Fort Wainwright, Alaska

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Public Address
1060 Gaffney Rd #6600k, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703, United States
Postal Code
99703
latitude
64.84
longitude
-147.72

Contact Info

DSN
907-353-7908 / 907-353-4333 | +1 907-353-1110
Operating Hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1600

Fort Wainwright is located adjacent to Fairbanks in the interior of Alaska. Fairbanks, the second-largest city in Alaska, is located 365 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska.  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.

U.S. Army Garrison Alaska enables the readiness of Army forces in Alaska by integrating resources and delivering installation services that enhance the quality of life for Arctic Warriors, Families, Civilians, and communities.

History

Fort Wainwright was first established in 1939 as the United States Air Force Base Ladd Field, a cold-weather station to test aircraft under arctic conditions. In 1961, it was transferred to the Army and redesignated Fort Wainwright in honor of World War II General Jonathan M. Wainwright. From 1963 to 1972, it was home to the 171st Infantry Brigade, mechanized until 1969, then light. During that time, the 172nd Infantry Brigade was at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. From 1986 to 1994, Fort Wainwright was the home of the 6th Infantry Division (Light), including serving as the division's headquarters from 1990 to 1994. From 1998 to 2006, it was home to the 172nd Infantry Brigade, which was reorganized in 2003 as the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), part of the U.S. Army's transition program to include six SBCTs. In 2006, the 172nd was re-flagged as the 1st brigade of the 25th Infantry Division. In 2006, the 4/123 Aviation Battalion was deactivated and reflagged as the Task Force 49 Aviation Brigade. In 2009, Task Force 49th Aviation Brigade was reflagged as the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade. The 16th CAB provides logistical air support for U.S. Army Alaska. Fort Wainwright is also home to Bassett Army Community Hospital (BACH), 9th Army Band, 65th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (65EOD), 507th Signal Company (Network Enterprise Center-FWA), and the Northern Warfare Training Center (NWTC).

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