Message Board
»
afrcSki Message Board
»
Messages
»
The Powers That Be Whittle AFRC A Bit More
Rank: Newbie
Medals: Groups: Registered, Members
Joined: 10/10/2011
Posts: 0
Location: Philippines
Thanks: 0 times
Was thanked: 0 time(s) in 0 post(s)
|
I'm far from up on the latest so this is probably old news to most everyone, but recently surfing the web I came across a site(s) about further reductions of the US Military in Germany. Listed among the upcoming base closures for 2015 was Garmisch (called US Army Garrison Bavaria). It said the Breitenau Skeet Range, Garmisch Golf Course & Gen Abrams & Dispensary Complex were slated for closure. I also read comments which suggested the entire Garmisch AFRC be closed, saying it's unneeded anymore, its function as a convention center could be moved to an existing base.
So, the first AFRC reduction carving knife which began with closing down the Colombia Hotel in Munich back in '83 or whenever it was, to eventually all of Chiemsee & Berchtesgaden, leaving only Gap, has now whittled a wee bit more. Wonder where this is leading? The end?
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rank: Newbie
Medals: Groups: Members, Registered
Joined: 4/26/2010
Posts: 4
Thanks: 0 times
Was thanked: 0 time(s) in 0 post(s)
|
Well,
I guess the progression is: 1. A sizeable military force in the region because it's necessary (or not). 2. An R&R system because the former makes it necessary. 3. Facilities for the R&R.
Once #1 is reduced or eliminated, the others kind of lose their validity. And our good old AFRC days, like for me, mid 70's, were during a time when military pay was not on par with the private sector.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Message Board
»
afrcSki Message Board
»
Messages
»
The Powers That Be Whittle AFRC A Bit More
Forum Jump
You cannot post new topics in this forum.
You cannot reply to topics in this forum.
You cannot delete your posts in this forum.
You cannot edit your posts in this forum.
You cannot create polls in this forum.
You cannot vote in polls in this forum.
Content Copyright ©2024 afrcSki.com. All rights reserved.