ANSBACH, Germany, Feb. 15 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
On a rainy and icy January day, members of the 37th Armor Alumni Association paid tribute to their old hometown of U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Ansbach, Germany.
The 1-37th Armor Battalion, "Bandits", were stationed in Ansbach and throughout Germany for more than 50 years between 1957 - 2007. The 37th Armor Regiment is a direct descendant of the 37th Tank Battalion from World War II, then commanded by Creighton W. Abrams, the namesake of the Army's M1 Abrams tank who went on to become Chief of Staff of the Army in 1972.
The visit to Bismarck Kaserne was a meaningful experience for all involved. It provided an opportunity to reconnect, share memories, and celebrate...