 From 1948 to 1951 the US Constabulary occupied the post.In November 1951, Helenen Kaserne became the headquarters of the reactivated VII Corps.In September 1949 Helenen Kaserne was renamed by Brigadier General Arnold J. Funk to the Kelley Barracks in honor of Staff Sergeant Jonah E. Kelley, of the 78th Infantry Division, who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for actions occurring at Kesternich, Germany in January 1945 during the Second Battle of Kesternich.