What Air Force bases are there in Alaska?

There are two Air Force Bases in Alaska: Eielson and Elmendorf. Between these two operations there are over 7,300 Air Force members stationed in Alaska. Not to mention there are over 2,300 military civilians that work on these bases.

What military base is located in Alaska?

Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
JB Elmendorf-Richardson Location in Alaska
Coordinates 61°15′05″N 149°48′23″W
Type US military Joint Base
Site information

How do you get stationed in Alaska Air Force?

Eligibility criteria

  1. Must be serving on active duty.
  2. Must be in the grade of colonel or below.
  3. Must be permanently assigned to Alaska from a previous duty station outside of the state.
  4. Must be within the first 90 days of arrival to Alaska.
  5. Must agree to serve the prescribed tour length (36, 24, or 12 months)

What’s this Air Force base to Anchorage Alaska?

Elmendorf Air Force Base
Elmendorf AFB Base Guide Elmendorf Air Force Base is located in the south central part of Alaska. The beautiful and diverse city of Anchorage, Alaska is immediately outside the base. This part of Alaska is sometimes referred to as “The Banana Belt” of Alaska. The 673rd Wing is JBER’s host unit.

What is the name of the Air Force base in Anchorage Alaska?

Elmendorf Air Force Base, adjacent to the city of Anchorage, is the largest Air Force installation in Alaska and home of the Headquarters, Alaskan Command (ALCOM), Alaskan NORAD Region (ANR), Eleventh Air Force (11th AF) and the 3rd Wing.

Do you get overseas pay for being stationed in Alaska?

The Overseas Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) is paid to Service members to offset high costs of non-housing goods and services when stationed overseas (including Alaska and Hawaii). COLA helps maintain purchasing power so you can purchase similar goods and services overseas as in the Continental U.S. (CONUS).

What Air Force bases deploy the most?

“Hurlburt Field is the most deployed wing in the Air Force.”