# Military Data Centers Threaten Alaska Communities | Anchorage News

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Published: 2026-09-16T07:49:21+00:00
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The military is racing to build massive AI-powered data centers near Alaska bases like Eielson Air Force Base, but local residents are sounding the alarm over noise pollution and energy strain. With Fairbanks already grappling with sky-high power costs, Senator Lisa Murkowski has blocked new data centers at key installations like Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, citing grid instability. While the military insists contractors must mitigate community disruption, local leaders—dependent on military jobs and facing pressure from the F-35 squadron—are caught between economic reliance and environmental concerns. The Pentagon’s final say looms large as Alaska braces for a tech-driven transformation that could redefine its soundscapes and energy future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://alaskapublic.org/news/alaska-desk/2026-09-15/forget-jets-and-helicopters-data-centers-could-be-alaska-military-towns-next-noisy-neighbors More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7a938f065f40d29f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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