FORT BLISS CELEBRATES FOURTH OF JULY WITH ITS SALUTE TO THE UNION
The 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss is conducting a 50-gun Salute to the Union at Memorial Circle in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, at 11:45 a.m.
Event is open to the public. Memorial Circle is located at 313 Pershing Road on west Fort Bliss.
DEERS OFFICE EXTENDS SUMMER HOURS
The DEERS Office, Bldg. 505, Pershing Road, is offering extended hours for the summer. Please be advised that these extended hours will be to provide services by appointments only. Appointments are scheduled on a “first come, first served” basis by visiting the following link:
As many of you may be aware, Silvestre Reyes Gate was severely impacted by recent high winds which effectively destroyed the structure overtop the gate. Therefore, we need to completely dismantle the current structure starting next week and rebuild it.
As a result, starting the morning of Monday, May 5, Reyes Gate will close, and will remain closed for repairs for the next few months, tentatively until this Fall.
To help better accommodate the East Bliss traffic flow during this period, CSM Barreras Gate will reopen Monday, May 5 and will remain open (24/7) throughout this period until Reyes Gate is fully functional again.
We coordinated with TxDOT to delay the planned construction in the vicinity of Barreras Gate until after Reyes Gate is open again.
The current anticipated time to complete the Reyes Gate rebuild is the fall of 2025, however we are exploring any options to complete it sooner.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this weather-related damage. We thank you sincerely for your patience and understanding.
TXDOT RAMP CLOSURES AT IRON MEDICS/LOOP 375
Texas Department of Transportation (El Paso) will close the Iron Medics Ramps entering and exiting Loop 375 over the next few months.
Reco: Use Espinoza Gate (off Constitution Exit on Spur 601) to access/leave WBAMC during this time period.
UPDATE: ID CARD OFFICE OFFERS SATURDAY HOURS
The DEERS and ID Cards Office, located at the Soldier Support Center in Building 505 on Pershing Road, is extending our hours on the first Saturday of every month.
- Office hours for the days mentioned above are 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- These services are open for everyone, Soldiers, dependents, retirees, contractors, etc.,
- Appointments are highly encouraged, however walk-ins will be taken as time permits, appointments have priority.
Appointments must be made through the website at https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/. Unfortunately, we are unable to schedule the appointments in the office. Please go to this site to schedule appointments.
Our regular hours are still in effect, which are Monday - Wednesday and Friday, 6:45 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and Thursday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at (915) 569-4429 or 568-2381.
STORM DAMAGE REPORTING
To report storm damage, call (915) 642-5477 or visit Army Maintenance (ArMA) website here.
RANDOM INSPECTIONS LEADING INTO NON-CONTIGUOUS HOUSING AREAS
Fort Bliss Military Police are conducting security checkpoints in the Hayes, Beaumont, Lindquist, Logan Heights, and Paso del Norte housing areas.
These checkpoints occur at various times and locations and are part of our random antiterrorism and security measures.
Motorists and pedestrians will be asked to provide valid forms of identification; those without DoD ID cards will be politely asked their purpose for being in the area.
DES kindly asks that housing tenants cooperate with this initiative; these actions are intended to deter crime and increase safety and security for our residents and their property.
SAFETY REMINDERS
‒ LEASHES: Dogs must be completely under control at all times in public areas (exception for dog parks). * Pets must not be left tied and unattended, or leashed and allowed to roam freely anywhere outside of a fenced area. (Garrison Policy 24, para 4(d)(6))
‒ HELMETS WILL BE WORN by all Soldiers, DoD Civilians, Contractors, and Family members who operate or intend to operate bicycles or recreational vehicles within Fort Bliss. * Bicycles and recreational play vehicles include inline skates, roller skates, scooters, skateboards, etc. (FB REG 385-10, para 9-9)
‒ STOP SIGNS AT ACPs: All patrons entering through Fort Bliss Access Control Points must adhere to Stop Signs and wait until called forward by ACP personnel to ensure safety and security.
