*** WEATHER ALERT: 23 JAN 2023 ***

The Fort Bliss Senior Commander has authorized delayed reporting on Tuesday, 24 January 2023, because of inclement weather. All non-mission essential personnel have an adjusted report time for duty of not later than 1000 hours. Fort Bliss Child Development Centers will have normal operating hours. Medical and Dental Treatment Facilities will contact patients individually to reschedule appointments.

*** 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, SGT Duran 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.
• SGT Duran ACP will cease 24/7 operations, and it will continue with new hours of 5 AM - 1 PM (MON - FRI). William Beaumont Army Medical Center patrons will continue to have 24/7 access through Espinoza ACP.
• 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 As such, the Commanding General rescinded the Thirteenth Amended Fort Bliss Work Safe, Live Safe Order.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