Can civilians live on Eielson AFB?

Homes are available to Active Duty Military families with no application fee and all Air National Guard, Retired Military, DOD and DOD Contractors, and Civilians are welcome to apply.

Where should I live near Eielson AFB?

Fairbanks, AK With a population of over 35,000, the city is located about 25 miles from the Eielson Air Force Base. Active-duty military and their families would find the Fairbanks area a thriving community in which to live and work. Homes for sale in the area start at $139,000 for a 2 bedroom, 1 bath home.

How many houses are on Eielson AFB?

How many homeowners and renters are there in Eielson Afb?

	Y-o-Y Change
Occupied Housing Units	1,010	2.4%
Owner Occupied	5	25.0%
Renter Occupied	1,005	2.3%

Is Eielson AFB considered overseas?

Their wing motto is: “Ready to go at fifty below!” An assignment to Eielson AFB, Fort Wainwright, or Fort Greely is considered an overseas tour. If your dependents want to accompany you to Alaska, your PCS orders must say “concurrent travel” and each family member’s name must be listed on your orders.

What is the smallest US Air Force base?

Eielson Air Force Base
Website	www.eielson.af.mil
Site history
Built	1943 (as Mile 26 Satellite Field, redesignated 1948 as Eielson AFB)
In use	1943 – present

What county is Eielson AFB in?

Fairbanks North StarEielson Air Force Base / County

Is Eielson AFB still active?

It was established in 1943 as Mile 26 Satellite Field and redesignated Eielson AFB on 13 January 1948….

Eielson Air Force Base
In use	1943 – present
Garrison information
Current commander	Colonel David J. Berkland
Garrison	354th Fighter Wing (host)

What happens to TRICARE when you turn 65?

TRICARE benefits include covering Medicare’s coinsurance and deductible for services covered by Medicare and TRICARE. When retired service members or eligible family members reach age 65 and are eligible for Medicare, they become eligible for TRICARE For Life and are no longer able to enroll in other TRICARE plans.