Fort Wainwright is located adjacent to Fairbanks in the
interior of Alaska. The post 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 very high. On post housing can be quite a
wait and off-post housing is also very limited. The weather in
Fairbanks has the largest swing in the world. It reach 90
degrees in the summer and a negative 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, and the 172nd
Infantry Brigade and the 6th Infantry Division (Light). In
2001, Fort Wainwright was selected as the third Stryker
Brigade Combat Team and, in 2006, the post was selected as the
home of 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.
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.
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. Fort Wainwright's two-day long Newcomers Orientation is
held from 0800-1500, every second Wednesday and Thursday of
each month, at the Battle Command Training Center. For more
assistance, contact us at (907) 353-4333/7908, 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.
Fort Wainwright
Intersection of Richardson & Steese Highways Fairbanks, AK 99703
Adult Education Centers Education Center
2110 Montgomery Rosd Building 2110 Montgomery Road
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7486
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7486/6355
Automotive Services AAFES Auto Service Station
3562 Neely Road Building 3562
Fort Wainwright., AK 99703
Phone (907) 356-1263/1804
Chapels Protestant Services
3430 Luzon Street Building 3430
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-2088
Phone (DSN) 317-353-2088
Child Development Centers Child Development Center (CDC)
4024 600th Street Building 4024
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-356-1550
Phone (DSN) 317-353-4190
Child and Youth Registration and Referral Central Registration for Childcare (CYS)
4176 Neely Rd. Building 4176
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7713
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7713
Commissary/Shoppette Shoppette
(North Post) building 1021 Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-356-1133
Commissary/Shoppette Shoppette (South Post) Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-356-2349
Commissary/Shoppette Commissary
3703A Southgate Road Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7452
Emergency Relief Services Army Emergency Relief (AER) Building 3401 Santiago Ave.
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7453
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7453
Emergency Relief Services American Red Cross
1024 Apple Street P.O. Box 35007
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7234
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7234
Exceptional Family Member Program/Special Needs Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
3401 Santigo Avenue Building 3401
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-4243
Phone (DSN) 317-353-4243
Exchange(s) AAFES (Army, Air Force Exchange Services)
3023 Neely Road Building 3023
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-6051/6045
Family Advocacy Program Family Advocacy
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401 Santiago Avenew
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7317
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7317
Family Center Army Communtiy Service
APVR-WCA-AC 3401 Santiago Avenue
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-4ACS (4227)
Phone (DSN) 3217-353-4ACS (4227)
Golf Courses Chena Bend Golf Course
2092 Ketchum Rd. Building 2092
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-6223/7830
Gymnasiums/Fitness Centers Physical Fitness Center
3709 Southgate and Meridian Building 3709 Southgate and Meridian
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7274
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7274
Hospital/Medical Treatment Facility(s) Family Troop Medical Clinic (Kamish Clinic)
3406 Alder Ave Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone Appt 907-353-4000
Household Goods/Transportation Office (inbound) Transportation Office
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401, Santiago Avenue, First Floor Room 118
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-1150
Phone (DSN) 317-353-1150
Household Goods/Transportation Office (outbound) Transportation Office
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401, Santiago Avenue, First Floor Room 118
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-1150
Phone (DSN) 317-353-1150
Housing Office/Government Housing Fort Wainwright Housing
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401 Santiago Avenue, First Floor
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-1190
Phone (DSN) 317-353-1666
Housing Referral Office/Housing Privatization Community Homefinding Relocation Services
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401, Santiago Avenue on the first floor
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-1660/1666
Phone (DSN) 317-353-1660/1666
ID/CAC Card Processing ID Card Section
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401 Santiago Avenue
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-2243
Information and Referral Services Information & Referral
3401 Santigo Avenue Building 3401 Santiago Avenue
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-4227
Phone (DSN) 317-353-4227
Library Post Library
3700 Santiago Avenue Building 3700, Santiago Avenue
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-2642
Phone (DSN) 317-353-2642
Loan Closet Relocation Lending Closet
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401,The Welcome Center
Army Community Service, Room 126
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-4333
Phone (DSN) 317-353-4333
MWR (Morale Welfare and Recreation) Outdoor Recreation Building 4058
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone Summer 907-353-6349/6350
New Parent Support Program New Parent Support Program
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401, Santiago Avenue, The Welcome Center
Army Community Service, room 100
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7515
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7515
Non-appropriated Funds (NAF) Human Resources Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF)
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401, Santiago Avenue
The Welcome Center, First Floor
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7203
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7203
Personal Financial Management Services Financial Readiness Program
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401 Santiago Avenue
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7438
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7438
Personnel Support Office Military Personnel Division
3401 Santiago Road Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-2273
Phone (DSN) 317-353-2273
Relocation Assistance Program Relocation Readiness
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401, Santiago Avenue, Welcome Center
Army Community Service, Room 126
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7908
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7908
School Liaison Office/Community Schools School Liaison Officer
4176 600th Street & Neely Street Building 4176, 600th & Neely
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-YESS (9377)
Phone (DSN) 317-353-YESS (9377)
Spouse Education, Training and Careers Employment Readiness Program
3401 Santiago Avenue Building 3401 Santiago Avenue
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-4327
Phone (DSN) 317-353-4327
Temporary Lodging/Billeting Billeting-Northern Lights Lodging
3402 Santiago Road Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-3800
Transition Assistance Program Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP)
3401 Santiago Ave. Room 248
Ft. Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-2113
Phone (DSN) 317-353-2113
Travel Office SATO Office
3401 Santiago Avenue RM 242 Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-1166
Phone (DSN) 317-353-1166
Veterinary Services Veterinary Services
3597 Oak Avenue Building 3597, Oak Avenue
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-2910
Phone (DSN) 317-353-2910
Welcome/Visitors Center Visitor Center (Main Gate) Front Gate on Gaffney Road
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-6144
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC & WIC-O) WIC - Women, Infants and Children
1064 Apple St. Building 1064 Apple Street
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7785
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7785
Youth Programs/Centers Youth Services
4109 Neely Road Building 4109, Neely Road
Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone 907-353-7488
Phone (DSN) 317-353-7488
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