April 12, 2024
Garmisch Recreation Area (AFRC) History Booklet (64 Pages) #9552 * RARE FIND *
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Garmisch Recreation Booklet Garmisch Germany Armed Forces Recreation Center approx. 5.5 x 4.0 (64 pages) COLLECT A PART OF HISTORY (Mix of B/W & Color Photos) For many years the Armed Forces Recreation Centers have supported the European Command with Rest and Recreation locations for U.S. Service Members and their families in the Beautiful Bavarian Alps. Established in the winter of 1945-1946 as an R&R center for the U.S. Occupation Forces, AFRC immediately initiated programs to enhance the morale of the war weary soldiers. During the winter of 1945-1946, with the help of 15,000 pairs of skis and 12,000 pairs of ice skates provided by the European Theater Supply and Services Division vacationing service members got to try their winter skills on world-class facilities such as the 1936 Olympic ski run and ice stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen . In the early 1950's as the mission of the U.S. Forces turned from an Army of Occupation to a Cold War Army, the mission of the Armed Forces Recreation Center changed accordingly. Privately owned hotels requisitioned to meet the temporary mission of the occupation Army were returned to their owners and former military troop billets, hospitals, guest houses and officers clubs were renovated to support the long term recreation requirements of the cold war service members and their families.
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