In 1968, the Meinhoff Gang began its terrorist attacks throughout West Germany. I left in 1965. Did any of you serve during that time?

SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:03:51 -0400

How did you deal with these pundits, and were you required to be extra vigilant?

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 10 at 2020 7:08 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:08:18 -0400

SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD The Problem didn't end completely until 1998.

Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Aug 10 at 2020 7:08 PM

SPC Erich Guenther — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:08:46 -0400

No but they were active in the 1980s when I was staioned with the Army in Germany. I remember the WANTED posters in the Company Area. I might also underscore they are a Left Wing Terrorist Group since the Liberals are on a tear now to try to convince people Left Wing groups are not a threat.

Response by SP5 Tom Manning made Aug 11 at 2020 1:04 PM

SP5 Tom Manning — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 13:04:27 -0400

I WAS BASED IN STUTTGART FROM 68 TO 71 . HEARD LITTLE ABOUT THEM BUT THE ONLY DAY WE WERE ON HIGH ALERT WAS MAY DAY . THEY ISSUED US WEAPONS BUT NO AMMO SO WE STRAPPED OUR M-14S TO THE WINDSHIELD POST TO "SCARE AWAY ANY IDIOTS"