Where is your paradise?

Premier vacation destinations for U.S. Service Members and their families

Perhaps it’s digging your toes into warm, white sand and listening to the ocean’s gentle rolling surf. It could be the exhilaration of nonstop activity and the promise of adventure at every turn. Or maybe it’s just taking a “time-out” from everyday life to relax, recharge and reconnect with those you love. 

At AFRC resorts, we’re focused on providing world-class service and assuring that our guests experience the vacation of a lifetime. Whether it’s strolling barefoot on the sandy shores of Waikiki Beach, exploring medieval European castles, discovering the enchantment of the Magic Kingdom, or exploring the city of Seoul, your perfect paradise awaits. All you need to do is turn the page.

Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) resorts provide an array of affordable, wholesome vacation opportunities exclusively to our brave Service Members, their Families and other authorized patrons of the Total Defense Force. 

Shades of Green

As the only Armed Forces Recreation Center in the continental United States, the Shades of Green Resort is a unique and affordable option that allows guests special privileges of staying on Walt Disney World property. Explore the family-friendly vacation paradise of Central Florida on Walt Disney World Resort. The Shades of Green is tucked between two PGA golf courses and is within arm’s reach to theme park magic.  

• Affordable and modern guest rooms
• Discounted park tickets for military families
• Two pools with slides, water features and hot tub
• Relaxed restaurants for every taste
• Prized proximity to Walt Disney World theme parks
• Located on two PGA golf courses
• Complimentary WiFi and business center
• Meeting spaces for weddings and special events


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Dragon Hill Lodge

Located in Seoul, South Korea, Dragon Hill Lodge has affordable accommodations in one of the world’s fastest-growing, dynamic and exciting capital cities. Your adventures start in Northeast Asia at the Dragon Hill Lodge located at the heart of the Korean Peninsula, in Seoul, South Korea. The Dragon Hill Lodge is the perfect home base to get to all the action and sights.

• Comfortable guest rooms in the heart of Seoul
• Personalized Discover Seoul guided tours
• Only a ten-minute walk to major subway lines  
• 24-hour full-service fitness area, pool, and hot tub
• American-style restaurants and on-site bakery
• Complimentary WiFi and business center
• Meeting spaces for weddings and special events for up to 400 people


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Edelweiss Resort and Lodge

Located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, one of the most desirable destinations in the Bavarian Alps, Edelweiss Lodge and Resort is a premier vacation and conference destination year-round. A visit to Edelweiss Lodge and Resort brings you to one of the most idyllic destinations in the Bavarian Alps. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is celebrated for sweeping mountain vistas and cultural can’t misses. 

• Spacious guest rooms with incredible Alpine views
• Guided tours to historic cities, castles and events
• Wellness club with pool and outdoor hot tub
• Flexible function spaces and classified meetings
• Casual restaurant options and themed buffets
• Certified ski and snowboard school during winter
• Complimentary WiFi and business center
• Meeting spaces for conferences and special events


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Our Mission

Armed Forces Recreation Centers (AFRCs) provide rest, relaxation, recreation and sustainment for military personnel, their families and other members of the Total Defense Force. AFRCs support readiness, retention and quality of life. They will be prepared to assume contingency missions in support of mobilizations or combat operations. Eligibility requirements for Edelweiss Lodge and Resort are slightly different from the other AFRCs. You can read more about the regulations and see if you’re eligible to stay with us and make the most of your military benefit.

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