Hq CO Ft Wainwright AK

Headquarters Company (Hq CO), Fort Wainwright, Alaska, serves as the central administrative and support hub for various units stationed at Fort Wainwright. The installation itself, established in 1939 as Ladd Field and later renamed in honor of General Jonathan M. Wainwright, has played a key role in Arctic defense, Cold War operations, and modern military training. Hq CO provides essential command, control, and logistical support for missions conducted in Alaska’s challenging environment, supporting units such as the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. Over the decades, Hq CO has adapted to evolving operational needs, contributing to both homeland defense and overseas deployments.