4 Dec. USAWC & Carlisle Barracks Community SITREP: Routine barrier maintenance at Claremont Gate, Dec. 4

As of Dec. 4 -- Routine barrier maintenance at Claremont Gate, Dec. 4

Routine barrier maintenance will take place at Claremont Gate this evening, Dec. 4, after 5:30 p.m. The maintenance team will direct traffic as required. Vehicles entering or exiting the Installation should expect minimal delays.

As of Nov. 25 -- Ashburn Gate closed Nov. 26; Command Judge Advocate closed Nov. 27

Ashburn Gate will close in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday on Nov. 26.

The Office of the Command Judge Advocate will close Friday, Nov. 27. Reminder to patrons, the Command Judge Advocate's services are now by appointment only. Walk-in appointments are not allowed at this time.

As of Nov. 18 -- DPW to close Forbes Ave., and detour traffic, Nov. 23-25

The Directorate of Public Works will close a portion of Forbes Ave., between Bliss Hall and Reynolds Theater, from Monday, Nov. 23, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. to repair a water line break.

The Directorate of Emergency Services will detour traffic around the construction area as follows.

Traffic ENTERING Marshal Ridge Housing, Root Hall, Collins Hall, Army Community Services, the Strike Zone Bowling Center, and the Vet Clinic will detour around Forbes Ave. in front of Young Hall and through the Forbes Ave. Housing area toward Barry Dr.

Traffic EXITING those areas will follow the regular traffic pattern between Bliss Hall and Reynolds Theater. DPW will leave one lane open during the repair to accommodate outgoing traffic.

DES will place signs to direct traffic around Post and place cones to block parking in the affected area.

As of Nov. 18 -- Construction to continue on Saturday, Nov. 21, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Manhattan Construction Co. will continue work on pilings for the new Army War College academic building on Saturday, Nov. 21, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

As of Nov. 10 -- Ashburn Gate will close in observance of the Veterans Day holiday tomorrow, Nov. 11.

As of Oct. 29 -- Updated Barber Shop and Subway hours

The Exchange Barber Shop's hours are Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and closed Sun.

Subway's hours are Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., and closed Sun.

As of Oct. 28 -- Brief power outage, Thurs., Oct. 29, at 6:16 a.m.

The Directorate of Public Works will switch Carlisle Barracks back to its standard electrical configuration on Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6:15 a.m. This action will result in a 15-second power outage, followed by a one-second outage five minutes later.

The following will be affected: Residents of Young Hall, the Meadows, Forbes Ave. and Heritage Heights, CSL, ACS, the Commissary, Navy Federal, the Dry Cleaners, Travel Leisure, Outdoor Rec., the Bowling Center, Fire Station, Vet Clinic, and Motor Pool.

As of Oct. 23 -- Ashburn Gate will operate Mon.-Sun., 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m., beginning Sun., Oct. 25.

As of Oct. 23 -- ACFT equipment will be available for use at Thorpe Gym Mon., Oct. 26.

Two 25-meter lanes and a full complement of Army Combat Fitness Test equipment will be available for use by Army personnel on the south side of Thorpe Gym beginning Mon., Oct. 26.

There is no time limit, and no reservation is required to utilize the ACFT lanes and gear. The equipment is available during regular gym hours. To use the ACFT lanes and gear, enter through the main gym door, scan in your gym pass, so gym personnel can track equipment usage, and exit the double doors to the left of the front desk. The equipment is located in two large containers next to the golf cart parking area.

The lanes are painted with markings every 5-meters on the outer lines. The inside lines have 4.5-meter, 6.5-meters, and 8-meter markings to show the minimum standards in the black, gold, and gray standards for the Standing Power Throw event.

Return the equipment to containers after use, and report damaged or missing equipment immediately.

As of Oct. 22 -- Exercises at Claremont Gate, Oct. 23, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and Oct. 26, 4 a.m.

The guards at Claremont Gate will conduct exercises on Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., then again on Oct. 26, at 4 a.m. Expect slight delays through Claremont Gate at these times. The exercises should last no longer than 10 minutes.

As of Oct. 21 -- Giant Voice test, Oct. 21, 1-1:30 p.m.

Carlisle Barracks will conduct a test of the Mass Warning and Notification System, the "Giant Voice," today, Oct. 21, between 1 and 1:30 p.m.

As of Oct. 14 -- The Barber Shop will close, Oct. 15, and reopen, Oct. 17, at 9 a.m.

The Barber Shop will be closed tomorrow, Oct. 15, to move to its temporary location inside the Carlisle Barracks Exchange. It will reopen on Friday, Oct. 17, at 9 a.m.

As of Oct. 13 -- The Carlisle Barracks Exchange Optical Shop will temporarily move to Bldg. 842 next to the Commissary on Oct. 14

In anticipation of upcoming renovations to the Carlisle Barracks Exchange, the Optical Shop will temporarily move to Bldg. 842, next to the Commissary, on Oct. 14. The shop will close on Oct. 14 and reopen in Bldg. 842, Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. The shop will remain in 842 during renovations.

As of Oct. 8 -- Use of Ashburn Gate encouraged today, from 2 to 3 p.m.

The use of Ashburn Gate is encouraged today, Oct. 8, 2020, between 2 and 3 p.m. as a large drill will enter the installation through Claremont Gate and reduce traffic to one lane during this time.

As of Sept. 26 -- Update to Commissary operations

Recently the Defense Commissary Agency, the higher headquarters for our local Carlisle Barracks Commissary, rescinded their national policy, restricting use to DoD ID cardholders and denying visitors access. DECA instated this policy during COVID19 to ensure supply met demand in stores. As supply has now caught up with demand, DECA rescinded its policy.

Additionally, the installation command decided to suspend the local Commissary policy suspending operations to clean and sanitize shopping carts from 1 to 2 p.m. This decision was made as cleaning and sanitizing are continuous throughout the day.

October 5 -- Carlisle Barracks to launch new Automated Installation Entry system, require facemasks

Individuals entering Carlisle Barracks will require facemasks and should expect slight delays as Carlisle Barracks launches a new Automated Installation Entry system on Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Training will begin with the new AIE system starting Thursday, Oct. 1. Guards will wear facemasks and approach within 6 feet of vehicles as they register drivers and all passengers into the AIE system.

October 4 -- Construction begins on parking area behind Collins Hall -- Fencing installation begins Thursday, Oct. 1

Construction will begin on a new parking area and water containment field behind Collins Hall on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Crews will erect fencing starting on Oct. 1. When complete, the project will add 29 additional parking spaces to Collins Hall. The project should last six weeks.

Be diligent when driving around ACS during this time. Traffic patterns may change, and pedestrians may take different routes during certain times of the project. A flagger force will direct traffic as needed.

The fenced-in areas around Collins Hall are active construction zones. 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.

As of Monday, Sep. 21 -- ALL prescriptions will be picked up using the drive-up pharmacy operation at the Dunham Health Clinic parking lot on base. Pull into a designated parking space, call the posted phone number, be ready to receive your Rx at your car window -- with both ID card and mask.

-- The shift in refill pharmacy operations is linked to the construction project slated for the Carlisle Barracks Exchange.

Fitness Classes -- on the Tennis Courts -- now open for registration: Circuit-360, Body Blast, and Yoga. No walk-ins are allowed. To register for the class please call Jim Thorpe Gym at 717-245-3418. They will start taking class reservations on Wednesday, 9 September at noon. Class cost is $3 per class. Methods of payment are credit cards or exact change only. Payment is due the day of the class. All classes are limited to 18 people. Learn more HERE.

Please come dressed for class, locker rooms are closed. Classes will be held on the tennis court.

As of Sept. 8, 2020, the Carlisle Barracks DEERS/ID Card office operates on an appointment basis only. Request an appointment at -- https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/#/locator. Each card requires a unique appointment. Bring all required documents and, if requesting a replacement ID card, bring a police report available at the Carlisle Barracks police station.

Aug, 19 - Strike Zone Bowling Center now serving breakfast and lunch, Mon thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grab-and-Go sandwiches and salads, and eat-in options for no more than 23 people.

August - What to know about the new academic building construction zone --

The fenced-in area around Collins Hall is an active construction zone. 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.

To access Collins Hall and ACS and the Veterinary Clinic: from Forbes Ave, follow Barry Drive, Marshall Road, and Butler Road. Or: Letort Lane from Forbes Avenue to Butler Road. NOTE the 10-mile-per-hour speed limit on Letort Lane.

Dec. 2019 - Carlisle Barracks and polyfluoroalkyl substances

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.

Nov. 2019 -- Policy for headphones and reflective wear on Carlisle Barracks

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.