This document provides an orientation for newcomers to Fort Wainwright, Alaska. It includes maps of the base and surrounding area, information on arrival procedures and lodging, links to important websites, and resources for the local Fairbanks area. Contact information is provided for any questions.

1. 1-24 IN
Newcomer’s Orientation to
Fort Wainwright, Alaska

2. Acronyms
• 1-24 IN is also known as the following:
– Legion, Deuce Four
• FWA – Fort Wainwright, Alaska
• AK – Alaska
• POC – Point of Contact, who to call
• PX – Post Exchange

3. Arrival to FWA

4. Welcome to Fort Wainwright
• Welcome Center is located in building 3401 is 1 on the map
• 1-24 BN is building 3214 is 2 on the map
• 1-24 IN Barracks are located directly behind the BN and company
areas bldg 3208 and across post in bldg 1001. 3
• The Northern Lights Inn/ Holiday Inn Express is 4 on the map
• Commissary, PX, food court, barber and etc… 5 on the map

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6. Maps
• Fairbanks Area
– http://www.wainwright.army.mil/sites/about/img
/fairbanksmap.pdf
• Fort Wainwright, Alaska (FWA)
– http://www.usarak.army.mil/main/Maps/FWA_
Map.pdf

7. Post Hotel Lodging
http://www.ihgarmyhotels.com/pal/en/us/hotel/MFWAK
http://www.pcs-lodging.com/base/Fort-Wainwright.aspx

8. Important Web Links
• 1-24 IN Official Facebook Page
– http://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Battalion-24th-Infantry-Regiment/459819984038977
• Are you a hunter or fisherman or thinking of becoming one? Follow the link below for
all regulations in AK
– http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=home.main
• Alaska Official State Website
– http://www.alaska.gov/
• Fairbanks, AK Official Website
– http://www.ci.fairbanks.ak.us/

9. Important Web Links cont
• Major FWA Upcoming Events
– http://www.wainwright.army.mil/sites/about/scr/FWA_Major_Events_Calendar.pdf
• Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles
– http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/

11. Fairbanks Area
Resource Links
• Map of Fairbanks
• http://www.wainwright.army.mil/sites/about/img/fairbanksmap.pdf
• Official State of Alaska Vacation and Travel Information
– Alaska State Trails, Outdoor Activities and other Entertainment
• http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aktrails/ats.htm
• http://www.travelalaska.com/Things%20To%20Do.aspx
• Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce
– Virtual relocation Guide can be found under Relocating/Visiting
• http://fairbankschamber.org/#
• http://local.yahoo.com/AK/Fairbanks/Food+Dining/Grocery+Stores
• http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g60826-Fairbanks_Alaska.html
• Y on wheels
– offers transportation on-post, click the link for more information.
• http://www.asymcaofalaska.com/images/Y_on_Wheels_Rack_Card.pdf

12. Fairbanks Area
Resources cont.
• Furniture
• http://www.yellowpages.com/fairbanks-ak/furniture-stores
• Child Care Services
• http://www.ftwainwrightfmwr.com/cyss.html
• The Child Care Program Office can provide you with a list of child care centers
and licensed home day cares.
• http://www.hss.state.ak.us/dpa/programs/ccare/
• Sports for all ages
• http://co.fairbanks.ak.us/parksandrecreation/Forms/Sports/Handout.pdf

13. Off-Limits Establishments

14. Questions/ Concerns
• If you have any questions or concerns, feel
free to email legion1869@gmail.com
• Please leave your name, rank, the unit you are
coming to (e.g. A CO, B CO, etc) if
known, contact info, and a summary of your
issue and we will respond ASAP.