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U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Knab (left) and Private 1st Class Gabriel Thomas, wheeled vehicle mechanics assigned to 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, work on a 984 A2 Wrecker during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2026. Wrecker University strengthened interoperability between Air Force, Army, and National Guard personnel through hands-on mission integration.

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 773d and 176th logistics readiness squadrons and Soldiers from the 109th Transportation Company,17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion gather around a rig during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2026. Wrecker University provided opportunities for Air Force, Army, and National Guard personnel to exchange operational knowledge and strengthen interservice relationships.

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A load binder secures a rig during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2026. Early integration achieved through Wrecker University improves coordination and effectiveness before real-world operations occur. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Johnny Diaz)

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Wrecker tow attachments sit at a yard during Wrecker University on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2026. Wrecker University, a ground transport exercise, strengthened interoperability between Air Force, Army, and National Guard personnel through hands-on mission integration.

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A U.S. Army Soldier and U.S. Air Force Airman load wreckage onto a trailer during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2026. Wrecker University provided opportunities for Air Force and Army personnel to exchange operational knowledge and strengthen interservice relationships.

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(Right) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Wensel, assigned to 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Lauren Hall, assigned to 176th LRS, hook wreckage to a crane operated by U.S. Army Spc. Hope Burns, a motor transport operator assigned to 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2026. Wrecker University strengthened interoperability between Air Force, Army, and National Guard personnel through hands-on mission integration.

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(From right) U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Colton Beck, assigned to the 176th logistics readiness squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Alexander Clinton, assigned to the 773d LRS, operate a wrecker crane during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2026. Through Wrecker University, Airmen and Soldiers developed adaptable skill sets designed to support high-tempo operations and contingency environments. (

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U.S. Army Pfc. Gabriel Thomas, a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division, hooks up a car during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2026. Early integration achieved through Wrecker University improved coordination and effectiveness before real-world operations occur.

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(From right) U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alexander Clinton, assigned to the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron and Tech. Sgt. Lauren Hall and Airman 1st Class Colton Beck, assigned to 176th LRS, hook up a car during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2026. Through Wrecker University, Soldiers and Airmen developed adaptable skill sets designed to support high-tempo operations and contingency environments.

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Abagail Plante, assigned to the 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron, guides a 35-ton wrecker during Wrecker University, a ground transportation exercise, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 5, 2026. Wrecker University strengthened interoperability between Air Force, Army, and National Guard personnel through hands-on mission integration.

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Wrecker University

Published May 21, 2026
By Air Force Senior Airman Johnny Diaz
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --

The 773rd Logistic Readiness Squadron and 176th LRS partnered with 109th Transportation Company, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion during Wrecker University at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Wrecker University provided opportunities for Air Force, Army, and National Guard personnel to exchange operational knowledge and strengthen interservice relationships.

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