I was driving those roads 30 yrs ago!! Had my daughter at Erwin Army!! This place will always hold precious memories!!
@littlewing6231
Жыл бұрын
I was there from 89-92. Loved it. Looks so different now. Was hoping to see the big hill by the gas station before you leave post. Wonder if the Burger King is still there up around Custer Golf Course still.
@jamisonjthebeast3055
5 ай бұрын
We were there from 1981-84. Had 2 kids at Irwin😂
@walterm5787
2 жыл бұрын
I do miss Ft Riley and I am still mad at myself for getting out after my first tour. I was up on Custard hill but these places look like the old WWII housing area (coming in from Junction city (we called it junk town). I left in 1978, Life looks a lot better then back in my day and you deserve it. Thank all of you still serving.
@walterm5787
Жыл бұрын
@@user-ie8wc4di3f When I left the only units still based out of there were the infantry. All the rest was up the hill other then aviation. Come summer the ROC and NG took the place over.
@DirtySteve426
2 жыл бұрын
When I first got to Riley in 2008. I was a city boy born and raised in Miami, FL. I was like "what in the hell is this country ass middle of nowhere place?" It was a culture shock After 5 years of getting to know kansas and its history. After spending many times in Lawrence, ks and Kansas city I came to love it and the simplicity of country life. I sure do miss it now. Next year will make 10 years since I was last at Fort Riley and I think about it often. It leaves an lasting impression.
@vennispollock8549
2 жыл бұрын
I sure miss Ft. Riley..wish I had stayed in the Army years ago..
@NgJackal1990
2 жыл бұрын
Well you can re enlist.
@vennispollock8549
2 жыл бұрын
@@NgJackal1990 LOL at 72 years old..
@NgJackal1990
2 жыл бұрын
@@vennispollock8549 :D
@ericbothur6718
2 жыл бұрын
Fort Carson is much better. Beautiful scenery and a big city outside the gate . Not a little hick town like JC
@timbanasky3085
2 жыл бұрын
Things has certainly changed, 1987-190. ( I remember, never seeing a gate. When I was there. ) I still like to make a road trip, one of these days. Brings back memories. 👍
@bobbarker9339
Жыл бұрын
I was there in 87. Yes, it sure has changed.
@george7598
21 күн бұрын
701 Maintenance Bn. 75-78. Spent a few weeks in Germany on Reforger 76. Lived on Custer Hill, and down where all the helicopters are. Lived in Manhattan. Lived in Junction City and finished HS there. Partied in Topeka. Concerts in KCMO. Bought my first car. A wonderful wonderful experience. Never thought I’d miss it so much 😢
@scrimmerman
Жыл бұрын
Didn't know I would feel this way then; but after 40yrs, I sure do miss my days at Riley. Worked hard, had a lot of fun and did a lot of growing up while there back in the day. 121st Signal Battalion '82-'84. Lots of fond memories there. Certainly has changed! Was bustling with vehicles and soldiers when I was there, just so deserted looking in comparison now. Thanks for posting this drive down memory lane for us. Thanks to all who serve!
@r34p3r_here
3 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I'm not there and outa the Army. That place was the most depressing place on earth.
@dalerandall1872
Жыл бұрын
My first duty station, got there in May of 79' and left in 81'. It was a culture shock for me coming from the East Coast. I was in Camp Forsyth in the old WW2 barracks. I didn't recognize anything in this video.
@brianpothead11
3 ай бұрын
Fort Riley Kansas 1st Infantry Division. “The Big Red 1.” I use to live out there from 89’-92.’ My dad was in A co 1st Engineer Battalion. He was their NBC Specialist. I had a lot of fun in JC. It was different at 1st coming from South Philadelphia.
@kevinstokes5885
Ай бұрын
I left there in 89, was there from 85-89 and nothing looks familiar lol worked and lived in housing on Custer Hill, left for Recruiting duty.
@FM-ig3th
27 күн бұрын
Aug1978-Nov1979 Custer Hill...I was so young.
@busterc6600
2 жыл бұрын
wow everything looks so different since 1988
@themetalhead1463
2 жыл бұрын
96-99 1/16th infantry HHC. Big Red One! Hua!
@robertpontisso4953
2 жыл бұрын
November 1985 to November 1988 A Troop 1/4 Cavalry, HHC 3/37 Armor. 19D Cav Scout
@busterc6600
2 жыл бұрын
you was there when i was there. remember the iron horse in junction city? 🤣🤣
@barneybarney4989
6 ай бұрын
I was at fort Riley back in 1965 to 1966 was on guard duty at moter pool when they were leaving for Vietnam . Was with The 32nd artillery Honest John up on Custer hill there was 16th Inf and the 7th artillery and I think the 5th artillery I had orders for Germany in 66 to the 5th USA missile detachment with NATO best duty in the ARMY 30 guys that was all one building no MP's only got mail 3 day a week the 32nd stayed at Riley my company drove busses to main post and Custer hill and back just glad I did not go to NAM fort Riley does not even look the same
@bigcountry133
Жыл бұрын
I miss it there
@ryanwatkins2089
8 ай бұрын
This is my duty station right now🙂
@ranstan814
11 ай бұрын
I liked the mess Hall
@laurabragg5089
Жыл бұрын
my father was stationed here in 1973-1975, i was born in Manhattan KS in '74'
@stevenaxsom2559
10 ай бұрын
I was there at that same time. A Co. 34th Eng.
@NgJackal1990
2 жыл бұрын
Our unit will go go Riley next month to train, watching this to have a taste of things to come.
@waltergolston6187
10 ай бұрын
Pop was at Marshell field as NCOIC in the 1950's to early 60's Main post was full of trees and 2 lanes most buildings were WW2 and earlier. There was K-park housing up on Custer Hill with an Elementry and Jr High schools. The Cemetary was park like and was noted for the graves of people who had been one of the first to die from the Spainish flu, their graves were off in a far corner. Which seemed odd due to the number of graves of people who had died from Cohlera , Yellow Fever and Typhoid. There had also been a Buffalo herd roaming around an ammo storage area near Custers Hill. Mom and Dad would go to the commissary and my brother and I would tear around the 2 Cav Riding School buildings. My Dad had some 1930's Horse Cav NCO's assigned and they became family Friends. Learned alot about the Ol'Army from them one fellow had a real passion for the jeep, too. The Engineers bridge was an experence to cross. Riley was a small town it was something of a put off when someone would stop and say "you are the SergeantMajor's boys" . Home!
@ramonrosa2525
5 ай бұрын
1/16 inf 1989 to 1993 great memories
@Bostonports
5 ай бұрын
Great video. Was stationed there in the late 70s What is the name of that song and who sings it
@HoodTrendz
10 ай бұрын
Brings tears remember my days at the SRU
@colleenschaeffer120
3 жыл бұрын
Never seen a more quieter base
@josephlaraia5625
2 жыл бұрын
I was here at the end of the 1970s F company 701th maintenance battalion
@douglasshriver2476
2 жыл бұрын
1973 - 1974 a 3/6 artillery , spent lot time in the field.
@ericbothur6718
2 жыл бұрын
I lived at the bottom of Custer Hill in the early 90's. Old , wooden 2 story WW2 barracks . A lot of changes since then
@littlewing6231
Жыл бұрын
Where PLDC was?
@ericbothur6718
Жыл бұрын
@@littlewing6231 Yep. They had formations on the street right behind our barracks.
@ericbothur6718
Жыл бұрын
Of Course we weren't allowed to eat in PLDC's mess hall..had to drive up by in processing and use their mess hall
@donaldparmer5268
Жыл бұрын
OMG 😲 I WAS STATION there back 1980-1984 man how the post has changed
@RickRage740
7 ай бұрын
That's when we were there for you remember my dad Brett hellyer
@donaldparmer5268
7 ай бұрын
Well I honestly can't say that I do it's been a long time ago but if he was with F company 701st maintenance battalion then i might
@user-nu1mw1er6f
2 жыл бұрын
Please write soundtrack:))) ????
@HoodTrendz
10 ай бұрын
That's the gate at the Commissary
@JC-hp9bj
9 ай бұрын
Was there 87 to 92. The one place I always long to go back to.
@busterc6600
2 жыл бұрын
Bravo 3rd& 6th F.A. 1984 to 1988 cohort
@robertanderson1272
11 ай бұрын
Bravo 3bn 6th Fa 1977-1979 8 inch M110A1 Howitzers.
@busterc6600
11 ай бұрын
@@robertanderson1272 hamiltons own swift and bold my brotha.
@RickRage740
7 ай бұрын
I lived here my dad was a Sargent I was a army brat
@littlewing6231
Жыл бұрын
HHB 1/5 FA 89-92 Things were great before the war and after we got back some guys had left during the war for hardships ( deaths) and it was still ok but not getting to say goodbye to about 3 good friends really stung. It is what you make of it. Single soldiers rooms have closets, kitchens, and it’s just so much friendlier to todays soldiers. Didn’t matter we were always in Manhattan, Lawerence, Denver, Estes Park Colorado and KC so if you just stuck to the barracks I would imagine it would of sucked for a lot of people. I left with less money then when I went in and it was worth every dollar. 😆🤣😎
@pocketfudgy
Жыл бұрын
I was at Ft. Riley from 93-96 but after watching this video I’m starting to doubt myself. I didn’t recognize anything lol
@henryverdugo9889
2 жыл бұрын
July 1996-January 1999 Bco. 125th FSB 1/41 MST
@XVNRX
4 күн бұрын
I know this whole base man
@jaydaves4310
Жыл бұрын
I said hello world when I came along in 1949. I was born there. I bet back then most of the buildings were probably WW2 type.
@troymayo3580
Жыл бұрын
base looks very different
@kellierichardson7223
Жыл бұрын
Was here in 92-93. Building 7818.
@robertcortez6392
2 жыл бұрын
HHB DIVARTY, B6 - 90" to 93"
@besteraever80s99
Жыл бұрын
1984-1987 then off to Germany we went........
@larrymurphy3877
2 жыл бұрын
When was this video made? I was there in 1961, 1962 and 1963 everything is gone all is new.
@matatv2838
2 жыл бұрын
I made video 2020
@larrymurphy3877
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mata tv.
@maplemanz
3 ай бұрын
I hope there wasn't traffic behind you.
@chickenlegs7122
2 жыл бұрын
Cool , I was there 93-94
@ericbothur6718
Жыл бұрын
I got out in '93 . No MP's on the gates back then . Anybody could come on post
@troymayo3580
Жыл бұрын
4th/5th
@ericbothur6718
Жыл бұрын
Same ..Battalion maintenance on the recovery crew
@troymayo3580
Жыл бұрын
I was there 84-86
@lakeithhall5245
2 жыл бұрын
I hated this place
@colleen12100
2 жыл бұрын
Why
@DJGENOTYPE
2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Nothing to do, weather always sucked, and the drive to Kansas City just to do something got old quick.
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