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With the formal end of the US occupation of Germany, USAREUR began returning the hotels used by the Garmisch Recreation Area to private ownership. As late as June 1952, the Garmisch Recreation Area still included 12 hotels in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Grainau, and on both the Kreuzeck and Zugspitz, as well as the golf course and numerous ski slopes.
Jan 15, 1978 · The Army's holdings in Garmisch have dwindled, according to Col. Richard W. Jensen, who commands the Armed Forces Recreation Center's Bavarian facilities, which include Berchtesgaden, Chiemsee and ...
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In May of 1945, the 10th Armored Division moved into Garmisch and shortly thereafter, the Garmisch Military Post and the Garmisch Recreation Area (now Edelweiss Lodge and Resort) were established. The military history of this area is very interesting and involved and needs far more detail than is allowed here to fully encompass it all.
U.S. Army Garmish Recreation Area. The 3AD's favorite R&R spot for over three decades. Enlarge map. ABOVE PHOTO from the booklet shows the Zugspitze Ski Area with lift. Although the booklet is from 1961, Garmisch changed very little during the three decades of 1960-1990.
Apr 4, 2024 · In May 2014, USAG Hohenfels became a USAG Bavaria community. The Garmisch Military Post and Garmisch Recreation Center, which operated a range of hotels and outdoor sports facilities, were...
Garmisch-Partenkirchen region seeking rest and relaxation. “For over 70 years, the Armed Forces Recreation Centers in Europe have supported the U.S. European Command with rest and recreation facilities at various locations in the beautiful Bavarian Alps,” Allman said. AFRCs were established in the winter of 1945-46 as rest
Month of the Military Child. Military Children and Youth: Brave, Fearless, and Resilient. G9 integrates and delivers Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs and services enabling readiness and resilience for a globally-responsive Army.
