*** FORT BLISS WEEKEND EVENTS & ACTIVITIES: 24-26MAR ***

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's a roundup of all of the events and activities happening on post!

• 17MAR - St. Patrick's Day Celebration at USO East Ft. Bliss (20727 Constitution Ave.) 1000-1730
• 24MAR - Bliss is Back Bowling Tournament at Desert Strike Lanes 1100-2000
• 24MAR - BOSS: Framing Class Session #1 at Art & Hobby Shop 1000-1200
• 24MAR - BOSS: Framing Class Session #2 at Art & Hobby Shop 1400-1600
• 24MAR - Painting with Pizzazz at Mickelsen Library 1400-1600
• 24MAR - Game Night: Pool Tournament - Soldier Only Event at USO East Ft. Bliss 1700
• 24-25MAR - RSO: Women's Lenten Retreat at 1AD Chapel (24th at 1800-2000 // 25th at 0900-1600)
• 25MAR - American Red Cross Lifeguard & CPR/First Aid/AED Certification Class at Aquatics Training Center 0800-1700
• 25MAR - Group Fitness: Aqua Zumba Meets Aqua Strength at Aquatics Training Center 0900-1000
• 25MAR - Outdoors Day at Rod & Gun Club 0900-1400
• 25MAR - BOSS: Equine Therapy Class at Rancho Escondido Therapeutic Riding (200 Tierra Vista Dr. Anthony, NM - transportation provided from SAC) Session #1: 1000-1200 // Session #2: 1300-1500
• 25MAR - Ceramic Painting Class at Art & Hobby Shop 1000-1400
• 25MAR - USO Spring Fling Easter Extravaganza at Kelly Park (1991 Marshall Rd) 1100-1330
• 25MAR - Outdoor Rec Challenge: Top Rope Climbing Competition at Soldier Activity Center 1300-1700
• 25MAR - March Madness Gaming Tournament at Fort Bliss Main Exchange 1230-1430

Get details on these events and other Fort Bliss events happening this month by visiting the Bliss Is Back page. #BlissIsBack #QualityOfLife

*** ATTN: OFFICIAL CHANGE TO ACP HOURS 30 JAN 2023 ***

The Fort Bliss Senior Commander has authorized adjustments to Installation Access Control Points (ACPs) based on a deliberate analysis of regulatory & guard requirements, vehicle utilization of gates, and force protection measures. The Directorate of Emergency Services will continue to analyze adjustments to traffic patterns and may recommend further changes within the next 30 days.

Fort Bliss will return CSM Barreras ACP to operations on 30 January 2023 with hours between 5 AM - 9 PM (MON - FRI). This change will simultaneously affect hours at Chaffee ACP, Sheridan ACP, and Minue ACP on 30 January 2023.

• Chaffee ACP will cease weekend operations, but it will continue to operate between 5 AM - 9 PM (MON - FRI). Commercial truck traffic will use Buffalo Soldiers ACP to access Fort Bliss on the weekends.
• Sheridan ACP will adjust its weekday operations to occur between 5 AM - 5 PM (MON - FRI), which is a four hour reduction from its previous stop time of 9 PM.
• Minue ACP will extend outbound only traffic to occur between 4 PM - 8 PM (MON - FRI), which is a two hour extension from its previous stop time of 6 PM.

*** ATTN: FORT BLISS COMMANDING GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT ***

By now, most Americans have either received a COVID-19 vaccine or developed natural immunity against the disease. The Fort Bliss community was exceptionally well protected from the spread of COVID-19 this winter, resulting in minimal transmission rates. As such, the Commanding General rescinded the Thirteenth Amended Fort Bliss Work Safe, Live Safe Order. After nearly three years of living with COVID, Bliss is Back and stronger than ever!

Click here and here to see infographics that summarize DOD Force Health Protection Guidance measures that remain in effect to reduce the risk and respond should conditions change.

For more info on how #BlissIsBack, please visit home.army.mil/bliss/index.php/my-fort/Bliss-Is-Back