Ansichten von ehemaligen U.S. Army Barracks in Wuerzburg, Kitzingen Schweinfurt,
die in keiner Touristeninformation zu finden sind!
Views of former U.S. Army barracks in Wuerzburg, Kitzingen Schweinfurt,
which are not to be found in any tourist information!
zwischen 2006 und 2014 verließ die U.S. Army unter anderem Würzburg, Schweinfurt, Kitzingen und Giebelstadt.
Die Fotos zeigen die Kaserne kurz nach dem Verlassen, in Zeiten des Stillstandes und auch nach dem Umbau in z.B. Bezirke, Universitätserweiterungen oder Gewerbegebiete.
between 2006 and 2014, the U.S. Army left Wuerzburg, Schweinfurt, Kitzingen and Giebelstadt, among others.
The photos show the barracks shortly after leaving, in times of stagnation and also after the conversion into e.g. districts, university extensions or industrial areas.
All photos of the barracks were taken with the official permission of the associated institutions!
Copyright © All rights reserved | Date: 2025/12/31
The last gun salute at the Leighton Barracks
On May 13, 2008, Leighton Barracks in Würzburg sent up its final salute. After more than six decades of running as a full-on US Army post, the place was officially handed back to the German authorities. During the farewell ceremony, the colors came down one last time, and the troops gave their German hosts a proper goodbye. It was one of those moments that hits you right in the chest — the kind that closes out a long, hard-working chapter in Army history.
Today, Leighton Barracks is all civilian territory, but anyone who ever pulled duty there knows the truth: the walls still carry the echoes of boots on pavement, morning formations, and a whole lot of Army life that won’t fade anytime soon.
The last gun salute at the Leighton Barracks …
… marked the end of an era. For decades, the barracks had been a bustling hub of military activity, housing thousands of soldiers and serving as a strategic base for the United States Army in Germany.
As the final command was given and the last shots rang out, there was a sense of somber reflection among those in attendance. Many had spent years of their lives at Leighton Barracks, forging bonds with their fellow soldiers and becoming part of a tight-knit community.
Now, as the barracks stood empty and silent, it was a poignant reminder of the changing times and shifting geopolitical landscape. The closure of Leighton Barracks marked the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new chapter for the soldiers and their families who had called it home.
As the sun set on the sprawling base, there was a sense of nostalgia and gratitude for the memories made and the friendships forged within its walls. The last gun salute was a fitting farewell to a place that had been a second home to so many, a final tribute to the men and women who had served there with honor and dedication.
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