Gießen Airbase, Military airbase in Giessen, Germany.
The airbase extends across a substantial area with multiple hangars, warehouses, and a dedicated railway system for military logistics operations.
Established in 1925 as a civilian airport, the facility transformed into a military installation in 1933 and became home to Kampfgeschwader 55 aircraft units.
The United States Army presence at Giessen Airbase from 1945 influenced local German-American relations through military cooperation and community integration.
The location served as a central distribution hub for Army and Air Force Exchange Services until February 2017 when operations moved to Germersheim.
Elvis Presley performed military service at this installation during the 1950s while stationed as a United States Army soldier in Germany.
Location: Giessen
GPS coordinates: 50.59340,8.72733
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:05
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