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About 673rd Air Base Wing

The 673rd Air Base Wing was activated on July 24, 2010, as part of the United States Air Force's initiative to streamline installation support functions at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Formed by combining elements from Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson under the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission, the wing provides essential mission support, base operations, and quality-of-life services for Air Force, Army, and partner units stationed at the joint base. The 673rd Air Base Wing supports more than 24,000 personnel, including active duty, Guard, Reserve, civilians, and family members, ensuring operational readiness in the strategically vital Arctic region. Since its inception, the wing has played a crucial role in enabling joint operations and supporting national defense objectives in the Pacific and Arctic theaters.

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• Formation: The 673rd Air Base Wing was activated on July 24, 2010, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, as a result of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process consolidating Elmendorf Air Force Base and Fort Richardson. • Mission: The wing provides installation support to more than 55 mission partners, including U.S. Air Force, Army, National Guard, and Reserve units, supporting over 35,000 personnel and family members. • Namesake: The "673rd" designation honors the historic 673rd Bombardment Squadron, a World War II unit that flew B-24 Liberators in the Pacific Theater. • Expansive Reach: The 673rd ABW maintains over 73,000 acres, operates two runways, and manages 1,500 buildings, making it one of the largest joint bases in the Department of Defense. • Disaster Response: The wing plays a critical role in Alaskan disaster response and humanitarian missions, including earthquake, wildfire, and extreme weather support. • Cold Weather Expertise: The 673rd ABW is renowned for its expertise in Arctic operations, maintaining emergency preparedness and infrastructure in some of the harshest climates faced by the U.S. military. • Community Integration: The wing supports joint training with Native Alaskan communities and participates in community outreach, disaster relief, and cultural exchange programs. • Power Projection: JBER, under the 673rd ABW, serves as a major power projection platform for both the U.S. Indo-Pacific and Arctic regions, supporting rapid global deployment. • Environmental Stewardship: The wing manages extensive natural resources, including wildlife habitats and fisheries, balancing military training with conservation efforts. • Awards: The 673rd Air Base Wing has earned multiple Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards for excellence in installation management, mission support, and superior performance in both peacetime and contingency operations.