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Shipton Kaserne

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Shipton Kaserne, Germany
Facilities on Shipton were built in the late 1980's and the post's training area is adjacent to Soldier's Lake, a recreational site with picnic and fishing facilities. The 6th Battalion (Patriot), 52nd Air Defense Artillery occupies the post at present.

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