FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – In preparation for the upcoming winter sports season, Fort Wainwright’s Department of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation has announced the prices for day and season passes to the Birch Hill Ski and Snowboard Area. As in previous years, season pass pricing will be on a tiered basis depending on the individual’s […]
FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – After a nearly 4-month closure due to construction, Fort Wainwright’s main gate reopened at 11:59 p.m. on September 23. Initially expected to reopen in early October, the gate re-opened about a week ahead of schedule. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the afternoon to make the formal announcement of the completion […]
FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska – The U.S. Army Garrison Alaska Directorate of Public Works will begin work to improve the main installation gate on Gaffney Road on June 2. This project will better enable the Directorate of Emergency Services to provide security while managing vehicle traffic flow. The Main Gate and current Visitor Center will be […]
FORT WAINWRIGHT – A fire broke out at 11:07 p.m. Sunday night in a four-plex housing unit on Fort Wainwright. All four families living in the building were evacuated safely with no injuries. The Fort Wainwright Fire Department responded to the call immediately and was assisted by the Fairbanks Fire Department’s ladder and engine units, […]