Robinson Barracks

The installation is named after 1st Lt. James E. Robinson, Jr. (1918–1945), an Army officer posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor during World War II.

[3] In 1993, the United States Army returned the portion of the installation that formerly hosted Europe's largest PX to the German government, which was redeveloped from 1996 to 2006 as a highly energy efficient neighborhood called Burgholzhof that is now home to about 3,000 people.

[4] With the ongoing realignment of the US forces in Europe[5] there has been an increased demand for housing in Stuttgart and the Army is currently engaged in a renovation project of the facilities on Robinson Barracks.

[6] Under current plans, Robinson Barracks will continue to operate by providing housing and support to the enduring-designated Stuttgart Military Community, centered on the 2 US Unified Commands headquartered in Stuttgart—EUCOM and AFRICOM.

During World War II the tower was used by anti-aircraft spotter personnel keeping a look-out for Allied bomber attacks (more information here).