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Carlisle Barracks’ SitRep - Scheduled power outage to Upton HallJuly 8, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Updated July 7, 2020By Curt Keester 03 July 2020

The telephones are temporarily outof service at Thorpe Hall Gym -Updated May 26, 2020

Until further notice, patrons shouldvisit the gym directly and schedulea time with gym staff.

The Directorate of EmergencyServices has closed the lowerparking lot and Letort Ln.behind buildings 314 and 315 onPost. Carlisle Barracks mayexperience localized flooding dueto heavy and sustained rainfall.Please use caution when drivingand check the status of roadwaysbefore leaving.https://www.511pa.com/ -

Updated April 30, 2020

Smart Gate: Due to a mechanicalissue, until further notice, theenhanced security pedestriansmart gate located at theentrance to post on Ashburn Dr.is not accessible for pedestriantraffic.- Updated April 28, 2020

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The U.S. Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks SitRep provides updated information about dailyoperations and happenings on Carlisle Barracks.

The U.S. Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks SitRep provides updatedinformation about daily operations and happenings on Carlisle Barracks.

Scheduled power outage to Upton Hall July 8, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. -Updated July 7, 2020

The Directorate of Public Works will turn off power to Upton Hall on July 8,from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The scheduled power outage will affect Thorpe HallGym, Washington Hall, Anne Ely, and quarters 2, 4, and 5 from 8 a.m. tonoon. The Carlisle Barracks DEERS/I.D. Card Office will close from 7:30a.m. to noon and resume normal operations following the outage. Thorpe

A scheduled power outage April29, will affect Quarters 2, 4, 5,Upton Hall, Anne Ely, ThorpeGym, Washington Hall -Updated April 23, 2020

The Directorate of Public Workswill conduct a scheduled poweroutage to Quarters 2, 4, 5 andAnne Ely from 8 to 10 a.m., andUpton Hall, Thorpe Gym andWashington Hall from 8 a.m. to 3p.m., on April 29, as part of anongoing transformer replacementproject.

DEERS/ID Card Section isclosed today Monday, March 9,until Wednesday, March 11 -Updated March 9, 2020

The Carlisle Barracks DEERS/IDCard Section will be closed todayMonday, March 9, untilWednesday, March 11. Weapologize for the inconvenience. Ifyou need DEERS/ID Card servicesplease visit www.dmdc.osd.mil/rslor contact one of the below localDEERS/ID Card service providers.

New Cumberland Army Depot717-770-4910/7111

Mechanicsburg Navy Depot717-605-2276

Letterkenny Army Depot717-267-8751

Hall Gym will open at 1 p.m.

Traffic patterns on Carlisle Barracks are changed by the constructionfootprint for the new USAWC academic building. - June 23, 2020

The gated construction area is now closed. Only authorized vehicles will beallowed, and all personnel in the construction work area will requirepersonal safety protective equipment. Additional signage around theconstruction site is being emplaced by DPW.

Carlisle Barracks personnel can access the Collins Hall, ACS andVeterinary Clinic buildings from Forbes Avenue: Take Barry Drive to LetortLane. To exit: Travel Butler Road to Marshall Road, to Barry Drive andback onto Forbes Avenues.

Be mindful of children playing and posted speed limits.

Contractors will begin excavating a trench between the west side ofBldg. 7 and the northeast corner of Bldg. 22 - Updated June 23, 2020

The sidewalk from Ashburn Dr. between the two buildings will be closedduring this construction project.

Access to the west stairway of Bldg. 7 will remain open, and the project willnot interrupt power.

Work should be completed, and the sidewalk reopened by close ofbusiness on Friday, June 26, 2020.

Contractors will finish installing fencing around Collins Hall, removetrees and shrubs on the site of the dog park, and construct anaccessible ramp in front of Collins Hall, which may impact entry for ashort duration during construction.- Updated June 15, 2020

The Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct two trainingexercises at Claremont Gate today, May 27, at 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. -

Ashburn Gate, Sports andFitness Center, the TaxAssistance Center and otherholiday closures - Updated Feb.12, 2020

— Ashburn Gate will close forPresidents Day on Friday, Feb. 14,at 5:30 p.m. It will remain closedthrough the weekend untilTuesday, Feb. 18, when it willreopen at 6:30 a.m.

— The all-volunteer TaxAssistance Center will be closed Friday, Feb. 14. It will remain closed through the Presidents Day holiday on Feb. 17.It will reopen for regular business hours on Feb. 18.

— The DEERS/I.D. Office will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday Monday, Feb. 17.

— Thorpe Gym will be closed due to a scheduled power outage on Monday, Feb. 17. Root Hall Gym and Indian FieldGym will be closed for the Presidents Day holiday on Monday, Feb 17.

DES to hold exercises at Claremont Pedestrian Gate Feb. 11-12 - Updated Feb. 10, 2020

The Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct training exercises at Claremont Pedestrian Gate on Feb. 11, at 3p.m., and on Feb. 12, at 5 and 9:30 a.m. These exercises will not interfere with the traffic flow, though guards mayroute pedestrian traffic around the exercise. In total, the events should last only about 15-20 minutes. DES will postTraining in Progress signs during the exercises.

DES exercise at Claremont Gate Jan. 23-24 - Updated Jan. 22, 2020

The Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct training exercises at Claremont Gate on Jan. 23 at 5 a.m., and onJan. 24, at 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Drivers entering Carlisle Barracks through Claremont Gate at these times shouldexpect minor delays of up ten minutes.

Ashburn Gate Closure - Updated Jan. 15, 2020

Ashburn Gate will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2020 on Fri., Jan. 17, 2020, at 5:30 p.m. It will remain closeduntil Tues. Jan. 21, 2020, when it will reopen at 6:30 a.m.

Updated June 27, 2020

These exercises will require the closing of the gate for no more than 10minutes. There will be "Exercise in Progress" signs for better publicvisibility.

Telephone service to Thorpe Hall Gym has been restored. - UpdatedMay 26, 2020

Authorized patrons, please call to schedule an appointment with gym staff.

"Giant Voice" test, today Jan. 15, 2020, between 1-1:30 p.m. - Updated Jan. 15, 2020

Carlisle Barracks will conduct a test of the Mass Warning and Notification System, the "Giant Voice," today, Jan. 15,between 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Root Hall and Bliss Hall will open at 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 13 - Updated Jan. 9, 2020

A power outage will close Root Hall, Bliss Hall, and the Root Hall Gym on Sunday, Jan. 12, at 6 a.m. Students andstaff should plan accordingly, save all work, and remove perishable items to avoid spoilage over the weekend.

The disruption will allow the Directorate of Public Works and an electrical contractor to prepare the area in support ofan ongoing switchgear replacement project.

Root Hall and Bliss Hall will remain closed until 7 a.m. on Jan. 13. The Joint Deli will open at 9 a.m., and the RootHall Gym will open at its regularly scheduled time of 5 a.m.

AAFES to conduct annual facility inventory this month - Updated Jan. 8, 2020

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service will conduct its annual facility inventory this month. As a result, the mainpost exchange will close early on Jan. 17, at 3 p.m., and reopen for regular business hours on Jan. 18.

The Subway restaurant located in the exchange will close early on Jan. 17, at 2 p.m., and reopen for regular businesshours on Jan. 18. The restaurant will again close early on Jan. 23, and open for regular business hours on Jan. 24.

President signs Executive Order closing the Federal Government on Dec. 24 - Update Dec. 19

President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to close the Federal government on Dec. 24. The U.S. Office ofPersonnel Management released pay and leave guidance and FAQs with more information related to the ExecutiveOrder at www.opm.gov

Carlisle Barracks and polyfluoroalkyl substances - Updated Dec. 19

Carlisle Barracks' Fire Department historically maintained polyfluoroalkyl substances in its inventory. However, in its

history, the department did not train with or deploy the foam. And, in 2016, the department properly removed anddisposed of its supply.

Ashburn Gate Closure and Holiday Hours- Updated Dec. 11

Ashburn Gate — will close on Dec. 20, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. and remain closed through Jan. 6, 2020 at 6:30 a.m.

Dunham Army Health Clinic and PX Pharmacy — closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Will close at 3:30 p.m. on Dec. 31and is closed Jan. 1, 2020

AAFES and Commissary:

Commissary — will close Dec. 24 at 4 p.m., and is closed Dec. 25, and Jan. 1, 2020

AAFES — will close Dec. 24 at 4 p.m., and is closed Dec. 25

Morale, Welfare and Recreation:

Child and Youth Services — closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. It will close again on Dec. 31 at 3 p.m. and be closedJan. 1, 2020

Letort View Community Center — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 27, Jan. 1, and, Jan. 3

Root Hall Deli — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 27, and, Dec. 31 - Jan 3, 2020

Thorpe Hall Fitness — closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, and Jan. 1, 2020

Indian Field Fitness — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 27, and, Dec. 31 - Jan 3, 2020

Root Hall Fitness — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 27, and, Dec. 31 - Jan 3, 2020

Bowling Center — closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. It will close again on Dec. 31 at 4 p.m. and is closed Jan. 1, 2020

Fort Indian Town Gap Club — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 26, and, Jan. 1 - Jan. 3, 2020

Barracks Crossing Auto and Framing — closed Dec. 24 – Dec. 27, and, Dec. 29 - Jan. 1, 2020

MWR Admin — closed on Dec. 24and Dec. 25. Will close again Dec. 31, and is closed Jan. 1, 2020

Leisure Travel Service — closed Dec. 24 – Dec. 27, and, Dec. 31 – Jan 1, 2020

Outdoor Recreation — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 26, and, Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, 2020

Golf — closed on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Will close again at 3 p.m. on Dec. 31 and is closed Jan. 1, 2020

I.D. Card Services, DEERs and RAPIDS, and, Army Community Service and Substance Abuse Program:

I.D. Card Service, DEERs/RAPIDS — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 26, and, Jan. 1, 2020

ACS — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 26,, and, Jan. 1, 2020

ASAP — closed Dec. 24 - Dec. 27, and, Jan. 1, 2020

Office of the Command Judge Advocate — closed Dec. 24 – Dec. 25, and, Dec. 31 – Jan 1, 2020. Due to limitedstaff operate on limited hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dec. 23 – Jan. 3, 2020.

Army Heritage and Education Center — closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, and, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, 2020

Army extends closing date for Army Housing Resident Satisfaction Survey - Updated Dec. 9

The Army has extended the closing date for the Fall 2019 Army Housing Resident Satisfaction Survey until Thursday,Dec. 19, 2019.

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to respond to this survey. We need your candid feedback.

The survey provides us with your perspective on what we are doing well, where we need to improve and it helps shapeour actions as we work to improve our privatized and Army-owned housing facilities and services.

Thank you, your participation is greatly appreciated.

Crane lift to cause minor disruptions Dec. 7, 14 - Updated Dec. 4 , 2019

Contractors working on the cooling tower project behind Collins Hall will have a crane working on-site Dec. 7 andDec. 14.

The contractors will position the crane behind Collins Hall, adjacent to the loading dock and near Butler Rd. At times,

operations may cause minor disruptions for Marshall Ridge residents and the Bowling Center customers.

The weekend work schedule will minimize workforce disruption.

POW/MIA Flag - Updated Nov. 18, 2019

The President of the United States signed into law The National POW/MIA Flag Act on Nov. 7, 2019. With thisaction, all installations are now required to fly the POW/MIA flag on all days that the flag of the United States isdisplayed. Previously installations flew the POW/MIA Flag on six designated days each year, Armed Forces Day,Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4, POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day.

New stop signs - Updated Nov. 13, 2019

Be aware, stop signs have now been installed at the intersection of Claremont and Post Rd. The intersection there isnow a 3 way stop.

Community Huddle - Updated Nov. 13, 2019

Please join us and our privatized military housing partners, Carlisle Barracks Homes, for a Community Huddle at theDelaney Clubhouse, tonight, Wednesday, November 13, from 6-7 p.m.

Flu shots - Updated Nov. 5, 2019

Dunham U.S. Army Health Clinic and Fillmore Health Clinic's Flu Shot Campaign ended Nov. 1.

You can still receive a flu vaccination without an appointment during the clinics' regular hours, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

For those who wish to receive the flu vaccine at a civilian location, see the TRICARE link that answers questions andprovides guidance about receiving the flu vaccine at a civilian location.

Please be aware, civilian pharmacies will only give the flu vaccine to individuals age 9 and older.

The flu season typically peaks between December and February; vaccines take two weeks to offer protection,according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC).

Headphones and reflective wear on Carlisle Barracks - Updated Nov. 5, 2019

Army Regulation 385-10, Chapter 11-11, requires wearing reflective outer garments and/or equipment during hours oflimited visibility for personnel running, not in troop formation. It says, wearing portable headphones, earphones, ear orother listening devices while jogging, running, bicycling, skating or skateboarding on or adjacent to roadways orroadway intersections on DoD installations is prohibited. Carlisle Barracks Regulation 385-1, Chapter 23-6, requiresjoggers and bicycle riders to wear a reflective belt or vest during the hours of darkness, including the period fromone-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise. Joggers and bicycles, scooters and rollerblade riders areencouraged to wear a reflective belt or vest at all other times to maximize their visibility and increase their safety. Theregulations also say all persons are prohibited from wearing headphones while jogging, rollerblading, biking,skateboarding, and scooter riding in compliance with AR 385-10, "The Army Safety Program." An exception to thispolicy is that headphones may be worn on the quarter-mile track on Indian Field and on the 2-mile golf course joggingtrail.

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