Yes that is where I was held for a couple of days, it reminded me of Western Washington or Oregon. I was given a squad of Mud Marines to shepherd and it was a easy duty as I knew what a were the nearest Gest Houses were and they just wanted beer and food other than b and mre's. It didn't take much beer for them as most hadn't had any for 6 months or more and their tolerance was on the low side. They did try to make up for what they did get while in the sand.
The reforger was on a mountain top that had been leveled for a airfield in the Fulda Gap area. Coldest winter in about 30 years when we were there. Good thing we were from Colorado and use to the snow and cold. We were a hospital unit and treated a number of Frost bite cases. Went in to Gessin (sp) and I remember drinking Gessin Gold. Great beer. I did not realize how much pork was eaten. Great meals.
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