The Wiesbaden/Mainz Community is located in the German State of Hessen and Rheinland Pfalz, in the central portion of Germany. The region is rich in history and cultural facilities.
Wiesbaden's most famous benefactor was Kaiser Wilhelm II. He used his own money to supplement the operations of the "Royal Opera." Following Kaiser Wilhelm's lead, the European aristocracy began to increase its patronage of Wiesbaden's spas, theater and social activities. Although some hotels and bath houses were bombed during World War II, most buildings in Wiesbaden remained untouched. Because so few buildings were destroyed, the ornate architecture found in Wiesbaden is seldom seen in other German cities, making Wiesbaden one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.
When the Air Force was established as a separate branch of service in 1947, Wiesbaden was selected as the site of the Air Force Headquarters in Europe, serving in that role until 1975. Consequently, Wiesbaden served as the hub for all activities supporting the Berlin Airlift, with around-the-clock flights from Wiesbaden Air Base. An Army Armored Brigade was stationed at Wiesbaden Air Base in the mid 1970s until it was replaced by the 3D Combat Support Command and 12th Aviation Brigade in the mid 1980s. From 1975 through 1993 Wiesbaden was a joint Army/Air Force community with a service-wide reputation for excellence that was enhanced by the strong bonds that developed between these organizations. Today, the Wiesbaden Air Base is offically named the Wiesbaden Army Air Field.
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