Latest "fort wainwright" stories

Recent Army Alaska suicide deaths included three in same brigade

Even with the recent deaths, fewer soldiers have died by suicide in Alaska this year than in 2021.

By Davis Winkie

2 months ago

Police chief took Army base roles despite harassment claims

A former police chief was able to take postings at multiple successive U.S. Army bases despite allegations that he sexually harassed women at one base.

6 months ago

Soldiers at Fort Wainwright will officially ditch Stryker vehicles

“The airborne brigade at JBER will retain its airborne status but the Stryker brigade up here [at Wainwright] will be turning in their Stryker vehicles and transforming into a light infantry brigade."

By Rachel Nostrant

8 months ago

Army looks to take Stryker vehicles out of Alaska

“We are looking at potentially taking the Strykers out of Alaska,” the Army secretary told senators.

By Kyle Rempfer

9 months ago

Army helps set up base camp on Denali

Aviators from B Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright flew two helicopters to establish a base camp on Denali.

9 months ago

Army helicopters to rescue 7 stranded at remote Alaska camp

Troopers said the seven were on their way to Pilot Station from the Emmonak area when they decided to stop at the cabin for the night on Oct. 28.

15 months ago