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Orders to Fort Wainwright? See:
Plan My Move Booklet
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Wainwright is located adjacent to Fairbanks in the interior of
Alaska. Fairbanks, Alaska is ranked in the top 100 growing
cities in the United States. Fort Wainwright is located in the
North Star Borough. A borough in Alaska is equivalent to a
county in the lower 48 states. Fairbanks, the second largest
city in Alaska, is located 365 miles north of Anchorage,
Alaska. You'll find that the cost of housing and other living
expenses in the Fairbanks area is higher than in the lower 48
states. The weather in Fairbanks has the largest swing in the
world. It can reach up to 90 degrees in the summer and
possibly as cold as minus 65 degrees in the winter. Soldiers
and their families assigned to Fort Wainwright will be able to
enjoy breathtaking scenery abundant hunting, fishing and
camping, regal mountains, diverse wildlife and the friendly
independent people who will be their neighbors. The base
operator's phone number is 907-353-1110 or DSN 317-353-1110.
History
Many political and military leaders advocated building
military bases in Alaska several years prior to World War II.
Finally, when war threatened in 1939, Congress granted $4
million to construct an Army cold-weather experimental station
at Fairbanks. In 1961, the Army renamed the post Fort Jonathan
M. Wainwright after the general who, with his men, valiantly
defended the Bataan Peninsula during the first few months of
World War II. Since then Fort Wainwright has been home to
several units, including the 171st Infantry Brigade
(Mechanized), a Nike-Hercules battalion, the 6th Infantry
Division (Light) and the 172nd Infantry Brigade and the 6th
Infantry Division (Light). In 2001, Fort Wainwright was
selected as the home to the third Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
The 172nd Infantry Brigade was then reflagged the 172nd
Stryker Brigade combat Team. In 2006, 4/123 Aviation Battalion
was deactivated and reflagged as the Task Force 49 Aviation
Brigade.
Mission
Fort Wainwright's mission is to deploy combat ready forces to
support joint military operations worldwide and serve as the
Joint Force Land Component Command to support Joint Task Force
Alaska. Our strategic location, superior training capabilities
and dynamic relationship with our local civilian communities
make Fort Wainwright and United States Army in Alaska a
significant national asset and world-class power projection
platform for military operations anywhere in the world.
Population Served
Fort Wainwright has 5,108 soldiers stationed at Fort
Wainwright, and 5,798 command sponsored dependents reside with
those soldiers on post or in the surrounding community. Also,
915 civil service employees and 273 non-appropriated employees
work at Fort Wainwright, for a total of 1188 civilians working
on post and Fort Wainwright continues to grow.
Base Transportation
Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) has a free shuttle service on
Fort Wainwright. This service is for Soldiers and family
members. Call 907-353-FREE/3733 to request a shuttle and the
shuttle driver will take you where ever you need to go on Fort
Wainwright.
Sponsorship
To obtain a sponsor at Fort Wainwright prior to your arrival,
send your request to USARAK, ATTN: APVR-AG-SE, 600 Richardson
Drive, Fort Richardson, AK 99505-5100, or call
907-384-1970/1969/1967, DSN 317-384-1970/1969/1967. If not
being met by your sponsor, report to the Welcome Center,
Building 3401. If arriving after duty hours, contact the
Welcome Center at 907-353-2273.
If you need to send mail to Fort Wainwright, call
1-800-275-8777, ask for the post office on Fort Wainwright and
then ask for their requirements for forwarding mail to Fort
Wainwright.
Temporary Quarters
With the popularity of recreational travel to Alaska and the
large number of official travelers, U.S. Army Alaska Lodging
strives to offer the finest temporary lodging to both official
and Space Available travelers. The popularity of Alaska means
lodging is usually 100 percent booked from April through
September. For the best chance of a successful booking, it is
recommended that guests make reservations as soon as they are
eligible. For reservations at Fort Wainwright's Northern
Lights Inn (Building 3402) call 907-353-3800, 24 hours a day
to reserve one of its 90 rooms. Limited pet rooms are
available to guest that meet policy parameters. There is a
limitation of two pets per room and additional fees and
deposits are associated with pets/pet rooms
Relocation Assistance
The Relocation Readiness Program is located in Rooms 58 and 59
of the Welcome Center, in Building 3401. Welcome packets, maps
and other local information are available. Computers are
available in the Family Readiness Center, also located in the
Army Community Service area of the Welcome Center. The
Relocation Lending Closet offers household items for 30 day
loan. Each Soldier will receive a date for the Fort Wainwright
Newcomers Orientation on Day One of In-Processing. For more
assistance, contact us at 907-353-4333/7908 or DSN
317-353-4227.
Critical Installation Information
Fort Wainwright is considered an overseas tour. If you have
dependents and you want your family members to accompany you
to Alaska, your PCS orders must say "concurrent travel" and
have each family member's name on your orders. Each family
member must have completed the Exceptional Family Member
screening and have Command Sponsorship.
If your PCS orders say "deferred travel" for your family, then
you need to travel to Alaska alone. After you arrive and sign
into Fort Wainwright, you can begin the Command Sponsorship
process. Have your family complete the Exceptional Family
Member screening at the losing post and wait to hear from you
for further instructions.
For more information, you can inquire with your current
Military Personnel Division, local Army Community Service,
Exceptional Family Member Program Manager or call Fort
Wainwright's ACS, Exceptional Member Program Manager at
907-353-4243 or DSN 317-353-4243. |
MAJOR
UNITS
1-24 Infantry Battalion
Contact Information:
S1-NCOIC
COM: 907-353-2087
DSN: 317-353-2087
2-8 Field Artillery Battalion
Contact Information:
NCOIC
COM: 907-353-3160
DSN: 317-353-3160
5-1 Cavalry Squadron
Contact Information:
S-1
COM: 907-353-7093
DSN: 317-353-7093
28th Military Police
Contact Information:
Desk SGT
COM: 907-353-7535
DSN: 317-353-7535
1-25 Stryker Brigade Combat Team
Contact Information:
S-1
COM: 907-353-6668
DSN: 317-353-6668
1-5 Infantry Battalion
Contact Information:
S-1
COM: 907-353-2510
DSN: 317-353-2510
Headquarters Company Brigade, HHC 1-25 Stryker Brigade Combat
Team
Contact Information:
CQ
COM: 907-353-9802
DSN: 317-353-9802
Military Personnel Division
Contact Information:
COM: 907-353-2273
DSN: 317-353-2273
9th Army Band
Contact Information:
CQ
COM: 907-353-6398
DSN: 317-353-6398
125th Finance Battalion, C DT
Contact Information:
Help Desk
COM: 907-353-1307
DSN: 317-353-1307
Kamish Troop Clinic
Contact Information:
Help Desk
COM: 907-353-1207
DSN: 317-353-1207
3 ASOS, USAF
Contact Information:
1SG
COM: 907-353-6933
DSN: 317-353-6933
1-25 Brigade Support Battalion
Contact Information:
S-1
COM: 907-353-3507
DSN: 317-353-3507
Bassett Army Community Hospital
Contact Information:
Information
COM: 1-800-478-5172
DSN: 317-361-5172
Aviation Task Force 49
Contact Information:
S1 NCOIC
COM: 907-353-0405
DSN: 317-353-0405
1984th US Army Hospital (Reserve)
Contact Information:
PSNCO
COM: 907-353-2940
DSN: 317-353-2940
Reserve Center,B Company, 411th ENG Unit
Contact Information:
NCO
COM: 907-353-2900
DSN: 317-353-2900
Garrison and Support Garrison Commander's Office
Contact Information:
Admin
COM: 907-353-7662
DSN: 317-353-7660
Northern Warfare Training Center
Contact Information:
1SG
COM: 907-353-1196
DSN: 317-353-1196
AK Army National Guard Det. 1, CO A 1/207 AVN Regt
Contact Information:
Readiness NCO
COM: 907-356-1438
1-52 AVN Battalion Command Group
Contact Information:
S1 Clerk
COM: 907-353-3494
DSN: 317-353-3494
6-17th Cavalry
Contact Information:
S1
COM: 907-353-0509
DSN: 317-353-0509
Cold Regions Research & Engineering Lab
Contact Information:
COM: 907-353-5149
DSN: 317-353-5149
5-1 Calvary
Contact Information:
S-1 NCOIC
COM: 907-353-4338
DSN: 317-353-4338
Aviation Task Force 49
Contact Information:
S1 NCOIC
COM: 907-353-0405
DSN: 317-353-0405
Brigade Troops Battalion
Contact Information:
CSM
COM: 907-353-6379
DSN: 317-353-6379
507th Signal Company
Contact Information:
1SG
COM: 907-353-7073
DSN: 317-353-7073
1984th US Army Hospital (Reserve)
Contact Information:
PSNCO
COM: 907-353-2940
DSN: 317-353-2940
3-21 Infantry Battalion
Contact Information:
CQ
COM: 907-353-4688
DSN: 317-353-4688
Veterinary Clinic
Contact Information:
Help Desk
COM: 907-353-2910
DSN: 317-353-2910 |
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