Carlisle Barracks’ SitRep - Garrison, BBC virtual town hall, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.​, power disruption Aug. 20 - Updated Aug. 19, 2020

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

Next Carlisle Barracks Homes, U.S. Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks virtual town hall, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m. - Updated Aug. 19, 2020

Carlisle Barracks Homes and U.S. Army Garrison Carlisle Barracks will host their next virtual town hall for Carlisle Barracks Residents tomorrow, Aug. 19, at 6 p.m.

The forum will be broadcast on live on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/USAGCarlisleBarracksGC/live/

Registration is not required to watch.

Power disruption Aug. 20, 2020, 6:15 a.m. - Updated Aug. 19, 2020

PPL Electric Utilities Corp. will briefly disrupt power to half of the installation at 6:15 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2020.

The interruption will affect: The Meadows, Heritage Heights, houses along Forbes Ave., Young Hall, Collins Hall, Army Community Services, Navy Federal Credit Union, the Commissary, Bowling Center, Dry Cleaner, Travel Leisure Services, Vet Clinic, Motor Pool, Police and Fire Station, and the Water Treatment Plant.

The brief outage should last no longer than 5 minutes.

The Strike Zone Bowling Center Snack Bar opens Aug. 19 - Updated Aug. 19, 2020

The Strike Zone Bowling Center's Snack Bar will open for breakfast and lunch tomorrow, Aug. 19.

The Snack Bar will remain open Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Self-Serve Salad Bar will be replaced with Grab-&-Go salads and sandwiches. They will also offer takeout food, and the eat in dining area will be limited to a capacity of 23 people.

Social Distancing is encouraged for all customers, and staff will perform routine sensitization. Food will be delivered to tables.

Lovell Ave. closure Aug. 24 - Updated Aug. 19, 2020

The Directorate of Emergency Services and Carlisle Barracks Homes will close a portion of Lovell Ave. to remove a large tree on Aug. 24, between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Increased traffic at Claremont Gate, Aug. 17-21, 10 mph. Letort Ln. speed limit, drilling test on Aug. 18 - Updated Aug. 13, 2020

There will be an increase in construction traffic entering post through Claremont Gate Aug. 17 thru Aug. 21. The use of Ashburn Gate is recommended during this time to avoid possible delays.

DES has posted a 10 mile an hour speed limit along Letort Ln. Be mindful of children playing, two-way traffic, and obey the posted speed limits at all times.

The Carlisle Barracks community may notice an increase in noise and vibrations as Manhattan Construction Company conducts a drilling test on Aug. 18, with drilling for the new academic building to begin shortly after that.

Remember, the fenced-in area around Collins Hall is an active construction zone. For the safety of all, only access and exit Collins Hall, ACS, the Veterinary Clinic, and the Strike Zone Bowling Center from Forbes Ave., using Letort Ln., Barry Dr., Marshall Rd., and Butler Rd.

Vehicles should only park in designated areas, pedestrians should stay in assigned walking areas, and for the safety of the workers, refrain from distracting anyone in the active work zone.

Contractors will close Letort Ln. Wednesday, July 15, through Friday, July 17. - Updated July 10, 2020

Weather permitting, a Manhattan Construction Co. subcontractor will close Letort Ln. to perform work on the sewer system Wednesday, July 15, through Friday, July 17.

Personnel can access and exit the Collins Hall, ACS, and Veterinary Clinic areas from Forbes Ave., using Barry Dr., Marshall Rd., and Butler Rd.

Be mindful of children playing, two-way traffic, and posted speed limits.

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 Hall Gym, Washington Hall, Anne Ely, and quarters 2, 4, and 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. The Carlisle Barracks DEERS/I.D. Card Office will close from 7:30 a.m. to noon and resume normal operations following the outage. Thorpe Hall Gym will open at 1 p.m.

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

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

Carlisle Barracks personnel can access the Collins Hall, ACS and Veterinary Clinic buildings from Forbes Avenue: Take Barry Drive to Letort Lane. To exit: Travel Butler Road to Marshall Road, to Barry Drive and back onto Forbes Avenues.

Be mindful of children playing and posted speed limits.

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

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

Access to the west stairway of Bldg. 7 will remain open, and the project will not interrupt power.

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

Contractors will finish installing fencing around Collins Hall, remove trees and shrubs on the site of the dog park, and construct an accessible ramp in front of Collins Hall, which may impact entry for a short duration during construction.- Updated June 15, 2020

The Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct two training exercises at Claremont Gate today, May 27, at 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - Updated June 27, 2020

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

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

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

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

Until further notice, patrons should visit the gym directly and schedule a time with gym staff.

The Directorate of Emergency Services has closed the lower parking lot and Letort Ln. behind buildings 314 and 315 on Post. Carlisle Barracks may experience localized flooding due to heavy and sustained rainfall. Please use caution when driving and check the status of roadways before leaving. https://www.511pa.com/ - Updated April 30, 2020

Smart Gate: Due to a mechanical issue, until further notice, the enhanced security pedestrian smart gate located at the entrance to post on Ashburn Dr. is not accessible for pedestrian traffic.- Updated April 28, 2020

For more https://www.armywarcollege.edu/news/article/1541

A scheduled power outage April 29, will affect Quarters 2, 4, 5, Upton Hall, Anne Ely, Thorpe Gym, Washington Hall - Updated April 23, 2020

Directorate of Public Works will conduct a scheduled power outage to

Quarters 2, 4, 5 and Anne Ely from 8 to 10 a.m., and Upton Hall, Thorpe

Gym and Washington Hall from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on April 29, as part of

an ongoing transformer replacement project.

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

The Carlisle Barracks DEERS/ID Card Section will be closed today Monday, March 9, until Wednesday, March 11. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need DEERS/ID Card services please visit www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl or contact one of the below local DEERS/ID Card service providers.

New Cumberland Army Depot 717-770-4910/7111

Mechanicsburg Navy Depot 717-605-2276

Letterkenny Army Depot 717-267-8751

Ashburn Gate, Sports and Fitness Center, the Tax Assistance Center and other holiday closures - Updated Feb. 12, 2020

— Ashburn Gate will close for Presidents Day on Friday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. It will remain closed through the weekend until Tuesday, Feb. 18, when it will reopen at 6:30 a.m.

— The all-volunteer Tax Assistance 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 Field Gym 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

Directorate of Emergency Services will conduct training exercises at

Claremont Pedestrian Gate on Feb. 11, at 3 p.m., and on Feb. 12, at 5

and 9:30 a.m. These exercises will not interfere with the traffic flow,

though guards may route pedestrian traffic around the exercise. In

total, the events should last only about 15-20 minutes. DES will post

Training 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 on Jan. 24, at 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Drivers entering Carlisle Barracks through Claremont Gate at these times should expect 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 closed until Tues. Jan. 21, 2020, when it will reopen at 6:30 a.m.

"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 and staff 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 of an 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 Root Hall 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 main post 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 business hours 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 of Personnel Management released pay and leave guidance and FAQs with more information related to the Executive Order 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 and disposed 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. 31 and 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 closed Jan. 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 limited staff 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 shape our 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 and Dec. 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 this action, all installations are now required to fly the POW/MIA flag on all days that the flag of the United States is displayed. 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 is now 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 the Delaney 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 and provides 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 of limited visibility for personnel running, not in troop formation. It says, wearing portable headphones, earphones, ear or other listening devices while jogging, running, bicycling, skating or skateboarding on or adjacent to roadways or roadway intersections on DoD installations is prohibited. Carlisle Barracks Regulation 385-1, Chapter 23-6, requires joggers and bicycle riders to wear a reflective belt or vest during the hours of darkness, including the period from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise. Joggers and bicycles, scooters and rollerblade riders are encouraged to wear a reflective belt or vest at all other times to maximize their visibility and increase their safety. The regulations 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 this policy is that headphones may be worn on the quarter-mile track on Indian Field and on the 2-mile golf course jogging trail.