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Explore 38 military bases in Alaska. Browse by branch and open detailed installation pages.
Alaska supports critical northern and Pacific strategic missions, with installations that are important for readiness, training, and surveillance operations.
Branch-level coverage for military installations in Alaska.
Air Force
23 bases
Army
4 bases
Coast Guard
5 bases
Joint
1 base
National Guard
1 base
Navy
3 bases
Space Force
1 base
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Fairbanks, AK
Fort
Fort Wainwright is the primary Army installation in interior Alaska and home to the 11th Airborne Division.
Anchorage, AK
Joint Base
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is a joint military installation combining Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson.
Fairbanks, AK
Air Force Base
Eielson Air Force Base hosts Red Flag-Alaska exercises and is home to F-35A Lightning II fighters.
Kodiak, AK
Air Station
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is the largest Coast Guard base.
Delta Junction, AK
Fort
Fort Greely is home to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, providing missile defense for the United States.
Juneau, AK
Sector
Coast Guard Sector Juneau oversees maritime safety and security operations in Southeast Alaska.
Anchorage, AK
Sector
Coast Guard Sector Anchorage oversees maritime operations in western and northern Alaska.
Anderson, AK
Space Force Station
Clear Space Force Station operates a missile warning radar providing early detection of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Shemya, AK
Air Station
Eareckson Air Station is a remote Air Force installation on Shemya Island in the Aleutian chain, supporting radar and intelligence operations.
Utqiagvik, AK
Long Range Radar Site
Point Barrow Long Range Radar Site is the northernmost radar station in the U.S., providing NORAD air defense coverage in the Arctic.
Wales, AK
Long Range Radar Site
Tin City Long Range Radar Site monitors the Bering Strait, providing early warning coverage near Russia.
Cape Lisburne, AK
Long Range Radar Site
Cape Lisburne Long Range Radar Site provides Arctic air defense surveillance along Alaska's northwest coast.
Hooper Bay, AK
Long Range Radar Site
Cape Romanzof Long Range Radar Site monitors western Alaska airspace as part of the Alaska Radar System.
King Salmon, AK
Long Range Radar Site
King Salmon Long Range Radar Site provides air defense coverage for southwest Alaska and the Bristol Bay region.
Cold Bay, AK
Long Range Radar Site
Cold Bay Long Range Radar Site monitors the Aleutian Islands and North Pacific approaches.
Sitka, AK
Coast Guard Air Station
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka provides helicopter rescue in Southeast Alaska's Inside Passage.
NG Alcantra Armory Complex is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Oliktok Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Birch Lake Recreation Annex is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Haarp Research Station is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Fort Yukon Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Naval Logistics Support Activity - Ketchikan is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Kodiak Tracking Station is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Barter Island Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Cold Bay Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Indian Mountain Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Kenai Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Kotzebue Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Lisburne Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Romanzof Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Sparrevohn RRS is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Tatalina Regional Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Yukon Weapons Range is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
NARL Barrow Camp Tr1 is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Seward Recreation Area is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.
Kodiak, AK
Air Station
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is a Coast Guard aviation installation serving operations in and around Alaska.
Fairbanks, AK
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- Compare community services and travel access based on installation location.
- Account for cold-weather vehicle and home utility costs in relocation budgeting.
- Distinct high-latitude lifestyle with strong outdoor culture
- Wide regional differences in service access and community scale
- High strategic military relevance for northern operations
Fairbanks, AK
Fort
Fort Wainwright is the primary Army installation in interior Alaska and home to the 11th Airborne Division.
Anchorage, AK
Joint Base
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is a joint military installation combining Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson.
Fairbanks, AK
Air Force Base
Eielson Air Force Base hosts Red Flag-Alaska exercises and is home to F-35A Lightning II fighters.
Kodiak, AK
Air Station
Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak is the largest Coast Guard base.
Delta Junction, AK
Fort
Fort Greely is home to the Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, providing missile defense for the United States.
Juneau, AK
Sector
Coast Guard Sector Juneau oversees maritime safety and security operations in Southeast Alaska.
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What makes Alaska military assignments unique?
Alaska assignments are shaped by climate extremes, mission geography, and strategic northern positioning.
Is Alaska family relocation manageable?
Yes, with strong preparation around winter conditions, housing, and service access planning.