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Army in Alaska

Welcome

Welcome
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 units include the 1st Stryker Brigade ...

Preparedness and Emergency Management

Preparedness and Emergency Management
Are you and your family ready for an emergency?
Emergencies affect hundreds of people every year. One may hit your installation and community and affect you and your family. When emergencies occur, military and civilian organizations respond, but ...

U.S. Army in Alaska Today

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 ...

History

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 ...

Getting Here

Driving
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 ...

Housing

All U.S. Army Garrison Alaska posts participate in the 'Army Housing Online' website, including information regarding Single Soldier Housing and Family Housing. AHOS (https://onestop. army.mil) has links to off-post rental opportunities and other sources of information regarding community housing and is your best source of information for housing.
Depending ...

Law Enforcement and Security Services

MILITARY POLICE
Directorate of Emergency Services - Fort Wainwright The Directorate of Emergency Services Military Police at Wainwright provide 24-hour law enforcement to the community with information about road conditions, basic requirements for licensing, directions, referral to on- and offpost agencies, coordination with ...

Your New Home

Army Community Service
ACS at Fort Wainwright is locaed in Building 3451. Call (907) 353-7298. ACS at Fort Greely is located in the south wing of Building 655. Call (907) 873-4346 for more information.
Information, Referral and Follow-up (I&R) Program
The Information, ...

Employment

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - EO/EEO
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 ...

Medical Care

Bassett Army Community Hospital 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 ...

Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Recreation activities at 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 ...

Community and Recreation

Annual Events
Mushing Challenge Races
Alaska Dog Mushers Association hosts Sunday races at the Jeff Studdert Race Grounds on Farmers Loop Road featuring skijoring, 4-dog, 6-dog, 8/10- dog and open classes throughout the winter. Championship races are held in February and March. These races are great fun to ...

101 Things To Do in Alaska

1. Canoe, kayak or raft down a wilderness river.
2. Cross-country ski in an area where you make your own trail.
3. Watch a grizzly bear on the tundra in Denali National Park.
4. Explore the ...