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Being acquainted with the many implications associated with military legal justice actions, we know it is indispensable to react fast to any legal issues by speaking with a knowledgeable military attorney. Our firm’s history of actual service in the military will help you appreciate your prospects and your next steps during this frustrating time.  Will’s variety of military jobs as a former active-duty enlisted Soldier, an active-duty officer for nearly 18-years, and a current reserve officer (Lieutenant Colonel Judge Advocate), gives the Law Office of Will M. Helixon an atypical perspective to your legal challenges.  If you’re facing adverse legal actions as a result of your military service in the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB area, you need advice you can trust.  With over 25 years of combined civilian and military practice, we are the Law Office of Will M. Helixon is distinctively experienced to represent you in any of a variety of military cases. If you need an advocacy-trained military lawyer in the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB area, call us today at +49 (0) 9662.293.8047.

 

Origins of Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB Area

Smith Barracks is a United States Army installation located in Baumholder, in the western German state of Rhineland-Palatinate and has been a key asset in the US military’s operations in Europe for many years. The facility has a long and rich history of serving the US military, and has played an important role in many key events in recent history.

History of Smith Barracks:

Smith Barracks was established in 1951, right after the conclusion of World War II. The installation was named after Private First Class Stuart S. Smith, who was killed in action at the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944. In the early days of its existence, the barracks served as a training center for combat troops, and later became a Cold War training center for military units in Germany.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Smith Barracks was a vital part of the US Army in Europe during the Cold War. It was home to several key units, including the 12th Combat Aviation Group, which provided support to US forces across Europe. The installation was also home to the 170th Infantry Brigade, which was responsible for training soldiers from across the US Army.

After the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the subsequent collapse of the Soviet Union, Smith Barracks continued to serve the US military, playing a key role in operations in the Balkans and later, the Middle East. In 2003, the installation was used as a staging area for US Army forces heading to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Importance of Smith Barracks:

Smith Barracks has played a critical role in the US military’s operations in Europe for many years. The installation serves as a key hub for US military units in Germany, and is home to several key units, including the 170th Infantry Brigade, the 421st Medical Battalion, and the 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion.

In addition to serving as a base for training and readiness operations, Smith Barracks has also played an important role in supporting US military operations around the world. During the Cold War, the installation was a key part of US Army in Europe, with units stationed at the facility ready to deploy at a moment’s notice.

More recently, Smith Barracks has played an important role in supporting US military operations in the Middle East. In 2003, the installation was used as a staging area for US Army forces heading to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Later, the barracks were used to support US military operations in Afghanistan and other areas of conflict in the Middle East.

Beyond its military importance, Smith Barracks is also a vital part of the local area in Baumholder. The installation is one of the largest employers in the region, providing jobs and boosting the local economy. The barracks also play a key role in the local community, with American and German families living and working together in the area.

Smith Barracks has a long and rich history of serving the US military in Europe and around the world. Over the years, the installation has played a vital role in training and readiness operations, as well as supporting military actions in key areas of conflict.

Today, Smith Barracks remains an important part of the US military’s presence in Germany and Europe. The installation continues to train and deploy military units, and its strategic location in the heart of Europe is critical to the US military’s ability to respond to threats and challenges around the world.

Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB Today

 

Baumholder, Germany (Smith Barracks) is about 93 kilometers (about 58 miles) from Spangdahlem Air Force Base. It takes slightly over an hour to travel between the two installations.

 

Will M. Helixon, and the Law Office of Will M. Helixon is available to assist you with your military justice (courts-martial, boards), administrative law, (evaluations, GOMORs), and legal assistance matter (investigations, FLIPLs, garnishments), today in the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB area, with an actual presence and physical office in Germany. We also represent clients throughout Europe, including in Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Belgium.
A F-16 warplane is on its way to the runway on the US military air base in Spangdahlem, western Germany, 18 March 2003. During the last weeks, several airplanes of that type were deployed to the Middle East region.

 

Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB Surrounding Area

 

Baumholder, Germany

Baumholder, Germany, is a small city with a population of 4,000 residents and is situated right outside the gate of Smith Barracks.

 

Idar-Oberstein, Germany

Idar-Oberstein, Germany, is a city of over 31,000 residents. It is about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Baumholder (Smith Barracks), and it takes about 21 minutes to get to the post by car.

 

Spangdahlem, Germany

Spangdahlem, Germany, is a village with about 800 residents and is situated outside of the gate of Spangdahlem Air Force Base.

 

Bitburg, Germany

Bitburg, Germay, is a city of about 13,000 and is located about 19 kilometers (11.5 miles) from Spangdahlem AFB. It will take about 20 minutes to get to Bitburg from the base by car.

 

Closest Major and Historic Cities to Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB:  

 

Trier, Germany

 

Will M. Helixon, and the Law Office of Will M. Helixon is available to assist you with your military justice (courts-martial, boards), administrative law, (evaluations, GOMORs), and legal assistance matter (investigations, FLIPLs, garnishments), today in the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB area, with an actual presence and physical office in Germany. We also represent clients throughout Europe, including in Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Belgium.

 

Will M. Helixon, and the Law Office of Will M. Helixon is available to assist you with your military justice (courts-martial, boards), administrative law, (evaluations, GOMORs), and legal assistance matter (investigations, FLIPLs, garnishments), today in the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB area, with an actual presence and physical office in Germany. We also represent clients throughout Europe, including in Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Belgium.

 

Will M. Helixon, and the Law Office of Will M. Helixon is available to assist you with your military justice (courts-martial, boards), administrative law, (evaluations, GOMORs), and legal assistance matter (investigations, FLIPLs, garnishments), today in the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB area, with an actual presence and physical office in Germany. We also represent clients throughout Europe, including in Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Belgium.

 

Will M. Helixon, and the Law Office of Will M. Helixon is available to assist you with your military justice (courts-martial, boards), administrative law, (evaluations, GOMORs), and legal assistance matter (investigations, FLIPLs, garnishments), today in the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB area, with an actual presence and physical office in Germany. We also represent clients throughout Europe, including in Italy, The Netherlands, The United Kingdom and Belgium.

 

Saarbrücken, Germany

Saarbrücken, Germany, is a city of approximately 175,000 residents.  It is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) and about an hour from the Baumholder. It is about 121 kilometers (75 miles) from Spangdahlem AFB, and is about an hour and 15-minute drive.

 

Bad Kreuznach, Germany

Bad Kreuznach, Germany, is a city of about 150,000 people and is 67 kilometers (42 miles) from Baumholder.  It is about an hour drive from the Baumholder. Bad Kreuznach is 119 kilometers (74 miles) from Spangdalhem AFB, and it takes about an hour-and-a-half to get there.

 

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, is a city of about 120,000 inhabitants and is 132 kilometers (82 miles) from Baumholder. It takes less than an hour-and-a-half to make the drive.  From Spangdalhem AFB, it is 121 kilometers (75 miles) and the drive will take about 1 hour and 15-minutes to get to the city center.

 

Other Military Facilities Near the Baumholder (Smith Barracks) and Spangdahlem AFB Area

 

Background of The Law Office of Will M. Helixon

Will M. Helixon started the Law Office of Will M. Helixon in February of 2016.  Originally headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the firm’s task was to defend members of the military in courts-martial, adverse administrative proceedings and other criminal proceedings. Today, the firm has handled and defended Soldiers in multiple complex and high-profile military cases.  The firm now handles most military matters, including military justice, administrative law, and legal assistance.  Military justice matters include courts-martial defense, investigation defense, and IG complaint defense.  Military justice cases have included allegations of rape and sexual assault, inappropriate relationships, and fraternization.  Adverse Administrative law matters include reprimand rebuttals, including GOMOR rebuttals, security clearance revocation actions, and FLIPL defense.  Legal assistance issues handled by the firm include MAVNI representation, QMP actions, and tort claims.  The Law Office of Will M. Helixon also handles medical issues, including those involving the MEB/PEB process.  No longer in Kansas City, the firm now has a presence in North Texas (Frisco), and a European office physically located in Vilseck, Germany.  Call us today to assist with your legal issue in the (locality), Germany, area.

 

Will M. Helixon, and the Law Office of Will M. Helixon is available to assist you with your military justice, administrative law, legal assistance matter today in the Ansbach & Katterbach area, with an actual presence and physical office in Germany.
FT. BRAGG, NC – JULY 7: U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Bowdrie ‘Bowe’ Bergdahl, 30 of Hailey, Idaho, arrives at the Ft. Bragg military courthouse with his military and civilian legal counsel for a pretrial military hearing on July 7, 2016 in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. Bergdahl faces charges of desertion and endangering troops stemming from his decision to leave his outpost in 2009, which landed him five years in Taliban captivity. (Photo by Sara D. Davis/Getty Images)

All military lawyers at the Law Office of Will M. Helixon maintain licenses to practice before all military trial courts.

Law Office of Will M. Helixon – Germany, Hans-Ohorn-Platz 7, First Floor, 92249, Vilseck, Germany.

Law Office of Will M. Helixon – United States, 6136 Frisco Square Blvd., Suite 400, Frisco, Texas, 75034.

 

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