Veteran help
Veteran Resources in Alaska
Help and community for veterans and military families in Alaska: the state veterans office, 2 VA care sites, 3 veterans cemeteries, 11 veterans posts and clubs and 2 USO centers.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, Text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
State department of veterans affairs
Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs
The Alaska Office of Veterans Affairs serves as the primary advocate for Alaska’s veterans and strives to help our veterans and their families improve their lives. From helping veterans to file claims for education, medical or other benefits to assisting them in obtaining earned military awards,...
- Address: 4600 DeBarr Rd, Suite 180, Anchorage AK 99508
- Phone: 888-248-3682
- Website: veterans.alaska.gov/home
State offices help with state benefits (tax exemptions, education, veterans homes) and can connect you with accredited service officers for VA claims. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA health care, Vet Centers & offices
Vet Centers offer free, confidential counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors and their families — often without a VA appointment. Always confirm hours by phone.
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Domiciliary Care Program | near Anchorage |
| VA Clinic Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-16:30; Sa-Su off | Fairbanks |
Find every VA location with current hours at VA.gov/find-locations.
Veterans cemeteries in Alaska
| Cemetery | City | Burials |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Richardson National Cemetery National | Fort Richardson | Open |
| Metlakatla Veterans Memorial Cemetery State / tribal | Metlakatla | Open VA Grant |
| Sitka National Cemetery National | Sitka | Open |
“Open” cemeteries accept new casketed or cremated burials; “Closed” ones may still accept burials in existing family gravesites. Eligible veterans and family members can pre-apply for burial through VA. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration.
USO centers
USO centers at airports and bases are free lounges for active-duty service members, National Guard, reservists and their families — a place to rest, eat and meet.
Veterans posts, clubs & meeting places
Local VFW posts, American Legion posts, AMVETS, DAV chapters, Marine Corps League detachments and veteran-run cafés are where veterans meet, share a meal and get help with benefits. Most welcome visitors — call ahead or check the post’s website.
Posts & clubs (11)
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| American Legion Hall Post 33 | near Anchorage |
| American Legion Jack Henry Post 1 | near Anchorage |
| American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 2 | near Anchorage |
| VFW Post 9785 | near Anchorage |
| Alaska Veterans and Pioneers Home | Palmer |
| American Legion | — |
| American Legion Glennallen | — |
| American Legion Hall | — |
| American Legion Post 16 | — |
| American Legion Post 18 | — |
| VFW Post 10221 | — |
Volunteer in Alaska
- At a VA medical center: escort patients, drive veterans to appointments or visit residents through VA Voluntary Service.
- At a veterans cemetery: join a volunteer honor guard, help with Memorial Day flag placements or lay wreaths in December with Wreaths Across America.
- At a USO center: welcome troops traveling through Anchorage — apply to volunteer.
- With a local post: auxiliaries of the VFW and American Legion welcome family members and supporters.
- With Honor Flight: find the hub that serves Alaska at honorflight.org and escort a veteran to the memorials in Washington, D.C.
- More ideas on our volunteer page.
Map
Recipients from Alaska
2 recipients born in or credited to Alaska.
Places to visitWar memorials & museums
11 memorials and 3 military museums in Alaska.
Get involvedVeterans organizations
National groups with local posts and chapters.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (state offices, cemeteries), USO (center locations), OpenStreetMap contributors (posts, cafés and VA facilities; ODbL). Community-mapped details can be out of date — please confirm before visiting. Spotted a missing post? You can add it to OpenStreetMap.