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Colorado Military Bases Boost Security Measures, Families Should Expect Delays

Ethan Reynolds

Ethan Reynolds

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Colorado Military Bases Boost Security Measures, Families Should Expect Delays
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Military families and civilian workers across Colorado's numerous military installations will experience increased security protocols and longer wait times following a directive from U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.

The enhanced security measures, announced Saturday morning, will affect all major Colorado military facilities, including:

  • Fort Carson Army Base
  • Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases
  • U.S. Air Force Academy
  • Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora
  • Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station

While USNORTHCOM officials emphasize there are no specific threats, the increased Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures are being implemented as a precautionary response to global events. These security enhancements will remain in effect until further notice.

"Installation commanders have the authority to implement additional security measures based on perceived threats to protect Department of Defense assets and personnel from potential terrorist acts," according to USNORTHCOM leadership.

For the thousands of Colorado military families, defense contractors, and civilian employees who access these installations daily, this means:

  • Extended wait times at base entry points
  • Additional security screening procedures
  • Possible changes to base access protocols
  • Increased vigilance throughout military facilities

USNORTHCOM, which coordinates closely with federal, tribal, state, and local Colorado agencies, serves as the nation's premier military command for homeland defense. Its presence in Colorado Springs makes our region particularly important for national security operations.

Local military family support organizations recommend personnel build extra time into their daily schedules and ensure all identification documents are current to help minimize delays during base entry.

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