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re: What Does the OT Know About Grafenwohr, Germany, or Bavaria in General?
Posted on 3/16/16 at 4:37 pm to Womski
Posted on 3/16/16 at 4:37 pm to Womski
The area around Salzburg has to be some of the most beautiful in the world. There is a reason Hitler had a summer retreat in the Alps at Birchesgarten. .
This post was edited on 3/16/16 at 4:38 pm
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Posted on 3/16/16 at 4:40 pm to GenesChin
quote:I second this.
I have never known a military man who didn't love being stationed in Germany
Posted on 3/16/16 at 4:41 pm to Womski
One hour-ish by car from Nuremberg, two hours from Munich. Win and Win
The Czech republic is not far away.
If you've never lived in Germany, you'll think you died and went to heaven.
tl/dr: WOULD
The Czech republic is not far away.
If you've never lived in Germany, you'll think you died and went to heaven.
tl/dr: WOULD
Posted on 3/16/16 at 4:43 pm to MadDoggyStyle
quote:Close - Oberammergau.
Garmisch may still have the Passion Play.
But he'll almost certainly miss it.
Posted on 3/16/16 at 4:44 pm to MadDoggyStyle
quote:
If you didn't see more than a tank range while stationed there, then shame on you. My father was career Army and we constantly traveling
Well my duty station was Fulda. We just went to Graf for gunnery. As for not seeing the sights, you'd have to take that up with my CO.
Posted on 3/16/16 at 4:50 pm to Darth_Vader
How were you the only serviceman in Europe with no time off. You must have only been there a week or two eh?
Posted on 3/16/16 at 5:16 pm to MadDoggyStyle
quote:
The area around Salzburg has to be some of the most beautiful in the world
Konniggsee outside of Berchtesgaden is the most beautiful place that I have ever seen.
Koniggsee
Posted on 3/16/16 at 5:29 pm to Womski
Octoberfest is pretty cool.
Posted on 3/16/16 at 5:34 pm to MadDoggyStyle
quote:
How were you the only serviceman in Europe with no time off. You must have only been there a week or two eh?
No, I got time off, just not while there. We were only there a couple weeks. When we went down to Graf we were there for gunnery so basically my whole time there consisted of time in the motor pool and in the field.
Posted on 3/16/16 at 6:59 pm to FrenchToast
Every town I've been to in Bavaria (Munich, Wurzburg, Regensburg, Nuremburg, Passau) was awesome. Do it I say!
Posted on 3/17/16 at 5:34 am to Womski
Unless your other options are Vicenza, Italy or some other decent OCONUS duty station you'd be a fool not to take it. You will never have the ability to travel and experience European culture again (unless you find civilian work there later) like if you were stationed there.
As long as you don't hang out on post and complain about how there's nothing to do you should have a blast over there. Good luck, Toujours Pret!
As long as you don't hang out on post and complain about how there's nothing to do you should have a blast over there. Good luck, Toujours Pret!
Posted on 3/17/16 at 6:01 am to DoUrden
quote:
Went to Garmisch twice while my dad was stationed in Darmstadt
Nice. I was stationed in Darmstadt. You live in Lincoln Village?
To the OP, I've only been to Graf for the field, but it's beautiful country. And you're correct, gotta get those European assignments where you can these days.
Posted on 3/17/16 at 8:03 am to northshorebamaman
To all the bros, thanks for the input.
My other option is Fort Polk, so I am leaning towards Graf.
My other option is Fort Polk, so I am leaning towards Graf.
Posted on 3/17/16 at 8:16 am to Womski
quote:Warning: If you choose Fort Polk over Graf-
My other option is Fort Polk, so I am leaning towards Graf.
Posted on 3/17/16 at 8:26 am to Womski
All I know is it's not that far from Munich which is quite enjoyable late September to early October every year. 
Beautiful scenery near the Alps, the food is way better than one might think, the people are mostly very nice but you will have more of a need to know the language than in other parts of Europe. I would jump on it!
Beautiful scenery near the Alps, the food is way better than one might think, the people are mostly very nice but you will have more of a need to know the language than in other parts of Europe. I would jump on it!Posted on 3/17/16 at 10:25 am to soccerfüt
Only advantage to Polk is the proximity to LSU. But maybe it's time to let those glory days go, and settle down with a nice German woman. Agree or nah?
Posted on 3/17/16 at 2:59 pm to Womski
quote:Scotlandville and Port Allen are even closer to BR but you aren't contemplating moving there are you?
Only advantage to Polk is the proximity to LSU.
You will be thrilled at the talent level in Germany.
Oktoberfest in Munich?
Winter in the Alps?
Worst case is you put off serious wife-shopping for your stay in Germany.
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