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Underwood Kaserne

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Underwood Kaserne
Underwood Kaserne is located in the Hanau suburb community of Grossauheim and is the newest caserne in the 414th BSB. Opened in 1985, Underwood is home to a Patriot Missile Battalion. It contains military barracks housing for hundreds of soldiers, a dining facility, maintenance and storage areas and Control Administration Headquarters.

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