Military Family Resource Guide - 2010 - Keep Trees

Military Family Resource Guide 2010 Table of Contents 

Fort Wainwright, 

Fort Greely 

and Surrounding Areas 

Alaska 

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Welcome to Alaska ............................................... 2 

Getting Here ........................................................... 6 

History ....................................................................11 

Settling In ..............................................................14 

Housing..................................................................18 

Services on Post ..................................................24 

Employment .........................................................32 

Education ..............................................................34 

Health Care ...........................................................38 

Community & Recreation .................................43 

Fairbanks ...............................................................50 

Surrounding Areas ..............................................52 

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Buyer’s Guide 

2010 • MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE 1

Welcome to 

Alaska 

When you move to Alaska you won’t regret it. Alaska’s motto 

is “North to the Future,” indicating a land of promise and a bright 

future many Alaskans would agree they’ve found here. 

Alaska may be far from the rest of the country by road, but not 

by air. By air, we are just a few hours away. The opportunities for 

solitude, adventure and exploration are phenomenal and the scenery 

is breathtaking. 

Employment and economic development have been on a 

steady upward climb for more than 20 consecutive years and may 

only now experience a slight decline. Housing, education and health 

care are modern, progressive and family-oriented. 

The community is close-knit and recreational amenities are 

unsurpassed. There are so many places to see and things to do 

you may never want to leave. 

LAndScApe 

Alaska has the two largest national forests in the U.S.; the Tongass 

in Southeast is nearly 17 million acres, and the Chugach in Southcentral 

is almost 5 million acres. The Tongass is noted the world over 

as the largest and last intact pristine rain forest. The Chugach turned 

100 years old in 2007. 

Mountains rise up all over the state, with three major ranges. 

The Brooks Range runs east and west, and separates the Interior 

and the Arctic. The Aleutian Range, formed by the planet’s Ring of 

Fire, divides the Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. The Alaska Range 

bears the crown jewel, Mount McKinley, and follows an arching 

curve across much of the state. 

There are great expanses of tundra, boggy wetlands and 

labyrinths of rivers and lakes, which from the air look like a 

beautiful mosaic of nature. From the ground, wildlife abound. 

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BIG ALASKA 

Alaska is big, 570,373 square miles. Only about five states as big 

as Alaska could fit in the continental United States, or the Lower 48 

as Alaskans call it. Alaska is 488 times the size of Rhode Island and 

2.3 times the size of Texas. 

Alaska is outlined by 6,640 miles of coastline and has 33,904 

miles of shoreline. The Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Alaska, the Bering 

Sea, the Chukchi Sea, the Arctic Ocean and the Beaufort Sea are the 

state’s major bodies of water. 

The minor bodies of water are not small and include some of the 

wildest, most beautiful sounds, bays, rivers and lakes in the world.

It may seem like you have the entire 

state to yourself with a population density 

of less than two people per square mile. 

Opportunities for outdoor activities are 

right outside your door within walking distance 

or a short drive from any home in 

Alaska. 

Go a few minutes north, south, east or 

west and you are in wild Alaska with a 360degree 

postcard view. 

WILdLIFe 

Alaska is world famous for its abundant 

wildlife. When you move to the Last Frontier 

you will share the state with about three 

dozen land mammal species, more than a 

dozen species of marine mammals, millions 

of more than a dozen different kinds of fish, 

487 documented species of birds numbering 

in the millions, plus a host of marine 

invertebrates and some frogs and toads. 

There aren’t any snakes or other reptiles, 

but when you go outdoors you will have to 

watch for bears and moose – sometimes in 

your own yard. 

huntInG & FIShInG 

Alaska is famous for world-class hunting 

and fishing opportunities and Anchorage 

is ideally situated to take advantage of 

the many opportunities. Located in game 

management unit 14, this is a sportsman’s 

paradise. 

Hunters pursue black bear, brown/grizzly 

bear, caribou, mountain goat, moose, 

Dall sheep, deer, wolves, wolverine, snowshoe 

hare, ptarmigan, grouse, ducks, geese, 

brant, snipe and sandhill cranes. Trapping is 

allowed for some species. The adventure 

and thrill of the hunt lures sportsmen and 

provides another reason to love Alaska. 

For those who like to wet their lines the 

rivers are full of salmon, steelhead, rainbow 

trout, Dolly Varden, grayling, burbot, pike 

WELCOME 

and other finfish. Many lakes and streams 

are open the entire year for certain species. 

The ocean is a paradise for saltwater fishing 

and Cook Inlet is easily accessible for that 

annual halibut charter. 

For complete details on regulations, 

seasons, limits, hunter safety education 

requirements and restrictions, visit the 

Alaska Department of Fish and Game 

Web site at www.adfg.state.ak.us. 


Al A s k A FA c t s 

the 49th State 

Statehood granted January 3, 1959 

Landmass 

570,373 square miles, the largest 

state 

highest point 

Mount McKinley, 20,320 feet, the 

highest peak in North America 

Lowest point 

Sea level 

coastline 

6,640 miles and 33,904 miles of 

shoreline 

Rivers 

More than 3,000 

Lakes 

More than 3 million 

capitol 

Juneau 

Flower 

Forget-me-not 

tree 

Sitka spruce 

Fossil 

Woolly mammoth 

Insect 

Four spot skimmer dragonfly 

Bird 

Willow ptarmigan 

Fish 

King salmon 

Land mammal 

Moose 

Marine mammal 

Bowhead whale 

Sport 

Dog mushing 


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Everyone has a favorite season in Alaska. For 

many it is summer with endless daylight and shirtsleeve 

weather. You can grow a bounty of vegetables, 

berries and flowers; plus hike, bike, kayak, 

canoe, camp, fish and otherwise explore and enjoy 

the great outdoors. 

Winter is a close second for many people, even 

a tie for some. Winter sports and activities can be 

taken to the extreme or moderately enjoyed. Sledding 

with dogs, toboggans or snowmachines, skiing, 

boarding, skating, snowshoeing or ice climbing are 

among the many recreational options. The Northern 

Lights can best be seen when it’s dark, which 

makes it another great pastime of winter. Whether 

spectator or teammate, many people look forward 

to winter when they can enjoy hockey, basketball 

and other indoor activities. 

Spring is fun too. After break-up, when it’s 

finally warm again, you can watch the leaves 

open as shades of green explode across the 

canvas of Alaska. If you have enough time, that 

is. Otherwise, you will notice the sudden change 

over a matter of days. 

Fall is short like spring, but very sweet. Enjoy 

crisp, cool days and nature’s burst of gold, orange 

and red colors blazing everywhere. 

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ALASKA hIStORY 

Alaska is young, both as a state and 

geologically. After the dinosaurs were 

gone and glaciers covered the land, not 

much was growing. 

As the sheets of ice began to melt off 

and the boreal tundra and forests began to 

take root, people started trekking through 

from Asia by land and sea. 

Sometime between 12,000 and 

15,000 years ago people began to stay 

instead of just passing through. 

The heritage of the first people of 

Alaska is a story of true survival and 

adaptation. Alaska Natives fared better 

for thousands of years with the harsh 

climate and conditions than they did 

when Europeans and western influence 

took hold in the 18th century. 

Despite conflicts and cultural impacts, 

Alaska Natives survived and persisted 

through the Russian period and the purchase 

of Alaska by the United States. 

Over the years settlement continued 

to grow and in 1867 William H. Seward 

arranged for the U.S. to purchase Alaska 

from Russia. The price was $7.2 million, 

less than 2 cents per acre. View the 

check used for the purchase, which is 

now in the National Archives, online at 

www.ourdocuments.gov. To locate it, click 

on the “100 Milestone Documents” button 

and scroll down to the “Check for the 

Purchase of Alaska (1868)” button. 

The gold rush in the 19th century 

paved the way for further change. Early 

20th-century Alaska brought more people 

and expansion. Eventually natural 

resources were developed and the territory 

became a state in 1959. 

Today Alaska is the most sparsely 

populated state with a high standard of 

living. When you factor in the vast wilderness 

and personal freedoms Alaskans 

enjoy, it becomes priceless. 

GOVeRnMent 

Alaska has more than 300 communities, 

less than half of which are incorporated, 

but all fall within the boundaries of 

the state’s boroughs. 

Alaska is divided into 16 organized boroughs 

and one unorganized borough. The 

county form of government found in most 

states is similar to the boroughs, except for 

law enforcement which is either local or 

state in Alaska. 

Three of the boroughs are unified 

home-rule boroughs; Anchorage, Juneau 

and Sitka. They have consolidated local 

governments for the communities within 

their respective boundaries. 

The other 13 boroughs are nonunified 

home-rule boroughs or secondclass 

boroughs. These boroughs include 

a regional government which in most 

instances complements the city governments 

within borough boundaries. 

The sole unorganized borough does 

not function like an organized borough, 

but encompasses about half the state’s 

Al A s k A 2008 Po P u l At i o n est i m At es 

land mass and about 13 percent of 

the state’s population, divided into 11 

federal census areas. The unorganized 

borough is neither a political subdivision 

nor a municipal corporation, but it serves 

as a way to deliver federal monies and 

state services with local involvement. In 

1991 and 1992, the state developed 

model borough boundaries to divide 

the one unorganized borough into 19 

new boroughs. As yet, none have been 

incorporated or formed into organized 

boroughs. 

Alaska has 246 federally-recognized 

tribal governments and Metlakatla is the 

only community in the state organized 

under federal law. 

Alaska has no statewide sales tax and 

no personal state income tax. State government 

is mainly financed by revenues 

from oil, investments and the federal 

government. 

Visit www.alaska.gov to learn more 

about Alaska’s government, its boroughs 

and communities. 

Alaska’s population .......................................679,720 

Five Largest Boroughs 

Municipality of Anchorage .................................284,994 

Fairbanks north Star Borough ...............................89,896 

Matanuska-Susitna Borough. ................................82,515 

Kenai peninsula Borough ...................................52,990 

city & Borough of Juneau ...................................30,427 

Ten Largest Communities 

Anchorage ...............................................284,994 

Juneau ....................................................30,427 

Fairbanks .................................................30,367 

Sitka. ......................................................8,615 

Ketchikan ..................................................7,508 

Wasilla. ....................................................7,176 

Kenai ......................................................7,134 

Kodiak .....................................................5,974 

Bethel .....................................................5,665 

palmer .....................................................5,559 

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Getting Here 

LAnd 

You should have no trouble finding 

The Last Frontier – just head north 

by northwest toward Canada if you’re 

driving. Highway routes 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 British 

Columbia/Yukon route. Find detailed information 

about driving routes at www. 

northtoalaska.com. 

Regardless of the approach you 

choose there will be plenty of natural 

beauty and wildlife to be seen while staying 

within reach of the necessary amenities 

to make the trip north comfortable 

and memorable. You can travel north on 

the highways year round but the best time 

to make the voyage is from late spring to 

early fall. More facilities are open during 

the summer and there is less chance of 

encountering adverse weather and temperatures. 

Wildlife viewing is better in the 

summer, too. 

Preparation is key since the journey 

roAD conDitions AnD inFormAtion 

Alaska 

1-907-273-6037 

http://511.alaska.gov 

Alberta 

1-877-262-4997 

www.ama.ab.ca 


British columbia 

1-800-550-4997 

www.drivebc.ca 

Yukon 

1-867-456-7623 

www.yukon511.ca 

north by road is more than 2,000 miles 

from the Lower 48. Plan for all road-trip 

contingencies and be sure your vehicle is 

in top working condition. If you load your 

vehicle with a lot of weight, you may want 

to upgrade its shocks. You should bring 

extra oil, a couple of spare tires, extra 

belts, a first aid kit and lots of gas money. 

The price of gas in Canada, which is 

dispensed in liters, can be around $4 a 

gallon in certain areas. There are 3.78 

liters to one U.S. gallon. It’s usually a 

good idea to stop when you are at about 

half a tank to take a break from driving 

and fill up instead of waiting until you are 

running on empty. 

During winter you’ll most likely want 

to get a room at night and enjoy a warm 

meal. Be sure to pack heavy winter 

gear in case of car trouble so you don’t 

freeze. Beware of the changing patterns 

of weather and the force of snowstorms 

that strand unprepared travelers every 

year. Make sure your tires are suitable for 

winter road conditions. 

Summer or winter, regardless of the 

route you take, be sure to take along 

enough supplies for a day or two in case 

you find yourself stranded. There are 

large sections of the highways where cell 

phone service is sparse. 

Don’t forget your camera and be sure 

to take music since there may be long 

stretches without radio reception. You’ll 

also want to have an atlas and road maps 

on hand. Drivers often sign-up with a roadside 

service such as AAA, if you do make 

sure long-distance towing is included. 

Seatbelts are required in both Canada 

and Alaska. Car seats are required for 

children four and younger in Alaska and 

Canada requires safety seats for all children 

who are under the age of 8 or weigh 

less than 80 pounds. Be prepared to 

present your driver’s license and proof of 

insurance if requested, obtain a Canadian 

insurance card from your U.S. insurance 

firm. Drive with you headlines on at all 

times and keep an eye out for wildlife. 

If it’s not winter when you are 

traveling, you may want to take camping 

gear and coolers to make a real 

adventure out of the move. See Web 

sites below for more information. 

Alaska 

www.alaskacampgrounds.net 

www.nps.gov/aplic/camping.htm 

Alberta 

www1.travelalberta.com 

British columbia 

www.discovercamping.ca 

Yukon 

http://travelyukon.com/yukonaccommodations/campingandrvparks

SeA 

Some travelers chose a land/sea itinerary for the trip north. Travelers can hook 

up with the Alaska Marine Highway from Bellingham, Wash. or Prince Rupert, British 

Columbia and continue their journey to Alaska aboard ocean-going ferries. By 

using the ferries travelers can eliminate several hundred to a couple thousands 

miles of highway driving depending on the itinerary selected. The water route 

also affords ferry passengers the opportunity to take in the natural splendor of 

southeast Alaska’s many communities not accessible by road. 

The ferry offers passage for vehicles and people. Cabins are available, but 

often sell out early, so make reservations as far in advance as possible. If you 

do not have cabin space on overnight trips you will go deck passage and may 

sleep in lounge chairs, on the floor inside lounges or you may set up a small 

tent on the solarium deck or the stern of the cabin deck as space permits. 

Public showers are available on most ferries and cafeteria service is available 

on all vessels. The cost of meals is additional. 

Pets with a valid rabies certificate and a health certificate are permitted but 

are confined to your vehicle for the entire voyage, except when you are allowed 

on the vehicle deck to exercise them during stopovers en route or at selected 

times while underway. Access to vehicles is restricted for most of the trip. 

Ferries are not cruise ships. The scenery outside the windows is the 

same as that seen by more than 1 million cruise ship passengers every summer, 

but the similarities end there. Bring coolers full of food and beverages; 

plus blankets, pillows, towels and entertainment. As with any trip to Alaska, 

bring your camera. You will probably see whales, other marine life and the 

Alaska coastline. 

AIR 

If a cross-country journey and border crossing doesn’t appeal to you then 

join the jet set and fly into Fairbanks International Airport. Flights from the Lower 

48 typically take a few hours and many flights are available daily. Household 

goods and vehicles can be shipped via road or sea. 

Whether you come by air, land or sea your move to Alaska will be an 

unforgettable journey across some of the most magnificent scenery in 

North America. 

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Visit www.ferryalaska.com to 

make reservations and find schedules, 

fares and other information. 


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cAnAdIAn BORdeR entRY 

Most adult U.S. citizens will need a 

current passport to travel through the 

Canadian/U.S. borders. Entry to Canada 

may be denied based on criminal record, 

including DUI conviction. All vehicles 

and travelers may be searched at the 

discretion of customs officials. For 

information visit: www.customs.gov or 

www.canadawelcomesyou.net. 

Children younger than 16 years old may 

cross land and sea borders using a U.S. birth certificate, 

the original certificate or a copy may be used. Minors 

not accompanied by both parents must carry a notarized letter 

from their legal guardian and/or the other parent granting 

permission to travel into Canada. 

Dogs and cats may accompany their owners across the 

border provided they are in good health and have a current 

rabies vaccination certificate signed by a veterinarian. A health 

certificate issued not more than 30 days prior is also required. 

Both certificates must clearly identify the animal(s) in your possession. 

You may not be asked to present these certificates but 

failure to if asked may mean you cannot cross the border. 

Proof of sufficient funds to travel through Canada may be 

required. Most major U.S. credit cards are accepted for payment 

in Canada and by using them you won’t have to worry 

peRSOnAL pROpeRtY 

All personnel assigned to forts Wainwright 

and Greely are authorized to ship 

personal property, household goods and 

one privately owned vehicle, plus travel to 

Alaska at government expense. If shipping 

a POV at government expense, a member 

may still be authorized to drive to the new 

duty station, because driving falls under 

travel entitlement and shipping a POV falls 

under a shipping entitlement. The following 

information will help each member 

prepare for a move to the Great Land. 

Upon receipt of orders to Alaska, soldiers 

should contact their local transportation 

office. Start planning your move well 

in advance. It normally takes between 30 

to 40 days for personal property to reach 

Alaska, depending on how much you ship 

and where you ship it. 

The maximum HHG weight allowance 

a member can ship is determined 

by grade and whether or not you are 

serving an accompanied or unaccompanied 

tour. If your shipment exceeds your 

weight entitlement, it could cost you hundreds, 

even thousands of dollars, so estimate 

the weight of your goods carefully 

before shipping. A good estimate is 1,000 

pounds per room, excluding bathrooms, 


about the conversion rate. However you should 

still take a good amount of cash in case you 

end up somewhere that doesn’t accept credit 

cards. To find the current rate of exchange 

go to: www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/ 

exchform.html. 

Canada has specific instructions for 

nonresidents who wish to transport firearms 

into/through Canada, so be sure to 

check with the Canada Border Services Agency 

before traveling. Certain classes of firearms are 

allowed but must be declared. Find Canada’s gun 

control laws and download required forms by visiting www. 

cfc-cafc.gc.ca. Many people opt to ship their firearms to 

Alaska instead. 

The U.S. Department of State encourages all Americans traveling 

outside the country to register at travelregistration.state. 

gov. U.S. Consulates General are located in Calgary, Alberta, at 

10th Floor, 615 Macleod Trail SE, telephone (403) 266-8962; 

emergency after hours to report the death or arrest of an American 

(403) 266-8962 then press 0; fax (403) 264-6630. The 

consular district includes Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and 

the Northwest Territories, excluding Nunavut. 

Vancouver, British Columbia, at 1095 West Pender Street, 

telephone (604) 685-4311; fax (604) 685-7175. The consular 

district includes British Columbia and the Yukon Territory. 

but including basements and garages. 

Also, Alaska is considered an administrative 

weight restricted area for single, 

unaccompanied soldiers in grades as follows: 

staff sergeants and below; sergeant 

first class and above residing on post; and 

officers residing on post. Administrative 

weight limitations are located in the Overseas 

Consignment Guide; contact your 

local transportation office to find out your 

restricted weight. 

Personal property can be moved two 

ways: a government-contracted move, or 

do-it-yourself (DITY). The DITY move is 

an incentive program in which the government 

will pay a service member 95 

percent of what it would pay a contractor 

to move the same amount of HHG the 

authorized distance. 

This is a taxable incentive and federal 

tax and applicable state tax will be 

taken off the top. The DITY move must 

be preapproved by the origin Transportation 

Office. You also can choose to do a 

partial-DITY move and have the rest of 

your HHG shipped by the governmentcontracted 

method. 

Each individual coming to Alaska also 

is authorized a baggage shipment, but 

keep in mind the weight of the baggage 

shipment counts against your maximum 

weight allowance. Some members elect 

to simply combine their personal property 

into one single shipment. This works 

well if you are planning on taking leave en 

route to Alaska. 

If you are making a single shipment, 

you may want to request a partial delivery. 

The partial delivery will enable you to 

receive certain items when you arrive and 

have the government temporarily store 

the remaining personal property until 

you receive quarters. Items designated 

for a partial delivery must be designated 

at time of pick-up and partial delivery 

should be authorized on your government 

bill of lading. 

This should be requested in advance 

at the originating transportation office. 

You also may have property you choose 

not to bring to Alaska placed in nontemporary 

storage for the duration of your 

overseas tour. Ask your transportation 

office to discuss the Overseas Consignment 

Guide Instructions for your new 

overseas duty station. 

In lieu of household goods, your mobile 

home may be shipped, but extreme 

caution is needed. This can be extremely 

frustrating and expensive. The amount you

can expect to be reimbursed is based upon the maximum HHG 

weight you are authorized to ship in accordance with JFTR, Vol. 1, 

Chapter 5. 

Excess costs can be extremely high, in addition to the extensive 

modifications that may be required before it can enter 

the state. If you plan on moving your mobile home, you should 

contact the transportation office. You can also call the Alaska Department 

of Transportation, Weights and Measures Section, (907) 

341-3200, for information on necessary modifications. There are 

no on-post mobile home lots. A limited number of facilities are 

available in nearby communities. 

Your local personnel section can help you concerning a 

sponsor and concurrent travel. You must apply for a sponsor 

and concurrent travel for family members before leaving your 

present duty station. In most cases, if housing is available, concurrent 

travel is authorized. Have your sponsor check on this. 

Members should be advised that if they plan to report to their 

new overseas duty station as a single member, then return home 

and get married, the government will not pay for movement of 

newly-acquired dependents and personal property. Dependent 

status must be acquired prior to the member arriving at his/her 

overseas duty station. For more information, contact your local 

Transportation Office. 

Here are some suggestions you may want to consider in shipping 

your household goods to Alaska: 

• Normally, nontemporary storage is authorized at the departing 

duty station, not at the gaining duty station. 

• Large, oversized or over-stuffed furniture will not fit into many 

of the quarters. 

• Long couches and workbenches, usually longer than 7 feet, 6 

inches, will not go around the entrance corners, so should not be 

shipped. 

• Queen-size box springs, unless in two parts, may not fit up the 

stairways. Two-piece king size beds are not a problem, but very 

large dressers may be. 

• Freezers of more than 17 cubic feet will not fit through the 

doors. 

• Television antennas are not generally needed. 

• Government quarters are equipped with appliances, including 

washer, dryer, stove and refrigerator. Some have dishwashers. 

Drapes are not furnished. 

• Liquid items, such as canned food and drinks, will not be 

accepted for shipment between October and May 1 because 

of the danger from freezing if your goods must be left in an 

unheated area for any reason. 

ALASKA dRIVInG 

Alaska law requires you obtain an Alaska driver’s license 

within 90 days of arrival, or 30 days for commercial licenses. 

You will need to surrender your out-of-state driver’s license, 

provide your Social Security number and pass written, road, 

vision and alcohol/drug awareness tests. 

Individuals who begin working in Alaska or who are establishing 

residency in the state must apply for vehicle registration within 

10 days of entering the state or taking a job within the state. A 

nonresident may operate a vehicle with current registration 

from another state for up to 60 days. In order to register your 

vehicle you will need: a current out-of-state registration title, 

an I/M certificate if required and a completed application for 

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title and registration. 

Residents of the Fairbanks North 

Star Borough are required to obtain 

carbon monoxide emission tests prior 

to registration. All passenger cars and 

trucks with a net vehicle weight of than 

12,000 pounds powered by gasolinedriven 

engines and of a model year 

ShIppInG YOuR cAR 

Military members assigned to Alaska are authorized to ship one vehicle, maximum 

of 800 cubic feet, at government expense. This may be in addition to driving 

another vehicle to Alaska. Receiving proper counseling for shipping a POV from the 

departing transportation office is a must before taking any action to ship a POV. 

Many people choose to drive to Seattle, ship their vehicle from there, and fly 

to Alaska. If you are closer to the East Coast, you may want to ship your vehicle 

from an authorized port/vehicle processing center serving your departing post. 

Transit times vary from each port/vehicle processing center but shouldn’t exceed 

40 days. 

Personnel assigned to Fort Wainwright 

and/or Fort Greely can pick up their vehicles 

in Fairbanks. Personnel can receive 

specific information for Vehicle Processing 

Centers at Fairbanks or Anchorage, such as, 

address, maps, phone number and hours 

of operation from the departing Transportation 

Office. 

The port shipping activity/vehicle processing 

center will conduct a joint inspection of 

your vehicle when you deliver it and do an 

inventory of all accessories. The port shipping 

activity will annotate the vehicle-shipping document as to the condition of your 

vehicle when it is turned in. Be sure you get a legible copy of that inspection prior 

to leaving the port activity/vehicle processing center. 

When you arrive on post at your new duty station, check with the Fairbanks 

Vehicle Processing Center to see if your vehicle has arrived and provide a phone 

number where you can be notified when it does arrive. 

Remember, if the receiving Vehicle Processing Center cannot reach you, you 

may experience a delay in receiving your vehicle. In Alaska, that can be a very 

unpleasant wait, especially in the winter. 

When you pick up your vehicle, the vehicle processing center will conduct 

another joint inspection of your vehicle to note the car’s condition when it arrived. 

Any damages that occurred between turn in and pick up should be noted on the 

Privately Owned Vehicle Shipping Document, Department of Defense Form 788. 

Remember, it is your responsibility to ensure the receiving vehicle processing center 

properly annotates all potential damages on the DD Form 788 prior to accepting 

the vehicle and departing the port facilities. Questions concerning potential 

damages should be referred to the legal claims office at the origin or destination 

duty station. 

Before you deliver your POV to the port/vehicle processing center, you should 

make certain: 

• It is in safe operating condition; if not, it will not be accepted. 

• A complete set of keys is turned in to the port with the vehicle. 

• The radiator is protected with antifreeze for temperatures of 50 below zero. 

• The battery is fully charged. 

• The gas tank is no more than a quarter full. 

• Only essential tools and accessories are left inside. A few items such as thermos 

bottles and seat cushions are permitted for driving to the port. 


of 1975 or newer are subject to emissions 

testing. 

Registration will also require proof 

of ownership and registration documents 

from the state where you previously 

lived, and proof of insurance. 

Alaska law requires vehicle owners 

to maintain liability insurance for the fol- 

lowing minimum amounts: $50,000 for 

bodily injury or death of any one person, 

$100,000 for bodily injury or death for 

any accident and $25,000 for property 

damage. Proof of insurance must be in 

the driver’s possession when operating a 

vehicle. Failure to present proof of insurance 

could result in having the vehicle 

impounded. Rural areas that are exempt 

from registration are also exempt from 

mandatory insurance. See the DMV Web 

site for more information: www.state. 

ak.us/dmv/dmvhome.htm. 

Winter Roads 

Winter driving in Alaska can be a real 

challenge. The most important safety tip 

is SLOW DOWN. With the onset of winter, 

roads get icy and speed is the greatest 

contributor to the hundreds of accidents 

on Alaska roads every winter. It would 

seem logical that it takes longer to stop 

on icy roads, but many drivers seem to 

forget this critical fact. 

Front-wheel-drive and four-wheel- 

drive vehicles coupled with studded 

snow tires go a long way to reduce whiteknuckle 

fever. Extra weight centered on 

the rear axle helps with maneuverability; 

using sandbags for weight can also provide 

extra traction when sprinkled on ice. 

Emergency supplies including blankets, 

flares and food are important to keep 

in your vehicle in case of delays due to 

breakdowns, weather or accidents. 

People who’ve never driven on ice 

and snow will need to learn how to 

drive all over again when winter hits. 

Snow and ice greatly reduce tire traction 

– your vehicle will go a lot farther before 

it stops, whether you have four-wheel 

drive or not. 

When you brush and scrape the 

snow and ice off your windshield take 

the time to clear the rear and side windows 

too. In winter, especially with the 

extra hours of darkness in Alaska, clear 

vision in every direction may help prevent 

an accident. 

Summer Roads 

There is more traffic in the summer, 

so drive defensively and look out for 

people on motorcycles and bicycles who 

may be hard to see. With summer comes 

road construction - watch out for workers 

on the road and pay attention to heavy 

equipment and signs. Fines are double in 

construction zones.

FORt WAInWRIGht 

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. 

The purpose of the station, named Ladd Field, was to test 

aircraft operations in Arctic conditions. However, when war broke 

out with Japan in late 1941, Ladd Field became a critical link in 

the Alaska-Siberia Lend Lease route. From 1942 until the fall of 

1945, American crews flew almost 8,000 aircraft to Ladd Field, 

where the planes were turned over to Soviet air crews for the 

continued flight to the east. The planes were eventually used by 

the Soviets against Germany. 

Eielson Air Force Base, located 26 miles southeast of Fairbanks, 

was built shortly after the Army Air Corps separated from 

the Army and became the U.S. Air Force by an act of Congress in 

1947. At that time, Ladd Field was also under Air Force control. 

Eielson today is home to the 354th Fighter Wing, which supports 

USARAK with close air support, theater airlift, reconnaissance 

missions and weather analysis. 

On Jan. 1, 1961, the Army reassumed control of Ladd Field 

and renamed the installation Fort Wainwright, after Gen. Jonathan 

M. Wainwright. Wainwright and his men conducted a gallant 

defense of the Bataan Peninsula and Corregidor Island in the 

Philippines during the early months of World War II. 

Fort Wainwright has been home to several units, including 

the 171st Infantry Brigade (Mechanized), a Nike-Hercules battalion, 

the 172nd Infantry Brigade, and the 6th Infantry Division 

(Light). The 6th ID (L) was deactivated in July 1994 and 

replaced by the U.S. Army Alaska, with headquarters moving to 

Fort Richardson. 

The major units at Fort Wainwright today are the 1st Stryker 

Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and the Aviation 

Task Force 49. 

The fort is also home to Medical Department Activity-Alaska, 

Dental Activity-Alaska and to Bassett Army Community Hospital. 

The hospital is named for Capt. John Bassett, a doctor killed 

while trying to evacuate wounded Soldiers in the Battle of Attu 

during World War II. 

Fort Wainwright has a commitment to excellence in efforts 

to make the post a better place to live and work. With the move 

of 6th ID (L) headquarters to Fort Wainwright in 1990, many 

new sets of family quarters were built, as well as a PX/Commissary 

mall, physical fitness center and maintenance facilities. 

Older family quarters, barracks and offices were renovated. A 

new combined arms collective training facility provides state-ofthe-art 

modern warfare training opportunities, and a new hospital 

opened in spring 2007. The revitalization of older quarters 

and construction of new quarters continues. 

The fort has 6,200 Soldiers and approximately 7,300 family 

members. About 1,100 Army and DoD civilian employees work 

at Fort Wainwright. 

History 

FORt GReeLY 

The post’s history began in 1942 when a “doughboy” named 

1st Lt. William L. Brame, of the 138th Infantry Regiment, led an 

advance detail of 15 men to the Big Delta area to establish an 

Army Air Corps base. Brame was post commander. 

Brame was part of an organization activated in Seattle that 

consisted of an infantry platoon, quartermaster, medical, and 

finance and signal detachments. 

These first Army units set up camp June 30, 1942, at what 

was to become Station 17, Alaskan Wing, Air Transport Command. 

Throughout World War II, the post was a rest/refueling 

spot for American pilots ferrying aircraft to Ladd Army Airfield 

(now Fort Wainwright) for the Lend Lease Program. 

Fort Greely continued as an Army Air Corps Base until 1945 

when it was put on an inactive status. For the next two years, the 

Civil Aeronautics Authority and a skeleton crew of Army personnel 

maintained the installation. 

In April 1947, the War Department designated the base as 

the site for the first post-war cold weather maneuver, “Exercise 

Yukon,” staged during the winter of 1947-1948. 

The installation was reactivated May 1, 1948, and was officially 

transferred to the Department of the Army and redesignated as an 

Army post. Under this directive the post was to be called United 

States Troops, Big Delta, Alaska. The post was named as the site 

for the Arctic Training Center in 1948. It was chosen because it 

combined the extreme winter conditions of the Alaska interior 

with a great variety of terrain, including rivers, lakes, swamps 

and open plains. 

Originally the center consisted of three subdivisions in addition 

to the post headquarters personnel: The Army Arctic Indoctrination 

School, Army Training Company (School Troops) and the Test and 

Development Section. The school was established to teach living 

and movement under extreme arctic and subarctic conditions to 

personnel from all branches of the Armed Services. 

The post was redesignated the Arctic Training Center July 1, 

1949. Later that month the Arctic Test Branch was established 

by cadre at Fort Knox, Ky., and the transfer of personnel from 

each of the Army Field Forces Boards, located in the zone of 

the Interior. 


HISTORY Fort Greely, continued 

The post was renamed the Army 

Arctic Center Sept. 1, 1952. Construction 

began on the permanent buildings 

located a mile from the airfield in 1953. 

These buildings are referred to as “main 

post” today, while the original temporary 

buildings near the airfield are called “old 

post.” During the same year, the U.S. 

Army Chemical Corps Arctic Test Team 

was established at the post. A major 

construction program for permanenttype 

buildings was initiated in 1954. The 

program included post headquarters, 

post engineer facilities, auditorium, fire 

station, power plant, warehouses, photographic 

laboratory, maintenance shops, 

and the Cold Weather and Mountain 

School facilities. In addition, 96 sets of 

quarters, and three 200-man barracks, 

a post office, provost marshal facility, 

dispensary, library and personnel office 

were constructed. Barracks space was 

converted to what is now known as the 

Composite Building, Bldg. 663. 

The post was designated Fort Greely 

Aug. 6, 1955 in honor of Major General 

Adolphus Washington Greely, Arctic 

explorer and founder of the Alaska 

Communications System. Greely was 

responsible for the construction of thousands 

of miles of telegraph lines throughout 

the United States, Puerto Rico, the 

Philippines and Alaska. More than 45,000 

miles of telegraph lines were completed 

in Alaska alone. 

Congress awarded Greely the Medal 

of Honor in 1935 for “his life of splendid 

public service.” During 1955, a combined 

post exchange/theater building, service 

club and gymnasium were constructed. 

The Chemical Corps Arctic Test 

Team was redesignated a Class II activity 

in 1956, and in 1957 was renamed 

the U.S. Army Chemical Corps – Arctic 


Test Activity. An officers’ open mess and 

non-commissioned officers’ mess along 

with 72 more sets of quarters were 

constructed. The Arctic Test Group was 

renamed the Arctic Test Board, and the 

Arctic Indoctrination School became 

the Army Cold Weather and Mountain 

School when the Mountain Training Center 

at Fort Carson, Colorado was deactivated. 

A major landscaping program 

was initiated in 1958, and in 1959 a 

recreation building and an addition to 

the PX were constructed. 

During the 1960s, 93 additional 

sets of family quarters, a new chapel, 

another 200-man barracks and maintenance 

buildings were built. The Department 

of the Army redesignated the Cold 

Weather and Mountain School as the 

FORt GReeLY deMOGRAphIcS (AppROXIMAteS) 

Garrison Work Force (Military, Civilian, Contractor) Total = 300 

Total Work Force (Military, Civilian, Contractor, AAFES, DECA, NAF) Total = 1,400 

Installation Residents (Military, Civilian, Contractors) Total = 700 

SenIOR cOMMAnd 

The Installation/Garrison Commander at Fort Greely is dual-hatted and reports 

to both the Installation Management Command (IMCOM) through the Pacific 

Area Region Office in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Senior Mission Commander 

through Space Missile Defense Command (SMDC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. 

Northern Warfare Training Center (NWTC) 

April 1963. 

NWTC was then given the mission of 

training units in the conduct of warfare in 

northern areas of operation. A year later 

the Arctic Test Board was renamed the 

Arctic Test Center. 

Fort Greely became part of the 

172nd Infantry Brigade in 1974, after the 

disestablishment of the United States 

Army, Alaska. The post was under the 

command of Forces Command at Fort 

McPherson, Ga. 

With the activation of the 6th Infantry 

Division (Light) and the U.S. Army Garrison, 

Alaska, March 23, 1986, Fort Greely 

became one of the three posts of the division’s 

one installation concept. 

Fort Greely celebrated its 50th anniversary 

(in conjunction with the annual Midnight 

Sun Festival) with a three-day festival 

in June 1992. The 6th Infantry Division 

(Light) was deactivated in a formal ceremony 

on July 6, 1994, at Fort Wainwright. 

The actual effective date for the deactivation 

occurred on July 26, 1994, becoming 

U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK). 

In 1995, the installation underwent 

Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) 

and was essentially warm based. In 

2001, it was partially removed from the

BRAC list to support the national objective 

of missile defense. It was reduced to 

its current size of 7,200 acres, and the 

surrounding ranges and training lands 

were transferred to Fort Wainwright. 

Today, Fort Greely proudly serves as 

an integral part of the Nation’s Ballistic 

Mission Defense System (BMDS) and is 

a national security asset. 

Fort Greely’s installation mission is 

mid-course missile defense (destroying 

threat missiles in their midcourse 

phase). Fort Greely is also host to the 

military missions of the Cold Regions 

FAIRBAnKS hIStORY 

One August day in 1901, Felix Pedro, 

an Italian immigrant from Fanano, Italy, 

was searching for gold in the hills of the 

Tanana Valley and spotted the smoke 

of a steamboat unloading on the banks 

of the Chena River. Hoping to purchase 

supplies, he headed in the direction of 

the boat. 

Meanwhile, E.T. Barnette had argued 

with the captain of the riverboat on 

which he was traveling. He had hired the 

captain to take him up the Tanana River 

to the present day site of Tanacross. 

However, the Tanana River could not be 

passed and the Chena River also proved 

too shallow. So the captain put Barnette, 

and his large stock of trade goods, ashore 

near the present site of First Avenue and 

Test Center, and by intra-service support 

agreement, the Northern Warfare Training 

Center. 

Fort Greely’s Garrison mission can 

be compared to an isolated city which 

provides government and a myriad of 

public services including transportation, 

police and fire protection. With our remote 

location there is special emphasis 

on workforce morale welfare and recreation, 

housing, health services, child 

development, religious services, and 

support to the local school system. At 

Fort Greely, housing is provided primar- 

Cushman in August 1901. 

Barnette was quite disgruntled with 

the prospect of establishing his trading 

post so far from the existing gold fields. 

He had left the area to supply, and when 

he returned in 1902, Felix Pedro had 

found gold in the area in July of that year. 

Barnette changed his mind. He figured 

money could be made with gold fields 

this close. 

Barnette, strong in personality, convinced 

early settlers to name Fairbanks in 

honor of Charles W. Fairbanks, an Indiana 

senator. Charles Fairbanks later became 

the vice president of the United States 

under Theodore Roosevelt. 

On Nov. 10, 1903, an election was 

held to decide whether Fairbanks should 

be incorporated. The residents believed 

HISTORY 

ily for the Soldiers and for Department 

of Defense civilians and contractors as 

authorized. 

Fort Greely Garrison’s supported 

tenants include: Ground-Based Midcourse 

Missile Defense; 49th Missile 

Defense Battalion; 59th Signal Battalion; 

Cold Regions Test Center; U.S. 

Army Alaska; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; 

Army and Air Force Exchange 

Service; Defense Commissary Agency; 

Delta/Greely School District; U.S. Post 

Office; and by ISSA, the Northern Warfare 

Training Center. 

Fairbanks was sufficiently established and 

they should be given the responsibility to 

provide for their own daily community 

functions. By a 75 percent majority vote, 

Fairbanks was incorporated. At the same 

election, the people also chose a mayor, 

council members and school board members. 

Barnette became the first mayor of 

the City of Fairbanks. 

Since the gold rush era of the early 

1900s, the City of Fairbanks has continued 

to grow and prosper. Today it is a 

popular tourist destination offering a mix 

of its gold-rush era mystique, as well as 

the unparalleled natural beauty of Mount 

McKinley and the Alaska countryside. 

Source: City of Fairbanks 

Photo: 2nd Ave. © Rebecca Kurber, Red Shutter Studios 


Settling In 

WeLcOMe centeRS 

If arrive in your POV, security personnel at the gate will 

direct you to the Welcome Center or wherever else you are 

required to go to report in. After hours, you will most likely be 

directed to the guest house. 

If you arrive via commercial air, signs posted at Fairbanks 

International Airport provide a phone number to call for transportation. 

Even better, if you have a sponsor assigned by your 

receiving unit, arrange in advance to have him or her greet 

you at the airport. 

Upon arrival at forts Wainwright and Greely, Soldiers must 

sign in at the Welcome Center. 

At Fort Wainwright, Soldiers sign in at Bldg. 3401 and 

during duty hours (Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 

p.m.) report to the MPD Front Desk. After duty hours and 

holidays report to Bldg. 1555, Staff Duty. If you arrive in Fairbanks 

by air, you should call the Welcome Center at (907) 

353-2273, 24 hours a day. 

At Fort Greely, go to Bldg. 556 during duty hours Monday 

through Friday and the Front Gate all other hours. The Welcome 

Center phone number is (907) 873-3663. 

Soldiers MUST have concurrent tavel in order to be authorized 

to bring their family with them when initially arriving in 

Alaska and in order to be paid for the dependent travel. This 

travel decision must be processed through the losing installation 


Levy Section before PCSing to Alaska. If family members travel 

before they are authorized, you will not be reimbursed for their 

travel. If you are authorized to bring your family members with 

you initially, their names must be listed on your orders. 

If your family is with you in concurrent travel status, you will 

be sent to lodging open 24 hours a day. Lodging is available on a 

space-available basis for Soldiers without reservations, arriving at 

or departing on permanent change of station orders. 

All personnel traveling on PCS orders are required to check 

with the Lodging Office before seeking transient accommodations 

off post. 

Only Family Housing can authorize a temporary lodging 

allowance; you must check in with them as soon as you are 

scheduled for in-processing. 

TLA is available for single Soldiers in the pay grade of 

E-6 and above, married Soldiers in all grades arriving without 

family members due to deferred travel and for all married 

Soldiers on concurrent travel who are accompanied by 

command-sponsored family members. TLA is authorized to 

partially offset the cost of temporary lodging for the first 20 

days after arrival, unless government housing is immediately 

available. TLA can be extended on a case-by-case basis. 

Soldiers and their families arriving between Oct. 1 and 

April 1 should be adequately equipped with cold-weather 

clothing. Particularly during the period of December through 

March, temperatures can fall as far as 40 degrees below zero 

or even colder. 

FInAnce 

Fort Wainwright has a finance office to assist you in resolving 

most financial arrangements during in-processing. 

The C Detachment, 125th Finance Battalion, handles all 

the pay accounts for Soldiers stationed at forts Wainwright 

and Greely, and is located on the third floor of the Welcome 

Center in Bldg. 3401. The customer service phone number 

is 353-1307. Hours of operation are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 

1 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The 

office is closed on Thursday for Sergeants Time Training. 

The Department of Defense authorizes a cost of living 

allowance for all Soldiers stationed in Alaska. The amount 

of COLA a service member draws depends on their rank, 

years of service, duty location and the number of commandsponsored 

family members. Soldiers stationed at Fort Greely 

will receive hardship duty pay–location to compensate the 

member for austere living conditions. Basic allowance for 

housing is payable to Soldiers authorized to obtain quarters 

on the economy.

LOdGInG 

Reservation information 

To make reservations at Fort Wainwright, call (907) 353- 

3800. Or call Army Central Reservations at (800) GOARMY1. To 

make reservations at Fort Greely, call (907) 873-4311. 

Reservation policy 

Reservation service is available 24 hours a day. Reservations 

are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Call at 

the earliest possible eligibility for the best chance of confirming 

your reservation. 

Official visitors 

Official visitors are military, Department of Defense civilian 

employees, contractors and guests of the command on letters 

of authorization or TDY, PCS, annual training or other orders. 

There are other types of official guests; if you are unsure call 

for clarification. Official visitors may make reservations 180 

days in advance. 

unofficial visitors 

Unofficial visitors are usually military and family members not 

on orders, retirees, hospital visitors (unless on orders) and guests 

of permanent party. There are other types of unofficial visitors; 

if you are unsure call for clarification. For unofficial reservations 

from June 1 to Aug. 31, call three days in advance. For reservations 

from Sept. 1 to May 31, call 14 days in advance. 

Guaranteed reservations 

When making a reservation with a credit card, you can guarantee 

it for a late arrival after 6 p.m. Your card will only be charged 

if you do not arrive or cancel your reservation by 6 p.m. the day 

of your scheduled arrival date. 

non-guaranteed reservations 

Non-guaranteed reservations are cancelled daily at 6 p.m. 

SETTLING IN 

Walk-ins 

Walk-ins are welcome, especially when space is 

available. A good time to call to check for same-day 

space in the peak season is 6 p.m. when non-guaranteed 

reservations are cancelled. 

check in, check out 

Check-in is after 3 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m. 

Exceptions to checkout time can be coordinated with 

the front desk when occupancy allows. A charge for 

late checkout may be added to your account. 

Rates 

Rates are subject to change. Please contact the 

reservation desk for current charges. A variety of 

payment types are accepted including cash, check, 

money order and credit cards. 

Guest services 

The front office is available 24 hours daily to assist with reservations, 

maintenance requests, and to provide transportation 

(if equipment and personnel are available). 

Other services 

• Continental breakfast is provided daily at Fort Wainwright. 

Operating hours are posted. 

• Convenience sundry sales are available at front desks. 

• Daily custodial service is provided. 

• Message service – automated guest room voice mail is 

provided, or relay of messages manually as requested. 

• Storage is available through coordination with the front office 

at Fort Wainwright. 

• Telephone service is provided through the on-post military 

system. You can make local, toll-free and DSN calls at no charge. 

You can use a calling card to make long-distance calls. 

• Fax and copier services are available for official government 

business and for a fee for unofficial business. 

• Newspaper and ATM machines are located in a variety of 

locations on each post. 

• Facilities for those physically challenged are available at Fort 

Wainwright. 

• Limited pet rooms are available to guests who meet policy 

parameters. There is a limitation of two pets per room and 

additional fees and deposits are associated with pets/pet 

rooms (with the exception of Fort Greely). 

• A guest laundry is available in each lodging building with 

soap vending machines. 

• Beverage vending and ice machines are located in most 

buildings. 

• In-room amenities include clean, comfortable furnishings, 

cable TV, hair dryer, microwave, small refrigerator, iron, ironing 

board, guest safe, coffee service and limited personal convenience 

items. In-room kitchens are available at Fort Wainwright. 

• Available-upon-request items include bed-boards, movies, 

games, cribs, rollaway beds and sofa sleepers. 


SETTLING IN 

LAW enFORceMent And 

SecuRItY SeRVIceS 

The Directorate of Emergency Services 

at Fort Wainwright provides 24-hour 

law enforcement reporting, emergency 

response and installation access control 

support to the communities served. 

Citizens can obtain information about 

installation access and policies; DoD/ 

Army regulations or state laws enforced 

or monitored on the installation; road 

condition restrictions; basic requirements 

for operator; vehicle and/or firearms 

licensing and registration; assistance 

with area directions; referrals to and/or 

coordination with local off-post civilian 

law enforcement agencies; crime prevention 

information; and other general 

emergency services information. 

The organization is comprised of 

Army civilian police, Army civilians, contracted 

security guards 

with augmentation from 

active-duty military police 

units assigned to the Arctic 

Military Police Battalion. 

For general information 

or questions, call the Fort 

Wainwright desk at 353- 

7536. In the case of an 

emergency, dial 911. 

At Fort Greely, the Director of 

Emergency Services’ Law Enforcement 

Division works in partnership with 

the community, to make Fort Greely 

a better place to live and work. The 

department provides 24-hour-a-day, 

seven-days-a-week service to the community. 

For police emergency, dial 911 

or 873-2677 (873-COPS). For the Fort 

Greely Police Desk, call 873-9126. 


privately Owned Weapons 

(Firearms) Registration 

All soldiers and civilians desiring to 

carry, transport and/or store firearms on 

Alaska Army posts must register the firearms 

with the DES. All privately owned 

firearms must be declared upon entry to 

the installation at an access control point. 

Firearms can be registered at the main 

gate visitor center or at the DES law 

enforcement desk. On Fort Wainwright 

Soldiers with weapons inbound, with 

their household goods shipments, can 

register their weapons prior to receiving 

the shipment. 

For the purpose of this regulation, 

the term “post” refers to all areas within 

a respective post’s main cantonment 

area as determined by access gained 

via a manned (military police/contracted 

guard/DA police) entry control 

point at any USARAK installation. Areas 

exempt from the firearm registration 

requirements are all USARAK ranges 

and training areas (i.e. Fort Wainwright’s 

Tanana Flats and Yukon Training Area; and 

all Fort Greely lands lying east of Jarvis 

Creek, south of the creek’s intersection 

with 12-Mile Crossing and all lands west 

of the Richardson Highway). 

USARAK Form 277 (weapons registration 

record) must be carried with 

weapon carried or transported on a 

USARAK post. A USARAK Form 277 obtained 

at one post is valid at any other 

USARAK post. Personnel residing on 

USARAK posts must store their weapons 

in their unit arms room, bachelor 

officers’ quarters, bachelor enlisted 

quarters, or on-post family quarters; 

and must register the weapon immediately 

upon arrival to the installation 

or upon acquiring the firearm(s). Soldiers 

assigned a room in the barracks 

must store their firearms in the arms 

room. Firearms may not be stored or 

left unattended in vehicles. Firearms 

may be temporarily stored at the DES 

law enforcement desk location until 

proper storage can be obtained (unit 

arms room/quarters, etc.). 

The Alaska state law that permits 

the carrying of concealed handguns by 

private citizens is not valid on any U.S. 

Army or other DoD installation or property. 

The Commanding General has 

also published a policy that states no 

soldiers assigned to USARAK will carry 

concealed weapons off post in public 

places. Refer to the policy letter for the 

specific details. 

privately Owned Vehicle 

Registration 

Personnel newly assigned to Alaska 

with privately owned vehicles must register 

their POVs with the DES within five 

working days of arrival or acquisition of 

a POV. At the time of registration, the 

owner of the POV is required to produce 

a valid driver’s license, current vehicle 

registration (state) and proof of automobile 

insurance. POVs can be registered at 

the main gate visitor center. Additionally, 

on Fort Wainwright, POVs can be registered 

at the Welcome Center or after 

hours at the Police Station. 

driver’s Licenses 

Military personnel are not required to 

get an Alaska driver’s license or license 

plates if they are the sole owner of a 

vehicle and have a valid driver’s license 

and current vehicle registration from 

another state. 

Family members of military personnel 

and civilian employees are subject to 

Alaska licensing and registration requirements. 

Family members must get an

Alaska driver’s license within 90 days after arriving in the state. 

Civilians or family members employed on or off post must get 

an Alaska driver’s license at the time of employment. 

Recreational Vehicle parking and Storage 

On-post storage areas are available for recreational vehicles. Subsequently 

storage within the housing areas, barracks, BEQ/BOQ is 

not authorized (except on weekends immediately before or following 

use). Contact the Garrison Housing Liaison Office for details. 

Permission to utilize recreational storage areas can be 

obtained from Fort Wainwright Outdoor Recreation at 353-6349, 

and Fort Greely Outdoor Recreation at 873-4058. 

cell phones and texting 

IAW DoD and Army regulations 

state cell phones 

may not be used while 

driving a motor vehicle on 

post unless used in conjunction 

with a completely 

hands-free device. Consequences 

for violations of 

these policies can result in 

the suspension or revocation 

of driving privileges on 

post. Text messaging or the 

reading of text messages is illegal in the State of Alaska and 

bears stiff penalties and mandatory court appearances. 

pt Run Routes 

Motor vehicle routes and vehicle speeds (15 MPH) are 

severely restricted during PT hours Monday through Friday. 

Consequences for violations of these policies can result in the 

suspension or revocation of driving privileges on post. Check 

with your local DES or Garrison Operations for current policies 

and run routes. 

Access control 

Each Alaska installation has slightly different access control policies. 

Check with the local DES physical security office for detailed 

SETTLING IN 

instructions pertaining to access procedures for personnel who do 

not possess a DoD identification card. All special events (weddings, 

parties, sports events, community fairs, etc.) require advance coordination 

and approval. All contractors, vendors and sales personnel 

must be approved in advance by the DES and the Garrison. 

StAFF JudGe AdVOcAte 

Claims: A problem inherent in many PCS moves is the 

possibility of damage to household goods and personal possessions 

during shipment. Claim forms and assistance in filing 

claims of any type are available from the USARAK Claims 

Division at Fort Wainwright. Newcomers are urged to contact 

the claims office shortly after their property has arrived if 

damage or loss has occurred. 

Army regulations require claimants to visit a claims office 

within 70 days of the delivery of household goods and file 

the DD Form 1840-R, also known as the “pink sheets,” which 

are received at the time of 

delivery. Failure to file the 

DD Form 1840-R within 

70 days of household 

goods delivery may result 

in some or all of any claim 

not being paid. 

The Fort Wainwright 

Claims Office is in Bldg. 

1562; phone number 

353-6507. Hours of operation 

are Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9 to 11:30 

a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.; the office is closed Thursday. 

The Fort Greely Claims Office is in Bldg. 601; phone 

number 873-3042. Hours of operation are Monday through 

Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Legal Assistance: Attorneys are available to provide advice 

and assistance concerning personal legal problems to service 

members and retirees, and their dependents. The office 

provides advice and services to include notarization of documents, 

powers of attorney, wills, adoptions, divorces and dissolutions 

of marriage, child support, landlord/tenant and real 

estate matters, vehicle purchases, debt problems and other 

legal issues. 

Guidance is provided on a myriad of other legal issues 

such as assistance on replies to financial liability investigations, 

NCOER/OER appeals, and obtaining stays of court proceedings 

under the Service Members’ Civil Relief Act. Those 

seeking assistance should bring all documents pertaining to 

their problems with them to their appointment. 

The Fort Wainwright Legal Assistance Office is in Bldg. 

1562; phone number 353-6534. Assistance from an attorney is 

provided on a by-appointment-only basis. Walk-in assistance 

for things such as powers of attorney and other documents 

is available; contact JAG at the above number to determine 

the times. 

The Fort Greely Legal Assistance Office is in Bldg. 501; 

phone numbers are 873-0420 or 873-5034. Call to schedule 

a meeting with an attorney Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 

4:30 p.m. 


Housing – on post 

FAMILY hOuSInG 

Service members of all ranks on Fort Wainwright who elect 

to serve with family members (accompanied tours) and who 

receive command sponsorship, are eligible to apply for family 

housing. All service members, including all bachelor and/or 

unaccompanied officers and enlisted members, must check 

in at the Post Housing Office before making any arrangements 

for housing, including off-post housing. 

All U.S. Army Garrison Alaska posts participate in the Army 

Housing One Stop (AHOS) Web site, which provides direct 

access to selected family housing floor plans and photos of 

family housing in Alaska. AHOS (https://onestop.army.mil) 

also has links to off-post rental opportunities and other sources 

of information regarding community housing. Your best source 

for current information on housing availability and opportunities 

will be AHOS. An additional source of current information for 

community housing is the Automated Housing Referral Network 

(AHRN.com). 

For those who will be renting community housing on an 

interim or permanent basis, advance research and planning is 

essential for a successful move. Like most states, Alaska’s landlord-tenant 

laws are based upon the Uniform Residential Landlord 

and Tenant Act. The total amount charged for all deposits 

and prepaid rent (except the first month’s rent) cannot exceed 

two months rent. A rental lease is an important legal document 

and lays out responsibilities of both landlord and tenant. Soldiers 

should pay close attention to the presence of a military 

clause, required notice of termination, etc. Alaska posts follow 

the Amy-wide trend whereby the majority of families reside in 

the civilian community. 

Tourism is one of the top three Alaska industries, leading to 

a very seasonal demand for lodging and housing. This means 

lodging books up early for the summer months and you are 

unlikely to find any suitable temporary accommodations in Fairbanks 

if you do not plan ahead and reserve early. In Fairbanks, 

some apartment complexes even revert to daily and weekly temporary 

lodging customers during the summer to accommodate the 

influx of tourists and seasonal workers. 

Use your sponsor for travel planning advice and assistance. 

Kennels fill up and most landlords do not accept pets. Use the 


links on AHOS to plan and confirm your accommodations (as 

well as those of family pets). 

Single service members in grades staff sergeant and 

above can live in the bachelor quarters or off post. “Unaccompanied” 

Soldiers who are voluntarily separated are not 

authorized assignment to bachelor quarters and must reside off 

post. Housing units on the Alaska posts are administered in compliance 

with AR 210-50, Army Housing Management, and local 

policies (which can be found on the appropriate AHOS link). 

Family and senior enlisted and officer bachelor quarters 

units are equipped with a dishwasher, garbage disposal, washing 

machine, clothes dryer, electric range and refrigerator. All 

personnel authorized quarters are allowed shipment of their 

full household goods weight allowance. 

The doors, stairs and hallways of family housing may not 

accommodate oversized furniture or large freezers, so plan your 

move accordingly. 

The Furnishings Management Office will provide a “loaner 

issue” of furniture pending arrival of the member’s personal 

household goods. The “loaner issue” includes such items as 

beds, dining table, chairs and couches, but does not include bed 

linens, pots and pans, or curtains. Cookware and dinnerware can 

be obtained from the Army Community Service “loan closet” on 

a first-come, first-served basis. Government furnished appliances 

are currently electric. 

While all housing constructed since 1994 have one- or twocar 

attached garages, the majority of the housing inventory does 

not. Each set of quarters is normally assigned a minimum of 

one parking space equipped with an engine heater outlet. The 

outlets have a 1,000-watt-maximum capacity, but even for very 

large engines, 850-watt heaters are adequate. Running extension 

cords from inside quarters to heat additional vehicles is 

not authorized. 

On-post housing consists of two-, three- or four-bedrooms, 

with some five-bedroom units available in the newer housing. 

Most units are two-story eight-plexes, with a full basement, while 

field-grade officer housing features duplexes (one floor with a 

basement) as well as newly constructed units which continue to 

come online at Fort Wainwright. 

Housing for families with exceptional family members is available. 

It is very important for inbound families to coordinate any 

specific Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) requirements 

with the housing office in advance of arrival. Personnel 

must have family members screened for the program before 

arriving. A copy of DA Form 5888 (family member deployment 

screening sheet) must accompany a copy of DA Form 4787 

(reassignment processing) for approved travel for family members. 

Ensure any EFMP family members are enrolled in the program 

prior to your PCS to Alaska and notify the Family Housing 

Office of your needs on arrival. 

All maintenance and repair to family housing is accomplished 

by self-help, which includes the occupant’s own efforts to perform 

handyman-type work, or service calls on an individual job basis 

as requested by the occupant. Service calls cover jobs beyond 

the scope of self-help.

FORt WAInWRIGht hOuSInG 

Family housing Office, Bldg. 3401 

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Monday through Wednesday and Friday; and 

9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. thursday 

dSn (317) 353-1190/1666, or 

commercial (907) 353-1190/1666. 

At Fort Wainwright there are more 

than 1,892 sets of family housing quarters 

located on and off post, including 

100 domestic leases of community 

rentals. FWA neighborhoods are largely 

within walking distance of elementary 

schools, the Shoppette, child care center 

and chapel. 

Fort Wainwright has a variety of older 

and newer housing, with a mixture of 

units having garages. Projects are ongoing 

to renovate older housing units as 

funds are available. There are garages for 

four-plex, triplex, and most duplex and 

single-family quarters. 

Depending on the number of PCS 

rotations and size of families departing, 

the wait for family housing can range 

from two months to a year. Typically, 

more than one-third of families assigned 

to Fort Wainwright reside off post in the 

Fairbanks and North Star Borough area 

for part of their tour of duty. The DoD 

policy of raising BAH rates to eliminate 

most out-of-pocket expenses for rental 

housing has greatly improved the ability 

of all ranks to obtain adequate, affordable, 

off-post housing. You should check 

current BAH rates for your grade as soon 

as you are alerted for PCS to Alaska. 

The vacancy rate is very seasonal 

and rental units become more expensive 

and difficult to obtain during the summer 

months. The winter rental vacancy rate is 

typically double that of the lowest summer 

rate. 

Leased Housing is allocated for 

occupancy by grade category in the 

same manner as government-owned 

housing. A community of 150 units of 

801 (leased) housing is maintained by 

contract and located off post, a short 

commute from FWA. These homes are 

assigned as government housing. 

Although assignment to government 

housing is not mandatory, all military 

members desiring to live off post must 

process through the Housing Services 

Office (HSO) prior to entering into any 

rental or sales agreement. 

HSO provides off-post housing services 

and is co-located in Bldg. 3401 with 

the Fort Wainwright Housing Office. HSO 

will assist married and unaccompanied 

service members in locating affordable 

rental housing on the economy and may 

be contacted at 353-1660. 

The Preferred Tenant Program (PTP) is 

a service for Soldiers who need to reside 

off post for a period of one year or more 

while waiting for quarters, or who would 

prefer to reside off post permanently. PTP 

is specially designed for military personnel 

and offers a 3 percent below market rate 

for rentals and reduced security deposits. 

For information concerning this program, 

call 353-1642. 

Utilities will vary in cost, depending 

on location, type of utilities and time 

of year. It is recommended inbound 

families obtain a letter of credit, showing 

their most recent one-year payment 

on post HOUSING 

history, from their current utility providers. 

If your credit history is good (it is a 

good idea to bring a letter showing good 

credit history from your previous utility 

company), Fairbanks area utilities will 

generally waive the deposit requirement 

prior to initiating service. 

Very few rentals accept pets and it is 

recommended individuals with pets be 

prepared to make other arrangements 

for their care. There is an absolute limit 

of two pets in Army Family Housing and 

individuals arriving with excess pets will 

not be allowed to apply for or occupy 

government housing. 

Rent for houses is higher than for 

apartments or duplexes with an accompanying 

higher utility rate, especially for 

all-electric homes. (Natural gas is not 

widely available in Fairbanks and oil is a 

common source of home heating.) 

There are a limited number of 

four- and five-bedroom houses 

available. Soldiers requiring 

four or five bedrooms should 

be absolutely assured 

housing is waiting upon 

arrival prior to bringing 

their family members 

to Fort Wainwright. 


HOUSING and Real Estate in Fairbanks 

There are hundreds of homes, lots and 

commercial real estate opportunities available 

in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. 

According to information from the 

Borough’s spring 2009 report, most 

single-family housing sales are between 

$152,000 and $329,000 with an average 

price around $226,000. There are 

so many different neighborhoods and 

styles of homes to choose from that 

house hunting can be a real adventure. 

Fairbanks is spread out across several 

neighborhoods, and back and forth 


across a couple of rivers. The borough 

encompasses several communities besides 

Fairbanks. It is easy to pick an area, 

focus on the homes for sale in that area, 

and choose the right housing match for 

you and your family. 

Most housing for sale in the greater 

Fairbanks area consists of single-family 

homes, with townhouses and condos 

becoming increasingly available. A wide 

variety of homes exist in Fairbanks, including 

several riverfront homes. You can 

find resale homes, fixer-uppers, proper- 

ties with mountain views, cabins in the 

woods, even historical residences. Realtors 

are happy to work with you to find 

the home you want, in any area you want 

to live, with a price range that works for 

your budget. 

Renting a home in Fairbanks is a good 

way to learn more about the community 

and determine which neighborhood, or 

area of town, you would eventually like 

to purchase a home in. There are plenty 

of rental choices available, ranging from 

apartments or smaller multi-plexes to single-family 

homes. There are even some 

cabins and dry cabins (without running 

water) dependent on oil or wood heat 

available for those who are interested in 

roughing it.


HOUSING and Real Estate 

BuYInG A hOMe 

Buying a home in Alaska is an investment 

in your future. There has been a 

bit of a housing construction boom in 

Fairbanks over the last few years to meet 

the needs of an increased military population. 

As a result, there are a full range of 

options available. 

One way to figure out where you 

might want to live is to pick up some real 

estate magazines showing properties for 

sale. These are usually distributed free; 

some are divided up by neighborhoods, 

while others are listed by selling agents. 

Peruse the listings, check out the homes 

for sale, then drive around and see what 

the areas are like. 

Another way to do the initial background 

work is to research homes online. 

Hundreds of properties are listed on 

the Alaska Multiple Listing Service Web 

site. Many local realtors and homebuilders 

have their own Web sites as well. 

Online searching has practically become 

a national pastime; why not use it to find 

the home of your dreams? 

The best idea is to find a house that 

suits your family’s needs, personality, 

financial situation and goals. Make sure 

your realtor is working exclusively for 

you as your buyer’s agent. 

cOMMeRcIAL ReAL eStAte 

There are a few multi-family properties 

for sale in the Fairbanks area, as 

well as several commercial properties 

on the market. Whether you want a 

warehouse, retail shop, office building 

or other business, the market is 

sprinkled with properties ranging from 

around $100,000 to around $3.5 million, 

depending on the size of investment 

you want to make. 

ALASKA hOuSInG MARKet 

While the condition of the national housing market as a 

whole isn’t favorable, the housing market in Alaska has so far 

held up well under the difficult economic climate. High standards 

in lending practices coupled with no speculative buying or 

selling activities contributed to Alaska’s foreclosure rate of 0.88 

percent which was the third lowest in the nation in 2008. 

The reported number of foreclosures in Alaska for 2008 was 

1,131. This is an increase of 36 percent from 2007. The increase 

in foreclosures from 2007 to 2008 is high compared to recent 

years, but the state’s housing market remains strong in contrast 

to the markets of Lower 48. 


cRedIt RepORt 

When you apply for a home loan the mortgage company will order a 

credit report. You can get a free report to find out in advance what your credit 

report says about your finances. 

To order your free annual report from one or all the national consumer reporting 

companies, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call toll free 877.322.8228. 

For more information, visit www.ftc.gov/credit. 

Alaska’s economy has historically remained stable, or even 

surged, during difficult national economic climates. Research 

shows one of the reasons Alaska’s housing market has remained 

strong is the relative unpopularity of high-risk mortgages, such 

as adjustable-rate mortgages. Alaska’s mortgage loans were 2.4 

times less likely to have an adjustable rate compared to those in 

the rest of the nation. 

The future for the Alaska housing market is optimistic. Level 

to slightly rising prices will reduce the risk of foreclosures. This 

and the stability of Alaska’s economy relative to the rocky national 

economy will play a major role in keeping Alaska’s housing market 

healthy going forward.

hOuSInG ReSOuRceS 

Alaska Association of Realtors 

www.alaskarealtors.com 

Alaska housing Finance corporation 

www.ahfc.us 

Alaska Multiple Listing Service 

www.alaskarealestate.com 

Alaska State home Building 

Association 

www.buildersofalaska.com 

Fairbanks neighborhood housing 

Service 

www.fnhs.org 

Fannie Mae 

www.fanniemae.com 

Freddie Mac 

www.freddiemac.com 

Greater Fairbanks Board of 

Realtors 

www.gfbr.org 

Interior Regional housing 

Authority 

www.irha.org 

national Association of Realtors 

www.realtor.com 

Veterans Affairs 

www.va.gov 

hOMe LOAn AppLIcAtIOn checKLISt 

3 Photo ID, such as a driver’s license 

3 Social Security numbers 

3 Residence addresses for the past two years 

3 Names and addresses of your employers over the past two years 

3 Your current gross monthly salary 

3 Recent statements with names, addresses, account numbers and balances 

on all checking, savings, investment, pension and retirement accounts 

3 Recent statements with names, addresses, account numbers, balances and 

monthly payments on all open loans and credit cards 

3 Addresses and loan information of all real estate owned 

3 Estimated value of furniture and personal property 

3 W2s for the past two years and current paycheck stubs 

3 Copies of all court decrees affecting financial status, i.e. divorce decrees, 

child support documents, etc. 

3 Verification of any child support payments 

VA or military programs 

3 DD 214, if a Veteran 

3 Form 22, if National Guard 

3 DD 1747 – Off-Base Housing Authorization, if Active Duty 

3 Certificate of Eligibility, if Active Duty 

Self-Employed Individuals 

3 Personal tax returns for the past three years 

3 Current income statement 

3 Balance sheet 

Real Estate and HOUSING 

All Borrowers 

3 Explanation of any irregularities on your credit report 

RentAL tIpS 

There are a few things you 

might want to know before signing 

a lease; be sure to check the 

following: 

• How much advance notice 

must you give before moving? 

• Are there security-deposit 

refund restrictions? 

• What is the owner’s obligation for repairs and maintenance? 

• Who will take care of yard duty, snow removal and clean-up? 

• Are there stipulations regarding subleasing, pets or the number of people allowed 

• in the unit? 

• Which utilities and services will the owner pay? 

Ask the manager to write and initial all changes and additions to the lease before 

you sign it and be sure to keep a copy for reference. 

After you sign a lease or rental agreement you should: 

Be sure you know who will manage your rental, where the rent is to be sent and 

who to call for repairs and maintenance. 

Make a checklist of the condition of the rental unit and any furnishings when you 

move in. Sign it, have the apartment manager sign it and keep a dated copy. This 

will come in handy when you move out. 


Services on post 

FORt WAInWRIGht AcS 

3401 Santiago Ave., Bldg. 3401 

353-7298 

FORt GReeLY AcS 

north Wing, Bldg. 655 

873-4346 

The Information, Referral and Follow-up 

(I&R) Program in-processes 

and out-processes newcomers, provides 

individual and family assessment and 

assistance, provides information about 

community resources and outreach assistance, 

and offers help in problem resolution. 

The I&R staff can help clients find 

answers to perplexing problems or find 

information not readily available. Call 353- 

7298 at Fort Wainwright, or 873-3284 at 

Fort Greely. 

The Family Advocacy Program (FAP) 

mission is to prevent child abuse, domestic 

violence and sexual assault through 

education and intervention activities such 

as command education, troop education, 

parent education and support, community 

education, youth and safety education, 

offender accountability and abuse 

prevention training. 

Educational programs to manage 

stress, time, conflict and anger are available 

to Soldiers, dependents and units. 

Training to improve family life and build 

relationship skills is also available. Call 

353-7317 at Fort Wainwright, or 873- 

3285 at Fort Greely. 

The FAP’s New Parent Support Program 

(NPSP) home visitor reaches out 

to expectant, new families and/or young 

families to provide support services such 

as educational workshops and special 

events. FAP and NPSP staff members offer 

a variety of playgroups, parenting classes 


and home visit educational services to 

enhance family life. Call 353-7515 at Fort 

Wainwright, or 873-3285 at Fort Greely. 

The FAP Victim Advocacy Program 

reaches out to the victims of domestic 

violence, whether Soldiers or civilian 

family members, to provide advocacy, 

court accompaniment, safety planning 

and other services as needed. Call 353- 

4202 at Fort Wainwright, or 873-3285 

at Fort Greely. 

The FAP Sexual Assault Prevention 

and Response Program is a new 

program for victims of sexual assault. 

The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 

(SARC) is responsible for training 

deployable sexual assault response coordinators 

and unit victim advocates, coordinating 

the Sexual Assault Review Board 

and responding to all sexual assaults. 

The SARC provides annual, pre- 

deployment and post-deployment training 

to all Soldiers; and education on sexual 

assaults upon request. This program 

is a confidential resource for active-duty 

victims. Call 353-7272 at Fort Wainwright, 

or 873-3285 at Fort Greely. 

Mobilization and Deployment Readiness 

Program is managed by the Family 

Readiness coordinator and the M&D staff 

to promote well-informed, self-sufficient 

and confident Army families; and reduce 

their stress and isolation by linking them 

quickly with their new community. 

The coordinator is the primary support 

person for Family Readiness Group 

(FRG) training, coordination and liaison. 

The FRG is a primary communication 

bridge between unit commanders and 

family members. The ACS program coordinator 

presents both regularly scheduled 

and special rear detachment operations 

training, Operation R.E.A.D.Y., mobilization 

and deployment briefings and other 

special programs for Soldiers and family 

members. Mobilization and Deployment 

provides support and resources for rear 

detachments during deployments. 

The M&D program also promotes 

self-reliance by educating family members 

and service members about preparing 

families for deployment. Unit family 

readiness groups and rear detachment 

commanders are given information and 

training on strategies for coping with military 

separation. 

The staff also provides assistance to 

prepare units for deployment, such as 

briefings and information on community 

resources, financial preparedness, maintaining 

family relationships and what to 

expect when the deployed Soldier returns 

home. Additionally, the deployment specialists 

are the local experts on Military 

One Source. Call 353-4374 at Fort Wainwright 


The Army Family Team Building 

program manager and master trainers 

inform family members about the Army, 

allowing Soldiers and family members to 

improve their local community. They work 

closely with Soldiers and family members 

to improve the overall readiness 

of the force by teaching and promoting 

personal and family readiness through 

progressive and sequential education. 

Topics vary from military customs and 

courtesies to leadership skills and group 

conflict management. Soldiers can earn 

promotion points by completing AFTB 

training in a combination of online and 

classroom settings. Call 353-2382 at Fort 

Wainwright or 873-4346 at Fort Greely. 

The Army Family Action Plan program 

gives grassroots support to Soldiers

and family members to raise issues as 

far as Headquarters, Department of the 

Army and the United States Congress to 

change laws to improve the quality of life 

and community well-being when circumstances, 

finances and/or regulations prevent 

making changes that can benefit the 

local garrison. Most local AFAP issues are 

resolved through the local program; those 

not are forwarded up the chain of command 

as necessary to achieve resolution. 

Call 353-2382 at Fort Wainwright, or 873- 


The Relocation Readiness Program 

provides a wide range of services 

to relocating families. One excellent 

program is the Standard Installation 

Topic Exchange Service, an automated 

database of military installations worldwide. 

Other services include welcome 

packets, relocation adjustment workshops, 

pre-move and post-move workshops 

for newcomers, travel maps and 

cultural-diversity programs, including English 

as a second language. 

The RRP also provides a well-supplied 

lending closet for Soldiers and families in 

transition stocked with kitchen and household 

items for temporary loan. 

The program provides an outstanding, 

free newcomers orientation for every Soldier 

and family member who arrives at 

Fort Wainwright. ACS pays for child care 

for those attending the orientation. Call 

353-7908 at Fort Wainwright, or 873- 


The Employment Readiness Program 

offers individual and group services 

that maximize opportunities for 

family members to attain initial or better 

employment. Training on resume writing, 

interviewing techniques, dressing for success 

and career planning are among the 

classes available to ensure family members 

locate the best possible job with 

career potential. The program manager 

is available to assist customers in reviewing 

current job openings on and off post. 



The Financial Readiness Program 

provides budget counseling, debt liquidation 

and credit information, consumer 

education, checkbook management 

assistance, and positive, lifetime, financial 

planning through individual counseling ses- 

sions and community education classes. 

Consumer assistance with handling 

deceptive, illegal or unethical business 

practices is also available. 

The Financial Readiness Training for 

first-term Soldiers program is a manda- 

tory, eight-hour, twice-monthly presentation 

family members are welcome to 

attend. Call 353-7438 at Fort Wainwright, 


The Exceptional Family Member 

Program provides social services support, 

information and advocacy to family 

members with special needs. EFMP links 

exceptional family members to proper 

services; and upon departure screens 

them again to ensure proper services 

will be in place at the next duty station. 

The EFMP manager advocates for 

and provides direct casework services to 

EFMP clients, and follows up to ensure 

they are receiving appropriate services. 

The manager maintains up-to-date 

and accurate information on available 

resources and assists EFMP clients to 

prepare for their next duty assignments. 

Call 353-4243 at Fort Wainwright, or 

873-3285 at Fort Greely. 

The Army Volunteer Corps is managed 

by the Army volunteer coordinator 

(AVC) who registers all post volunteers 

and assists in placing them in positions of 

their choice. The coordinator also assists 

supervisors with volunteer placement and 

problem solving. 

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE 

The ACS volunteer manager directs 

the efforts of volunteers in many of the 

ACS program areas to expand the program’s 

service delivery capabilities and 

provides volunteer job descriptions, 

training and orientation, recognition and 

accounting for time contributed. Free 

child care is provided to ACS volunteers 

while they are working at ACS, as funds 

permit. Call 353-4327 at Fort Wainwright, 


Emergency food assistance support 

is available at the ACS office. The 

FRP manager operates the program, and 

the Army Emergency Relief Officer assists 

to provide emergency food assistance 

support to Soldiers or family members 

who request funds for emergency food 

to meet short-term needs. 

Additionally, the Soldier’s chain of 

command (supervisor, squad leader, first 

sergeant or commander), FRG leader, 

chaplain and others may contact the FRP 

manager to refer Soldiers for assistance. 



Need someone to talk with? Is something 

different? Feeling out of control? 

Soldier and Family Life consultants 

are available to provide short-term confidential 

assistance to Soldiers and dependents. 

Call 388-2553 at Fort Wainwright, 


Army Emergency Relief provides 

emergency financial assistance to eligible 

Army personnel, their families, retirees, 

widows and orphans. Categories of 

authorized assistance include, but are not 

limited to, non-receipt of pay, emergency 

travel expenses, rent, food, utilities, medical 

and dental expenses, and essential 

vehicle repairs. 

AER can provide loans to get your 

vehicle winterized. Unit commanders 

can approve up to two loans per year in 

limited amounts to protect Soldiers and 

family members from predatory lenders. 

AER exists solely for “helping the 

Army take care of its own.” Call 353-7453 

for Fort Wainwright, or 873-3285 for 

Fort Greely, after duty hours contact the 

USARAK Command Operations Center at 

384-6666 or (800) 410-9144. 

H•H•H•H 


Child & Youth Services 

Child and Youth Services include all 

programs serving children: Youth Services, 

School Age Services, Child Development 

Centers, Family Child Care and 

Outreach Services. All CYS programs are 

developmental, certified by the Department 

of Defense and fully accredited by 

the National Association for the Education 

of Young Children and the National Afterschool 

Association. 

For information and referral, contact 

Central Registration, 353-7713, at Fort 

Wainwright. Contact Fort Greely Central 

Registration at 873-4593 for information 

and referral related to CYS programs 

at Fort Greely. Registration fees 

have been waived and are now covered 

by Army Family Covenant funding. 

CYS programs have parent advisory 

councils that meet monthly. All parents 

are invited to attend and provide input. 

Parents are also invited to visit CYS programs 

at any time and to extend their 

volunteer time and talents to the community 

children. 

chILd deVeLOpMent 

SeRVIceS 

Child Development Services offers 

care for children from four weeks through 

12 years of age in three major systems: 

Child Development Centers, Family Child 

Care homes and Outreach Services. 

CDC facilities offer full-day, hourly, 

part-day preschool and before- and 


after-school care for kindergartners. 

Fort Wainwright does not have kindergarten 

in the CDC. The Fort Greely CDC also 

houses the SAS program which is a blend 

of kindergarten and school-age children. 

FCC offers the same services in 

certified homes where there are welltrained, 

carefully screened providers. 

OS includes a central registration 

office, information about on- and offpost 

child care programs, family care 

plan screening, training for babysitters, 

and arrangement of special child care 

needs, such as for units having special 

functions and wishing to have child 

care available on site. The Central Registration 

office on Fort Greely is located 

at the front desk of the Child Development 

Center, Bldg. 847. 

Relocating families should call 

ahead and inquire about care options. 

All CYS programs offer a wide variety 

of developmental activities of very high 

quality, which promote the intellectual, 

social, emotional and physical growth 

of children. 

A typical day in CYS programs includes 

water play, science and sensory play, outdoor 

time, dramatic play, creative art, active 

play with climbing and balancing, music and 

opportunities for storytelling and looking 

at books. Growth in language and 

socialization is particularly encouraged 

through family-style dining where nutritious 

meals and snacks are served. 

The CYS philosophy is young children 

learn best through play and exploration. 

CYS staffs provide the time and encouragement 

to ensure children come to the 

program each day happy to be there. 

Alaska has a Day Care Assistance 

Program (DCAP) for families with limited 

incomes. The Central Registration Office 

can answer questions about this program 

or any child care needs. Families needing 

care or having questions about child 

or youth programs should start by calling 

the Central Registration Office. 

FuLL-dAY cARe 

The hours of operation for full-day child 

care are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at forts Wainwright 

and Greely. Services are offered 

Monday through Friday except on federal 

holidays and some training holidays. 

At Fort Wainwright, the full-day care 

facility is in Bldg. 4024 near the main 

gate at 600th Street and Gaffney Road. 

For more information, call 356-1550. 

At Fort Greely, the Child Development 

Center/School Age Services programs 

are located in Bldg. 847 on Big 

Delta Avenue, behind the Post Chapel. 

preschool, toddler time and 

Kindergarten care 

Kindergarten Care provides before- 

and after-school care programs when 

school is in session. Fort Wainwright’s 

kindergarten is located in Bldg. 4391, 

School Age Services. Care is offered 

from 6 to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m. 

when school is in session, and 6 a.m. 

to 6 p.m. for teacher in-service days, 

most school closure days and school 

vacations. Fort Wainwright provides 

transportation daily.

Daily care may be available in 

the program for families who do not 

need monthly care. Breakfast and an 

afternoon snack are served during the 

school year with lunch served during 

full-day sessions. 

On Fort Wainwright, part-day preschool 

is in Bldg. 4024 near the main gate at 

600th Street and Gaffney Road. Preschool 

is offered in morning and afternoon sessions 

for two or three days a week, and in 

the afternoon five days a week. 

On Fort Greely a part-day preschool 

program will be available in the Child 

Development Center (Bldg. 847) from 

September through May, providing a 

full ratio group of 10 children enroll. It 

will be offered Mondays, Wednesdays 

and Fridays from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. 

Hourly Care provides drop-in care 

with reservations accepted two weeks in 

advance. Children are accepted for sameday 

care if space is available or for a family 

emergency. Identical developmental 

care and nutrition are provided in Hourly 

Care as in the rest of CYS. The fee is $4 

per hour. Hourly Care is in Bldg. 4024. 

Call 353-1550, for more information. 

Hourly Care at Fort Greely may be 

reserved with 24-hour notice depending 

on availability. Hourly care children are 

blended into existing care rooms when 

space is available in existing ratio groups. 

on post services CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES 

SchOOL-AGe SeRVIceS 

School-Age Services provides before- 

and after-school care programs for schoolage 

children when school is not in session. 

Care is offered from 6 to 8:30 a.m. and 3 

to 6 p.m. at Fort Wainwright; and at Fort 

Greely from 6 to 8 a.m. and 3:45 to 6 

p.m. (Wednesdays, 2:45 to 6 p.m.) when 

school is in session, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

for teacher in-service days, school closure 

days and school vacations. 

All SAS programs are developmental 

and recreational in nature with 

activities ranging from field trips to 

homework assistance, as well as the 

opportunity to develop new friends. 

Drop-in and daily care is also available 

in all programs for families who do not 

need monthly care. Breakfast and an 

afternoon snack are served during the 

school year with lunch served during 

full-day sessions. 

Parents and youth are welcome to visit 

the program at any time. Fees are based 

on family income. Registration for the program 

is though Central Registration. 

Fort Wainwright school-age care is located 

in Bldg. 4391 on Neely Road (next 

to the fire station) and transportation is 

provided. The phone number is 353- 

7394. A summer camp is provided 

with lots of exciting activities for children 

between May and August. 

Fort Greely school-age care is located 

in Bldg. 847 on Big Delta Avenue (behind 

the Post Chapel). The local school district 

bus picks up the children at the program 

and transports them to the school in Delta 

Junction. The phone number is 873-4599. 

A summer camp, Camp Boonndocks, is 

provided with numerous activities for the 

children/youth during the months of May 

and August. 

YOuth SeRVIceS 

Youth Services offers a wide variety of 

programs to meet the social, recreational, 

physical and cognitive development needs 

of youth and teens. Programs vary slightly 

at each post but strive to cover all program 

areas. 

Youth Services is a member of the 

Boys and Girls Club of America and has 

national affiliations with BGCAs across 

the country and overseas. Contact YS 

for more detailed program information, 

353-5437 at Fort Wainwright and 873- 


The sports program offers health and 

nutrition workshops, sports clinics and 

intramural and group sport activities. 

These include T-ball, baseball, softball, 

indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball 

and cheerleading, along with a wide 

variety of adventure activities such as 

rock climbing and whitewater rafting. 

The arts, leisure and recreation program 

includes arts and crafts, and a 

snack bar. Youth Services staff makes 

sure all inbound youth feel welcome; 


CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES on post services 

they also manage the college scholarship 

search program and work with teens in 

special programs such as Teen Discovery 

and job fairs, as well as assisting the 

Torch and Teen Supreme Clubs as they 

plan future programs and community 

events. Additional activities include Renta-Youth, 

Promise Passport (a youth volunteer 

initiative), arts and crafts, dances, 

cookouts, field trips, workforce preparation 

and sports game competitions. 

The Fort Wainwright YS program 

is constantly growing and has added 

many new programs for the youth. 

It has been recognized by the Pacific 

Region as a quality program. This facility 

includes a racquetball court, a teen 

weight room, a large gymnasium, snack 

bar, game room, lounges, computer lab 

and, in winter, an outdoor ice rink. 

The Fort Greely YS program, located 

in Bldg. 653 on Big Delta Avenue, is also 


growing and is adding new programs as 

new youth interests are defined. The facility 

has a movie/club room, a homework 

area, snack bar, youth technology lab and 

game room. 

The Sports and Fitness assistant 

director in the fully equipped weight 

room can assist youth in maintaining 

healthy bodies. Every year the program 

sponsors a Martin Luther King basketball 

tournament with participants from 

Fairbanks and Eielson Air Force Base 

as well as Fort Wainwright. 

A state-of-the-art technology lab is 

available for youth to develop their technology 

skills. A new alpine tower was 

added in 2005 for youth to develop their 

climbing skills, develop their self-esteem 

and to work as part of a team. The program 

is located in Bldg. 4109 on Neely 

Road next to the Shoppette. 

OutReAch SeRVIceS 

Outreach Services offers a variety of 

child care support services for families and 

agencies of the community. An element of 

OS is the Central Enrollment Office, which 

provides a one-stop center where parents 

can enroll children, six weeks through 18 

years of age, for programs offered by CYS. 

For safety and health purposes, children 

and youth of all ages must enroll before 

use of this service. 

Staff members are available to help 

parents determine which programs 

can best meet their family’s needs. For 

those parents needing off-post child 

care, the Central Enrollment staff can 

offer information and referral services. 

For information regarding enrollment 

procedures or any other OS information 

on Fort Wainwright, call 353-7713. 

The Central Enrollment Offices are 

open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday 

through Friday.

Fort Greely currently accommodates 

Outreach Spaces for special events at 

the Child Development Center with prior 

approval from the Director of Family, 

Morale, Welfare and Recreation. 

Children with special medical or 

educational concerns are referred to 

the Special Needs Assessment Process 

prior to attending CYS programs. The 

primary function of the SNAP team is 

to ensure each child is placed in the 

environment that most appropriately 

meets all of his/her needs. Special 

emphasis is placed on providing consistent 

care for each child in a safe, 

healthy, non-restrictive environment. Parents 

are invited to attend and participate 

in the team meeting scheduled to review 

the child’s needs. Address questions and 

concerns to the OS Director. 

Short-Term Alternate Child Care 

programs and Special Child Care Openings 

can be made available to meet 

the surge child care needs of the community. 

Surge care is provided when 

an excessive number of children need 

care during a specific time period, such 

as during a community meeting like the 

Army Family Action Plan conference or 

during a special unit function. 

The OS Director will work with the 

unit or agency to meet special, unit 

child care needs during functions, such 

as a unit ball or field day. For information, 

please call the OS Director. 

Volunteer Child Care in the Unit Setting 

provides training for unit members 

who volunteer to provide child care 

during Family Support Group meetings, 

fundraisers and other unit functions. 

Training should be requested at least 

four weeks prior to the anticipated 

need date unless it is an emergency. 

The Central Enrollment Office also 

maintains a teenage babysitter referral list. 

Sitters must be at least 13 years old and 

must complete babysitter training prior 

to being placed on the referral list. 

OS provides teenage babysitter training 

classes several times each year. 

If space is available, youth as young 

as 11 years of age may participate in 

the training. However, they will not be 

included on the referral list until after 

their 13th birthday. 

on post services CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES 

FAMILY chILd cARe 

Family Child Care provides an excellent 

option for parents who find family 

housing a more comfortable setting for 

their child. FCC providers are an important 

part of the CDS team and offer equivalent 

developmental care to that found in child 

development centers. 

FCC providers are always needed for 

families wishing care for their children 

in a smaller setting and have proven to 

be a wonderful opportunity for spouses 

who wish to remain at home and begin 

professional careers as providers. 

Special home categories include 

infant-toddler homes, schoo-age homes, 

special-needs homes, long-term evening 

and second-shift homes, and hourly care 

(drop-in) homes. Some homes have 

achieved an extra mark of excellence 

by receiving National Family Child Care 

accreditation or Child Development Associate 

credentials. 

FCC directors are readily available 

with assistance and can provide immediate 

resources to get an FCC home started 

through their extensive “Toybrary.” It 

includes cribs, art supplies, toys, games 

and many other resources available for 

loan to FCC providers at no charge. 

Specialized training is offered on a 

variety of topics, including small business 

practices. FCC provider training 

includes an in-home family interview, 

a 40-hour orientation, first aid and car- 

diopulmonary resuscitation classes, and 

nutrition and health information. 

Fire, safety and health inspectors 

ensure all homes are safe before they 

begin operation, and a background 

screening is completed on all family 

members 12 years and older. Army regulations 

require anyone providing regular 

care in Army quarters must be certified 

through the FCC office. 

Persons interested in joining the 

FCC team should call or stop by the 

FCC office at Fort Wainwright, 353- 

6266 (Bldg. 4176) or Fort Greely, 873- 

4593 (Bldg. 655) located in the Gabriel 

Auditorium. 

Youth Education and Support Services 

provides School Liaison Services for parents. 

The School Liaison Officers provide 

school registration information, clearance 

information and may assist in resolving 

problems. For information, call the Fort 

Wainwright YESS office at 353-9377. The 

Fort Greely School Liaison Officer can be 

contacted at 873-4599. 

At Fort Wainwright, the YESS program 

also includes the SKIES Unlimited 

program, offering children’s classes in 

tae kwon do, gymnastics, swimming, 

tennis, art, horseback riding, piano, art 

and drivers education. 

The Fort Greely SKIES Unlimited program 

contact can be reached at 873- 

3406. The programs currently include 

gymnastics, piano and swimming classes. 


OTHER SERVICES on post 

chApeLS 

Protestant and Catholic worship services, as well as other denominational 

services, are available on post. At Fort Wainwright 

they are held at Southern Lights Chapel (Eighth and Neely) 

and the Northern Lights Religious Education Center (next to 

Monterey Lake). At Fort Greely, services are conducted in the 

Main Post Chapel, Bldg. 845 (Big Delta). 

The religious education program involves a variety of activities, 

which include weekly CCD classes for Catholics and Sunday 

school classes for Protestants, for ages ranging from nursery 

school through high school. Weekly Bible study groups and other 

adult religious education are also a vital part of the religious education 

program. Vacation Bible schools are an annual event. 

The Protestant and Catholic congregations offer a wide variety 

of activities through the innovative leadership of chapel councils. 

These include adult and children’s choirs, Catholic and Protestant 

Women of the Chapel, Christian men’s organizations and many 

special family and social events. 

The chaplains conduct off-post religious retreats for single 

Soldiers, engaged couples, families, youth and married couples. 

These range from one-day retreats to weekend activities for 

couples and families, to a week of camp for children and youth 

during the summer. 

A Chaplain Family Life Center is available. Family life chaplains 

have advanced degrees, certification in marriage and family 

counseling, and provide specialized help to individuals, couples 

and families. 

Soldiers, couples and their families may contact their unit 

chaplain, the family life chaplain or the chaplain from their respective 

faith group. A chaplain is on call at night and on weekends 

to meet emergency needs. Reach the duty chaplain by calling 

the EOC (353-6666) for Fort Wainwright and ask to speak to the 

chaplain, or (460-8796) for Fort Greely. 

The Alaska Post and the commander’s channels (Channel 

5 on Fort Wainwright) list a complete schedule of all religious 

activities. Schedules are also available from the post chapels. 

For information about the Fort Wainwright religious program, 

call the post chaplain at 353-9825. For information about the 

Fort Greely religious program, call the post chapel administrator 

at 873-2476. 


cOMMISSARIeS 

Despite its distance from the Lower 48, Defense Commissary 

Agency (DeCA) commissaries in Alaska stock all the produce, 

fresh meat, dairy products and other food items you are 

used to with the express purpose of helping to improve your 

quality of life and helping stretch your paycheck. 

Shoppers may bring guests into the commissaries, but 

patrons must show a valid ID card at checkout to purchase 

groceries. We’re confident you’ll enjoy your shopping experience 

and find friendly, knowledgeable and helpful employees to make 

each and every trip to the commissary an enjoyable experience. 

The Fort Wainwright Commissary is in Bldg. 3703A, and 

is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Call 353-6218 for information. 

The commissary carries more than 10,500 line items in 

various categories. 

A complete deli-and-bakery operation along with a “Grab ‘n 

Go” section are customer favorites; the deli department offers 

sandwiches made to order. And don’t forget the fresh sushi 

made daily for your healthy alternatives. Special orders are 

always welcome. 

The commissary at Fort Greely, Bldg. 601, is open from 10 

a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through 

Saturday, and closed Sundays and Mondays. Call 873-4407 for 

more information. 

Surveys conducted on a regular basis show customers shopping 

the commissary can save more than 30 percent on their 

grocery bills. In addition, you’ll find substantial savings during 

periodic “case lot” sales. 

For more information on features and special events at your 

local commissary, check out www.commissaries.com. Click on 

the locations link and choose the commissary nearest you.

VeteRInARY SeRVIceS 

The U.S. Army Veterinary Sevices- 

Alaska provides veterinary care for all 

Department of Defense installations 

throughout the state. Direct questions 

about policies regarding pets 

in Alaska to the Branch Chief at Fort 

Wainwright, (907) 361-3013. If you 

need further assistance, contact the 

Commander at the Alaska District 

Veterinary Commandat, 

(907) 361-5452. 

Animal companionship can be especially beneficial to a 

service family stationed in Alaska, but it should be emphasized 

pets are a privilege and keeping them on post entails 

many responsibilities. 

SpOuSeS’ cLuB 

The Fort Wainwright Officers’ 

Spouses’ Club (OSC) is open to 

spouses of active-duty and retired 

officers from all branches of the 

armed services who are assigned, 

attached or living at Fort Wainwright; 

active-duty and retired officers/warrant 

officers and civilian 

employees GS-7 and above. 

Civic and welfare projects are 

conducted for the benefit of Fort 

Wainwright and select organizations 

from the local community, 

while fostering a spirit of friendship, 

support and goodwill for its 

members through education, volunteerism and participation 

in community affairs. 

For the last 25 years, in October, the Fort Wainwright OSC 

has been host to the famous Holly Days Bazaar that brings 

on post OTHER SERVICES 

Each family is authorized two pets, which must be registered 

with the post veterinarian. Pet owners are responsible 

for the well-being of their animals, as well as the sanitation 

of the environment. Owners who cannot adequately care for 

and maintain their pets will be asked to remove them from the 

installation. Indoor pets are the easiest to maintain because of 

the restrictive climate and compactness of the family housing 

area. There are strict regulations about the types of pets that 

may be kept outdoors and the environmental temperatures at 

which they must be removed to proper shelter. Alaska winters 

pose a significant health risk to most pet breeds if required to 

spend significant lengths of time outdoors. 

Owners of parrots and other birds should contact their local 

USDA or state agriculture department prior to coming to Alaska 

to learn the most recent regulations governing movement of 

these birds through Canada to Alaska. 

Veterinary services available include immunizations for rabies 

and other animal diseases, post registration, microchipping, 

health certificate examinations and sick call with diagnostic 

and therapeutic procedures for infectious diseases. Boarding 

and hospitalization are not available, and surgery capability 

is limited. Due to availability of civilian veterinarians in the 

local communities and limitations of the military veterinary 

services, emergency care should be sought off post. 

Fort Wainwright’s Veterinary Treatment Facility is in Bldg. 

3597. Personnel may schedule appointments by calling 361- 

3013, Monday through Wednesday and Friday 8 a.m. to 4 

p.m., and Thursday 1:30 to 4 p.m. 

For more information, you may access the USAG-AK Regulations 

210-11 — Registration and Control of Animals and US- 

AG-AK 40-1 — Zoonosis Control and Operation of Veterinary 

Treatment Facilities from the United States Army Alaska Web 

site at www.usarak.army.mil/vet. 

H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H•H 

in thousands of holiday shoppers 

looking for homemade crafts and 

unique Alaska gifts. With more 

than 100 vendors from across the 

state, the bazaar historically raises 

$20,000 or more each year, and 

the money is then used to 

enhance the educational opportunities 

for students, both young and 

old, in the form of scholarships. 

In addition, the Fort Wainwright 

OSC is able to give generously 

to local nonprofits both on 

and off post. 

Throughout the year, Fort Wainwright 

OSC members participate 

in monthly meetings, social functions and fun-filled events. 

Fun-loving and innovative members are always needed. For 

more information, write to: OSC President, P.O. Box 35054, 

Fort Wainwright, AK 99703. 


Employment 

eMpLOYMent 

Some Alaska Soldiers and many family members have part- and 

full-time jobs. Information concerning the availability of specific federal 

jobs both on and off post, for several agencies, can be found on 

the Internet. 

A variety of Army positions are filled through the Civilian Personnel 

Advisory Center and competition for positions is keen. The higher 

wage rates paid in the local area, coupled with the smaller number of 

jobs available, leads to a very competitive labor market. 

Information about all Army jobs (i.e. appropriated fund and non- 

appropriated fund) is available at www.cpol.army.mil, click “Employment,” 

then “Search for Jobs.” This will take you to a vacancy announcement board 

where you can search Army vacancies. 

The Fort Wainwright Civilian Personnel Advisory Center is located at 1045 

Gaffney Road. Call 353-7208 for general information on appropriated fund 

jobs, or 353-6356 for information about NAF job opportunities. 

Military family members may be eligible for spouse preference and 

should contact the nearest CPAC office upon arrival. 

Other job opportunity information can be obtained from the Army 

Community Service Employment Readiness Program coordinators at 

353-4327 for the Fort Wainwright-Fairbanks area. 

The State of Alaska maintains a Web site for job seekers. It is available 

at www.jobs.state.ak.us/akjb. Information is also available at 

the Fairbanks employment center, 675 Seventh Ave., Station D. 

Phone: (907) 451-5967 Fax: (907) 451-2919 

TDD: (907) 451-5901 


eQuAL eMpLOYMent OppORtunItY 

And eQuAL OppORtunItY 

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 decisions or treating 

people differently based on race, color, age, sex, religion, 

national origin, disability or reprisal. 

U.S. Army Garrison Alaska and tenant units use a 

variety of tools to provide full and fair employment 

opportunities to their military and civilian workforces. 

Civil rights information, relative to the civilian workforce, 

is provided through the Equal Employment 

Opportunity Office at Fort Wainwright, Bldg. 1045, 

rooms 16 and 17, telephone numbers, 353-9063 

or 353-6917. 

The objectives are straightforward. The first is to 

provide a full and fair opportunity for all employees 

and applicants for employment, to the extent of their 

abilities, to pursue a career. The second is to provide 

for the nondiscriminatory treatment of all employees 

in the course of carrying out their duties in the 

workplace. 

The EEO program’s objective is to implement and 

administer four specific functional areas: affirmative 

employment, complaints of discrimination, training 

and special emphasis programs, with a cadre of paid 

and collateral-duty staff to service the civilian work 

force. The staff solicits comments and welcomes callers 

requesting service or advice. 

Pamphlets, brochures and other publications 

explaining the implementation of civil rights in U.S. 

Army Garrison Alaska are available in the garrison 

EEO offices or by visiting the EEO Web page at www. 

wainwright.army.mil/eeo/links.htm. 

For Soldiers, the Equal Opportunity program is an 

integral part of the Army mission. EO program information 

can be obtained from the U.S. Army Alaska 

EO advisor, at 384-0336. The U.S. Army Garrison 

Alaska and Fort Wainwright EO advisor is in Bldg. 

1045, Room 27, telephone 353-9234.

eMpLOYMent And ecOnOMY 

Alaska’s economy is somewhat more 

stable partly due the amount of public 

jobs Alaskans hold. The federal government 

supports more jobs for Alaskans 

than any other private industry including 

the petroleum industry. It generates 

35 percent of Alaska jobs, 125,000. 

Federal spending in Alaska is high, even 

though the population is low, due to a 

large military presence, huge federal 

land holdings, federal health care and 

other programs for Alaska Natives and 

continuing construction of basic infrastructure 

according to, “What Drives the 

Alaska Economy?” a report by the Institute 

of Social and Economic Research, 

University of Alaska Anchorage. 

Additionally, the report cited the 

petroleum industry as being the other 

dominate sector of Alaska’s economy 

generating 31 percent of the jobs in the 

state. Nearly 20 percent of U.S. oil production 

is from Alaska. While only 5,000 

Alaskans work directly in the production 

of oil and gas the sector supports approximately 

110,000 jobs. 

Seafood, tourism, mining, timber, 

international air cargo and personal assets 

from outside Alaska make up the 

remaining 122,000 jobs. 

The national recession did not hit 

Fairbanks particularly hard; what bodes 

well for the Fairbanks North Star Borough 

is its tie to government. According 

to the Alaska Department of Labor & 

Workforce Development, the presence 

of both large military establishments 

and large federal civilian establishments 

are a major source of stability in the 

borough’s economy. The University of 

Alaska Fairbanks also adds to this economic 

stability. 

today’s job market 

Job seekers in most industries have 

good prospects for finding employment, 

even in those sectors experiencing 

slowing growth. One reason for this 

is the number of retiring workers in all 

lines of work. Fairbanks employers provide 

a diversified spectrum of employment 

opportunities with a wide range 

of benefits and workplace amenities. 

Job Search 

A move to a new city usually means 

a new job so here are some tips for 

successfully conducting a long-distance 

job search. 

First you should research employment 

opportunities online using sources such 

as the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, the 

Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce 

and the City of Fairbanks. 

If you are communicating with employers 

via e-mail or letter be sure to state when 

you will be relocating. Some employers 

may be willing to conduct initial screening 

over the phone or by video conference. 

If the date you planned to move is 

approaching but you don’t have a job 

lined up yet, you may want to consider 

temping as a way to get your foot in 

the door. 

Don’t be conned by sites that make 

you pay for job listings. You may want 

to contact The Better Business Bureau 

for information on a specific company. 

For more information on finding working 

Alaska visit: http://labor.state. 

ak.us/jobseek/jobseek.htm. 

The Web sites listed on this page 

under “Resources” also have valuable 

information to help with your transition 

into the local job market, both statewide 

and in the Fairbanks area. 

EMPLOYMENT 

ReSOuRceS 

Alaska Department 

of Community and Economic 

Development 

www.dced.state.ak.us 

Alaska Department of Labor 

& Workforce Development 

www.labor.state.ak.us 

Alaska Industrial 

Development & Export Authority 

www.aidea.org 

Alaska Job Center & 

ALEXsys - Alaska’s Job Bank 

www.jobs.alaska.gov 

Alaska Small Business 

Development Center 

www.aksbdc.org 

Alaska State Chamber 

of Commerce 

www.alaskachamber.com 

Anchorage Daily News 

www.adn.com 

Better Business Bureau 

www.alaska.bbb.org 

Buy Alaska 

www.buyalaska.com 

City of Fairbanks 

www.ci.fairbanks.ak.us 

City of North Pole 

www.northpolealaska.com 

Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 

http://newsminer.com 

Fairbanks Economic 

Development Corporation 

www.investfairbanks.com 

Fairbanks International Airport 

http://dot.alaska.gov/faiiap/ 

index.shtml 

Greater Fairbanks Chamber of 

Commerce 

www.fairbankschamber.org 

Made in Alaska 

www.madeinalaska.org 

State of Alaska 

www.alaska.gov 

UAF Small Business Development 

Center 

www.tvc.uaf.edu/sbdc.html 


Education 

educAtIOn 

Active-duty and reserve component Soldiers, their spouses 

and civilian employees of the Army can use the services of 

the Army Education Center at Fort Wainwright to advance their 

education in numerous ways. 

Education counseling can help focus vague goals into 

achievable plans, help identify career interests and point out 

academic weaknesses needing improvement. Counselors can 

provide information on Veterans Administration education benefits 

and other financial aid and scholarship programs, how colleges 

work, how to earn a degree and other general education 

advice. They can also explain how to apply for college credit for 

experiential learning from military training and MOSs awarded. 

Fort Wainwright’s Education Center is in Bldgs. 2110 and 

2107; the telephone number is 353-7486. Counseling services 

are available Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 

p.m., and by appointment on Friday. 

The post’s Multi-Learning Facility/MOS Library provides enrollment 

in Army correspondence courses. A computer lab with 

Internet access is available for all customers. The Fort Wainwright 

Multi-Learning Facility/MOS Library is open 7:30 a.m. 

to 10:30 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 

353-7297 for the MLF/MOS library. 

The Fort Wainwright Main Post Library offers a wide variety 

of videos, books, audiotapes and computer-based programs in 

all areas of self-development from basic academic skills to the 

most technical computer skills. The library is open Thursday, Fri- 


day and Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and noon to 8 p.m. 

Saturday and Sunday. Children’s storytime is 3 p.m. Fridays. Call 

353-2642 or the children’s Dial-A-Story line at 353-2643. 

Testing programs include tests used as counseling tools to 

help identify academic weakness, career interests and aptitudes. 

Other tests can lead to a state-issued high school equivalency 

diploma (GED) or credit towards a college degree. Army personnel 

tests include all those required for reenlistment, retention 

and reclassification, or for application to various programs 

such as Warrant Officer Flight Training, the Physician Assistant 

program, nursing and others. Proctored distance learning testing 

also is available. 

Functional Academic Skills Training classes help Soldiers 

and spouses improve basic reading, language and mathematical 

skills. These on-duty, no-cost courses help those who need 

to raise their Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) scores, 

prepare for GED tests, or brush up before embarking on college-level 

study. 

Counselors also can assist active-duty personnel with enrollment 

for the eArmyU program. Eligible Soldiers may choose the e-course 

program, or the technology package program that includes a 

laptop computer and an Internet service provider account. In 

addition, counselors assist Soldiers in using the new GoArmyEd 

portal. GoArmyEd is the virtual gateway Soldiers use to request 

Tuition Assistance 

(TA) online, anytime 

for classroom, distance 

learning and 

eArmyU online college 

courses. TA pays 100 percent of tuition costs for post-secondary 

courses for eligible Soldiers working toward a degree, 

certification or licensure program. 

There is a TA cost cap of $250 per semester hour, and an 

annual cap of $4,500. The GoArmyEd portal gives Soldiers 

one-stop access to many regionally accredited colleges and 

universities with more than 1,000 available degree plans. 

A number of colleges and universities provide courses on 

post during the lunch hour, evenings and weekends. 

Programs include various degrees at the associate, bachelor 

and master degree levels. At Fort Wainwright, these include the 

University of Alaska, Central Texas 

College, Wayland Baptist University 

and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical 

University. All on-post institutions 

are fully accredited and belong to 

the Service Members Opportunity 

Colleges (SOC) association. 

A multitude of distance learning 

opportunities are available as 

well. The Distance Learning Center 

can network a student into Army 

training such as the First Sergeants’, 

Basic Non-Commissioned 

Officer Course or Battle Staff courses 

offered live from locations such as 

Fort Bliss as well as set up joint conferencing 

with other installations 

for training. 

The Fort Wainwright Distance Training/Learning Center is 

in Bldg. 1031; the telephone number is 353-6799.

Education is a major priority of Alaskans, who value knowledge 

and place learning in high esteem. Fairbanks offers exceptional 

educational opportunities through the University of Alaska 

Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, 

as well as several private schools and other academic and training 

facilities. 

hIGheR educAtIOn 

university of Alaska Fairbanks – www.uaf.edu 

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is the largest school in 

Fairbanks; more than 9,600 students are enrolled. The school 

employs close to 4,000 people, with more than 940 faculty. 

Academic programs are plentiful; the university has 119 different 

disciplines and offers 162 degrees and 28 certificates. 

Students may earn associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral 

degrees through UAF’s eight colleges and schools: College of 

Engineering and Mines, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural 

Science and Mathematics, College of Rural and Community 

Development, College of Education, School of Fisheries and 

Ocean Sciences, School of Management and School of Natural 

Resources and Agricultural Sciences. 

Although fully accredited since 1934, UAF also has additional 

specialty accreditation in airframe and powerplant, allied 

health, chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, 

forestry, journalism, management, music, paralegal studies, 

social work and wildlife biology. Besides the UAF main campus, 

there are seven additional campuses through the College 

of Rural and Community Development, and the University of 

Alaska statewide system is headquartered on the main UAF 

Fairbanks campus. 

Nearly 50 research centers and institutes make UAF the 

principal research center for the statewide university system. 

Diverse scientific work in agriculture and forestry, Arctic biology, 

Arctic research, computing, cultural studies, electronic miniatur- 

EDUCATION 

ization, fisheries and ocean sciences, geophysics and geology, 

minerals/petroleum and northern engineering is conducted 

through the UAF campus. 

The University of Alaska Museum of the North is housed 

in a beautiful building on the UAF campus. The museum’s 

1.4 million artifacts and specimens span the Alaska and circumpolar 

north spectrum of dinosaur fossils to contemporary 

Alaska Native art; many are on display or available for education, 

research and public exhibits. 

UAF’s rich field of knowledge and opportunity explains why 

so many people from across the United States and the world 

make their way up to Fairbanks. 

Wayland Baptist university – www.wbu.edu 

Wayland Baptist University combines nontraditional and 

traditional credits to offer associate, bachelor’s and master’s 

degrees. The northern branch of the school was established 

in 1985 at Eielson Air Force Base near North Pole, as an 

extension of the Alaska campus in Anchorage. It became an 

independent campus location in 1999. The campus also has 

an office at Fort Wainwright Army Post. 

Wayland Baptist University provides resources and services 

at Eielson Air Force Base and Fort Wainwright Army Post, 

and is open to enrollment for any student older than 18. 

WBU’s nontraditional credits can be earned through CLEP 

and DANTES, military schools, work experience and apprenticeship 

training. 

Other training 

Fairbanks has a variety of other postsecondary educational 

offerings. There are industrial, technical, trade and other training 

opportunities, which include asbestos removal, commercial 

driving, construction, cosmetology, industrial arts, informational 

technology, massage therapy, pipeline training and 

union apprenticeship programs. 


EDUCATION 

K12 

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District includes 34 

schools with more than 14,200 students and 1,908 employees, 

983 of whom are teachers, counselors and librarians. In addition 

to the public K12 school system there are a several private 

schools and preschools in the borough. 

The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District’s “2009 

Fingertip Facts” brochure (available at www.northstar.k12.ak. 

us) details the following highlights about Fairbanks area students 

and schools: 

• District students scored higher than the national percentile 

in every subject on Terra-Nova 3rd Edition national 

standardized tests. 

• Class size varies from school to school and class to class, 

but the district-wide average is about 23 students per class. 

• 54 percent of teachers have earned at least a master’s 

degree, and 26 have achieved National Board Certification. 

• Students come from more than 40 different language backgrounds 

reflecting the district’s rich cultural environment. 

• The local community supports Fairbanks public schools 

through school business partnerships, school-aged tutoring programs, 

career day speakers, and by volunteering tens of thousands 

of hours to school-related activities. 

• Additional academic and enrichment opportunities for 

students are offered through the elementary reading program, 

before- and after-school programs, and summer school. 

• Alaska law requires students to pass the state’s High School 

Graduation Qualifying Exam (HSGQE) and meet all local requirements 

to receive a diploma. Under the Federal No Child Left 

Behind Act state regulation requires achievement testing for students 

in grades 3-10. 

SchOOLS 

Schools serving Fort Wainwright are part of the Fairbanks 

North Star Borough School District. On-post students in grades 

K through 6 will attend Ticasuk Brown, Ladd or Arctic Light elementary 

schools, depending on housing-area residence. On-post 

students in grades 7 through 8 attend Tanana Middle School, 

and those in grades 9 through 12 attend Lathrop High School. 

Families residing off-post should contact the school district to 

determine which schools service their area. You may contact the 

school district at 520 Fifth Ave., Fairbanks; or call (907) 452- 

2000; or visit www.northstar.k12.ak.us. 

To enroll in any Alaska public school, students must present 

immunization records showing vaccination for DT, DPT, or TD; 

polio; measles (series of two shots); rubella; Hepatitis A (series 

of three shots); Hepatitis B (series of three shots); and Varicella 

(chicken pox). A signed physician’s statement is required if there 

are medical reasons a child cannot be vaccinated. New students 

must show their birth certificates. Kindergarten students must be 

at least 5 years old before Sept. 1 of the school year. Physical 

exams are required for kindergartners. 

LIBRARIeS 

Alaskans are lifelong learners who regularly seek knowledge 

and Fairbanks residents have access to a first-rate library system 

offering multiple services. The Fairbanks North Star Borough 


maintains library locations at the Noel Wien Library, the North 

Pole Branch Library, several school district libraries, and van delivery 

service to homebound patrons, assisted living facilities and 

outlying areas including Salcha, Two Rivers, Haystack, Ester and 

other smaller communities in the borough. 

The main branch at Noel Wien Public Library is surrounded by 

Weeks Field Park and Wien Park with flowers and woods all around. 

It is located right across the street from the main high school and 

a middle school, and is near three elementary schools. The library 

houses an auditorium, conference room and four group study 

rooms, all available to the public for free. Visiting the library in 

Fairbanks is like visiting an art museum, that’s because when the 

library was built there was no museum in town, so the walls are 

richly endowed with a very strong art collection. 

The Berry Room For Children at the Noel Wien Library, named 

after artist and author William D. Berry, is an active educational 

center for children from infants and older, featuring several services 

and events throughout the year. 

The library has a Web site with highly interactive dynamic 

content, including special sections for children, tourists and community 

interaction. Visit http://library.fnsb.lib.ak.us to see what 

the library offers. 

Noel Wien Library North Pole Branch 

1215 Cowles Street 601 Snowman Lane 

(907) 459-1020 (907) 488-6101 

The Elmer E. Rasmuson Library located at the University of 

Alaska Fairbanks prides itself on its status as the largest library 

in the state, containing more than 1.75 million items. The 

BioSciences Library is a component of the Rasmuson Library 

and is located in the Arctic Health Research Building. 

Elmer E. Rasmuson Library BioSciences Library 

310 Tanana Loop 186 Arctic Health Research Building 

(907) 474-7481 (907) 474-7442 

There are many other libraries and research resource centers 

in the state that serve the residents of Alaska. These libraries 

often work together to provide Alaskans the resources they seek 

by working with their unique situations, such as getting resources 

to customers in rural locations.


Health Care 

MedIcAL cARe 

Bassett Army Community Hospital 

at Fort Wainwright is the primary medical 

treatment facility for Soldiers and 

retirees, and their families, in Interior 

Alaska. 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 on a 24-hour basis for activeduty 

members and their families residing 

on post. For active duty, dependents 

and retirees eligible for care who live off 

post in Fairbanks, dialing 911 can access 

this service. Callers should be prepared to 

provide their name and phone number, 

location of patient, number and gender 

of patients and the nature of the illness 

or injury. 

A parent must accompany dependent 

minors in order for them to receive 

treatment of any kind, unless a dire 

emergency exists. 

Parents who leave their children 

with friends while traveling out of the local 

area should always obtain a limited 

power of attorney from Legal Assistance 

authorizing a responsible person to consent 

to medical care for their children. 

All family members are required 

to be screened for enrollment in the 

Exceptional Family Member Program 

before being granted command sponsorship 

in Alaska. Availability of specialized 

medical care is limited in Alaska, 


so some medical problems cannot be 

supported here. 

MEDDAC-AK also operates the Fort 

Wainwright Community Mental Health 

Services and the Drug and Alcohol 

Counseling service. Services provided 

by this department include individual 

and family counseling in a wide range 

of social areas. These include stress 

management, alcohol and drug abuse 

therapy and family relations. Information 

on these services can be obtained 

by calling 361-6059 or 361-6284 for 

social work services. 

Fort Wainwright Medical care 

As the hub of medical care for the 

more than 20,000 military beneficiaries 

north of the Alaska Range, Bassett 

Army Community Hospital (BACH) 

serves personnel from Fort Wainwright, 

Fort Greely, Eielson Air Force Base, 

Clear Air Force Station and all other eligible 

beneficiaries. The TRICARE office 

is in the main hospital. 

The hospital is staffed with a team of 

doctors, nurses, Soldiers and civilians who 

provide a wide range of services, including 

family practice, internal medicine, general 

surgery, obstetric-gynecological care, 

otolaryngology (ENT/audiology), orthopedics, 

anesthesia, optometry, physical 

therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, 

laboratory services and pediatrics. 

Another essential service provided 

by BACH personnel is preventive medi- 

cine. This service addresses community 

health issues, occupational health 

services, environmental health and industrial 

hygiene. Preventive medicine 

is responsible for all sanitary inspections 

and some safety inspections for 

child care providers on Fort Wainwright. 

Information on these services can be 

obtained by calling 361-5182. 

BACH also provides dietician/nutrition 

care services to the Fort Wainwright community, 

and employs a staff dietician 

who can assist personnel with weight 

reduction information and dietetics 

counseling. Appointments can be made 

through the central appointment line 

at 361-4000. 

Most active-duty family members at 

Fort Wainwright use the Primary Care 

Clinic located on the first floor of Bassett 

Army Community Hospital, and 

are assigned a primary care manager 

(PCM) if they are enrolled in TRICARE 

Prime. Active-duty Soldiers receive their 

primary medical care at the Kamish 

Clinic located in Bldg. 3406 (next to 

Burger King). 

Urgent medical care is available 24 

hours a day, seven days a week at the 

emergency room BACH. Anyone who 

believes they need immediate medical 

attention will be seen in the emergency 

room. Patients with minor medical problems 

or problems of a long-standing nature 

should be seen by their assigned 

primary care manager during regular duty 

hours. Call 361-4000 for an appointment 

with your PCM. The Fort Greely Aid Station 

can be contacted at 873-4977. 

patient Appointments 


operates on a centralized appointment 

system for primary care (OB/GYN, pediatrics, 

family medicine and internal 

medicine) and optometry clinics. To 

make an appointment, call 361-4000. 

If you cannot keep your appointment, 

please call to cancel at least 24 hours 

prior to the appointment. 

This will assist clinics in meeting 

the demand for appointments. If you 

fail to cancel, you will be considered 

a no-show. Patients should arrive 15 

minutes early for all appointments. 

For all other appointment inquires or 

further information contact the hospital information 

desk at 361-5172. The Patient 

Advocate Office handles patient complaints 

and can be reached at 361-5291.

dental care 

In Alaska, comprehensive dental care 

is provided for all active-duty personnel. 

Active-duty family members should be 

enrolled in the TRICARE Family Member 

Dental Plan administered by United 

Concordia Companies. Many local dentists 

are participating providers in the 

UCCI insurance program. 

A list of local providers can be obtained 

at your assigned post dental facility 

or through the UCCI Web site at 

www.ucci.com (click on TRICARE Dental 

Program). Family members should 

be enrolled for at least 60 days prior to 

making an appointment to be eligible 

for coverage. 

Responsibility for FMDP enrollment 

falls on the Soldier and should be directly 

coordinated with UCCI via the Web site, 

toll free at (800) 866-8499, or by mail. 

Fort Wainwright’s Troop Dental Clinic 

is co-located with the Kamish Medical 

Clinic in Bldg. 3406 on South Gate Road. 

Clinic hours for routine care are 7 

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday 

and Wednesday; 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. 

Thursday; and 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday. 

Dental sick call is 7 to 9 a.m. Monday 

through Friday. The dental clinic is 

closed to routine appointments Thursday 

from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for 

military training. The telephone number 

for the Troop Dental Clinic is 353-2917. 

The Hospital Dental Clinic offers general 

dentistry and oral and maxillofacial 

surgery services. The clinic is located in 

Bassett Army Community Hospital. Clinic 

hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 

and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday. 

Sick call hours are 7:30 to 9 a.m. The 

clinic is closed for routine appointments 

Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

to accommodate military training. The 

clinic phone number is 361-5135. 

Emergency dental care is available 

24 hours a day. During normal duty 

hours, individuals should report to their 

assigned dental clinic; after duty hours 

report to the Bassett Army Community 

Hospital Emergency Room for evaluation 

and treatment. Acute emergencies, 

such as uncontrolled, excessive bleeding 

following oral surgery, facial swelling, 

fever associated with dental infection, 

oral lacerations, facial trauma and sudden 

severe toothache will be evaluated 

at any time, day or night. A parent or 

guardian must accompany minors when 

requesting emergency dental care. 

cIVILIAn heALth cARe 

Good health and regular health care 

make it easier to enjoy work, travel and 

leisure time. Fairbanks offers a full range 

of health care services. Making the transition 

to these northern health care professionals 

is easier than you think. 

Bring Your Records 

Your new physician needs to know 

your medical history. Visit all your health 

care providers a few weeks before moving. 

Explain you are moving to Fairbanks 

and request copies of health care records 

for every member of your household. If 

you have already located new providers 

in Fairbanks, sign a release and have the 

records sent directly. 

If you have children, it is imperative 

you bring their immunization records with 

you. No child can register for classes in 

the Fairbanks North Star Borough School 

District without proof of immunizations. 

Referrals 

Your health care providers may also 

be able to refer you to counterparts in 

your new community. Like most professionals, 

they have an extensive network 

of contacts throughout the country, which 

could include colleagues, classmates or 

conference attendees they have worked 

with or met. The hospital also offers referral 

services. 

Medications 

If you are taking prescription drugs for 

any existing or recurring conditions, ask 

your current physician for extra medication 

before you leave for Fairbanks. In the 

hustle and bustle of moving, scheduling 

appointments with a new provider in Fair- 

HEALTH CARE 

FAIRBAnKS 

heALth ReSOuRceS 

Alaska Center for Children and Adults 

1020 Barnette St. 

(907) 456-4003 

www.acca-ilp.org 


1060 Gaffney Rd. 

Fort Wainwright 

(907) 353-5112 

Chief Andrew Isaac Health Center 

1408 19th Ave. 

(907) 451-6682 

www.tananachiefs.org 

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital 

& Denali Center 

1650 Cowles St. 

(907) 452-8181 

www.bannerhealth.com 

Fairbanks Psychiatric 

& Neurological Clinic 

1919 Lathrop St., Ste. 220 

(907) 452-1739 

www.brainclinic.com 

Fairbanks Regional 

Public Health Center 

1025 W. Barnette 

(907) 452-1776 

Fairbanks Vet Center 

540 4th Ave., Ste. 100 

(907) 456-4238 

www.va.gov 

Hospice of the Tanana Valley 

2001 Gillam Way 

(907) 474-0311 

www.hospicetv.org 

Resource Center for Parents 

& Children 

726 26th Ave., Ste. 2 

(907) 456-2866 

www.rcpcfairbanks.org 

UAF Center for Health and 

Counseling 

Whitaker Bldg., UAF Campus 

(907) 474-7043 

www.uaf.edu/chc 


HEALTH CARE 

banks to obtain prescriptions could easily slip your mind, and 

you could run out. Pharmacies are plentiful in Fairbanks. 

health Insurance 

En route to Fairbanks, make certain you have quick access 

to insurance cards, phone numbers and claims forms needed 

to obtain health care. If something goes wrong on the road, or 

during your first few days in Fairbanks, you may need to use your 

health insurance. 

Many health insurance plans require you to use preferred or 

network providers. Contact the plan administrator before leaving 

to find out provisions for coverage while traveling, and after you 

arrive in Fairbanks. Most plans cover a smaller portion of the cost 

for out-of-area or non-participating providers. 

traveling tips 

For most people, moving to Fairbanks is a relatively lengthy 

journey. As such, a little prior planning for health care issues 

can pay big dividends. Don’t forget a good first aid kit, www. 

redcross.org has a complete list of what to include. Once you 

arrive in Fairbanks, continue to carry it with you in your vehicle at 

all times. It never hurts to be prepared. 

Fairbanks Memorial hospital 

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital/Denali Center is a 152-bed, 

acute-care, JCAHO-accredited hospital that values professional 

and technical excellence. Co-located with FMH, Denali Center is 

a 90-bed, extended-care facility specializing in restorative nursing, 

geriatric care, long-term skilled care, and care to residents 

with cognitive and behavioral needs. FMH is owned by a local 

nonprofit community group that recently added an imaging center, 

cardiology clinic and has an upcoming cath lab. With such a 

well-rounded set of facilities, this is truly a community hospital. 

clinics 

There are walk-in, urgent-care clinics sprinkled throughout 

Fairbanks. In addition, there are a multitude of private practices 

in a wide range of disciplines and specialties including family 

practice, geriatrics, psychiatry, psychology, osteopathic, 


chiropractic, midwifery, alternative medicine, opthalmology, 

optometry, orthodontic and dental. The local and military 

hospitals have extended campuses that include diagnostics, 

primary care and specialty clinics. 

Mental health 

Fairbanks has several options for behavioral and mental 

health services. There are clinics and agencies aimed at 

helping improve the quality of life of the community’s individuals 

and families. 

community health 

Overall, Fairbanks serves as the medical hub for the Interior. 

Conditions once requiring treatment out of state are continually 

reduced with each passing year and the addition of greater 

technology and more highly trained personnel. The health care 

field in Fairbanks is a constant source of growth and greater 

employment to meet the needs of the population. Fairbanks 

takes great strides toward a healthy community. 

Substance Abuse program 

ASAP is a command program providing alcohol and other 

drug abuse prevention, education, identification, referral and 

treatment services to Soldiers and civilian employees; family 

members of active-duty Soldiers and retired active duty, if funding 

permits. ASAP services are free of charge and appropriate 

confidentiality is maintained. 

The U.S. Army Garrison Alaska ASAP programs include prevention 

and education services, biochemical testing services, risk 

reduction programs, an employee assistance program, and the 

Adolescent Substance Abuse Counseling Service. 

Find the Fort Wainwright ASAP on the second floor of Bldg. 

3401, rooms 212 - 224. Or call: 

• Administrative Office, 353-1370; 

• Alcohol and Drug Control Officer, 353-1377; 

• ASACS Counselor, 353-1382; 

• Drug Test Coordinator, Military, 353-1375; 

• Drug Test Coordinator, Civilian, 353-1378 

• Prevention Education Coordinator, 353-1373 

• Employee Assistance Program 

Coordinator, 353-1383 

• Risk Reduction Program Coordinator, 353-1360. 

The Fort Greely ASAP is in Bldg. 702. The phone number 

is 873-3353.

The emphasis is to provide prevention 

and awareness education regarding alcohol 

and other drugs, to reduce the risks 

associated with alcohol use, to deter and 

detect illicit drug use and to provide referral 

and treatment as necessary. 

Prevention and Education Services 

provides classes, material resources, consultation, 

special alcohol and other drug 

abuse awareness/prevention campaigns 

and other assistance to units, agencies 

and installation programs. The goal of this 

program is to promote a comprehensive 

community-wide prevention program to 

enhance the quality of life of all installation 

members. 

The Employee Assistance Program 

(EAP) is available to civilian employees. 

Personal problems can and do negatively 

impact job performance, attendance and 

safety on the job. The EAP works with the 

supervisor, clients, the Civilian Personnel 

Advisory Center (CPAC) and the bargaining 

unit to restore the employee to effective, 

satisfactory job performance. The EAP 

is not an extension of management but 

does work very closely with supervisors 

when employees sign a release of information 

to avail clients with the optimum 

opportunity for success. The EAP provides 

free and confidential screening services to 

employees and their family members on 

a variety of issues, such as behavioral and 

emotional problems including drug and 

alcohol abuse, marital or family problems, 

grief issues, etc. It a voluntary program 

and employees have the right to refuse 

assistance. However if the problems continue, 

management can take corrective 

actions/sanctions that may apply to the 

various situations. 

The Biochemical Testing Services 

performs drug use and alcohol abuse 

deterrence and detection functions. The 

program provides commanders and supervisors 

with resources to perform urine collection 

for drug use identification and breath 

tests for alcohol abuse. All Soldiers submit 

to urinalysis and breathalyzer testing. 

Selected categories and classes of civilian 

employees are urinalysis tested on a 

regular random basis. 

The Adolescent Substance Abuse 

Counseling Service (ASACS) provides prevention, 

early intervention and counseling 

services to military family members ages 

11 to 18. ASACS is a proactive program 

that works with schools, communities 

and other agencies to identify problems 

early to reduce the impact on military 

families. Services include awareness presentations, 

assessments and individual, 

family and group counseling. Services are 

confidential. 

The Risk Reduction Program trains 

and assists commanders in identifying 

and reducing high-risk behaviors in Soldiers. 

The program also promotes risk 

reduction as a prevention strategy, prevents 

unhealthy and destructive behaviors 

from reoccurring, and increases Soldier and 

unit readiness. 

Drug Abuse Resistance Education 

(DARE), operated out of the Directorate of 

Emergency Services Office, works directly 

in the schools, teaching students in the 

5th and 6th grades about the hazards 

of alcohol and other drug use, and how 

to resist peer pressure. DARE training is 

provided to other grades based on need 

and resource availability. The goal is to 

intervene early and help students formulate 

healthy attitudes about alcohol and 

other drugs. 

The ASAP Counseling Center is an 

outpatient clinic provided by MEDDAC 

and directed by Bassett Army Community 

Hospital. Services include screening, 

assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, consultation, 

referral and outpatient treat- 

HERE TO HELP 

ment services (individual, group and 

family counseling) for problems with 

alcohol and other drugs. For those needing 

partial hospitalization, inpatient or 

residential treatment, referrals are made 

and aftercare services are provided upon 

completion of such treatment. 

Treatment services are always provided 

for Soldiers and, on a case-by-case 

basis, for family members when the facility 

case load permits. Call the Counseling 

Center to inquire if family member services 

are available. 

American Red cross 

The American Red Cross (ARC) is 

mandated by Congress to provide service 

to the Armed Forces of the United States. 

At the same time, federal law prohibits 

the Red Cross from using tax money 

to meet its costs in providing these services. 

Therefore, funds donated by the 


HERE TO HELP 

American public directly to the organization and through the 

Combined Federal Campaign pay for all operating costs. Services 

provided for military personnel and their families include: 

• Emergency communications concerning the death or critical 

illness of family members. These emergency messages provide 

the service member and family with information about the emergency 

and provide military authorities with details necessary to 

make informed leave decisions in accordance with regulations. 

The ARC office on Fort Wainwright provides casework services 

around the clock for families that need to reach service members 

in Alaska and around the globe. 

• Communications to meet other emergency needs in situations 

involving the breakdown in child-care plans or vehicle breakdowns 

while traveling through Canada. 

• Communications of a non-emergent but essential nature, 

such as birth notifications, that cannot be handled effectively except 

by the use of Red Cross resources. 

• Financial assistance on behalf of military aid societies to meet 

travel expenses in connection with emergency leave, and to meet 

other emergency needs in selected situations. Service members 

have after-hours access to AER through the Armed Forces Emergency 

Services Center at 1-877-272-7337. 

• Help families communicate and locate family members 

throughout the world during times of natural disasters. 

• Referral or information about other appropriate offices, agencies 

or organizations that provide services to military personnel 

and their families. 

• Working with other agencies such as Quilts of Valor, which 

provides handmade quilts to injured military personnel, and Quota 

Club which provides comfort kits to families and injured persons 

during a disaster. Operation Baby Blanket provides crocheted blankets 

to moms who give birth while their husbands are deployed. 

Operation Remembrance provides memory boxes for those who 

have lost a loved one. USA Cares is co-located in the Fort Wainwright 

office with Operation Warm Start, which helps families with 


cold weather needs. Soldiers Angels assists with emergency travel 

not covered by DOD/Army Regulations. Fort Wainwright Red Cross 

also works with local Lions Clubs, VFW and other Service Organizations 

to assist Soldiers and their families in emergency situations. 

• Opportunities for military family members to provide service 

to the military community as a Red Cross volunteer serving in a 

hospital, clinic or with other post activities. 

The Red Cross also offers first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

or CPR and water safety courses as well as disaster services 

and training. 

The 24-hour number for emergency communications is (877) 

272-7337. The Red Cross office is located in Bldg.1024 on Apple 

Street at Fort Wainwright. Call 353-7234 for more information. An 

additional office is located on the second floor of Bassett Army 

Community Hospital. 

Armed Services YMcA of Alaska 

The Armed Services YMCA of Alaska on Fort Wainwright is 

located in Murphy Hall (Bldg. 1045, Suite 8), and has served the 

Alaska military community continuously since 1941. Their mission 

is to focus on the needs of military personnel and their 

families. The Armed Services YMCA programs and services are 

offered to all service branches to 

include the Alaska National Guard 

and their family members. 

Working in partnership with the 

military and civilian communities, 

the Armed Services YMCA provides 

more than 30 programs and services 

on a year-round basis. Programs 

and services differ between installations, 

largely in response to local 

needs and conditions. Outreach activities are available on a limited 

basis at Fort Greely. 

Two military courtesy lounges are provided to the traveling 

military: the Atwood Military Lounge at Ted Stevens Anchorage 

International Airport and a facility at the Fairbanks International 

Airport. Free transportation for all military personnel is provided 

through the free shuttle van service [Fort Wainwright 353-FREE 

(3733)], giving rides to those in need. 

The ASYMCA operates the Thrift Store on Fort Wainwright 

at 102nd St. and Chestnut St. in the north post area. The Thrift 

Store features seasonal sales and discount programs, such as 

Operation Giveaway, throughout the year. Consignments and 

donations are accepted. Volunteers are always needed and 

appreciated. Call (907) 356-1211. 

Known as the “go-to” organization, the Armed Services YMCA 

of Alaska provides support to organizational clubs (e.g. booster 

clubs, Family Readiness Groups, etc.) and individuals in need. 

“Filling the gap” is a trademark of the “Y.” 

For more information on the Armed Services YMCA, call 

353-5962 on Fort Wainwright 

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Community & Recreation 

on post 

MORALe, WeLFARe And RecReAtIOn 

Recreation activities at Fort Wainwright provide wellrounded 

recreation programs including arts and crafts, 

auto crafts, sports and athletics, outdoor recreation, 

and information, ticketing and registration. Soldiers 

and their families have first priority to a wide variety of 

facilities and services. DOD-sponsored Armed Forces 

Entertainment and United Service Organizations shows 

are also presented periodically. The performers invite 

the military community and public to watch them set 

the stage with musical performances, fashion and talent 

shows. 

Outdoor Recreation 

The Army posts in Alaska are in tune with the 

needs of avid adventurers. They have a wide variety 

of equipment for those who want to be outdoors. 

From fishing, skiing and camping gear, to ice augers 

(for cutting holes for ice fishing) and trailers, Soldiers 

and family members can challenge the outdoors at a 

moderate price. 

Fort Wainwright’s Outdoor Recreation Program has 

its equipment issue center at Glass Park. There is a boat 

launch facility on the Chena River. In addition to renting 

a wide variety of equipment, including riverboats and 

campers, Outdoor Recreation offers cross-country and 

downhill ski and snowboard instruction, boater safety 

classes, river float trips, tours, fishing excursions and jet 

boat rides on the Chena River. For more information, 

call 361-6349 or 361-6350. 

Boat Rentals 

Each post rents riverboats and canoes, but boaters in Alaska must 

give special consideration to the water temperature, generally in the 

40-degree range, and to the tides, which can have a difference of more 

than 20 feet. Anyone wanting to rent a boat must attend the boating 

safety course. Fort Wainwright rentals and classes are at the Outdoor 

Recreation Center; telephone 361-6349. 


COMMUNITY & RECREATION on post 

MORALe, WeLFARe And 

RecReAtIOn 

Bowling center 

Fort Wainwright’s Nugget Lanes 

Bowling Center is a 32-lane, smokefree 

facility with a full-service pro shop, 

Team USA-certified coaches, a snack bar 

and cocktail lounge. The facility provides 

the opportunity for league play, open 

bowling, youth programs and a variety 

of weekend tournaments. It is open to 

all active-duty and retired military, their 

family members and authorized civilian 

employees. Saturday nights, the lights 

go down and the music and fun go up 

during “Thunder Alley” glow-in-the-dark 

bowling. Party packages for military units, 

birthdays and youth outings are available. 

Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are 

available for large group outings. 

The center is open September to May: 

Monday/Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 

Tuesday/Wednesday: 11a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Friday: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. 

Saturday: Noon – 11 pm. 

Sunday: 3 – 9 p.m. 

Skiing/Snowboarding 

Fort Wainwright’s Birch Hill Ski & 

Snowboard Area is on Birch Hill on the 

north side of the Chena River and the 

lodge is located in Bldg.1172. Birch Hill’s 

ski and snowboard season runs from 

October through 

March. This is interior 

Alaska’s finest 

learn-to-ski facility, 

and features 

the best snowboard 

terrain park 

north of the Alaska 

Range. The lighted 

ski hill includes a 

two-person chairlift 

with 142 chairs, 

one paddle lift on 

the beginner slope 

and a tubing hill 

lift on the 800-foot tubing run. Tubes are 

provided with purchase of a tubing pass. 

Beginner through advanced ski and 

snowboard lessons are available on the 35acre 

slope; for information, call 353-9131. 

The Terrain Park features a regulation size 

half-pipe, three progression table jumps, 


During the summer months, the 

bowling center is open weekdays from 

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday 

evenings 6 to 11 p.m., and for special 

functions. For more information, call 

353-2654. 

an assortment of rails including a mailbox 

and fun box. Tournaments are offered 

throughout the ski season, and military 

Arctic skills championships are held annually. 

Downhill skiing and snowboard 

equipment are available for rent. The 

rental shop also sharpens and waxes skis 

and snowboards. 

The phone number for equipment 

rental and lift ticket cost is 353-6795. 

Early bird season passes can be purchased 

starting in October. The ski lodge 

also has a large lounge with fireplace 

and snack bar service. Lodge rental can 

be booked by appointment only. Call 

353-2706 for fees and availability. 

Arts and crafts/Auto Shop 

The Fort Wainwright Arts and Crafts 

Center is in Bldg. 3727 on Neely Road 

next to the Arctic Knights Inn dining 

facility. The shop has almost any woodworking 

equipment needed for building 

anything from a shelf to a stereo cabinet. 

Multiple crafts include pottery, ceramics, 

jewelry, stained glass, stamping and a 

frame shop for custom or self-help matting 

and framing of pictures. Computer 

engraving for plaques is also offered. 

Special classes are offered in several of 

these skills. Customers must take a safety 

class before using the wood shop, matte 

cutter and ceramics facilities. The Arts and 

Crafts Center is open Monday through 

Wednesday noon to 9 p.m., and Saturday 

and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The phone 

number is 353-7520. 

The Auto Crafts Center located in Bldg. 

3730 on Oak Street behind the PX provides 

assistance to service members and 

their families. The center features 17 bays 

for vehicle work, and three wash bays. 

Due to extreme temperature ranges in 

Interior Alaska – from 60 degrees below 

zero or colder in the winter to highs in the 

80s and 90s in the summer – it is important 

for Soldiers to keep their vehicles in 

good running condition. Mechanics are 

on duty to assist you with vehicle problems. 

There are also tools and equipment 

for most minor technical work, with some 

special equipment for major jobs. Inspection 

and maintenance (emission control) 

certificates are also available. The phone 

number is 353-7436. 

Skeet, trap and Archery Ranges 

Shooting sports in Alaska provide 

Soldiers and family members a healthy, 

fun way to stay sharp, enjoy the outdoors 

and share important time together. Both 

posts provide intramural and recreational 

leagues; shoots sponsored by the National 

Skeet Shooters Association; and plain old 

fun shoots. Ranges are equipped with 

outdoor lights to keep the fun going yearround. 

Shotgun sales, reloading equipment, 

gun rentals and shooting supplies 

are available, as well as a five-stand, 

sporting-clays range. 

Fort Wainwright’s Birch Hill Skeet and 

Trap Range is next to the ski lodge, Bldg. 

1172. Special certificates and patches 

are available for those brave enough to 

shoot a round at 20 to 40 degrees below 

zero during the winter months. For more 

information, call 353-7869.

physical Fitness centers 

The Fort Wainwright Physical Fitness 

Center, Bldg. 3709, is on south Post, adjacent 

to the PX. The center features an 

indoor running track, aerobics rooms, basketball 

and racquetball courts, sauna and 

steam rooms for men and women, and 

an open exercise area with state-of-theart 

equipment. Free weights and Nautilus 

machines are available. The center has a 

multi-purpose room used for broomball 

and recreational skating throughout the 

year. Outside, players will find a two-field 

softball complex, three tennis courts and 

a soccer practice field. 

Melaven Gym, Bldg. 5342 on South 

Gate Road, offers four racquetball courts, 

a weight room featuring free weights and 

Nautilus machines, saunas, steam rooms 

and an indoor 25-meter pool. Melaven 

Gym also has two softball fields and tennis 

courts. The Physical Fitness Center 

and Melaven Gym operate year-round. 

Major seasonal sports include basketball, 

softball, flag football, volleyball, broomball 

and many others as well as numerous 

invitational tournaments. For more 

information, call 353-7274/7275. 

on post COMMUNITY & RECREATION 

Ice Rinks 

Fort Wainwright has one of the few indoor ice rinks in the Army, 

which allows for a variety of on-ice activities including hockey, broomball 

and figure-skating lessons, as well as extended hours for general 

skating. The indoor ice rink, located in the Physical Fitness Center, is 

operational mid-September to mid-May. There is also an outdoor rink 

at Youth Services. 

Golf 

Fort Wainwright’s Chena Bend 

Golf Course, the “Farthest North Military 

Course,” is a 6,476-yard, par-72, 

18-hole course. It is nestled between 

the east end of the Fort Wainwright 

airfield and the Chena River, with several 

holes running along the river. On 

select Sundays throughout the summer, 

there is a par-3 course set up 

on the front nine for families. There 

is a self-serve driving range open 

24 hours, a practice putting green 

and a chipping green with a sand 

bunker. There is a practice area for 

those who have their own golf balls. 

Electric carts, pull carts and clubs are 

available for rent; and the clubhouse 

offers a snack bar and pro shop. The 

course is open May to September 

depending on weather conditions. 

Call 353-6223 during the summer 

months for more information and 

tee times. Active duty, retired military 

and DOD authorized civilians may call 

five days in advance; non-DOD civilians 

may call three days in advance 

of play. 


COMMUNITY & RECREATION on post 

MORALe, WeLFARe And 

RecReAtIOn 

community centers 

At Fort Wainwright, The Zone in Bldg. 

3205, is on south post in the heart of 

“Barracks Country.” The Zone is for adults 

18 years old and older. The technology 

driven facility consists of a Cyber Zone 

with free Internet access and gaming 

computers, a pool table/gaming room, 

arcades, a home theater and a TV gaming 

zone to support single and multi-player 

gaming. An extensive library of game 

titles and movies are available for use in 

the facility free of charge. This facility is 

the home of the Better Opportunities for 

Single Soldiers’ program. A full-service 

snack and sports bar provides food and 

beverages, including beer and wine. Enjoy 

the big game on one of many TVs 

throughout the bar. There is also a dance 

floor with lighting system, and live bands 

often play for your entertainment. 

The Last Frontier Community Center 

(LFCC), Bldg. 1044, on north post, 

is within walking distance for many. The 

LFCC is a family-friendly facility with a 

full spectrum of activities and services 

available. An Internet café located in the 

northeast corner provides specialty coffee 

beverages, donuts and a cozy “Central 

Perk” spot to meet with friends. An 

indoor playground for young children, 

with tables and chairs within sight, provides 

a healthy indoor park for families 

to escape winter blues. Parents can work 

out on elliptical machines and other 

equipment while their children play in 

the same room, a healthy alternative for 

all. The LFCC also boasts the best indoor 

laser tag arena in Interior Alaska. It features 

3,000 square feet of playing area, 

with a capacity to handle groups up to 

18 players and state-of-the-art weapons 

and vests. Group and family discounts 

are available. 


Fort Wainwright community and MWR phone numbers 

Armed Services YMCA. ............... (Bldg. 1045) ......353-5962 

Armed Services YMCA Shuttle ...........................353-FREE 

Army Community Service ............. (Bldg. 3401) ......353-4227 

Admin., Information and Referral 

Army Emergency Relief .................................353-7453 

Army Family Action Plan ................................353-2382 

Army Family Team Building. .............................353-2382 

Army Substance Abuse Program ....... (Bldg.1064) .......353-1370 

Arts and Crafts ...................... (Bldg. 3727) ......353-7520 

Auto Skills Center. ................... (Bldg. 3730) ......353-7436 

Birch Hill Ski Facility .................. (Bldg. 1171). ......353-9131 

BOSS Representative. ................ (Bldg. 3205) ......353-9452 

Chena Bend Golf Course ............. (Bldg. 2092) ......353-6223 

Child and Youth Services. ............. (Bldg. 1045) ......353-9545 

Child Development Center ............ (Bldg. 4024) ......356-1550 

Family Child Care. ................... (Bldg. 4176). ......353-6266 

School Age Services. ................. (Bldg. 4391) ......353-7394 

Outreach Services/Central Registration . . (Bldg.4176) .......353-7713 

USDA Nutritionist. ................... (Bldg. 4176). ......353-7395 

Youth Services ...................... (Bldg. 4109) ......353-5437 

Community and Family Activities Manager (Bldg. 3401) ......353-7611 

Education Center – MOS Library, 

Learning Center, Post Library ......... (Bldgs. 2107/2110) .353-7486 

Employment Readiness Program .........................353-4327 

Family Life Skills Trainer. ................................353-4248 

Family Readiness Coordinator. ...........................353-4374 

Family Advocacy Program ...............................353-7317 

Financial Readiness Program ............................353-7438 

Glass Park Outdoor Recreation Center. .. (Bldg. 4050) ......361-6349 

Last Frontier Community Center. ....... (Bldg. 1044) ......353-7755 

Lending Closet ........................................353-4333 

Lodging – Northern Lights Inn ......... (Bldg. 3402) ......353-3800 

Marketing & Commercial Sponsorship ... (Bldg. 1045) ......353-9828/6725 

Melaven Gym – Swimming Pool ....... (Bldg. 3452) ......353-1994 

Mobilization and Deployment. ...........................353-4331 

New Parent Support Program. ...........................353-7515 

Nugget Lanes Bowling Center. ......... (Bldg. 3702) ......353-2654 

Physical Fitness Center/Sports/Ice Rink .. (Bldg. 3709) ......353-7223 

Relocation Program Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .353-7908 

School Liaison Officer ................ (Bldg. 4176). ......353-9377 

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator .....................353-7272 

Skeet Range ........................ (Bldg. 1171). ......353-7869 

Supplies & Services .................. (Bldg. 1053) ......353-7258 

The Zone .......................... (Bldg. 3205) ......353-1085 

Victim Advocate .......................................353-4334

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GCI 

(907) 452-7191 

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Golden Valley Electric Association 

(907) 452-1151 

www.gvea.com 

nAtuRAL GAS 

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(907) 452-7111 

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Utility Services of Alaska 

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RecYcLInG 

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Back To Basic Recycling 

(907) 452-3322 

C & R Pipe and Steel 

(907) 456-8386 

Closet Collections 

(907) 451-7766 

K & K Recycling 

(907) 488-1409 

Northern Alaska Environmental Center 

(907) 452-5021 

www.northern.org 

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Fairbanks North Star Borough Landfill 

(907) 459-1482 

Drake Sanitation 

(907) 474-3989 

Trash Talk 

(907) 458-0083 

University Refuse 

(907) 452-2009 

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State of Alaska 

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Fairbanks Veterans Center 

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(907) 459-1010 

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Places of Worship 

FAIRBAnKS 

Anglican 

Anglican Church of the Redeemer .....457-5667 

Anglican Catholic 

St. Catherine’s Anglican Catholic Church 488-8529 

AAssemblies of God 

Fairbanks First Samoan Assembly of God 458-0180 

Fairbanks Native Assembly of God .....452-3983 

First Assembly of God ...............474-9112 

First Assemble of God Church ........474-9164 

Graehl Assembly of God .............452-7031 

Intercultural Assembly of God. ........452-3983 

Jubilee Worship Center ..............452-7031 

Baha’i 

Baha’i Faith of Tanana Valley. .........457-4346 

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is 

of Fairbanks ......................451-7319 

Baptist 

Baptist Student Union ...............474-8674 

Bible Baptist Church ................452-1407 

Corinthian Baptist Church ............456-4585 

Hamilton Acres Baptist Church ........456-5995 

Shannon Park Baptist Church .........452-4098 

St. John Baptist Church ..............456-8541 

Tanana Valley Baptist Association ......474-4989 

Trinity Baptist Church. ...............452-2726 

University Baptist Church ............479-2440 

American Baptist 

Cornerstone Community Church ......479-0434 


Conservative Baptist 

Bethel Church .....................479-4380 

Independent Baptist 

McGrath Road Baptist Church. ........457-4611 

Southern Baptist 

Chinese Mission. ...................479-2440 

Fairbanks Korean Baptist Church ......456-4449 

Faith Baptist Church. ................479-5063 

First Baptist Church of Fairbanks. ......456-4923 

Friendship Baptist Mission. ...........456-4542 

Bible 

Alliance Bible Church. ...............562-3238 

Fairbanks Native Bible Church ........452-8383 

University Park Bible Church ..........479-2442 

Calvary Chapel 

Calvary Chapel .....................452-7583 

Catholic 

Cathedral Rectory. ..................474-0836 

Catholic Church Community Service ...456-4918 

Fort Wainwright Catholic Mass ........353-6271 

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 456-4574 

Sacred Heart Cathedral ..............474-9032 

St. Mark’s University Parish ...........474-6776 

St. Raphael Catholic Church ..........457-6603 

Christian 

Farewell Avenue Christian Church .....456-6123 

Journey Christian Church ............978-2212 

North Star United Christian (Disciples 

of Christ) ........................479-5250 

Christian Science 

First Church of Christ, Scientist ........456-5422 

Church of Christ 

Church of Christ. ...................479-6170 

Northern Lights Church of Christ ......456-4921 

Progressive Church of Christ. .........458-0238 

United Church of Christ 

Midnight Sun United Church. .........479-4033 

North Star United Christian Ministries. ..479-5250 

Church of God 

Church of God of Prophecy ..........451-8444 

Church of God Tabernacle of Faith. ....452-5081 

Fairbanks Church of God. ............474-0434 

Fairhill Community Church of God .....457-5522 

First Church of God In Christ. .........452-6835 

Greater New Hope Church of God 

In Christ .........................458-7172 

Pentecostal Church of God ...........452-5219 

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 

Fairbanks First Ward. ................474-3970 

Fairbanks Second Ward ..............452-3090 

Fairbanks Third Ward ................452-8149 

Fairbanks Fourth Ward. ..............479-5729 

Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of 

Latter Day Saints. ..................457-4921 

Community 

Community Covenant Church ........456-6553 

Cornerstone Community Church ......479-2273 

Fairbanks Covenant Church ..........456-6553 

Episcopal 

St. Matthews Episcopal Church. .......456-5235 

Friends (Quaker) 

Religious Society of Friends. ..........479-3796 

Gospel 

Fort Wainwright Gospel Services. ......353-2088 

Jewish 

Congregation Or HaTzafon . . . . . . . . . . .456-1002 

Lutheran 

Christ Lutheran Church ..............479-4947 

Fairbanks Lutheran Church ...........452-3425 

Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church ....452-1236 

Lutheran Parsonage. ................452-2329 

Syndoulos Lutheran Church ..........479-4324 

Zion Lutheran Church ...............456-7660 

Methodist 

First African Methodist Episcopal Church 458-8882 

First United Methodist Church ........452-2956 

St. James Temple Ame Zion Church. ...479-3732 

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church ....479-7998 

Nazarene 

Fairbanks First Church of the Nazarene . 479-6734

First Church of the Nazarene .........452-3333 

Totem Park Church of the Nazarene ...479-7419 

Two Rivers Community Church of 

the Nazarene .....................488-9086 

Non-Denominational 

Born Again Believers In Christ. ........452-7704 

Chapel of Chimes ..................456-5566 

Country Bible Chapel. ...............457-7420 

Christ Is the Answer. ................452-6810 

Denali Bible Chapel. ................456-5157 

Door of Hope. .....................457-4673 

Open Door House of Prayer ..........456-6772 

Fairbanks Christian Center. ...........490-0070 

Friends Community Church ..........452-2249 

Greater Works Christian Center. .......479-4922 

Revival Town ......................451-9517 

Victory Christian Faith Center .........458-7729 

Youth With A Mission. ...............488-2088 

Orthodox 

St. Herman Church .................457-8783 

Pentecostal 

First United Pentecostal Church .......452-2591 

New Life Pentecostal Church .........457-6572 

Lily of the Valley Church of God & Christ 452-7594 

Pentecostal Church of God ...........452-5219 

Presbyterian 

First Presbyterian Church. ............452-2406 

Korean Presbyterian Church ..........452-1337 

University Community 

Presbyterian Church ...............479-6728 

Protestant 

Fort Wainwright Protestant Services ....353-2088 

Salvation Army 

The Salvation Army .................452-3103 

Seventh Day Adventist 

Seventh Day Adventist Church ........479-6070 

Unitarian 

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 

of Fairbanks ......................451-8838 

deLtA JunctIOn 

Catholic 

Our Lady of Sorrows ................895-5232 


Clearwater Mission .................895-4218 

First Baptist of Delta Junction .........895-4490 


Delta Branch ......................895-4032 

Lutheran 

Faith Lutheran Church ...............895-4322 

Presbyterian 

Delta Presbyterian Church. ...........895-4322 

Korean Presbyterian Church of Delta ...895-1005 


Delta Junction Seventh Day 

Adventist Church ..................895-5135 

AndeRSOn 

Baptist 

North Star Baptist Church ............582-2820 

Catholic 

Catholic Church ....................582-2753 


Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 

Day Saints .......................582-2533 

heALY 


Morning Star Baptist Church ..........683-2704 

Catholic 

Holy Mary of Guadalupe .............683-2535 

Charismatic 

Valley Full Gospel Chapel ............683-2303 




Church of Jesus Christ of Latter 

Day Saints .......................683-2020 


In His Shadow Ministries. ............683-4055 

nenAnA 

Assembly of God 

Nenana Assembly of God Church .....832-5539 

Bible 

Nenana Bible Church ...............832-5456 

Catholic 

St. Theresa’s Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . 832-5617 

Episcopal 

St. Mark’s Parish Hall ................832-5285 

nORth pOLe 

Assembly of God 

North Pole Assembly of God Church ...488-6431 

Baptist 

Badger Road Baptist Church ..........488-6485 

Community Baptist Church. ..........488-4511 

PLACES OF WORSHIP 

Northern Lights Free Will Baptist Church 488-7081 

Pioneer Baptist Church ..............488-4829 

Plack Road Baptist Church ...........488-6697 

True Victory Missionary Baptist Church. .488-1588 

Conservative Baptist 

Community Baptist Church. ..........488-4511 

Independent Baptist 

The Church at North Pole ............488-1777 


Crossroads Baptist Church ...........488-3322 

First Baptist Church of North Pole. .....488-2240 

Moose Creek Baptist Church .........488-2407 

Catholic 

St. Nicholas Catholic Church ..........488-2595 

Christian 

Badger Road Christian Church ........488-5049 



Eielson Church of Christ .............488-6664 

Church of God 

New Jerusalem Church of God In Christ 488-7320 

North Pole Church of God ...........488-1366 


Eielson Ward ......................372-3260 

North Pole Ward ...................488-2348 

Episcopal 

St. Jude’s Episcopal Church. ..........488-9329 

Lutheran 

Lord of Life Lutheran Church .........488-6720 

Methodist-Presbyterian 

New Hope Methodist- 

Presbyterian Church ...............488-9191 

Nazarene 

North Pole Church of the Nazarene ....488-6173 


Alaska New Life Outreach Center. .....488-6431 

Cache Way Christian Fellowship .......488-5880 

Calvary’s Northern Lights Mission. .....488-2216 

Commanding Faith Gospel Church ....490-0067 

Freedom In Christ Church ............488-0202 

New Jerusalem Cogic ...............488-7320 

New Life Ministries .................488-1789 

North Pole Worship Center ...........488-9084 

Pentecostal 

Christ Tabernacle ...................488-9084 


North Pole Seventh Day Adventist Church 488-7751 


Fairbanks 

demographics 

Fairbanks is home to less than 5 percent 

of the population of Alaska, yet is 

Alaska’s third largest city. Add the entire 

Fairbanks North Star Borough population 

and you’re looking at over 14 percent of 

the state’s population, and the second 

most populated borough. The Fairbanks 

area population is young, with a median 

age of 26. 

Fairbanks is an ethnically diverse 

Alaska community with African Americans, 

Alaska Natives, American Indians, 

Asians, Hispanics, Native Hawaiians, other 

Pacific Islanders, and other races making 

up more than 32 percent of the population, 

according to the 2000 Census. 

A military presence of 17,111 people 

accounts for 19 percent of the Fairbanks 

North Star Borough population with 6,649 

active-duty personnel and 10,462 family 

members, according to the Alaska Department 

of Labor & Workforce Development. 

This doesn’t include the significant number 

of civil service and NAS employees also 

working at Fort Wainwright Army Post and 

Eielson Air Force Base. 



Weather 

Fairbanks has a wide range of weather, reaching more than 

90 degrees in the summer and far less than zero in the winter. 

It’s similar to other parts of the country with heat in the summer 

and cold in the winter, but you get so much more. The fabulous 

Northern Lights and ice fog in the winter and the endless sunshine 

in the summer make this northern city a truly spectacular 

place to be. 

Getting Around 

Rush hour traffic in Fairbanks is pretty much nonexistent, 

there is little to no congestion unless you are in a construction 


zone, and you can get just about anywhere within 10 minutes on 

dry roads. Allow more time during the winter because of dark, icy 

streets and the high incidence of ice fog. 

Several roads lead out of town. The Parks Highway heads 

southwest to Nenana, Healy, Denali National Park and Anchorage. 

The Richardson Highway runs southeast out of Fairbanks 

to North Pole, Eielson Air Force Base and Delta Junction 

where it becomes the Alaska Highway and continues south 

either into Canada and the rest of the United States, or connects 

to the Richardson Highway and Glenn Highway, both 

leading to Anchorage. 

The Steese Highway goes northeast out of Fairbanks to 

Chena Hot Springs. The Elliott Highway heads north to Livengood, 

then southwest to Manley Hot Springs where it terminates. 

The Dalton Highway begins at Livengood and continues 

north to Deadhorse and the Beaufort Sea. 

If you’d rather take flight, Fairbanks International Airport offers 

planes of many sizes and descriptions. Nonstop flights to many 

cities in and out of Alaska are available, including international 

destinations. A short flight to Anchorage connects to hundreds 

more destinations in and out of the country.

Traveling by rail is another mode of 

transportation available. The Alaska Railroad 

makes regular runs to and from Fairbanks, 

with year-round freight and seasonal 

passenger service from Anchorage, 

Whittier and Seward, with stops at 

points along the way. 

The scenery is spectacular 

and the adventure of a great train 

ride is unmatched. For more information, 

go to www.alaskarailroad. 

com 

Wildlife 

Fairbanks is surrounded by 

state and federal public lands rich 

in wildlife. These include the White 

Mountain National Recreational 

Area, Minto Flats State Game Refuge, 

Yukon Flats National Wildlife 

Refuge, Steese National Conservations 

Area, Chena River State 

Recreation Area and Tanana Valley 

State Forest. 

Fairbanks is home to an abundance 

of wildlife including big 

game, small game, fur bearers, fish, 

amphibians and birds. The Alaska 

Department of Fish and Game, National 

Park Service and Bureau of Land Management 

Web sites offer complete information 

about the surrounding areas as far 

as access to the wildlife and their habitat 

surrounding Fairbanks. 

www.nps.gov 

www.wildlife.alaska.gov 

www.blm.gov 

FeedInG OF GAMe 

Alaska Statute 5 AAC 92.230 

Because Fairbanks is situated in the 

midst of wilderness, it is not unusual for 

wildlife to wander through town or your 

backyard. It is important to keep birdseed, 

Caribou photo 

courtesy Glen Kerr 

A person may not intentionally feed a moose, deer, elk, bear, wolf, 

coyote, fox, or wolverine (except under terms of a permit issued by the 

department), or negligently leave human food, animal food or garbage 

in a manner that attracts these animals. However, this prohibition 

does not apply to use of bait for trapping fur bearers or hunting black 

bears under 5 AAC 84 - 5 AAC 92. 

Tickets carry a $310 fine for people who violate this statute. In 

2008, 21 black bears and one brown bear were killed in Anchorage. To 

avoid a ticket and bear encounters put trash out the morning it’s picked 

up, not the night before; and keep pet food and bird seed out of the 

wide reach of bears during the spring and summer. Anchorage has a 

population of more than 250 black bears and more than 60 brown 

bears. The bruins naturally feed on salmon, moose and berries. 

FAIRBANKS 

pet food and garbage out of the reach of 

bears and other wildlife, generally from 

April to October, after which time bears 

are in hibernation. 

Do Not Feed the Animals 


Surrounding Areas 

ester 

Population: 1,982 (2008 estimation) 

Ester is 8.5 miles west of Fairbanks on the Parks Highway. The old 

mining community is now a haven for artists, intellectuals and gold 

miners. The Ester Republic is a weekly irreverent newspaper printed 

by the book publisher headquartered there. When visiting Ester, be 

sure to walk through all the galleries and stop at the saloon. 

Fox 

Population: 385 (2008 estimation) 

Fox is 10 miles northeast of Fairbanks at the junction of the Steese 

and Elliot highways. Fox was a gold mining camp before 1905 

and most residents who live there work in Fairbanks. There are many 

relics of the mining past in the area, and the famous Gold Dredge 

No. 8 is about halfway between Fairbanks and Fox. 

Salcha 


Salcha is 33 miles down the Richardson Highway, southeast of 

Fairbanks at the mouth of the Salcha River. The community dates 

back to 1898 and was settled before Fairbanks. It was first reported 

as “Salchaket,” which is a Native name meaning “mouth of the Salcha.” 



north pole 

Population: 2,099 

(2008 DCCED Certified) 

North Pole is 14 miles southeast of 

Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway 

between Fort Wainwright Army Post and 

Eielson Air Force Base. Most residents 

work in Fairbanks or on Eielson Air Force 

Base. North Pole is a theme town and, as 

one might expect, Santa Claus House is a 

popular place to visit there. 

two Rivers 


Two Rivers is situated between the 

Little Chena and the Chena rivers just outside 

of Fairbanks. Several hundred people 

make their home in this rural area northeast 

of Fairbanks on Chena Hot Springs 

Road. Two Rivers is home to many mushers, 

most notably Rick Swenson and Aily 

Zirkle. It is said dogs outnumber humans 

by a ratio of 4:1 in the Two Rivers area, 

which is not an incorporated or organized 

city or town. Two Rivers has an extensive 

network of trails utilized by mushers, 

snowmachiners and others.

chena hot Springs is 60 miles northeast of Fairbanks. Thousands 

flock to Chena Hot Springs Resort for the rejuvenating mineral hot springs. 

The resort was founded more than 100 years ago when weary gold miners 

discovered the hot mineral waters and their healing effects. The progressive 

resort has geothermal power projects underway and a greenhouse that supplies 

many area eateries with fresh produce. 

denali national park is 120 miles south, just two hours away, from 

Fairbanks on the Parks Highway. Living in Fairbanks you are too close to the 

crown jewel of the National Park Service not to plan a trip there after you have 

settled in your new home. 

SURROUNDING AREAS 

Denali photo courtesy Glen Kerr 


54 MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE • 2010


Airport Way 

Richardson Highway 

Steese Highway 

Verdun Ave 

Bike Path 

Alsace Lp 

Visitor 

Center 

Marn Ave 

Bike Path 

CABRUAN HILLS LP 

Alsace Lp 

Chena River 

Bike Path 


599th St 

Glass Dr 

Gaffney Rd 

600th St 

Tamarack Dr 

Pine St 

Spruce St 

6th St 

Alaska Railroad 

Glass Park 

Future 

Housing 

601st St 

Ball 

Fields 

8th St 


Old Richardson Highway 

Applegate Dr 

Trainor Rd 


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Outdoor Rec. 

Services 

Main 

Gate 

Boat 

Launch 

Ice Rink 

Verdun Ave 

Full 

Service 

Loop Primitive 

Loop 

Premier Loop 

Ice Rink 

Arctic Light 

Elementary 

School 

Water / Rivers 

Buildings 

Points of Interest 

Main Roads 

Streets 

Parks 

Airport 

Railroads 

Emergency 

Schools 

Hiking Trails 

Bike Trails 

Legend 

Elm St 

Sequoia Dr 

602nd St 

Shoppette 

Cedar Rd 

Magnolia Ln 

Balsm Rd 

Sycamore Lane 

Ice Rink 

Bike Path 

Gaffney Rd 

CRREL 

MEDDAC 

Barracks 

Future 

St 

Housing Fire 

Station 

Neely Rd No. 2 

Neely Rd 10th 

9th St 

White St 

9th St 

Ladd 

Elementary 

Alatna Lp 

School Age 

Services 

Wainwright Rd 

Bike Path 

Bike Path 

White St 

White St 

Tanana 

Jr. High 

Gakona Minto 

Hackberry St 

Soapberry Lp 

Linden St 

Karluk 

Baffin 

Nebesna Lp 

Noorvik Ct 

Alder Ave 

Orca Ct 

Gulovin Ct 

G St 

Plum St 

Banks Ave 

Nowinta Ct 

Dorset Ct 

Susitna 

Magadan 

Munna Ct 

Akiak Ave 

Bassett Army 

Community Hospital 

Temp 

Storage 

23 

24 

PX 

Service 

Station 

Gravel 

Pit 

21 19 17 15 

22 20 

25 

Trainor Gate 

(Limited Hours) 

Telin Ct 

Nebesna Lp 


1167 

Newtok 

26 

18 

27 29 

16 

28 30 

Turnagain Lp 

Nebesna Lp 

Yunana Ct 

Umiak Ct 

Missouri Rd 

Chevak Ct 

Yako Ct 

Tazlina Ct 

Tena Ave 

14 

32 

31 33 

River Rd 

Canol Service Rd 

Siku Access Rd 

Ungava Ct 

Eldon Ct 

13 

Brooks Ct 

Gaffney Rd 

Corps of 

Engineers 

Cooling 

Whidden Rd 

Laundry / Dry Cleaning 

Veterinary 

Clinic 


1 

12 

11 8 6 

3 

10 9 7 5 

2 

4 

11th St 

Pond TCI 

Riv 

Alas 

Chena River 

P 

C 

Sto

er Rd 

ka Railroad 

Meridian Rd 

ark & Sale 

oal 

rage 


Taxiway E Taxiway E 

Meridian Rd 

Neely Rd 

Post Office 

Dining Facility 

Oak Ave 

Ball 

Fields 

To Birch Hill 

Sports 

Complex 

Gaffney Rd 

Alder Ave 

AAFES 

Shopping Center 

Commissary 

Class VI Store 

Taxiway D 

Taxiway D 

Northern Lights Inn 

Kamish Clinic 

Burger King 

3360 

Soccer 

Field 

South Gate Road 

Santiago Ave 

Richardson South Gate (Closed) 

Range Access Rd 

Library 

Credit Union Annex 

Off Road Vehicle 

Recreationl Area 

Private Plane 

Parking 

Fire Station 

No.1 

Flight 

Simulator 

Lorraine Ave 

Chena River 

Ile De France Ave 

Chippewa Ave 

MacArthur Rd 

Rhineland Ave 

Mihiel Ave 

Apple St 

Gaffney Rd 

N-E (North) RUNWAY 

Luzon Ave 


Marks Rd 

Chena River 

Chena Rd 

Eisenhower Rd 

Apple St 

Bastogne Ct 

Freeman Rd 

Marks Rd 

Front St 

Taxiway C 

100th St 

Taxiway C 

Nysteen Rd 

Freeman Rd 

101st Airborne Ave 

Dogwood Rd 

Chestnut St 

Marks Rd 


102nd Ave 

Normandy Ct 

Abandoned Abandoned Abandoned 

RBK 

14 

13 

12 

11 

10 

09 

08 

07 

06 

05 

04 

03 

02 

01 

North Taxiway 

South Taxiway 

RHQ02 

RHQ04 

RHQ06 

RHQ08 

RHQ01 

RHQ03 

RHQ05 

RHQ07 

2nd Bn., 

8th FA HQ 

Furniture 

Store 

Melaven Gym 

(Swimming Pool) 

Santiago Ave 

Army 

Reserve 

Center 

Montgomery Rd 

The Zone 

Nugget 

Lanes 2nd Bn., 21st Inf. HQ 

Welcome 

Center 

Family Life 

Center 

5th Sqdrn., 

1st Cav. HQ 

Pallet 

Processing Area 

Education 

Center 

Raven 

Roost 

RV 

Storage 

North Taxiway 

Luzon Ave 

1st. Bn., 

24th Inf. HQ 

1st. Bn., 

5th. Inf. HQ 

Battle Command 

Training Center 

Battle Sim. 

Facility 

Tactical 

Vehicle 

Wash 

South Taxiway 

Alert Holding 

Area 

25th Spt. 

Bn. HQ 

Composite 

Maint. Fac. 

1049 

1051 

Airfield Ops 

1 

Fire 

Training 

Area 

Last Frontier 

Community 

Center 

Historic 

Quarters 

1555 

Civilian 

Personnel Office 

Shoppette & 

Barber Shop 

1541 

BLM 

HQ 

1544 

Private Joseph 

Martinez 

CACTF 

Gravel 

Pit 

1430 

102nd Ave 

1431 

1543 

Post HQ 

Beechnut St 

Apple St 

HQ 1st BDE (SBCT) 

25th INF DIV 

and Task Force 49 


Range Access Rd 

1444 

1443 

103rd Ave 

2077 

BLM 

Pavilion 

Old Badger Rd 

Picnic & 

Playground Area 

Taxiway F 

Taxiway A 

Montgomery Rd 

Engineer 

Park 

Gaffney Rd 

Chena River 

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Taxiway A 

Badger Rd Gate 

To North Pole 

BLM 

Training 

Ground 

Ketcham Rd 

Chena River 

Kinney Rd 

Chena Bend 

Golf Course 


Badger Rd Exit



Ace 

Lake 

Goldstream Rd 

Happy Creek 

Patrick Cr ek 

Dolphin Way 

O’ Brien Rd 

Ace Creek 

Jones Rd 

Goldhi l Rd 

Roland Rd 

O Conner Creek 

Lake 

Killarney 

Chena Ridge Rd 

Yankovich Rd 

Hay Way 

George Parks Hwy 

Tanana River 

Happy Creek 

Goldstream Creek 

Smith 

Lake 

Sheep Creek Rd 

Old Airport Way 


Miller Hill Rd 

Harpers Rd 

Lawlor Rd 

Pruitt Ln 

Killarney Way 

Old Nenana Hwy Cripple Creek 

Friar’s Way 

Old Chena Ridge 

Knights Bridge Rd 

Chena Pump Rd 

Allen Adle Rd 

Despain Ln 

Linda Ln 

Derbyshire Dr 

Dale Rd 

Mail Trl 

Miller Hill Rd 

Kentshire Dr 

Ravenwood Ave 

Railroad Dr 

Northern 

Lights 

Memorial 

Cemetery 

George Parks Hwy 

Wood River 

Broadmoor Ave 

Yankovich Rd 

Amherst Dr 

Palo Verde Ave 

Chena Small Tracts Rd 

Yellowsnow Rd 

Shadow Ln 

Nottingham Dr 

King Rd 

Noatak Dr 

Geist Rd 

Willow Run 

Ballaine Rd 

Lynx Ln 

Goldfinch Rd 

Swallow Dr 

Kittiwake Dr 

Lepus Ave 

Weston Dr 

Yukon Dr 

Ballaine 

Lake 

UNIVERSITY 

OF 

ALASKA FAIRBANKS 

Lark 

Pond 

Airport Way 

Tanana Lp 

Univ. Park 

Loftus Rd 

Hoselton Rd 

Pikes Landing Rd 

SEAPLANE BASE 

Fairbanks International Airport 

Tanana Dr 

Howard 

Luke 

Fairbanks St 

Birch Ln 

Hoselton Rd 

Eldorado Rd 

Robert Mitchell Expy 

Big Eldorado Creek 

Goldstream Creek 

Red Fox Dr 

Herreid Rd 

Pearl Creek 

Tanana Dr 

Iniakuk Ave 

Army Rd 

Taku Dr 

West Valley 

Deadman Slough 

Moose Trl 

Van Horn Rd 

Auburn Dr 

Farmers Loop Rd 

Alumni 

Dr 

University Ave 

Reindeer Dr 

Wolverine Ln 

Pearl Creek 

Alaska Cooperative 

Fish & Wildlife 

Research Unit 

Shanly 

Thomas 

Cameron 

Sandvik 

Chena 

River 

State 

Campground 

19th Ave 

Holden 

Davis Rd 

Vian Way 

Alston Rd 

Pearl Creek 

Merlin Ln 

Holy Cross Dr 

Eton Blvd 

Baylor Blvd 

Joliet Dr 

Ithaca Rd 

College Rd 

Spafford Ln 

Johansen Expy 

Park Dr 

Coppet St 

Gr 

Pioneer 

Airport Way Park Air 

Hill Rd 

Picket Pl 

17th Ave 

18th Ave 

19th Ave 

20th Ave 

Peger Rd 

Deere 

Peger Rd 

Spring Glade Rd 

Bruhn Rd 

Davis Rd 

Grenac Rd 

Tanana V 

Fairgro 

Hanson Rd 

Sunda 


Aspen Phillips Field Rd 

Chena Landings 

Loop Rd 

Bush 

Eagan Ave 

Cedar 

We 

He 

Re 

Robert Mitchell 

Sheldon Ave 

Standard Ave 

DonaldAve 

Wilbur St 

2nd Ave 

Dogwood 

F 

30th A 

Tax 

Metr 

Seaplan 

Fairbanks Area M

nce Loop 

alley 

unds 

Evergreen ox Ave 

z Rey 

creation Center 

Expy 

Capricon St 

Central Ave 

Southern Ave 

mbley Ave 

Marika Rd 

Ski Boot Hill Rd 

Senate Loop 

Alaska Wildlife Park 

Department of Fish & Game 

Danby 

owden 

Park Denali 

port Way 

ve 

Industrial 

iway Ave 

International 

o Airfield 

e Anchorage 

Constitution Dr 

Johansen Expy 

Lathrop St 

Badger 

Union Dr 

Weeks 

Field 

Summit Dr 

Crossman Rd 

Charles St 

Minnie St 

Well St 

State 

Holt Rd 

Cleary 

Bonnifield 

Lathrop 

Ryan 

Hunter 

17th Ave 

19th Ave 

20th Ave 

21st Ave 

22nd Ave 

23rd Ave 

24th Ave 

25th Ave 

26th Ave 

29th Ave 

Queens Way 

Kellum 

Cowles 

Schaible 

Wilson 

S Barnette 

Perry 

Gillam Way 

ap 

Barnette 

Wickersham 

Laurene 

Gillam Way 

Van Horn Rd 

Lancaster Dr 

Senate Dr 

Manchester Loop 


Cessna Way 

Driveway St 

9th Ave 

Gillam Way 

S Turner 

Mercier 

18th Ave 

Rickert St 

Cushman 

Bierreman St 

4th Ave 

5th Ave 

8th Ave 

10th Ave 

11th Ave 

12th Ave 

Skyline Dr 

Fideler Rd 

Fairweather Rd 

Helmericks Ave 

Main 

Gate Visitor 

Center 

Arctic Light 

Isabella Creek 

Johansen Expy 

3rd St 

2nd St 

Front St 

Hunters St 

Old Steese Hwy 

A St 

Nordale 

Glass Park 

McKinley View Dr 

Gaffney Rd 

Gull Rd 

Rambling Rd 

Howland Rd 


Trainor Gate Rd 

Craig 

Dunbar Eureka 

B St 

Neely Rd 

Cedar St 

6th St 

C St 

D St 

E St 

School Age 

Services 

Skyridge Dr 

Arctic Tern Dr 

Eagle Ridge Rd 

Wild Grouse Rd 

McGrath Rd 

Ladd 

Trainor 

Gate 

Ketchikan 

Lignite 

Juneau 

Haines 

Iditarod 

Tanana 

Little Blanche Creek 

McGrath Rd 

Martin Dr 

New Steese Hwy 

+ 

HOSPITAL 

Terrace Dr 

Hillside Dr 

Birch Hill 

Park 

Tanana River 

Ferger Rd 

River Rd 

Gaffney Rd 

Engineer Creek 

Old Steese Hwy N 

Mountain View Dr 

Sunny Hills Dr 

Sacia Ave 

View Ave 

Sunrise Dr 

Wilderness Dr 

North Star 

Golf Club 

Lazella Rd 

Neely Rd 

New Richardson Hwy 

E Birch Hi l Rd 

Jade St 

Hagelbarger Ave 

Weller 

Winch Rd 

Bennett Rd 

Engineer 

Park 

2010 • MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE 61 

Bias Dr 

New Steese Hwy 

Steel Creek Rd 



Gilmore Trl 

Fabian Dr 

Chena Hot Springs Rd




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Aircraft–Apartments Y1 

Military Buyer’s Guide 

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Everything advertised in this publication will be made available for purchase, use of patronage without regard to race, color, 

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purchaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the publisher 

shall refuse to print that source until the violation is corrected. 

WRIGHT AIR SERVICE 

PO Box 60142 FAIRBANKS .................................... (907) 474-0502 

See our ad in this classification. 

ALCOHOLISM INFORMATION & TREATMENT CENTERS 

BETTY FORD CENTER 

Treatment for Alcoholism/Drugs-Free confidential 

assessment .............................................................. (800) 854-9211 

ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES 

ALASKA MOTORCYCLE FUN CENTER 

1817 College Road FAIRBANKS ............................ (907) 452-3455 

See our ad in Motorcycles & Motor Scooters-Dealers. 

AMUSEMENT PLACES 

GO-KARTS OF ALASKA 

2910 A Glacier State Drive NORTH POLE .............. (907) 490-2672 


ANCSA NATIVE CORPORATIONS 

DOYON LIMITED 

1 Doyon Place, Suite 300 FAIRBANKS .................. (907) 459-2000 

See our ad in this classification and in the map section. 

APARTMENTS 

FOUNTAINHEAD DEVELOPMENT 

1501 Queens Way FAIRBANKS .............................. (800) 528-4916 

See our ad in Hotels. 

JILLIAN SQUARE APARTMENTS 

3000 Davis Road FAIRBANKS ................................ (907) 479-4525 


JL PROPERTIES INC 

455 Third Ave., Suite 220 FAIRBANKS .................. (907) 374-0747 


NORTH STAR RENTALS 

2555 Mission Road NORTH POLE ........................ (907) 488-9600 


NORTHWARD BUILDING 

455 Third Ave. FAIRBANKS .................................... (907) 456-4274 


PARKWEST APARTMENTS 

2006 Sandvik FAIRBANKS .................................... (907) 479-4918 


SOPHIE PLAZA APARTMENTS 

1721 University Ave. FAIRBANKS .......................... (907) 479-8124 

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APARTMENTS (CONT’D) 

WILLOW WOODS APARTMENTS 

300 Wedgewood Drive FAIRBANKS ........................(907) 451-0455 


YAK ESTATES APARTMENTS 

510 Yak Road FAIRBANKS ......................................(907) 479-3105 


ATTORNEYS 

MERDES & MERDES 

455 Third Ave., Suite 225 FAIRBANKS ....................(907) 452-5400 


AUTOMOBILE DEALERS-NEW 

AURORA MOTORS 

3285 S. Cushman St. FAIRBANKS ..........................(907) 459-7000 


GENE’S CHRYSLER 

3400 Cushman St. FAIRBANKS ..............................(907) 458-3200 


LITHIA CHEVROLET CADILLAC OF FAIRBANKS 

3300 S. Cushman St. FAIRBANKS .......................... (907) 452-8211 



AUTOMOBILE DEALERS-NEW (CONT’D) 

SEEKINS FORD 

1625 Seekins Ford Drive FAIRBANKS......................(907) 459-4000 


AUTOMOBILE DEALERS-USED 

AFFORDABLE USED CARS 



JCS AUTO SALES 

1917 Cushman St. FAIRBANKS .............................. (907) 328-1078 


VARIETY MOTORS 



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Y4 Automobile–Banks ©2010 AQP Publishing Inc. 

AUTOMOBILE PARTS & SUPPLIES-USED & REBUILT 

MILLER SALVAGE INC (MSI) 

1307 30th Ave. FAIRBANKS .................................... (907) 452-2695 


AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING & SERVICE 

GABE’S TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR 

2015 Frank St. FAIRBANKS ....................................(907) 456-6156 


PEGER ROAD I/M 

1904 Peger Road FAIRBANKS ................................(907) 479-6162 


ROBS PERFORMANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES 

875 Old Richardson Highway FAIRBANKS ............(907) 456-6635 


AWARDS 

TRADEMARK 

433 Third St. FAIRBANKS........................................ (907) 456-3777 

BANKS 

MT MCKINLEY BANK 

500 Fourth Ave. FAIRBANKS ..................................(907) 452-1751 



BARBER SHOPS 

BADGER BARBER SHOP 

1113 Russell Court NORTH POLE .......................... (907) 388-8657 


PENNYS BARBER SHOP 

3394 Badger Road NORTH POLE .......................... (907) 488-2009 

BREWERS 

SILVER GULCH BREWERY 

Mile 11 Steese Highway FOX ..................................(907) 452-2774 


BUILDING MATERIALS 

SPENARD BUILERS SUPPLY 

2460 Phillips Field Road FAIRBANKS ....................(907) 452-5050 


CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE 

Banks–Children Y5 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

100 Cushman St., Suite 102 FAIRBANKS ..............(907) 374-6706 

See our ad in this classification and in the editorial section. 

CHILD CARE SERVICES 

HAMILTON ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH 

138 Farewell St. FAIRBANKS .................................. (907) 456-5995 

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CHILDREN & INFANT WEAR 

ONCE UPON A CHILD 

250 Third St. FAIRBANKS........................................ (907) 457-5444

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CHIROPRACTORS 

NORTH POLE CHIROPRACTIC 

3375 Badger Road NORTH POLE .......................... (907) 488-1885 


CHURCHES 

BETHEL CHURCH 

5.6 Mile Farmers Loop FAIRBANKS ........................(907) 479-4380 


FAIRHILL COMMUNITY CHURCH 

101 City Lights Blvd. FAIRBANKS ..........................(907) 457-5522 


HAMILTON ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH 

138 Farewell St. FAIRBANKS .................................. (907) 456-5995 


NORTHERN LIGHTS CHURCH OF CHRIST 

645 11th Ave. FAIRBANKS ......................................(907) 456-4921 


ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 

Contemporary Worship: Sat. 5 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m. 

Traditional Worship: Sun. 8:30 a.m. • Sunday School: 9:45 a.m. 

Wed. Family Night: 5:30 p.m. • Celebrate Recovery: Fri. 6:30 p.m. 

Home to Open Arms Child Development Center 

www.zionfairbanks.org 

2982 Davis Rd., FAIRBANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(907) 456-7660 

CLEANERS 

AURORA CLEANERS 




CLOTHING-OUTDOOR 

WOOLLY RHINO 

250 Third St. FAIRBANKS ........................................(907) 474-7997 

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COMPUTER DEALERS 

COMPUTER CACHE 

Established Business Since 1994 

Services • Repair & Upgrade • Hardware • Complete Systems 

Software • Games • Printers & Ink • Firewire & USB Drives 

www.computercache.net 

3580 Airport Way, Teddy Bear Plaza, FAIRBANKS. . . (907) 457-2665 

CONTRACTORS-EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES 

Clothing–Credit Y7 

ALASKA RUBBER & RIGGING 

210 E. Van Horn Road FAIRBANKS ........................(907) 451-0200 


COUNSELORS-HUMAN RELATIONS 

SAMARITAN COUNSELING CENTER 

3504 Industrial Way FAIRBANKS ............................ (907) 452-4673 


CREDIT UNIONS 

ALASKA USA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 

ANCHORAGE, FAIRBANKS, EAGLE RIVER, 

MAT-SU ....................................................................(800) 525-9094 

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DENTISTS 

ALASKA INTERIOR DENTAL GROUP 

3691 Cameron St., Suite 101 FAIRBANKS ..............(907) 479-8123 


HELMBRECHT, DIANA M DDS 

114 Minnie St., Suite C FAIRBANKS ......................(907) 456-4580 


NORTHERN LIGHTS DENTAL CLINIC 

2595 St. Nicholas Drive NORTH POLE ..................(907) 490-4629 


TANNER, JON D DDS 

1305 21st Ave. FAIRBANKS ....................................(907) 456-5665 


DENTISTS-ORTHODONTISTS 

BABULA, WALT DMD MSCO 

1919 Lathrop St., Suite 102 FAIRBANKS ................(907) 452-2939 


EMBROIDERY 

TRADEMARK 


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 

Dentists–Employment Y9 

ALASKA QUALITY PUBLISHING 

8537 Corbin Drive ANCHORAGE ............................(866) 562-9300 


ALASKA STATE TROOPERS 

Toll Free STATEWIDE ..........................................(877) AK-TROOP 

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ENGRAVERS 

AWARD MAKERS 

FAIRBANKS ............................................................(907) 456-8661 


FINANCIAL PLANNING 

FIRST COMMAND 

1300 Washington Plaza, Suite 200 FAIRBANKS ....(907) 479-3000 


FURNITURE DEALERS-RETAIL 

SADLER’S HOME FURNISHINGS 

610 Cushman St. FAIRBANKS ................................(907) 452-7368 


HEALTH FOODS 

SUNSHINE HEALTH FOODS 

410 Trainor Gate Road FAIRBANKS ...................... (907) 456-5433 


HEATING OIL 

POLAR FUEL 

1051 Van Horn Road FAIRBANKS .......................... (907) 451-9355 


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HOSPITALS 

Engravers–Hopitals Y11 

FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 

1650 Cowles St. FAIRBANKS ..................................(907) 458-5306 


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THE BUYER’S GUIDE 

WILL HELP YOU FIND 

A GREAT PLACE TO STAY 

IN FAIRBANKS. 

HOTELS 

COMFORT INN CHENA RIVER 

1908 Chena Landing Loop FAIRBANKS ..................(907) 479-8080 


FOUNTAINHEAD HOTELS 

1501 Queens Way FAIRBANKS .............................. (907) 456-3642 

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HOTELS (CONT’D) 

HAMPTON INN & SUITES 

433 Harold Bentley Ave. FAIRBANKS...................... (907) 451-1502 


NMS LODGING-SPRINGHILL SUITES-FAIRBANKS 

575 First Ave. FAIRBANKS ...................................... (907) 451-6552 


LEARN THE LANGUAGE 

Some terms 

commonly 

used in 

Alaska: 

Arctic Circle: The latitude at which the sun does not rise for one day at winter 

solstice. The latitude varies slightly from year to year. About a third of mainland 

Alaska is above the Arctic Circle. 

Bush: Any part of Alaska not accessible by road. 

Breakup: The time of year when river and lake ice begins to break apart and 

snow begins to melt. 

Cabin fever: A state of mind blamed on cold, dark winter weather when people 

are often housebound; characterized by depression, discontent and occasionally 

violence. Cabin-bound trappers have been known to shoot each other over how 

dinner was prepared. 

Cache: (pronounced cash) A small storage unit usually built on stilts or in trees to 

protect it from marauding bears. 

Cheechako: Tenderfoot or greenhorn; a term originally used by Hudson Bay 

Company traders to designate newcomers to the northern territories. 

Ice fog: A type of fog composed of suspended particles of ice, usually occurring 

in clear weather at very low temperatures. 

Ice worm: Long regarded as mythical, there is in fact a tiny, threadlike worm, less 

than an inch long, that lives in the top layers of glaciers. 

Igloo: In Alaska, traditionally made of driftwood, whalebone and sod. Canadian 

Eskimos built their igloos of snow and ice. 

Mukluks: Extremely warm Alaska Native footwear, traditionally made with seal 

skin bottoms and caribou hide uppers. 

Outside: Any place other than Alaska. 

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Sourdough: An old-timer or pioneer. The name was given to trappers and 

explorers because one of their most-prized possessions was their batch of 

sourdough starter, used to make bread and pancakes. Individual starter recipes 

are still highly prized. 

Taiga: Russian word meaning “land of little sticks.” Used to describe areas where 

trees are few and far between. Much of Alaska’s interior is taiga, where spindly 

spruces are the only trees. 

Tundra: Taiga without trees, supporting only low-growing vegetation such as 

mosses, berries and lichens. There are three distinct types of tundra in Alaska: 

wet, moist and alpine. 

Ulu: A traditional Eskimo knife, fan shaped and originally made of stone with a 

bone handle. Now a popular souvenir made from stainless steel with an ivory or 

wooden handle.


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Hotels–Insurance Y15 

HOTLICKS 

3453 College Road FAIRBANKS ............................(907) 479-7813 


INSURANCE 

ALLSTATE INSURANCE 

59 College Road FAIRBANKS ................................(907) 452-5664 

ALLSTATE INSURANCE-TERRI WOLTERS 

2142 Airport Way FAIRBANKS ................................(907) 456-1264 


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1305 21st Ave., Suite 203 FAIRBANKS ..................(907) 456-5202 


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FIRST COMMAND 

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MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION 

ORION’S BELT 

1755 Westwood Way, Box 5 FAIRBANKS ..............(907) 456-2358 


MEDICAL CONSULTANTS 

AURORA DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING 

3419 Airport Way, Suite D FAIRBANKS ..................(907) 474-2002 


MORTGAGE COMPANIES 

ALASKA USA MORTGAGE COMPANY 

1292 Sadler Way, Suite 115 FAIRBANKS ................(907) 374-5489 


WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE 

324 Old Steese Highway FAIRBANKS ....................(907) 374-2000 



MOTORCYCLES & MOTOR SCOOTERS-DEALERS 




NORTHERN POWER SPORTS 

1980 Van Horn Road FAIRBANKS ..........................(907) 452-2762 


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BOYNTON OFFICE SYSTEMS 

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OPTICAL GOODS 

GOLDEN NORTH OPTICS 

1521 Stacia St. FAIRBANKS ....................................(907) 456-4822 

PAPER SHREDDING 

SHREDWAY 

FAIRBANKS ............................................................(907) 457-7797 

PIZZA 

PAPA MURPHY’S 

930 Old Steese Highway FAIRBANKS .................... (907) 452-7272 

3637 Airport Way FAIRBANKS ................................ (907) 479-3637 


PLUMBING & DRAIN SERVICE 

BIGFOOT PUMPING & THAWING 

2609 Goldenrod Circle NORTH POLE ......................(907) 488-9855 

RADIO BROADCASTERS 

KJNP BROADCASTING 

PO Box 56359 NORTH POLE ..................................(907) 488-2216 


REAL ESTATE 

ABSOLUTELY ALASKAN 

510 Noble St. FAIRBANKS ......................................(907) 456-1713 


ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION 

4300 Boniface Parkway ANCHORAGE.................... (800) 478-2432 


CENTURY 21 GOLD RUSH 

1427 Gillam Way FAIRBANKS ..................................(907) 452-2100 


CHRIS CALHOON REAL ESTATE 

627 Gaffney Road FAIRBANKS ..............................(907) 456-3401 


COLDWELL BANKER GOLD COUNTRY 

600 Third Ave. FAIRBANKS ....................................(907) 456-4653 


CROWN REAL ESTATE-GINGER OREM 

815 Second Ave., Suite 102 FAIRBANKS ................(907) 452-8000 


GRACE MINDER REALTY INC 

815 Second Ave., Suite 100 FAIRBANKS ................(907) 378-8934 


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810 Barnette St. FAIRBANKS ..................................(907) 452-3000 

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REAL ESTATE (CONT’D) 

SPIRIT OF ALASKA CREDIT UNION 

1417 Gillam Way FAIRBANKS ................................ (907) 459-5900 

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RESTAURANTS 

BAKERY RESTAURANT THE 

69 College Road FAIRBANKS ................................ (907) 456-8600 



RESTAURANTS (CONT’D) 

BAMBOO PANDA 

1235 Airport Way, Suite 3 FAIRBANKS.................... (907) 458-8885 


BENNY’S GRILL 

101 S. Santa Claus Lane NORTH POLE ................ (907) 488-5500 


MAYFLOWER BUFFET 

414 Third St. FAIRBANKS........................................ (907) 452-3399 


SEOUL GATE RESTAURANT 

958 Cowles/Arctic Bowl Bldg. FAIRBANKS ............ (907) 456-2060 


Restaurants–Schools Y23 

TURTLE CLUB THE 

10 Mile Old Steese Highway FOX .......................... (907) 457-3883 


SAW SHARPENING 

ROD’S SAW SHOP 

127 Minnie St. FAIRBANKS ....................................(907) 452-6318 

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SCHOOLS-HOME SCHOOLING 

CYBERLYNX 

59 College Road FAIRBANKS ................................ (907) 455-7633 


IDEA FAMILIES 

2157 Van Horn Road FAIRBANKS ........................ (907) 374-2200 


SCHOOLS-PRIVATE 

FAIRHILL COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 

101 City Lights Blvd. FAIRBANKS .......................... (907) 457-2167 

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HAMILTON ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH & SCHOOL 

138 Farewell St. FAIRBANKS ................................ (907) 456-5995 


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SMALL ENGINE REPAIR 

ROD’S SAW SHOP 

127 Minnie St. FAIRBANKS .................................... (907) 452-6318 


SNOWMOBILES 


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NORTHERN POWER SPORTS 

1980 Van Horn Road FAIRBANKS ..........................(907) 452-2762 


SPORTING GOODS 

PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS 

160 Old Steese Highway FAIRBANKS ....................(907) 457-7427 


STEEL DISTRIBUTORS 

C&R PIPE AND STEEL INC 

401 E. Van Horn Road FAIRBANKS ........................(907) 456-8386 


STORAGE-HOUSEHOLD & COMMERCIAL 

ALASKA MINI STORAGE 

1010 Wembley Ave. FAIRBANKS ............................(907) 458-8181 


TANKS-METAL 

GREER TANK & WELDING 

www.greertank.com 

2921 W. International Airport Road ANCHORAGE ..(907) 243-2455 

3140 Lakeview Drive FAIRBANKS ..........................(907) 452-1711 

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910 Old Steese Highway, Suite H FAIRBANKS ......(907) 479-4887 


SUBLIME LINE TATTOO 

3594 Airport Way FAIRBANKS ................................(907) 458-8288 


TAX RETURN PREPARATION 

H&R BLOCK 

3550 Airport Way, Suite 1 FAIRBANKS ....................(907) 479-3196 


TAXICABS 

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711 Van Horn Road, FAIRBANKS ............................(907) 456-2230 

UTILITIES 

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