673rd Air Base Wing

• 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.