Joint Headquarters Rheindahlen begins to say goodbye

15 Jul 2013 02:18 PM

A series of farewell events to mark the closure of Joint Headquarters (JHQ) Rheindahlen has begun with a reception and musical ceremony.

JHQ and the Rheindahlen Military Complex began life in 1953 when the complex was built to house the HQs of the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force in Germany.

Over the years the occupants have changed as the military situation in Europe changed; currently the major occupant is HQ British Forces Germany (HQ BFG).

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