Fort Wainwright US Army Base Military Bases Home Fort Wainwright - U.S. Army Base Web Site | Google Map Find a rental property near Fort Wainwright Find a date near Fort Wainwright List your property for free in our Military Classifieds Military Loans Fort Wainwright Base Information Overview | Major Units | Contact Info Overview Location 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. Major Units 172nd BSB, HHC Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1860 DSN: 317-353-1860 4-14 CAV, HHC Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-9662 DSN: 317-353-9662 4-14 CAV, A Troop Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-9662 DSN: 317-353-9662 4-14 CAV, B Troop Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-9662 DSN: 317-353-9662 4-14 CAV, C Troop Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-9662 DSN: 317-353-9662 4-14 CAV, D Troop Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-9662 DSN: 317-353-9662 1-17th IN, C Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2593 DSN: 317-353-2593 172nd Brigade Support Battalion Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-1604 DSN: 317-353-1604 1-17th IN, Alpha 52nd Anti -Tank Company Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-3499 DSN: 317-353-3499 2-1 Infantry Battalion Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-2087 DSN: 317-353-2087 2-1 IN, HHC Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2400 DSN: 317-353-2400 2-1 IN, A Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-3201 DSN: 317-353-3201 2-1 IN, B Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2481 DSN: 317-353-2481 2-1 IN, C Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2466 DSN: 317-353-2466 2-1 IN, 562nd Engineer Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2747 DSN: 317-353-2747 4-11th Field Artillery Battalion Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-1510 DSN: 317-353-1510 4-11th FA, A Battery Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1545 DSN: 317-353-1545 4-11th FA, B Battery Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1545 DSN: 317-353-1545 4-11th FA, C Battery Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1500 DSN: 317-353-1500 4-11th FA, 21st Signal Company Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1500 DSN: 317-353-1500 4-14 Cavalry Squadron Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-7093 DSN: 317-353-7093 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-6620 DSN: 317-353-6620 1-17th Infantry Battalion Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-2510 DSN: 317-353-2510 1-17th IN, HHC Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-2510 DSN: 317-353-2510 1-17th IN, A. Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2529 DSN: 317-353-2529 1-17th IN, B Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2561 DSN: 317-353-2561 1-17th IN, Charlie Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2508 DSN: 317-353-2508 172nd BSB, A Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1449 DSN: 317-353-1449 1-52nd AVN, 68th Medical Evacuation Company Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1277 DSN: 317-353-1277 28th Military Police Contact Information: Desk SGT COM: 907-353-7535 DSN: 317-353-7535 Cold Regions Test Center Contact Information: 1 SGT COM: 907-353-1161 DSN: 317-353-1161 507th Signal Company Contact Information: Secretary COM: 907-353-0597 DSN: 317-353-0597 Bassett Army Community Hospital Contact Information: Information COM: 1-800-478-5172 DSN: 317-353-5172 Kamish Clinic Contact Information: Help Desk COM: 907-353-1207 DSN: 317-353-1207 Veterinary Clinic Contact Information: Help Desk COM: 907-353-2910 DSN: 317-353-2910 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, HHC Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-9800 DSN: 317-353-9800 D Co.123 AVN Contact Information: COM: 907-353-7066 DSN: 317-353-7066 172nd BSB, B Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1072 DSN: 317-353-1072 172nd BSB, C Co. Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-2627 DSN: 317-353-2627 172nd BSB, 310th CSSC Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-1860 DSN: 317-353-1860 203rd Personnel Services Battalion Contact Information: S-1 COM: 907-353-2370 DSN: 317-353-2370 203rd PSB 9th Army Band Contact Information: CQ COM: 907-353-6398 DSN: 317-353-6398 125th Finance Contact Information: Help Desk COM: 907-353-2273 DSN: 317-353-2273 1-52 AVN C Co Contact Information: COM: 907-353-6348 DSN: 317-353-6348 Aviation Task Force 49 Task Force Commander Task Force CSM 1-52 AVN D Co. Contact Information: COM: 907-353-0272 DSN: 317-353-0272 1-52 AVN E Co. Contact Information: COM: 907-353-0475 DSN: 317-353-0475 1-52 AVN, A Co Contact Information: COM: 907-353-0272 DSN: 317-353-0272 1-52 AVN, B Co Contact Information: COM: 907-353-9650 DSN: 317-353-9650 1-52 AVN, HHC Contact Information: COM: 907-353-0083 DSN: 317-353-0083 C Co-123 AVN Contact Information: COM: 907-353-1273 DSN: 317-353-1273 1984th Medical Unit 411th ENG Unit Contact Info 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 Source: MilitarySpot.com |