1977. I wish we had all the things that are there now. Would love to go back for a visit.

[josecncpcn]

That’s Crazy!, I was stationed there in early 2000, and still looking the same ain’t going to lie that place is awesome they called “The Rock”

[Cali_Livin_]

Crazy I spent so much time there and was only in that commissary maybe one time.

[veronicacobb]

I was stationed there from 1989 - 1993. Looks the same. Good places to eat. Good people

[fredgrigsby]

Thanks for the video. Was there from 1988-1991. 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry, 8th Infantry Division. 'Forty Rounds".

[handyman]

Served there from 1990-1992 as a combat medic in the 4th battalion 12th ID 2nd AD if I remember correctly. Long time ago. I was in Smith barracks (I think) right across from the Burger King. First gulf war was taking place. Never forget Grafenwöhr and Hohenfels (Bavaria) training grounds. Spent a lot of time out in that muddy hell hole lol. Never forget the mud, dust and the cold.

[kevinbanks]

Another great video. Loved going into Baumholder and K-town when they had their festivals. Last time there was around April 1980.

[davegrooman]

Great video. I froze my a** off in Baumholder during REFORGER 1983 - 1985. I was in the 8th Infantry Division Artillery HQ as an E-4 MOS 13-c. Since I was the worst driver in the entire Division, I was assigned to drive the Division S-3. I wasn't any better driving him. Btw, his name was Maj. Burns! Not Frank, but Michael. I had a great time there. 50% at base, 50% training.

[glencmac]

WOW that has upgraded since I was there in the 1960s. I remember the Wetzel Housing (I think it was called something else then). Nice apartments. This is so crazy to see after all this time.

[charlierice]

3 1/2 years there. Would love to visit it 35 years later.

[MelindaCuffy]

I lived here when I was like, 4 - 6, then Wiesbaden. Born in Frankfurt. Feeling nostalgic.

[khalifgreen]

I was stationed there from 2002 to 2004 1st armored 2/6 infantry

[ArturoRodriguez-xhvk]

I went on maneuvers many times while stationed in Mannheim Germany, armor, 5/68, combat support company. Sullivan barracks. 74-75

[RPGSean]

Been a long time since I checked in on Baumholder. Was there '93-'95, 1AD DIVARTY, C BTRY 4/29 FA. Looks like some things have been renovated, which is great to see.

[Alayne]

Interesting to see. My father was stationed there in late 1989. I was two weeks old. I was a toddler there 😂My parents still have the photos.One of my brothers was born there as well. ❤

[ericscottstevens]

0:13 Drove down this road a lot 1989-1991. Old horse stables on the left, was the sight and sound electronic store with a shopette.
1:18 Idar is very close, was the diamond trading center for Germany at one time. They ruined it putting a bridge over the river trapping it under the town.
Trier is worth the visit with the Roman ruins
Mosel Valley is not far away, and a great get away for all the castles and scenic overlooks of the river.
Saarbrucken is okay
Mannheim? nah don't waste your go to Worms instead.
Certain military personnel drove to Amsterdam, well they went there for other reasons. Usually attracted admin check once they returned for an early morning test.

[johnsharplin]

LOVED the vid! Took me back to 2011, Baumholder hasn't changed much and that's a good thing! Awesome post!

[LovelyAJ.Mm]

I MISS SMITH! i go to the middle highschool now and im loving the teen center