Fort Bliss Increases Security Measures

On Sunday, the Department of Defense, through major command channels, directed an increase in current security policy due to “world events”.

Fort Bliss officials did not specify which “world events” triggered the decision or if this directive is being applied to all military installations.

Military officials said there was no information regarding increased threats to Fort Bliss or the El Paso area.

Fort Bliss officials announced a change in current security posture on the installation. They explained steps are being taken to increase threat awareness, to include random ID checks as an example.

Post officials said easy access through the gates will be temporarily suspended. Those who do not have a military identification card or have prior Fort Bliss approval will be required to obtain a pass through either the Fort Bliss website (E-Pass), Robert E. Lee or Biggs Army Airfield pass office, according to officials.

The measures were expected to be temporary.