Bleidorn Kaserne, Ansbach, late 1950s (Source: Bob Blankenhorn, 557th FAM Bn website) Honest John rocket launchers of 3rd FA Rkt Battery are set up on the parade field as static displays used during the change of command ceremony for the commanding officer of the 18th Field Artillery Group at Bleidorn Kaserne. Outgoing CO was Col Vernon R. Rawie and assumed command of the 18th Group in August 1955.