Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Housing options near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson include on-base family housing, privatized military housing, and off-base rentals in the Anchorage area.

BAH rates for the Anchorage, Alaska area vary by pay grade and dependency status. Check the Entitlements page or ask our AI assistant for personalized BAH estimates.

The Anchorage area offers a range of public, private, and DoDEA schools for military families. On-base schools (where available) and nearby off-base options will be listed here.

Contact the School Liaison Officer (SLO) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for help with school enrollment, records transfer, and special education services.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson provides medical and dental care through its Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Services typically include primary care, pharmacy, immunizations, and specialty referrals through TRICARE.

Enroll at the on-base clinic as soon as possible after arriving. Off-base TRICARE network providers are also available in the Anchorage area.

The Anchorage, Alaska area has plenty to offer military families — from outdoor recreation and local dining to cultural attractions and family-friendly activities.

Check with MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for discounted tickets, trips, and events exclusively for service members and their families.