Colorado Military Bases Step Up Security Measures, Families Should Plan for Longer Wait Times
Military families and civilian workers across Colorado's numerous military installations will experience enhanced security protocols and increased wait times following a security directive from U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), headquartered at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.
The heightened security measures, announced Saturday morning by USNORTHCOM, will affect all major Colorado military facilities, including:
- Peterson Space Force Base
- Fort Carson
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- Buckley Space Force Base
- Schriever Space Force Base
While USNORTHCOM officials emphasize there are no specific threats to Colorado installations, the increased force protection measures are being implemented as a precautionary response to global events.
"Installation commanders have the authority to implement increased Force Protection Condition measures based on perceived threats," according to USNORTHCOM leadership.
For the thousands of Colorado Springs residents who work at or regularly visit local military installations, these changes mean:
- Extended wait times at base entry points
- Additional security screening procedures
- Possible changes to base access protocols
The measures particularly impact Colorado's Front Range communities, where military installations serve as major employers and economic drivers. USNORTHCOM, working from its Colorado Springs headquarters, coordinates these security efforts by partnering with federal, tribal, state, and local agencies across the region.
Local military family support organizations recommend personnel and visitors allow extra time for base entry and ensure all identification documents are current and readily available. The enhanced security measures will remain in effect until further notice.
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