We were put on alert and had to stay in our barracks for two days wearing full combat gear. 153. Our other favorite place to eat was out in the country at Oberspeltach. The experience will always be with me. Returned in the '70s for a visit. My e-mail ricbadal@aol.comThank you. There is a new (in 2005) hotel, Stadthotel Crailsheim ( http://en.stadthotel-crailsheim.de/Wiki.jsp?page=Main_en ) on the river downtown that is very nice and reasonable should anyone need a place to stay. I spent many hours playing foosball. Al Pawlowski, Co C 1st Maint Batt 1970-72. ore any other plase near Crailsheim? One of these days, I will return to Germany and visit the area. med. It was around August every year. I'm Ed Dewey, and I was an artillery surveyor in the 5/73, then the 2/42 (Lance) from early '72 until Aug. 74.If anyone remembers me, send me an email at: rocketed@att.netEd, I was there as an artillery surveyor from early '72 until Aug. '74. Amy,Great article about your visit to Crailsheim! The 97th MP Bn (Confinement), which ran the Mannheim Correctional Facility, was also in Mannheim. I can send pictures if you would like to see them.Jim Mc, Hi Jim,I'd love to see your pictures! They made a point to photograph a lot of the building right before they were torn down. Other major units on post included the 1st.Bn 78th.FA and Combat command B. He took us to Bertschgarden (sp? Crailsheim was my first duty station, and I loved the fests, the people, the little kaserne atmosphere, taking the train to Robinson and Patch barracks in Stuttgart to go shopping or hanging out at the Stern or at the club in Neustadtlein, where I met my wife in 76. Hi Pete dis you know Curtis Besand?he was a friend of mine, he has passed now in California. My husband was stationed in Crailsheim from 1962 to 1965.Did you know that the city has brought out a pamphlet about McKee Barracks dating from 1950 to when the barracks were closed? Want to benefit from all the services we offer? He always let us into the Disco side even when most GIs couldnt get in. I was in barrack 27 which was west of the PX and near your housing. However, many years later, I can say that I am a better man because I was there. I lived at Mckee Barracks 1967-68. Festina Lente. Dear Amy, First let me say Merry Christmas ..My father was stationed at Mckee Barracks 72-74 lived on the post for a year in buiding 205 . I served as the Armorer who created the "Velvet Touch" Arms RoomBest arms room in the battalion. Glad I found this blog. !Peggy Skolnick orrinsk@earthlink.net. We are working on a very important school project about the Barracks. Airspace and procedures Arrivals and departures east or west. We got to know quite a few residents there and they were very nice to us. Members of the group are invited to post pictures and share experiences of their time there. She volunteered at the Library and the Dental clinic and was a Girl Scout leader for a while. hit up my youtube page hollywoodbadguy1anyone remember me or info on in anyone in hq please contact me.i got intouch with col van horn have his email. DMG, I love all those nice comments about Crailsheim. Horseshoe hill was the best,played DYA sports "Go Green" think it was the "Cougars". Popcorn was a dime, with all the salt you could pour on it! Try imagining being in the top apartment looking out those big bay windows and seeing one of those jets zoom by, just over your head. I was stationed at McKee from Aug 1973 to March 1975. I just thought they were cool places to go for kalt bier und gute Ess. The battalion would later return to Europe, and a photograph from the division's 1958 yearbook shows the famed tank on display on McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I have found many friends from there using Facebook. I went back to Crailsheim in 2002. This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. I also was sad to hear they tore everything down as I always wanted to return for a visit. WowReading through all the posts certainly bring back memories of my 3 years in the "Sheim". If you have any other names of people you would like to find post them. is sadly no longer there. wear with pride to show where you served in Germany. The first address you sent me is my buddy. McCoy was post commander when I was there. Thanks VetFriends, It was a wonderful moment that we will both remember for the rest of our lives, and we owe it to VetFriends. 4.2 oz. Search by name, and you'll find a few of the names you are searching for :-)BillBlack, Hello Amy, I was trying to locate any ArmyBrats who went to school at Mckee Barracks. I was really touched to see that the housing areas are still vital communities, obviously cared for and cared about. (He was stationed closer to France). Ed Bettencourt, Hi my name is Ric Badal I live near Crailsheim and I was also in McKeebks, 1973-1977 and returned to work in the photolab from 1986 til 1990. Any help is welcome. Morale was low because we were drafted and taken away from our wives, families and girl friends. We were with Svc Btry 4/12 FA during our first 3 years in Crailsheim, then they deactivated and I'll be darned if I can remember who came in. Going to the Volksfest in Septmber.Who else is going? My son studied German in high school and college and had always wanted to visit Germany, so we went for 30 days in 2006. Did you proudly serve in MCKEE BARRACKS, GERMANY? I remember sledding on "The Hill". And what it's like to me is Heaven. Good peeps, all of them. Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated,[nb 1] this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. I was fortunate to be able to bring my new bride over to experience life on the "Economy". This page is open to anyone who served at McKee Barracks and their family members. I imagine my ex-husband, Tim, who also reads this blog, would like to read your recollections as well. The joint task force was involved in co-ordinating the Defence Forces supports during the response to COVID-19, with the priority on supports to the HSE. See more ideas about germany, crailsheim, places to travel. I time and place that I will always carry with me. I remember freezing my backside off at Hohenfels with Jerry and am pretty sure Joe spent time at the Stern (didn't most single GI's?). I really loved it! Shop for McKee Barracks "GBNF" at Wandering I Store: canvas, color, cotton, Crailsheim, crewneck, district made, fitted, GBNF, Germany, gildan Home / McKee Barracks "GBNF" McKee Barracks "GBNF" Multiple colors and sizes available for each style. find my friend." It was redesignated at. One memory I have is during the 1973 Israel-Egypt war, when the Isreali Army crossed the Suez Canal, both the 1/51 and 5/73 FA (or 2/42 FA) left overnight to their alert positions. It brought back great memories reading about your memories in Crailsheim. The combat command CO was Colonel Yow. Photos of the Thanksgiving Day parade that dad organized complete with a cabin and children dressed as pilgrims on an Army low loader.I have my own beer mug from the Officer's Club and still have dad's beer stein from the post rod and gun club. How cool is that. Unsere deutschen Freunde sind herzlich. Join the Ansbach group on Facebook, there are several Crailsheimers there. We used to do a lot of sledding on the hill behind the BOQ. Michaela, I was there and they were my friends. Best I ever had and I can't find them now. We eventualy were relocated to Ansbach. They lived at McKee and I was born there. There were many great places to eat and I remember one place just outside of town that was a 5 star restaurant but I cant remember the name, it may have been in Mariakappel. Sid,I rememeber the Schmidts from the dry cleaning store, as well as Kurt and Annie from the Barber shop. 4 (Sep., 1972), pp. I can still recall the wonderful food, beer, friends, and good times. Nadine Collins, Hannelore Koehler Schmidt.I was born in Kirchberg/Jagst are Hangout was Chrailsheim.I also married a GI Jim Schmidt who was there in the Army in 1964 to 1966 in 3rd 37th armor nothing but good times.Crailsheim never was the same after they pulled out all the GI s i went back every year ones or twice while my Parents where alive.I was there when they tore MC KEE Barracks down i crossed those yellow Lines they had up because i was o upset because they where in the Process of tearing down the Chapel.Boy did i get into trouble over that.MC KEE BARRACKS was tore down because it was so full of Asbestos.Just thought you might like to know you may also look it up on the internet, It looks like *I* am the oldtimer here. The fact that my wife spoke German helped. The post and city was our playground. When I arrived there LTC Harry Lawson was the CO, later replaced by LTC Charlie Ross.I worked for CPT Mercier and SFC Langston at S-3, and also with MSG Belding from S-2. I'm interested in hearing from folks who remember those good old days! I was stationed in Crailsheim from 1975 to 1978 at McKee Kaserne. good memories, Danny Anderson, hi my name is mel chambers and i converted the battalion to the 42 fld arty bn in 1973 and stayed untill 1978. at first i lived in the last house on the hill above the school and then i moved downtown just two doors from the bakery. I was Supply Sergeant and Acting Field First. Official Facebook Page for McKee Barracks in Crailsheim, Germany. I was stationed there from Jan 1958 until June 1959. Hope to hear from B battery guys real soon. Known first as Grangegorman Barracks, taking its name from the historical civil parish in which it was situated, this was the last permanent barracks built in Dublin and was erected between 1888 and 1892. Sam, we were there about the same time, you were the same age as my younger brother, his name was Randy McDaniel. We moved to Ansbach when the 37th moved to Fort Henderson. Also I remember when they brought the Cobra King in and set it at the entrance along with a cannon to represent the 78 field artilery. The sergeants were no the sharpest light bulbs in the pack and they did not treat us very nice because we were draftees with poor attitudes. I was with the 1st medium tank battalion, 4th armored div.I was in Headquarters Co and worked in S-4.We rode around in M48 tanks that were in poor shape as the military was still suffering from a shortage of equipment as the Korean War was over and the federal government was not too interested in spending money on the military. There's a lot more info on the Facebook pages 'McKee Barracks Alumni' and 'New McKee Barracks Alumni' for those interested.Tom Woehrman, Dave Fingeroos again.For those that knew me in B battery,here is my email..davefingeroos@gmail.com, Hi there, I am searching for my father. We had very good friends from C- Btry 2/42 around 1976/77 in Crailsheim and reading these posts bring back memories.I have recently looked for some people, but can't find them: Margie and Zach Reyes, David Heath, Joe Hess, Michael Bachman, Mark Gleason, David Braunsteina shame I don't remember moreThey used to visit us in the "Forellenhof" and we had great Parties at the "old house" or went to Dnsbach Disco.Does anybody know them ?I do not live live in the Craislheim area anymore but have been there last summer and it really changed a lot. I Remember the custom silkish German-American jackets with the German map on the back and the name of your home State and City on each sleeve (wear them out when off duty or weekends) that had one primary effect that was to make you look like a "Turtle" (Typically an E1/E2 just arriving from 21st Replacement Detach (Frankfurt) to his first permanent party unit. Co. which was one of five companies of the 56th Medical Batallion that were stationed there. Sign up to receive our newsletter regarding Veterans, Reunions, Military, Veteran Benefits, Military Pictures, Jokes, Military History, That is the place where I met my beautiful wife. The hamburgers at the New Yorkers was also quite tasty to a drunken soldier too. I could have picked a better MOS. I spent the entire tour in 1-51 in various assignments. Because of her, I was able to slide through two years of high school German when we were stationed in LA two years later. The "Sheim" was small but there were plenty of good times to be had. I love Crailsheim, and Germany, and would gladly have never left. All rights reserved. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. Thanks for the memories. It was great to read about your stay at the ol' Crailsheim. My husband was stationed in Crailsheim,1972-76.I met him there and we married in Crailsheim,One of our best men last name was Shipman.They were in a maintenance company.Because of his last name every one called him OD.We had 2 sons while there.I miss my home,think of Crailsheim often.We are retired in Alabama now.Thanks for the memories. The pilots would then call back down to us to report on their hits, and "alleged" casualties. cool memories,what a great experience army life was. The best bier fests that I went to were in Rothenburg and Dinkelsbuhl. We made friends on and off base that we have maintained through the years and have visited Crailsheim three times since 1976. . I now live in Cleveland, OH but I do go back to Crailsheim on a regular basis. The pictures and discussion help a lot. His name is Leslie Anthony Hill and he was a Sergeant back then. I re-upped in basic to go to aviation school and wound up here. Please contact me at jkennedyralph@eircom.net. Been to Graf Hoenfels BonnlandI have fond memories of it all. The Stern appears to have been preserved exactly as I remember it. Army brat whose family was there for my 5th grade (1969) We lived across the street from the elementary school, across from horseshoe hill. Dave Fingeroos here again. Nearby Conn Barracks had the 2/64th Armour, 3/64th Armour, an ADA unit and part of the 3rd Aviation Bn. Thanks. I felt like a civil war veteran looking over an old battlefield trying to explain to my wife and son where buildings had been located when I was stationed there. Unfortunately, he died in a car accident a couple of years ago. Now going back to 1971 I new a girl from there who was a student stopping with my then girlfriend in Scarborough UK. There was a maintenance contact team from the maintenance Battalion in Illesheim. Richard. I just came across this site while trying to find out what happened to McKee Barracks. were at Taylor Barracks, not Turley, however. There was not much to do on base-perhaps a movie theature. Had a blast, except for the cold winters. I also have great memories of that time and place and it's hard to believe it has been almost 36 years. The Wilsons in Waveland lost everything during Katrina and had to build back, piece by piece. I was assigned to HQ Company 1/51 Med Platoon from January 1975 through June 1976 and either worked in the Clinic or went out on Field exercises with the 1/51. Terry was MPI with Gary Habgood and worked under station commander 1/Sgt. The apartment buildings are now many different colors other than the beige color with "A" and "B" on them. thanks fortaking the time.Bob, You're not kidding, Bob! Amy,I am Seventy Four years old and was stationed at Crailshiem in 58 and 59. Your exhusbands name Tim is very familiar, I wish I could remember the face. We added to our family there also so ahve a son who calls that "his other homeland" although he remembers nothing about it. I dont remember the names of the other places but I do remember one called the Flamingo. I also owned a pig, given to me by friends of the Schmidts, who I named Damn It. I am seeking pictures of the housing area/base/school. . I called the number ans wow he was blown away when he found out who I was. I lived with the Schmidts who owned the dry cleaners. . I hope you weren't in Hohenfels the year the advance party put up the big tents in the frozen ground, and then we had a rain, and all the tents fell on top of us. you can get me at imdb.com frankie ray (I) its hollywood now. I am from crailsheim.i found this side with goggle. I'm putting in a lot of time and effort getting us back in touch with one another. Thanks again!Rick Cutlip, HiI was stationed at McKee Barracks from 84-87. The pilot was a former member of the German Luftwaffe. When we lived there, Crailsheim was still a sort of quaint village. He was the Base mascot so to speak. HI AMY!My Dad was in the Army in Germany in the late 1950's-1961, and I heard more stories than I can remember from him, but none concerning Crailsheim. nukem till they glow. McKee Barracks. hello everyone I am former Army SGT Jim Goleman, HQ BTRY 2/42FA--1972-1975--S-2---Also published the LANCER newspaper, coached the AYA football team, played basketball for the 2/42 team. I am still in contact with the Dreschner family. It was something like out of a picture book. A portion of this field was destroyed in the Allied bombing in March, 1945, and during the Four Day Battle in April, 1945 when elements of the 10th Armored Division occupied Crailsheim. I worked there as swicth board operator. After the war, Cobra King became a monument tank, put on display at various American bases in Germany, Kitzingen (Harvey Barracks), Crailsheim (McKee Barracks), Erlangen (Ferris Barracks), & Vilseck (Rose Barracks) where it remained in obscurity, the wrong registration number painted on its side from one of its numerous repaints. I was stationed at McKee from March 1973 and returned to the "World" Dec. 1974. 25, No. and by the way, I remember SFC Chambers and his blue '64 Impala. come on by im Frankie Ray the group founder. Thank you so much again for helping me HI All:Looks like I am the old timer here. Unit of Service: Company C, 126th Ordnance Battalion, 4th Armored Division Location of Service: Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Fort Knox, Kentucky; McKee Barracks, Crailsheim, Germany Highest Rank: Specialist Five Dates of Service: 1960-1963 Entrance into Service: Enlisted Military Status: Veteran Materials pvt snake hulin frankie ray, http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18258402411&ref=tsTed and Frankie, have you tried the facebook page? We were in the first building on the left across from the post main gate. 573rd Artillery and 51st Infantry was also there. Beer was less than a mark!Anyone want to reach me? The great civilians, the townsfolk welcoming us to their festivities. I like the one about it being called a "Ranger Training Camp" by one of the base commanders who put it off limits. 72 now! We will follow it closely from now on. Hello, I lived at McKee from 1959 till 1963. Amy,I was also stationed in Crailsheim during the same time as you and was assigned to svc btry 4/12 FA. They had the best "House Platte" in the world. When I got there they had transitioned to the Lance missile from the Sargent missile (I think). Contact: LaLi97@gmx.de AFN radio was picked up from stations in Stuttgart, or Nurnberg. I'm old so I forget a lot. I too was stationed at Crailsheim. i would so love to find margerate or tim patterson. Some of the best memories and times of my life were of Crailsheim. During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the Gernan Luftwaffe. I don't recall the folks in the housing office. The closest McDonalds was in Nuremberg where our Battalion HQ was located. Our last visit included an evening at the Muswiese fall market in Musdorf. Maybe it was the small community atmosphere.Unfortunately, I left that necks of the woods back in September and am back in small town Italy!Amy, I was stationed at McKee barracks in the 2nd 42nd FA From 1973-1974 I went ther just after my tour in Vietnam . spider11@bellsouth.net. Nice to meet you, Sid! I visited again often in 78-81 when I was stationed in the North of Germany. He headed for McKee Barracks. Crailsheim (0) $ 6.00 On Hold. Credit:The Vike Archives & Sightings.com. Matt Andres, Hi My name is Ric Badal I am writing the history of Mc Kee Bks and all of these statement I read would be great to use in my book. Crailsheim McKee Barracks on a US satellite image from 07 July 1977 - 1: Crailsheim Army Airfield; 2: McKee Barracks Source: U.S. Geological Survey Radio beacons AFN on frequency 1394 kcs 0.5 nautical miles east. Ken and Jackie Reynolds are both gone now. My husband was commander of the 595 Med.Co. Would love to locate Joe Godeaux, from Louisana, who was my roomate for a short time when I first got there. Photos are also welcome. Do you have any pics of the post before it was demolished? It always surprised me how may fatalities occurred during reforger that involved traffic accidents, drownings, and plane crashes. My wife is from the Ellwangen area, about 25 minutes from Crailsheim. I found this blog to be very interesting and exciting. My older sister keeps in contact with some people from there and Nurnburg where she went to high school. I will sure to visit and take him on a tour.Thanks for your comment.Amy, I was stationed at McKee Barracks from 1968 to 1969. I live in Gilbert, AZ my email is bcgoodyear@outlook and my phone number is 480-330-6518. I still love Crailsheim and visit quite often. Now that I look back, that was actually pretty funny. Was only there one year because we moved on to Oberammergau for our remaining 2 years in Germany, but it was a great time to be a kid in Germany! My father was SSgt Abelardo Lopez and he worked at the Rod and Gun Club also. Sorry I couldn't make the trip but I went back to Vietnam and it was hot. O. whats happening on CLIMBING THE HOLLYWOOD LADDE. Did you go to any of the dances at the rec hall? During World War II, the area now known as McKee Barracks was an aviation and pilot training school for the German Luftwaffe. Thank you for the grat photos. One noticeable thing about the original Russian invasion was that it was, in concept, very similar to their invasion of Georgia in 2008: long-term support for separatists in pro-Russian territories, then a fast campaign to occupy said territories combined with a thrust to the capital aimed at forcing the government to concede. The good ole days. Only show this user. You mention that you went to Jagstheim. I tried to go back there when on a Reforger exercise in 1984, but it had changed hands and venue. There is a McKee barracks group on facebook. I think I remember Joe Gadeau. McKee Barracks (Crailsheim) 0 available. I remember Horseshoe Hill, played DYA basket ball, went to the middle school before going on to school at Ansbach. Thanks for making it possible!" I live in Al. I wish I had taken pics while I was there. It is fascinating that a community would have such a impact on so many people. in the same town where they retired. Fond memories, sad the post is gone.. I'm going to check out all the pictures now to see if they jar my memory. Extracted from US Army film "City Burns, Crailsheim, Germany ; 10th Armored Division,. Shipping: US-Mainland: free (more destinations) Condition: Brand new. I was an MP in the 7727 AU Rehab Center and Stockade. Thanks for making it possible, Thanks so much VetFriends.com for your help and genuine concern for locating this long lost buddy of mine, Please Enter a Valid email address with no spaces, VetFriends Members: I could go on and on but am glad to hear from someone that was there during the same time. Good memories! The days of the M880 Pickup and the M151A1 Jeep. My wife and I are glad we found this site. We lived there in 1967 & 1968 and lived in one of the buildings facing the main road. I have been keeping in contact with Carlos for some time now. This company was blessed with some really great fwllows. I hope to hear from those folks who were there when I was. I was 8 years old when we moved to McKee Barracks in 1964, and stayed until mid '65. Any help is welcome.Thank you in advance.Contact:LaLi97@gmx.deEsraIslertas@web.de, David Fingeroos here,Ironwood,Michigan. I will post a link to it when it is complete. I am trying to find the father of one of our families friends. I do have fond memories of Crailsheim and have been back there several times to visit. hi im Frankie Ray aka ramond f hulin aka Snake lolim an actor now i was in the sheim 80-82 2nd 24 fa hq co. signal Looking for my sargent margerat kershner or my room mate ronald tim patterson man i have dreams almost weekly about that place the longing is so strong im walking around the empty post looking for everyone and im crying wishing i could find them. Free WiFi access is available. Maybe it will work for you. He unfortunately died over 10 years ago. I lived there from 1967-1969. I just never have made it back there for some reason.thomasawall@yahoo.com. The post had been torn down and the town was a lot bigger then.Sgt. I sure have a lot of memories from that place. Remember the Bowling Ally and the best thing to do there was eat the pizza? Yes, I have eaten at the Gasthaus Krone. McKee Barracks (Irish: Dn Mhic Aoidh[1]) is a military installation situated on Blackhorse Avenue near Phoenix Park in Cabra, Dublin, Ireland. Your understanding is much appreciated.-Amy, my dad was stationed in Crailsheim 79-82 501st ord company 1st sergeant Robert Anderson "Top" I'm little "Top", thats what the GI's in the company used to call me. Fortunately he had also become a member and responded to my email. (Paula and Heinrich, with kids Edgar, Victor, and Marie). Sure glad the Russians did not attack us!I did like Germany and made some very good friends while there. I think I gave him a bottle of Jim Beam that I purchased at the class 6.To this day I have never tasted any American beer that is a good as the fest bier in Germany. For 2 weeks around Christmas, we got every other day off which was great. Arnie, Loved the stories. Det)from Oct 1973 to Dec 1975.My commander was Dr. Frank Taylor, who was an awesome guy.Dr. He said we were like brothers and then all of a sudden, we lost all contact. I know we had a great time there. (Bear, Zigarets, Jack Daniels,.Sometimes we tavel to Wrzburg (Lighning Baraks, there was ab big shopping center, but the base is closed today) It was a grate time. I have great memories of the place. The choice of site was made on account of its proximity to the railway (by which troops could be transported anywhere in Ireland), excellent access to the sea / Dublin Port via the North Circular Road, and the training facilities for men and war horses. Thanks, Beth,Go to the McKee Barracks Alumni Facebook Page. I hope to run into some old friends on here. It was owned by a family, who were great people. tank batallion 37th Armour 4th Armoured Division.I had many great times in Crailshiem and the area around Crailshiem back then.anyone who was there with me can contact me at jobroofing @aol.com.Thank you. Hope you like visiting my second home.Keith, Hi Keith,Sorry for the delay in my reply! Damn It knew exactly when I got off work and walked to my building to greet me. Highly recommended for those of you seeking the same. That pilot was never allowed to fly around Crailsheim again.One time one of those pilots pulled a similar stunt on the AF officer and I, while we sat on a hillside calling the coordinates to them. When we went to work the next morning, the post was deserted!. I hear that Mckee was closed almost 20 years now. Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. Horseshoe Hill may have been fun for the youngsters in the day, but it was a great time at night for the adults!! Read item description or contact seller for shipping options. Sad but progress, at least the housing area was put to use. The days of the SMLM cards (Red, yellow and white reminders that the Russian are coming) and the Iron Curtain. From AU$155 per night on Tripadvisor: McKee Hotel, Crailsheim. Wagner, Elroy Thompson, Dean Vandeberg. Lot's of people there.http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=18258402411, Hi. It was a seedy joint that offered totally nude dancers and dirty movies between shows. I have just come across all these years later a letter she sent me and the address is 7181 Jagstheim, Vogelsang 291. [2], Today this considered as being within the West Cabra area, at the time of building the lands on either side of Blackhorse Lane/Avenue were considered to be within Grangegorman parish, as evidenced by. I'm looking.charlesdaniels34@yahoo.com, Mark,My best friend at McKee Barracks was Jerry Thomas and he was a medic with HHC l/51. 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