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Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson — Your guide to military life in Anchorage, Alaska
~25,000
Personnel & Families
700+
Square Miles
Army+AF
Dual-Service Base
1948
Year Established
✈️ PCS to JBER — Newcomer Guide
First Steps When You Arrive
- In-process at Airman/Soldier Readiness Center
- Register at HHG office for your move
- Get your base ID at Pass & ID
- Set up TRICARE — Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647
- Register vehicles — winter tires strongly recommended
- Set up commissary + exchange ration card
Key Resources on Base
- Army Community Service (ACS): (907) 384-1239
- Airman & Family Readiness: (907) 552-4943
- JBER Housing Office: (907) 552-3440
- Elmendorf Hospital (EACH): (907) 580-5555
- Legal Assistance: (907) 552-3049
- Chaplain Services: 24/7 crisis line available
🏠 Off-Base Neighborhoods for Military Families
Eagle River
25 min via Glenn Hwy. Family-oriented suburb, great schools (MSBSD), newer homes. Very popular with military families. Most recommended.
Birchwood / Chugiak
30–35 min. Rural feel, larger lots, lower prices. Good for families wanting space and outdoor access.
Government Hill / Mountain View
10–15 min from JBER. Closest off-base neighborhoods. More affordable. Mixed residential, good for single service members.
South Anchorage / Hillside
25–30 min. Premium neighborhoods. Excellent schools, amazing mountain views. BAH covers well for E6+.
🎓 Schools Near JBER
On-base (DoDEA):
Denali Elementary — DoD operated
Denali Elementary — DoD operated
Anchorage School District:
ausdk12.org
ausdk12.org
Mat-Su Borough (Eagle River):
mtsd.us — highly rated
mtsd.us — highly rated
UAA:
uaa.alaska.edu — military tuition benefits
uaa.alaska.edu — military tuition benefits
JBER Operator: (907) 552-1110 | Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647 | jber.jb.mil