On behalf of the entire Fort Wainwright Garrison Command Group, welcome to Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Fort Wainwright is the home of the United States Army Garrison and units of the United States Army Alaska (USARAK). USARAK units include the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, or 1/25th SBCT,

ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY READY FOR AN EMERGENCY? Emergencies affect hundreds of people every year. One may hit your installation and community and challenge you and your family. When emergencies occur, military and civilian organizations respond, but it takes time to mobilize and they focus on the most critical

FORT WAINWRIGHT DSN: 317 COMM: 907 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment 353-2509 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment 353-2409 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division 353-1111 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment 353-6900 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment 353-1509 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment 353-2400 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry

  U.S. Army Alaska is at the forefront of protecting America’s interests in the volatile Asian Pacific region while also providing ready and relevant forces to overseas contingency operations. We are one of the U.S. military’s most centrally located power projection platforms that benefits from joint training opportunities, a breathtaking

  When Alaska became the 49th state in 1959, the Army was there. Only the indigenous peoples of Alaska have been here longer. Today, the Army thrives here: training in unforgiving arctic conditions, actively participating in community affairs and providing assistance in natural disasters. The U.S. Army’s long and important

  If you’re behind the wheel, steer north by northwest toward the top of the world. The highways through Canada and Alaska offer breathtaking scenery and the freedom to explore at your own pace. Most travelers choose the Alberta to Alaska Highway route or the British Columbia-Yukon route. Expect potholes

For the housing offices at Fort Greely and Fort Wainwright, visit the Army’s website at https://www.housing.army.mil and select an installation. Depending on the number of PCS rotations and size of families departing, the wait for a home can range from two months to a year at Fort Wainwright and from

MILITARY POLICE DIRECTORATE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES — FORT WAINWRIGHT The Directorate of Emergency Services military police at Fort Wainwright provide 24-hour law enforcement to the community with information about road conditions, basic requirements for licensing, directions, referral to on- and off-post agencies, coordination with civilian law enforcement agencies, and general

  FAMILY PROGRAMS’ FACILITIES Army Community Service (ACS) Center Fort Wainwright, Building 3401 907-353-4227 Fort Greely, Basement of Building 702 907-873-4649 Centralized facility providing comprehensive, coordinated and responsive readiness service to support commanders, Soldiers, civilians and families. Family Assistance Center (FAC) Centers operating 24/7, established by garrison commanders under the

  A workplace providing full and fair employment opportunities for the federal government’s civilian workforce became law with the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Executive Order 11478, followed by the passage of laws, statutes and amendments, made it unlawful to discriminate in making decisions or treating people differently based on

  Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH) at Fort Wainwright is the primary medical treatment facility for Soldiers, family members and retirees and their families. A number of civilian hospitals and civilian specialists augment the military facilities to provide complete medical care for personnel in Alaska. Emergency ambulance service is available

  Forts Greely and Wainwright provide well-rounded recreation programs including arts and crafts, auto crafts, sports and athletics, and outdoor recreation. Although there are some variances in programs and facilities, they all have much in common. Soldiers and their families have first priority for a wide variety of facilities and

  MUSHING CHALLENGE RACES www.sleddog.org The Alaska Dog Mushers Association hosts Sunday races at the Jeff Studdert Race Grounds on Farmers Loop Road, featuring skijoring, four-dog, six-dog, eight- to 10-dog and open classes throughout the winter. Championship races are held in February and March. These races are great fun to

Known the world over as the Golden Heart City, Fairbanks is just 198 miles from the Arctic Circle, 400 miles from the North Slope oil fields and 260 miles from the pipeline terminal in the port of Valdez. The city has a rich and colorful history extending from the gold

ESTER Ester is 8.5 miles west of Fairbanks on the Parks Highway. This old mining community has become a haven for artists, intellectuals and gold miners. Many residents work in Fairbanks, but tourism also boosts the local economy. When visiting Ester, be sure to walk through all the galleries and

Story by MSgt Joseph Swafford on 10/19/2016 The 621st CRW Airmen worked three different locations throughout Alaska assuring Paratroopers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and their cargo smoothly transition between the different airfields. "The CRW's role in the exercise is twofold," said Maj. Dave Sustello,

Story by A1C Valerie Monroy on 10/18/2016 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Security Forces team brought home the win after competing in the Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment hosted in Guam, Sept. 25 to 29, 2016. The team won first in the mental and physical challenge event and took home

Story by SGT David Bedard on 10/17/2016 The 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, activated during an Oct. 16 ceremony at the Alaska National Guard Armory here. Lt. Col. Jeffrey Roberts assumed command of the newly formed organization during the ceremony. Additionally, 1st Squadron, 297th Cavalry Squadron,