Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Gen Nathan Twining

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

1. Gen Nathan Twining Marker

Inscription.

As a lieutenant, he served in various positions with the 3rd Attack Group from 1932-1935. During World War II, he was one of the foremost air commanders and commanded forces in both theaters. Following the war, he went on to become Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Erected by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 61° 14.903′ N, 149° 48.088′ W. Marker is in Anchorage, Alaska. It is in Elmendorf Air Force Base. It is on Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is west of 3rd Wing Headquarters. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11568 Slammer Ave, JBER AK 99506, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor,

in the Athabascan Region,

in the Prince William Sound,

and in Southcentral Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

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in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gen Hoyt Vandenberg (here, next to this marker); Lt Col Horace Hickam (here, next to this marker); Maj Paul "Pappy" Gunn (here, next to this marker); Capt John Walmsley (here, next to this marker); Brig Gen Jimmy Doolittle (here, next to this marker); 3rd Wing "Wall of Heroes" Marker (here, next to this marker); Maj Raymond Wilkins (here, next to this marker); Sgt Nyle Mickly (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anchorage.

More about this marker. Must have an acceptable ID to enter this active military base.

Also see . . . General Nathan F. Twining Official Bio. (Submitted on August 18, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

2. Gen Nathan Twining Marker

Among the 3rd Wing Wall of Heroes below the JN-4 "Jenny"

JN-4 "Jenny" Atop 3rd Wing Notables Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

3. JN-4 "Jenny" Atop 3rd Wing Notables Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.