Fort Wainwright's Tree Lighting wasn’t just a holiday moment. It was a reminder of who we are here in Alaska: tough, resilient, and united. The kind of people who don’t just endure the darkness and extreme cold. We rise above it together. Alaskans are a different breed. Soldiers, families, neighbors. You face the hard things head-on, and you lift up the people around you. That is exactly why USAG Alaska stands out as one of the best duty stations in the world. Not because of the the scenery, but

From our command team to every Soldier, family member, civilian, and teammate across USAG Alaska, thank you. This time of year reminds us what really matters. Family. Faith. Service. And standing shoulder to shoulder with the people to our left and right. Alaska doesn’t do easy. Neither do the men and women who serve here. You’ve shown grit, resilience, and commitment through another demanding year, and this community is stronger because of it. Take care of one another. Check on your battle budd

You Made USAG Alaska the Standard Bearer of the Pacific To the entire USAG Alaska team: you are the reason this garrison stands unmatched across the Pacific. Your grit, your drive, and your unwavering commitment to putting People First have made this place the benchmark for excellence in America’s Arctic. Day after day, you take on some of the toughest conditions anywhere and you turn them into victories. The upgrades reshaping this installation are not just construction projects. They are a tes